J.C. the Hi-Rail wheels only carry a few hundred pounds and are used to guide the vehicle while on the rail . It's a little odd as you don't steer the vehicle , it follows the rail . I installed hundreds of hi-rail attachments while working for Union Pacific Railroad here in Arkansas .
The high rail wheels ride on the rail, but only to guide the truck. The offset tires ride along the top of the running rail, and the truck is driven by the tires on top of the rail. They often have accessory horns because high rail trucks are considered a rail vehicle when they're on the rails, and they have to sound an air horn at grade crossings just like a train does. They usually also have red auxiliary lights in front and rear because anything operating on the rails is required to display red marker lights to the opposite direction of travel. Since high rail trucks can operate forward or backward, they have to be able to display taillights on either end.
If you look in the video when JC shows the hydraulic set up for the front , you can see the air horns at 31:25 just peeking out in between the grill and the radiator, so your correct!
i have bought several high rail trucks through out the years...i have never had any with red light in the front tho.....i knew the steel wheels were only for guiding and not load carrying....they are usually great running and driving trucks...perfect for parts
Glad I got my fix this morning on GradAll video !! Sweet smile on your face when you popped that bracket loose with that new SnapOn wonder bar....Lol Great video JC, looks like you're having fun with the new editing software, now if you could just do something about all those annoying phone calls when your working..... See ya on the next installment !!
1) Maybe I can be last person to notice that you have a hydraulic leak in the Gradall. The forks on the lift were noticeably lowering. Just another thing to put on the Gradall to do list. 2) If you've had several of these railroad trucks in you should know if the track gauge axles etc. have any value to the companies that modify trucks for the railroads.
what you were seeing was where i cut the video in efforts to shorten the run time. it doesnt drift at all. most the time no one want the old high rail parts....it is just scrap metal.
Just found and subbed today. I have a 75 F-150 that has the 390 with a 4bbl Holley 600cfm. I am getting ready to give it some much needed love, but it still runs and drives.
It's hard to believe that 10 years can do so much damage to a vehicle. I've got a 22 year old truck thats been minimally maintained and other than one cab mount being fixed it's completely rust free. All original
here in my area it is not uncommon to see a vehicle a few years old developing rust....these truck have places that are more prone to rust than other also.
vfl rockytop that’s obviously ex-CSX, we use, abuse and lose Trucks on a predetermined schedule. I would guess a short line ran this truck after we took it out of fleet service, they’re typically not as concerned with appearance.
It might be worth salvaging the extra light units off the high rail units, they're probably top-quality lights and having some spare work lights is always useful if you work on trucks...
I do believe the railroad trucks were the heaviest trucks I ever had to work on. And the wheels and tires on them was the same just crazy heavy if I remember rightly.
THAT is why I rarely have my phone on me if I have something outside I really want to get done! They can leave a message or call me back. Sometimes I really curse the guy that invented the blasted things.
nodbody never calls when you ain't doing nothing...stop at the dollar store & get some safety glasses - Jonathan has a pair with bifocals...this truck reminds me of a George C Scott movie 'Flim Flam Man' - you seen that one?
Is that hydraulic pump in the front bumper strong enough to lift a dump truck bed or be used for some other truck cause? Make a hydraulic jack to lift vehicles. Install it on a wrecker to change tires.
JC- In one of your videos you commented regarding the removal of the cab on a CC versus a EC versus a SC. I have a 2000 F-350 CC. I want to remove both the bed and the cab so that I can rust-proof the frame. If I removed both of them but left the engine in, would the balance of the remaining truck be unstable/dangerous? Would it tip over onto its nose? I would think not given that the cg must be located behind the front axle, even when both the cab and the bed removed, but wanted to verify that with an expert on the subject of cab/bed removal such as yourself. Thanks!
jerry, i am not an expert at all. i remove the beds and cabs of these trucks regularly with no troubles at all. the remaining parts and the chassis were very stable and fairly easy to maneuver around.
