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September 29, 2010 As we noted on our Project Lead Truck page, we were unable to complete our trip to the Worlds Largest Truck Convoy this year due to mechanical problems. We made it safely back to the museum of find a blown left wheel seal and some noticeable play in the wheel. As a precaution, we replaced all four wheel bearings and races on the steer axle, along with a set of new kingpins. The steer axle is now nice and super tight like it should be. It is far better to be safe than sorry. We're finishing up the season and will be prepping the truck for storage soon. I expect the truck to be going to bed for the winter sometime just before Thanksgiving. We're starting to work on some parts for the 2nd Unit truck to convert it into the version of the Rubber Duck truck seen near the end of the movie. Our current though is to have the 1st Unit truck resemble the new truck and the 2nd Unit truck resemble the banged-up truck. Thank you as always for all of the e-mails. Check back when you can for updates. |
The Photographer
Estancia, NM 2007
Estancia, NM 2007
| Kris Santoianni ("Halfkut") sporting a pose in a very nice RDTrucking t-shirt. |
| Kris' Peterbilt posed next to the Rubber Duck. Maybe if Kris saved his money instead of spending it keeping that old Peterbilt running, he could step up to a nice Mack someday! The Peterbilt had to be pushed by the Duck for around 60 miles in and out of some bad storms on I-55. It was really good to meet Kris. He's a great guy! |
St. Pat's 2008 Downtown St. Louis
