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Corvidae65 — One for Rama

Published: 2010-07-08 23:38:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 672; Favourites: 36; Downloads: 34
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This is for my truck crazy friend in India, Rama He a great artist with a great heart--check out his gallery to see his amazing sci-fi pencil drawings and digital art

He's also kinda truck crazy I told him I'd upload a shot of my ride--the current one anyway as this one and 22 others are being retired at the end of the summer. Personally, I'd like to take this truck and have it melted down into the worlds biggest slinky, but I don't think that's going to happen Jussssst kidding, Rama actually, this one is one of the better ones of the group. I even washed some of the squashed bugs off just for the pic

Now for the specs 'cuz I'm sure Rama wants to know
1999 International Harvester 9400
Engine is a 430/470 horsepower Series 60 Detroit Diesel
transmission is a 10-speed Eaton Fuller
Rear differential gearing is 3:70-1 ratio
Top Speed--72 M.P.H. but would go faster if only the shop foreman would leave me alone with that cool magic computer box he keeps locked up in his desk
AM/FM *cassette* and air conditioning (that actually works--one of the few that do )
Air ride suspension
Air ride seat
Air ride cab (but it still rides like an old buckboard crossing the prairie )
300 gallon fuel capacity
5.5 M.P.G.
Pulling a 45 foot Beall belly dump trailer and hauling rocks (kinda cool I get my rocks off everyday at work! Sometimes 2-3 times! )
replacement trucks will be 2007 model Freightliner conventionals--kinda the same specs as this one--I'll get a shot when they become available

Enjoy my friend Download if you want to
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Comments: 86

HA91 [2010-07-18 05:29:58 +0000 UTC]

Look at the beast! I won't pretend to get all those specifics, but I really want to know who painted it, used a pretty sexy color

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Corvidae65 In reply to HA91 [2010-07-24 15:25:37 +0000 UTC]

Beast is right--the way it rides

International Harvester is the culprit who painted it Actually, I always liked the color but lets keep that between us, 'K?

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HA91 In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-24 23:16:57 +0000 UTC]

haha my lips are sealed

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DameOdessa [2010-07-17 14:13:15 +0000 UTC]

I love these trucks, great shot!

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Corvidae65 In reply to DameOdessa [2010-07-18 03:10:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Odessa

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erene [2010-07-15 08:23:08 +0000 UTC]

Amazing shot!

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Corvidae65 In reply to erene [2010-07-18 03:07:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Erene It is good to see you again my friend

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chrisntheboat [2010-07-12 01:08:11 +0000 UTC]

You go with them rocks

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JonnyGoodboy [2010-07-10 13:06:02 +0000 UTC]

Nice to see your Rig brother

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Corvidae65 In reply to JonnyGoodboy [2010-07-11 16:45:35 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like to see it bro She ain't pretty but she gets the job done

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Heylormammy [2010-07-10 10:35:45 +0000 UTC]

you have to drive that huge beast??!!! Better you as me John

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Corvidae65 In reply to Heylormammy [2010-07-10 12:48:04 +0000 UTC]

Yup--everyday Been driving this one or one like it for 30 years. i took a year and a half break trying to find myself not long ago, but found I lost myself instead so i returned to what I do best

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Peug [2010-07-10 08:18:35 +0000 UTC]

An epic picture from the American Monsters

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Corvidae65 In reply to Peug [2010-07-11 16:46:08 +0000 UTC]

Yup--Outta my way, four wheelers! i'm a comin' through

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Peug In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-14 19:59:29 +0000 UTC]

that's the spirit

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Canankk [2010-07-09 23:56:03 +0000 UTC]

This is a beautiful truck and shot
You must have good time and can take so many good shots
Have a beautiful weekend

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Corvidae65 In reply to Canankk [2010-07-11 16:47:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Canan Life is good

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Canankk In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-11 18:20:33 +0000 UTC]

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toonrama [2010-07-09 20:42:08 +0000 UTC]

omg omg omg..... the details and the dedication!!!!!!!!!!!!
i downloaded it... ..... i can stare at this beast for hours long...
omg omg.. thanks a ton for the piccu and the words John!!

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Corvidae65 In reply to toonrama [2010-07-09 23:14:23 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome my friend I'm glad you like it I did smudge the company logo and info on the door, but I tried to not ruin it completely and take away from the asthetics of the image for you. Just don't want everybody in the world to know where I work and such

I forgot to add to the details that this truck has 1,767,000 miles on it. It's tired

I'll try to get some really good shots of the new ones for you when they come in

Enjoy!