Ok thank you for the reply JC! And given the frequency and number of removals that you've completed, you're an expert in my book! Keep up the good work; I've binged watched until I've seen every video you've made. :)
Hey JC- Seeing you pull the bed of that truck reminded me of a question. Can you see any way of adding a second fuel tank to the midship area, on the passenger side off the frame, directly opposite the stock tank? I'd like a second tank but don't want to sacrifice the spare tire to do so. Thanks
i am sure i have enough body parts around that could make this a nice truck. however, i need the engine and transmission for another truck. i have owned and driven many trucks that looked worse than this!
i love ford trucks...i bet i have owned over 200 in my lifetime. call them what you want but if you buy a newer truck today...they are all junk and they all break. every brand out there has their weak points and their strong points. it is all about personal preference. i like to learn about all the different makes and models. the only way to make a good educated opinion on something is to experience it for yourself!
390merc65 Just because they are the best selling doesn't make them the best. That's like saying McDonald's has the best hamburgers because they sell the most.
there is no such thing as the "BEST TRUCK" ...maybe the best truck for you or your situation....they are all junk, they all break, that all have issues. pick the one you like.
JC that Gradall really makes life worth living. 👌🏾❤
J.C. the Hi-Rail wheels only carry a few hundred pounds and are used to guide the vehicle while on the rail . It's a little odd as you don't steer the vehicle , it follows the rail . I installed hundreds of hi-rail attachments while working for Union Pacific Railroad here in Arkansas .
"Now remember, don't scratch the paint..." Heaves chains in bed... That just has me in stitches every time...
Nice set air horns behind the grill 👍
The high rail wheels ride on the rail, but only to guide the truck. The offset tires ride along the top of the running rail, and the truck is driven by the tires on top of the rail. They often have accessory horns because high rail trucks are considered a rail vehicle when they're on the rails, and they have to sound an air horn at grade crossings just like a train does. They usually also have red auxiliary lights in front and rear because anything operating on the rails is required to display red marker lights to the opposite direction of travel. Since high rail trucks can operate forward or backward, they have to be able to display taillights on either end.
Great info, thanks. I think that we all need to hear those horns.... J.C.?
If you look in the video when JC shows the hydraulic set up for the front , you can see the air horns at 31:25 just peeking out in between the grill and the radiator, so your correct!
i have bought several high rail trucks through out the years...i have never had any with red light in the front tho.....i knew the steel wheels were only for guiding and not load carrying....they are usually great running and driving trucks...perfect for parts
I’m just now seeing this video. Wish I saw it a few years ago. High rail gear isn’t cheap or easy to find. It is definitely worth some money
Glad I got my fix this morning on GradAll video !!
Sweet smile on your face when you popped that bracket loose with that new SnapOn wonder bar....Lol
Great video JC, looks like you're having fun with the new editing software, now if you could just do something about all those annoying phone calls when your working.....
See ya on the next installment !!
phone call after phone call....the same thing was going on while i was trying to edit...very frustrating.
Wish I would have found this channel years ago....
1) Maybe I can be last person to notice that you have a hydraulic leak in the Gradall. The forks on the lift were noticeably lowering. Just another thing to put on the Gradall to do list.
2) If you've had several of these railroad trucks in you should know if the track gauge axles etc. have any value to the companies that modify trucks for the railroads.
what you were seeing was where i cut the video in efforts to shorten the run time. it doesnt drift at all. most the time no one want the old high rail parts....it is just scrap metal.
Just found and subbed today. I have a 75 F-150 that has the 390 with a 4bbl Holley 600cfm. I am getting ready to give it some much needed love, but it still runs and drives.
well thanks for subscribing! i hope you find some videos that you enjoy!
How many of those phone calls wanted to extend the warranty on your f250 before the factory warranty runs out! I get them evey day
none that day...but imagine how many extended warranty offers i get in the mail each week!!!
