Today was "re-arrange the barn" day so I figured, as long as I have it outside, better make sure a Cub fits on the 8' body I built last year. This truck will be getting a crate engine (351 c.i.) in the near future. In case you're wondering, the IH on the door is a magnetic sign.
Re: Had the F250 outside for a while today
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:08 pm
by Don McCombs
Bob,
Tell us more about the design of those ramps. Looks interesting.
Re: Had the F250 outside for a while today
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:27 pm
by Barnyard
Bob, these would have been much easier to build!
Re: Had the F250 outside for a while today
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:50 pm
by Bob Perry
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Don McCombs wrote:Bob,
Tell us more about the design of those ramps. Looks interesting.
Each is a simple PT 14' 2x12 with 2x4 sides and 5/16 x 3 1/2 lags every 16". I considered adding steel to each but actually they only deflect an inch or 2, so I decided to avoid adding weight. At the top end there's a steel connector which I will post a picture tomorrow (it's dark out).
A while back I had made this video, different truck, same ramps:
Re: Had the F250 outside for a while today
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:52 pm
by Bob Perry
Barnyard wrote:Bob, these would have been much easier to build!
I use pallets to heat my shop, not to build ramps !!!
Re: Had the F250 outside for a while today
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:30 pm
by spaceghost
You should get rid of that sissy winch and drive the cub up the ramp.
Re: Had the F250 outside for a while today
Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 1:04 am
by Bob Perry
spaceghost wrote:You should get rid of that sissy winch and drive the cub up the ramp.
That winch is used almost every day believe it or not. And Sunday morning it will assist in taking down a 100' pine tree that's 68' from my house. Nothing like waiting until the last minute with a hurricane coming !
I know you're joking because those wooden ramps give a little. it would be a scary !