Profile For Bill R.

Similar problems working on farm equipment when I was growing up.
If you have room, pair of Vise Grips on the U-bolt shaft, as close to the nut as possible. Clamp 'em on and wrench away. Might have to replace the U-bolt if the Grips chew it up any.
And fully agree with the anti-seize when tightening it back up.

Good luck, Bill R.

Had a little bit of time today to film a little bit of my unload. The sound quality isn’t the beat but if you turn up the volume you can hear my hillbilly voice lol.

https://youtu.be/-rz_wxCPDqo

Thanks for the video. Brought back memories of my jobs I had in my teens when I was working merchandise.
Bill

Thanks for the follow-up, Turtle.
Sounds like you've got another good gig going. Be safe and enjoy those grandbabies...
Bill R

29 January 2020

I stopped in Mississippi for a little over an hour for a nap and a break.

PackRat,
Enjoying the trips. Great read.
Did you run up I-22/Hwy 78 in to Memphis?
If so, you went right through the town where I grew up...New Albany, MS. There's a nice Pilot at the state Hwy 15 intersection.
Bill

My only concern with any device that is not secured to the drive wheel is that has the potential to become a projectile.

You must have helped someone out of a mudhole a time or two....give it a little gas and out the back it goes...
Dodged a few planks in my days on the farm.
Bill

There was about four of us all different races and nationalities helping each other out. From what I hear that was the norm in the day but is now rare.

Way to go.
No time like the present to start a new trend. If we all did more of this, wouldn't be nearly as much trouble in the world...IMHO.
Bill

Not while trucking, but in my previous life I did a job at a milk bone factory. Had to wear a hair net.

I said I’ve seen my dog eat his own crap, I’m pretty sure a hair wouldn’t phase him.

They weren’t amused

My wife asks what the heck I giggling about...as she is lying on the couch with our set of "butt lickers"...
Bill

It's 1964 and the British Invasion is HIP!

This is on I-57 south near MM 72 in southern Illinois. I have no idea why George Harrison is in a field strumming his Fender.....?

I see that sign every time we drive up to Madison, WI to see the granddaughter (and her parents...). Wondered about it first time I saw.
Here's some of the skinny..

George Harrison in Benton, IL

Bill R

David,
These last 2 posts are prime examples of the great advice and mentoring we can get on this site (as well as the others that are here). I'm not out on the road, yet, but every teaching point like these i write down in my little book of helpful things to remember and strive for.
Good luck on your new journey. Hoping you can make it a positive, great experience.
Bill R.

Congratulations. I know a weight is gone now that you have that license.
Way to go!!
Bill R
on the rest of your new career. Shiny side up!