Dave Mueller "bigdogz" asked me to post some progress pics of his truck. Board has been a little slow so here you go. Feel free to leave him a comment or throw him under the bus.

3 more,he is further along and maybe i will stop tomorrow and get some more.enjoy!

Brian thanks for the post, its hard to see the progress but I'll list a few things. Converted front brakes to S-cam,changed motor,rad, and cab mounts. All belts hoses and wiring,new turbo adjusted valves trying to do as much as I can think of. I have every intention of using this truck so I want to think of everything I can now. I am concentrating on the cab now that is where all the time gets spent. Hoping to maybe shoot interior paint by the end of the month. I will get Brian some Pictures of the truck from back in the day,Dockman if you still have your pictures could you post too.

Nice pictures and progress. First 12 Banger Tri-Axle I ever saw. There used to be a lot of them on Long Island hauling sand with 3 axle trailers.Joe D.

LOVE that truck,can't wait to see the progress!

Dave, here is the origional Gary Morton photo from way back, followed by a 2010 Brockway Show photo, and two from a last November visit.










(note: had to redo photos because of photobucket change)

Joe, not a V-12 but a 1693 Cat the first four and a quarter. A few interesting notes when I brought it to Cortland in 2010 the original and only owner until me drove it in the parade. The truck pulled that Freuhaf Trailer for 25 years. That combination is referred to as short doubles and was registerd for 145,000 lbs. in Michigan where the rules are different from any other state. Thanks John for posting your photos.

Dave, Progress looks great. Keep the photos coming. They are good inspiration.

Dave Brian and Dockman thanks for the pictures. I did not look at yellow engine in pictures. Nice truck with Michigan Centipede.Joe D.

Dave - great truck! Keep up the good work. Finding these rare ones makes me think you should be "Luckydogz" not Bigdogz"

Truck looks great Dave thats the same pic you sent me as Joe said Michigan centipede, we got to get together and compare notes, another as Brian says BrockaQue! Paul

Going by there today on my way to help my father in-law do maple syrup. Nice pics dockmen,I guess i better wait for lights to get bright or open the door this time. Surprised Dave lets me in the vault . I had to be fingerprinted for the fancy lock- j/k......Brian

Brian-----You mean there's a lock in Bovina Center ?

Way to go Dave, I wish I had your energy. Tony

Great pics John and Dave... thanks for posting them! Can't believe Joe thought the Cat was a V12!!!!!

Turned the lights on and opened the door to get "dockemen" quality. Dan-you are right,not really a lock just have to kick in the right spot like the fonz.

Thats all for now!Maybe i'll work on my project today so I can show some progress pics.........Brian

Did Dave ever share the pictures I took of the local housewives sitting on the fenders in that residential area during that rescue ? I convinced them it was a re-enactment of the Overdrive cover pictures ,or a typical Peterbilt ad back in the day .

Dan,
I have only seen those "classy" shots once. I think those pics aren't allowed in the house? But they are fine here

Brian

Wow!! I like that "Michigan Centipede" rig. Never seen anything like that before. Maybe some of the big double bottoms in Oz.