Build Big Red Toy

[The Phoenician]

Here is what it looks like after the paint dried.

In case anyone was getting any ideas

About to drive it to Houston. See if there's any changes in mpg.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Yeah, it would clash a bit with Big Red... but High Heat Chevy orange would do the trick...

J

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Paint looks great!
Chevy orange would be nice also!
Like it's mounting point
Looks good

 

[The Phoenician]

Wondering if the horns should be painted red or leave as is. I got the thumbs up from a biker gang right we stopped for lunch.

 

[davegonz]

Orange grill with white horns.

 

[The Phoenician]

I just passed the world's largest bbq pit and it's for sale . Only $350,000. Will try to get a pic of it on the way back.

 

[davegonz]

Near Brenham? It's been forsale for a while.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I just passed the world's largest bbq pit and it's for sale . Only $350,000. Will try to get a pic of it on the way back.

ONLY IN TEXAS!!!

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Should be this one... Been there for awhile as Dave said... Tractor does NOT COME WITH!! HA! 40 TON BBQ.................... It'd take a couple grand in firewood to get that monster to smoking temp.... even with the baffle doors closed to most of the pit...

J

 

[The Phoenician]

Yea, that's the one. It's on the way to Houston. It's the first time I see the price tag. I wonder if the Peterbilt comes with it.

You think they'll trade mine for it?

 

[The Phoenician]

It's getting close for an oil change. Anyone here use and recommend the valvoline? I've been a Shell Rotella guy, but that C on there is effective marketing.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

It's getting close for an oil change. Anyone here use and recommend the valvoline? I've been a Shell Rotella guy, but that C on there is effective marketing.

First I have seen it. Although like yourself I've also used Rotella, mainly T6, in everything I own. What's the price point on it. I usually can find Rotella T6 at Tractor Supply for $19.99/gallon.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Looks like the "C" is on there for modern Cummins which have EGR and DPF emission systems. Not that is would be bad but something you don't have to worry about.

 

[The Phoenician]

I wanna say the synthetic blend is going for about 17.99 at Oreilly's but don't quote me. I've been using dyno oil, tempted and leery at going synthetic.

 

[davegonz]

I ran synthetic Rotella with my Amsoil dual filter system. I didn't have any issues with it and was able to run longer oil change intervals.

 

[boots4]

It's getting close for an oil change. Anyone here use and recommend the valvoline? I've been a Shell Rotella guy, but that C on there is effective marketing.

This is the stuff I use. As you already noted and can see from the "C" badge it's what is recommended.

 

[The Phoenician]

Ok I ended up going with the shell rotella synthetic blend. It Was a dollar and change cheaper than the conventional valvoline. I put 11 quarts to compensate for the remote filter hoses. I did notice the oil pressure dropped a bit than the conventional oil. Is that normal or do i need to add more oil?

In other news, my buddy can get me a great price for this 10 inch 1550 lumens led light bar. The picture didn't do it justice, but it's bright.

Thinking about placing it here.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Looks good Mike, I have a 24" to install on the front bumper. I can't remember how many Lm it is. The 52" curved I just put on the roof rack is 28000 Lm... CAN'T WAIT TO FIRE THAT UP!

J

 

[The Phoenician]

Dang J. That's like six lumens below the sun

 

[davegonz]

That would make a great camp light mounted on your rack.