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Tell us about your
truck. What is it -- year/make/model? What modifications have
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JOHN: |
1997 F-250, XLT,
extend cab, 4x4, auto, Powerstroke Diesel Mods: Diablo Chip,
Custom Dual Stage Propane Injection, Intercooler, 4" to
5" Dual Stacks, Brain's Truck Shop Auto Trans, many more
to come this winter.....
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SP: |
How long have you
been truck pulling (with your diesel)? |
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JOHN: |
1 season
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SP: |
What have you broken
during your pulling career? |
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JOHN: |
4 U-joints, 1 Front
Hub, Spider gears, Carrier Shaft
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SP: |
If money were no
object, what would your ultimate pulling truck be? |
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JOHN: |
I would keep the
same truck. With money being no object, the possibilities would
be endless. I'm thinking my boost gauge would have to be able
to register more than 100 psi!
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SP: |
What is your best
"official" pull? |
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JOHN: |
I would have to
say at Meadville Fair earlier this year. I pulled it out the
gate that night. The first full pull I ever had. A milestone of sorts.
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SP: |
In your own opinion,
what is your best pull? |
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JOHN: |
I was pretty happy
with the way my truck pulled in Mechanicstown this year. It hooked
nice on the track and the power was there. The fire out the stacks
at the end was a nice touch too. LOL
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SP: |
Have you ever beaten
anybody that is worth mentioning? |
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JOHN: |
Well, there was
this one time I put about 30 feet on the big bad white dodge
of Dave Mitchell's. I'm sure he would claim that it was because
he broke his rear driveshaft at about 100 feet though. LOL
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SP: |
Who would you most
like to beat? |
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JOHN: |
I guess I don't
have anyone in particular. I would just like to be able to hang
with the good running Dodges.
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SP: |
What states do you
plan on pulling in next season? |
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JOHN: |
As many as I can
possibly do. We traveled alot this year. Most of the pulls in
Ohio were a 5-6 hour drive for us. That's plenty far. I hope
to be able to pull at Muncie and Sheid's next year.
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SP: |
Do you have a favorite
sled? How about a favorite event or location? |
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JOHN: |
I guess I don't
really have a favorite sled. I like the ones that drop the pan
towards the end over the ones that make you drag the whole pan
from the start though. I had a pretty good time at all the different
pulls this year. I don't have an absolute favorite there either.
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Besides the obvious
[FORD], what keeps you from winning more pulls? |
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\JOHN: |
I'm thinking I need
a little more tire for next year, along with a healthy dose of
power. My truck doesn't have the power to pull in a high enough
gear to get the sled moving like I think I need to. Hopefully
I can do something about that this winter. I hope.
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