GR8 looking storage box system, love tgat rear bumper too.
I would have saved those rail caps. With as much work as many trucks do those caps take a beating.
Good to see your favorite tool in action again! I've been missing it. 8-)
i have been missing working on trucks!!!
It's hard to believe that 10 years can do so much damage to a vehicle. I've got a 22 year old truck thats been minimally maintained and other than one cab mount being fixed it's completely rust free. All original
here in my area it is not uncommon to see a vehicle a few years old developing rust....these truck have places that are more prone to rust than other also.
vfl rockytop that’s obviously ex-CSX, we use, abuse and lose Trucks on a predetermined schedule. I would guess a short line ran this truck after we took it out of fleet service, they’re typically not as concerned with appearance.
Great video thanks brother. I really like that you have the Gradall saves you time and your back. Keep up the great work see you in the next video.
thanks scott. it reallly is a time saver.
It might be worth salvaging the extra light units off the high rail units, they're probably top-quality lights and having some spare work lights is always useful if you work on trucks...
they are ok quality lights but nothing great. will put them on the shelf for something later.
Nice to see the gradall back to work. Nice work
yes ...yes....the awesome gradeall doing what it does....makes me think spring is near!
nice to have that Carryall i am sure it is a life saver great video JC
thanks craig...i use it all the time!
Minute 33 or so shows the coolest part of the truck.. the train horn
my son spotted that within the first few seconds of looking at the truck!
so glad that i found this channel....this is great content
thanks for watching and welcome!
I do believe the railroad trucks were the heaviest trucks I ever had to work on. And the wheels and tires on them was the same just crazy heavy if I remember rightly.
These are extremely heavy wheels and tires...it is getting lighter as the scrap pile builds!
THAT is why I rarely have my phone on me if I have something outside I really want to get done! They can leave a message or call me back. Sometimes I really curse the guy that invented the blasted things.
Nice job j.c. that lift comes in handy
thanks big daddy.....it makes short work of many things,
OOOO they took the wheels off for the high rail system those bastards...LOL
nodbody never calls when you ain't doing nothing...stop at the dollar store & get some safety glasses - Jonathan has a pair with bifocals...this truck reminds me of a George C Scott movie 'Flim Flam Man' - you seen that one?
i have mastered the art of buying safety gear...it is the execution of wearing it that eludes me!! i have never see that movie...
J.C. SMITH PROJECTS might want to check it out - l liked the ending
Who else was waiting for the high rail to dump on the cab
Is that hydraulic pump in the front bumper strong enough to lift a dump truck bed or be used for some other truck cause? Make a hydraulic jack to lift vehicles. Install it on a wrecker to change tires.
well sure didnt take long to find a home for most of those parts :) Something tells me that hydro pump and valving might be useful down the line too.
you got that right jersey...i will stuff those parts on a shelf somewhere and dream up a use for them!!
who dosen't like this stuff
I think its plain cool
Which railroad company was it from? You can tell they got their money out of it but I can’t believe how beat up it is! Subbed!
they dont do much with the cosmetics but the drive line was in tip top shape!! thanks for subscribing and welcome!
Did they leave the wheels on the high rails (not sure what they are called) so you could just drive on any train track? Or was a component removed?
they always remove those just so you cant do that.
My guess is CSX
those lift axeles would make a sweet trailor build
they are to be used as a guide..they are not really suitable for "load carrying"....they might just be scrap metal.
I need those air horns for my Jeep! :)
Oy, I saw them first!...ha ha.
that is exactly what my son said!!!
buy a plazma with pilot arc...filling ox bottles gets expensive,,ohh and the gradeall beats the heck out of my forklift...
Could make a log splitter with front components.
that p b blaster is good stuff!
My work tip is to leave the phone on counter in kitchen,if they really need to talk they can leave a message
i do not have voice mail on my phone....i always forget to call people back!