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Oer-Wout [2010-07-09 18:55:29 +0000 UTC]

Very cool

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Corvidae65 In reply to Oer-Wout [2010-07-09 23:14:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Wout

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Oer-Wout In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-09 23:59:45 +0000 UTC]

You`re most welcome John

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inObrAS [2010-07-09 12:05:54 +0000 UTC]

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Corvidae65 In reply to inObrAS [2010-07-09 23:15:16 +0000 UTC]

I bet you could do something really uber-cool with this image, Andrey

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pirateladyinmaine [2010-07-09 09:47:46 +0000 UTC]

how come you have a moose catcher on the front of the truck? idol curiosity...

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Corvidae65 In reply to pirateladyinmaine [2010-07-09 23:11:01 +0000 UTC]

Why, to catch mooses with, of course

actually, it's a deer gaurd since this place is overrun with the fuzzy little four leggers--must be that they just HAVE to cross the road at the wrong time. It's saved a lot on repairs for me this year alone, but not so good for Bambi One buck did get an antler through last month and knocked out a piece of my grill.

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pirateladyinmaine In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-10 14:52:33 +0000 UTC]

we have plenty of deer here too.must be real dangerous for you!

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Corvidae65 In reply to pirateladyinmaine [2010-07-10 20:40:56 +0000 UTC]

Not really dangerous for me, just damaging the equipment. A typical deer strike costs around $10,000 to fix depending on where it hits--if it gets the radiator then it's about that. This may sound bad but I don't even swerve to avoid when one jumps out there--if I do, I might lose control of the vehicle so Bambi had better be quick

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ZanaSoul [2010-07-09 09:43:45 +0000 UTC]

Keep truckin' : ) Looks very cool.

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Corvidae65 In reply to ZanaSoul [2010-07-09 23:16:07 +0000 UTC]

Will do Suzana Thanks!

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lonewolf025 [2010-07-09 08:35:19 +0000 UTC]

Great looking shot! Lighting makes it look really good

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Corvidae65 In reply to lonewolf025 [2010-07-09 23:17:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Jon Shot this at sunrise just before fueling. I tried for a cool reflection in the perma-puddle to the left but nothing came out very well

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lonewolf025 In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-10 04:05:03 +0000 UTC]

I had a feeling it was either a sunrise or sunset shot from the lighting . Reflections are kinda funky to get right or just really good...but there's always next time!

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Aussie-Blonde [2010-07-09 06:56:22 +0000 UTC]

oh wow what a truck, nice

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Corvidae65 In reply to Aussie-Blonde [2010-07-09 23:17:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Linley

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Aussie-Blonde In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-10 05:44:15 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure John

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AlecBell [2010-07-09 06:47:16 +0000 UTC]

This is truly a picture of America, John, an epic shot!

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Corvidae65 In reply to AlecBell [2010-07-09 23:18:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Alec

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AlecBell In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-10 02:20:05 +0000 UTC]

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Denneris [2010-07-09 05:51:36 +0000 UTC]

wow, that's a real thing
John, you do have an exciting life!

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Corvidae65 In reply to Denneris [2010-07-09 23:21:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Asha It's fun for sure (most of the time ) It's a little repititous right about now but having the freedom to leave when I want to and be able to stop for piccy's helps

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Denneris In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-10 09:11:23 +0000 UTC]

indeed it does! and you get to see lots of new places

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motherearth01 [2010-07-09 05:51:21 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic looking truck and a awesome shot!

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Corvidae65 In reply to motherearth01 [2010-07-09 23:22:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I like a nice clean truck

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motherearth01 In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-10 21:35:01 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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gallindz [2010-07-09 03:41:00 +0000 UTC]

i can see you in this John!
(secretly, i'd love to tyr and drive this thing!)
Looks so cool!
xo
linda

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Corvidae65 In reply to gallindz [2010-07-09 23:23:25 +0000 UTC]

If you can drive a stick shift you can drive this truck It's easy and I can teach you how in a couple hours--c'mon out

Thank you Linda

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gallindz In reply to Corvidae65 [2010-07-10 10:51:36 +0000 UTC]

lol i'd love to!
I had a VW bug in high school...im sure i could do it!

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Corvidae65 In reply to gallindz [2010-07-10 12:51:02 +0000 UTC]

I'm sure you could too. It's just like driving a really big car really.

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