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    Anybody Ever R/R the Cummins ISB in an FL70?

    I know some of you will consider this foolishness, but has anyone ever completely replaced/upgraded the ISB 250 Cummins in an FL 70? Our carrier allows 'not-new' trucks with the proper upkeep and maintenance, and it seems more logical ($$) to us to keep our great sleeper and good truck and...
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    Layover in KC, KS

    When we get to KC on the KS side, another driver told us about the hugh Cabellas as a layover point. They have a hugh lot for RV's, a lot of local truck companies seem to be using it as a trailer transfer yard. But it's clean, quiet, has water, sanitation dump, pet exercise area, horse layover...
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    What to do in Elkton, MD?

    We typically head for the Petro in Elkton, MD if dropping anwhere around East PA, North MD, or Balto. It puts us smack dab in Balto/Phil/NJ striking distance. While there venture thru town to US 40 EB, and travel past MD 7. There will be a strip-mall on the left, a Bob Evans; and a VERY GOOD...
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    Do you think God is online?

    "Excuse me, Sir." "Is that you again, Moses?" "I'm afraid it is, Sir." "What is it this time, Moses; more computer problems?" "How did you guess?" "I don't have to guess, Moses. Remember ?" "Oh, yes; I forgot." "Tell me what you want, Moses." "But you already know, Sir. Remember?"...
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    That'll be $34.50 please . . .

    A woman goes into Wal-Mart to buy a rod and reel for her grandson's birthday She doesn't know which one to get so she just grabs one and goes over to the counter. A Wal-Mart associate is standing there wearing dark shades. She says, "Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me anything about this rod and...
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    Why DID the chicken cross the road?!

    Why did the chicken cross the road? Myriad viewpoints: GEORGE W. BUSH: We don't really care why the chicken crossed the road. We just want to know if the chicken is on our side of the road. The chicken is either for us or against us. JOHN KERRY: I voted to support the chicken crossing the...
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    Whatta Hoot

    Two bored casino dealers are waiting at the crap table. A very attractive blonde woman arrived and bet twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) on a single roll of the dice. She said, "I hope you don't mind, but I feel much luckier when I'm completely nude." With that, she stripped from the neck...
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    How about stretching?

    With all the talk about going Class 8 and stretching to accomadate the 20' box for expediting, does anyone have any input on who stretches? Do we find a frame shop, a dealership, the box maufacturers? All I've heard is "it's easy, and about a grand to 1500 dollars". Any input welcome! Thanks...
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    Cummins ISB 250 replacement cost?

    Can anyone help us out? We have the Cummins ISB 250 in our 2000 FL70. We've experienced every fuel problem imaginable, all supposedly a result of design problems with the engine from FRTLNR. The techs we trust tell us there is a *NEW* ISB engine where they have addressed all the engineering...
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    Higher lurnin'

    Last week I purchased a burger for $1.58. I handed the cashier $2.00 and started digging for some change. I pulled out 8 cents and gave it to her. She stood there with $2 and 8 cents. She looked bewildered, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I...
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    Young Priest's first confessional

    It was the young priest's very first confessional. He sat in the booth nerviously, waiting for someone to come in and release their burdens. After awhile the young priest heard someone enter the booth beside him. Immediately he could tell the confessor was a street bum, he smelled of alcohol...
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    Feedback about C.&.M.?

    I'm seeing a new, smaller company out there called C.N.M. or C & M. A few folks have said great things about them, can anyone supply feedback for us? Pros and Cons both. Thanks
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    Blonde revenge

    Two strangers were seated next to each other on a plane. The guy turned to the cute blonde next to him and made his move. "Let's talk," he said. "I've heard that flights will go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger." The blonde, who had just opened her...
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