That would be nice for a plow for the ❄️
Great stuff. Just found your channel and subbed.
well thanks for watching and welcome!! i hope you enjoy!
Do you have an outlet for the high rail system or do you scrap it? Really enjoy your videos, have a great day!!
i will set them aside for awhile and see if anyone comes around....if not they will go with the next load of scrap. thanks for watching mike!
Interesting looking air horns hiding behind the grill?
it took my son about 1/2 a second to spot those!
Great content JC.
thanks marco....someday i might get up to your quality!
JC- In one of your videos you commented regarding the removal of the cab on a CC versus a EC versus a SC. I have a 2000 F-350 CC. I want to remove both the bed and the cab so that I can rust-proof the frame. If I removed both of them but left the engine in, would the balance of the remaining truck be unstable/dangerous? Would it tip over onto its nose? I would think not given that the cg must be located behind the front axle, even when both the cab and the bed removed, but wanted to verify that with an expert on the subject of cab/bed removal such as yourself. Thanks!
jerry, i am not an expert at all. i remove the beds and cabs of these trucks regularly with no troubles at all. the remaining parts and the chassis were very stable and fairly easy to maneuver around.
Ok thank you for the reply JC! And given the frequency and number of removals that you've completed, you're an expert in my book! Keep up the good work; I've binged watched until I've seen every video you've made. :)
Well thanks for watching and i hope you enjoyed them.
Dirty hands clean money
Hey JC- Seeing you pull the bed of that truck reminded me of a question. Can you see any way of adding a second fuel tank to the midship area, on the passenger side off the frame, directly opposite the stock tank? I'd like a second tank but don't want to sacrifice the spare tire to do so. Thanks
No i dont. the exhaust is on the other side. i dont see any room for any other tank inside the frame anywhere.
Ok JC, thank you. I am thinking of re-routing the exhaust in order to be able to mount that tank. Anyway keep up the good work!
I Want the train horns
can you put regular 3/4 ton wheels on these trucks if you want too
i can once i change it back over to regular hubs.
Could I purchase that hood off of you? I’m looking for a white one just like that
email me at j.c.smith projects@gmail.com
I would of taken that thing down a RR track before pulling it apart.
You like being in the rain ?
not especially but im not a snow flake and it wont hurt me.
What do the handles on the inside of the toolbox open?
it is connected to a cable that locks the rear highrail system in the locked up position.
Thanks!
I would put a flatbed and use the truck
i am sure i have enough body parts around that could make this a nice truck. however, i need the engine and transmission for another truck. i have owned and driven many trucks that looked worse than this!
J.C. SMITH PROJECTS nice , best of luck for you , it sounds good 👍
I would never buy anything from a railroad company because all of it is beat on hard and often dies young!
It says F-250 not F-350
you said Smegma
a lot of phone calls
yes...very distracting...
Can I have the badges of it
Ah yes the old trusted blue tip wrench.
fits everytime!
J.C. SMITH PROJECTS and it's "rechargable"
U sound like negan
Sorry , I don't watch Ford Products. " FACTORY Ordered and REPAIR DAYLY."
i love ford trucks...i bet i have owned over 200 in my lifetime. call them what you want but if you buy a newer truck today...they are all junk and they all break. every brand out there has their weak points and their strong points. it is all about personal preference. i like to learn about all the different makes and models. the only way to make a good educated opinion on something is to experience it for yourself!
Tell that to my 75, 88, and 03 F-150s that are all still running well with just everyday maintenance.
390merc65 Just because they are the best selling doesn't make them the best. That's like saying McDonald's has the best hamburgers because they sell the most.
390merc65 Ford trucks are the cheapest that's why you find most fleet trucks are Fords. Also highly doubt you came up with that comparison.
there is no such thing as the "BEST TRUCK" ...maybe the best truck for you or your situation....they are all junk, they all break, that all have issues. pick the one you like.