4X4 indicator Mod #2

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#21  
Well actually he is going to trade one job for another, he will retire from his present position to allow his son to take it over; has been grooming him for some time, several years after graduation.

He started out working in HS in a funeral home and auto repair shop. Eventually owned his own business with several mechanics then sold it and went into industrial machinery maintenance, fabrication, modification etc.

In a typical day he will work inside a -40 cold room, 120+ engine room, among compressors pumps, high pressure anhydrous ammonia lines, climb ladders, work on roof units etc.; getting a little harder in his 60's.

His "retirement" will be driving tractors, maybe a backhoe after he rebuilds it, working on equipment, cars, trucks, motorcycles and whatever comes to his mind.

My dad drove a truck into his seventies when cancer took him out of the cab then he worked on the farm until he passed.

Wow. What a guy. Just imagine the knowledge and experience he has. Sounds like he has a great plan. I think a person always needs something to keep his or her brain working. Hope everything works out for him. He has my respect. :thumbsup:
 
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Thanks, we all marvel at his abilities and energy; agree on keeping the brain working and love the old saying it's better to wear out than rust out. Gotta admit I sure am getting a wobble in some of my parts and may have to live with a little rust.:laughing:.
 
   / 4X4 indicator Mod #2 #23  
Nice job on the indicator.The way I tell if my 3240 is in 4WD is to use my left heel.If I move my foot over and can feel the lever,I know it is down and in 4WD.If the lever is up I can't feel it and it is in 2WD.
 
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That's cool as heck
 
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love the old saying it's better to wear out than rust out. Gotta admit I sure am getting a wobble in some of my parts and may have to live with a little rust.:laughing:.

Most of use are the same way my friend. Your just honest enough to admit it ;)

Nice job on the indicator.The way I tell if my 3240 is in 4WD is to use my left heel.If I move my foot over and can feel the lever,I know it is down and in 4WD.If the lever is up I can't feel it and it is in 2WD.

Thanks. That's pretty cool doing it your way. Low tech but works and that's all that matters ;)

That's cool as heck

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed seeing it :thumbsup:
 
   / 4X4 indicator Mod #2 #26  
I could also use one of those position switches for another purpose. I went to Truck-Lite but couldn't find it. Can you give a bit more info on it?
 
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Your more than welcome. That's what it's all about. :thumbsup:
Switch is aprox.$35.

Was that particular switch available from the link you provided? Looked and looked but couldn't find anything close to what you have. I know you said you got it off EBay, but with you supplying that link, I understood it to mean that one was available through them.


Ron

 

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