Spring!
Thread Starter
|
FTE Legend
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 31,848
Likes: 2,368
From: Upstate NY
Spring!
Not too much activity is this section lately. It is almost time for me to get the '60 out of the barn and look it over and take it for a spin. It has been setting patiently upstairs in the haymow with its' box full of loose straw just because I needed a place to put it at the time, waiting to start up and go somewhere. There is still a bunch of snow and ice on the barn bridge from all the snow coming off the roof, but it is nearly gone! Rain here tomorrow should finish off the ice etc... and maybe a couple of days from now the first ride of Spring will happen. Pretty cool stuff after waiting all winter!
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 281
Likes: 48
Not too much activity is this section lately. It is almost time for me to get the '60 out of the barn and look it over and take it for a spin. It has been setting patiently upstairs in the haymow with its' box full of loose straw just because I needed a place to put it at the time, waiting to start up and go somewhere. There is still a bunch of snow and ice on the barn bridge from all the snow coming off the roof, but it is nearly gone! Rain here tomorrow should finish off the ice etc... and maybe a couple of days from now the first ride of Spring will happen. Pretty cool stuff after waiting all winter!
Thread Starter
|
FTE Legend
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 31,848
Likes: 2,368
From: Upstate NY
The salt is the trouble here! They seem to be putting it down more often than they use to be. More people have SUV 4x4's than in earlier days but they need more salt. I can't really figure that one out. I do know that if the municipalities don't use all there salt, they will not be able to buy as much next year so they try to make sure it gets used up, you know, one of those budget things that make sense to bean counters. A vehicle bidet is a great idea but, do you just drip dry? Lol! I knocked the rest of the ice off the barn bridge today so as soon as the ground hardens up a bit up there, I will be on the road! Of course, it could always snow again here anytime up to the middle of May!
Thread Starter
|
FTE Legend
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 31,848
Likes: 2,368
From: Upstate NY
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
FTE Legend
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 31,848
Likes: 2,368
From: Upstate NY
They used just sand for years up here on the side roads but definitely salt now. Makes a real mess as the melted stuff runs to the side of the road that is dirt and not tar and stone and the plow wing sinks into it as it is not frozen from all the salt brine that has ran over there. Really piles it up on the lawn more than it used to.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
FTE Legend
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 53,929
Likes: 2,381
From: NY and VA
Years ago the NY State EPA dictated the number of tons of salt that could be spread per "run". So, most of the towns started making double runs to put more salt on the roads. So idiot drivers could go fast.
For some reason, we don't hear anything about the effects of salt on the roads, bridges or environment.
Hang in there, Steve. Spring is on the way.
For some reason, we don't hear anything about the effects of salt on the roads, bridges or environment.
Hang in there, Steve. Spring is on the way.
Thread Starter
|
FTE Legend
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 31,848
Likes: 2,368
From: Upstate NY
Well. it finally happened. The snow is gone, and the ground firmed up and then we had a hard rain to wash the salt away. Took it to town this afternoon for errands and filled up the gas tank! It had been nearly 5 months but the '60 is back on the road, at least if we don't get any late snow!
I remember snow in May, Steve
Thread Starter
|
FTE Legend
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 31,848
Likes: 2,368
From: Upstate NY
It does feel great. I didn't even go anywhere today with it but now it is parked downstairs in the barn, and I had the door open all day so I could see it setting there. Yes, the gas gauge is still working. Can't help but think of your generosity every time I look at it!
Thread Starter
|
FTE Legend
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 31,848
Likes: 2,368
From: Upstate NY
I thought the creaks and groans were just conversation. The one thing that my 60 does once in a while that I wish it didn't is to jump out of gear when you are coming down a steep bumpy hill in low gear and letting the tranny hold you back instead of riding the brakes. I think it's from the shift linkage being worn. It doesn't do it often but just enough to pay attention to. I remember vehicles from my childhood doing that while dad was driving. Almost sentimental!