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Our 917 is still chugging along on the original big cam. I scaled her out at 95k pulling the tri-axle and our a25c Volvo. Our farm tags are good for 120k gvwr thankfully. Plus the DOT doesn’t mess with us farmers much 😂. Also check your trailer tire air pressure every trip!
Roll up ya sleeves and give it a whirl!
If you were a little closer to Charleston SC I’d be happy to jerk that thing out for ya. Good luck and post some pics!
(I just got done rebuilding the engine in our Volvo a25c. Ole girl had 25,000 hours on her!)
Ahab, yes, the entire structure was erected with just the backhoe in the picture. 90% of it was built alone by me, with no helper.
Artisan, I've taken you're advice, so I'm following the instructions to the letter. That switch wire was one of the first steps. I only have an hour in it so far...
Yes. Took two 40' containers, put em 50' apart. Got bigger bar joists from the local scrap yard, welded three together to make 120' spans. Then made smaller bar joists to go between em. Milled pine 2 x 4 rough size stringers, then covered with galvy decking.
Too bad you're on the wrong coast, I could have traded you welding jobs for the upgrade! That's one of the many things I'm tasked with at my job. I don't have any good welding projects for the 917 yet, but I figured you may enjoy some it the other recent projects. (Btw, we have a 460 amp plasma...
I noticed in our email conversation you said you were anal, that's an understatement! Your attention to detail is pretty amazing. I'm more of a "as long as it runs who cares how it looks" kind of guy, but I do admire those of you who are this detail oriented.
ps, this is how we handle the...
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