Settin' up for leaf season

[dr.lawn21]

Here is our fall clean up stuff

[newtostone]

Sorry I have to ask, but I have no idea what the last picture is of?

[Signature Landscaping1]

Its a turf sweeper

[Itzkcatz]

Nice setup. ive always wanted a turf sweeper how good do they work?

[TXNSLighting]

Wow you got some classic machinery there.

[02DURAMAX]

Nice Truck!!! anymore pics of it??

[farmboy1285]

That chevy is awesome!!!, I remember seeing it in the first pics you posted. Someday I would love to restore an old truck like that.

[J&R Landscaping]

Nice set-up!!

[razor1]

Heavy Duty.:weightlifter:

Does that truck dump?

[bakerc8]

a little pld but it works right

[newtostone]

Does the sweeper mulch at all? or just sweep it in and the you dump it off to a loader?

[M RASCOE&SONS]

thats a pretty nice old truck,what yr ?i bet that leaf loader kicks some butt

[greenred]

Nice set up Dr Lawn. Your Truck Loader has a awesome classic look to it. What year is it?

[Lawn Freak]

That chevy is awesome!!!, I remember seeing it in the first pics you posted. Someday I would love to restore an old truck like that.
Ditto..............

[Runner]

You can't knock the old equipment first, based on it's age, and second, unless you've ran a sweeper like that and know what it does. I have first hand knowledge of that sweeper's capabilities and performance, and can tell you that these things don't fool around. It will do CIRCLES around any ztr or mower for vacuuming and sweeping areas both in heavy stuff, and lighter wide area. The leaf vacuum might be a bit old, but so what - if it works. As far as the truck,..well, that speaks for itself. It is a classic, and is still functioning. To go and call someone else's stuff "junk", I feel, is totally uncalled for. Sometimes, the old stuff is the good stuff. Even if it isn't in a particular case, it is what a person has to use. I can say ONE thing,...his leaf vacuum works better than MINE! lol

[lawnproslawncare]

The turf sweepers work awesome even on windrow's of clippings and they do an awesome job striping. Some day when I can afford it I'll have one with high dump.

[farmboy1285]

His setup is about 70 times better than my leaf setup (homemade chute blocker and bagger, and a rake:)) The fact is the equiptment works, and probably works better than alot of other peoples setup!!! Thats fine if you dont like his stuff just dont bash him for it.

BTW I think the truck is a 1954 chevy 6400, if you search that I think the orginal thread with his truck comes up

[farmboy1285]

Here is the link to the truck:http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=220126&highlight=1954

Still think that truck is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KCfireman]

its a great truck! Very nice restoration project that turned out very sweet!

[Signature Landscaping1]

Real nice stuff Dr. Lawn, your company has really grown over the years. Good luck this season.

Punt 66: I think its best you take your attitude somewhere else, maybe start a new thread or something.

[KCfireman]

Damn that Centerville Bob! Damn Him!

[scaglawnsnj]

Here is our fall clean up stuff

Dammn, Thats a big rig. That loader is awsome.
I could use one of those..
And there is no junk there, Just $$$$.$$'s
If you painted it red w/ a black body, It would make alot of people jelous. not to mention it would look like a true classic.

[Signature Landscaping1]

I might be transferring to University of Great Falls or Montana State next year, if i do i will have to come check out your setup in person!

[BltFordTuf]

Me too....I've gone through loads of training between fire, first aid, and even being an eagle scout....training to try to keep my cool and down to earth in difficult situations, but some people just hit ur last nerve....

[KCfireman]

Me too....I've gone through loads of training between fire, first aid, and even being an eagle scout....training to try to keep my cool and down to earth in difficult situations, but some people just hit ur last nerve....nothing more exciting then sitting in the station and BAM! The fire alarm goes off for a structure fire! Try keeping your cool on that one.

[farmboy1285]

Me too....I've gone through loads of training between fire, first aid, and even being an eagle scout....training to try to keep my cool and down to earth in difficult situations, but some people just hit ur last nerve....

way cool, Im an eagle scout as well, I agree some people just know what buttons to push!!!!

[KCfireman]

way cool, Im an eagle scout as well, I agree some people just know what buttons to push!!!!beep....boop.....beep! Hahaha....i pushed your buttons!:dancing:

[Lawn Freak]

beep....boop.....beep! Hahaha....i pushed your buttons!:dancing:

He he he..............

[BltFordTuf]

:laugh:
Ha ha ha...a little comic relief is always good..
:clapping:

[farmboy1285]

beep....boop.....beep! Hahaha....i pushed your buttons!:dancing:

nope your not nearly as good as kris is at it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Runner]

KC, If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? (You don't have to answer). But as I read your post about sitting at the station, waiting for the alarm to go off, it reminded me of a cool show we had on tv back in the '70's. It was called Emergency. It was about a L.A. County fire station (mainly the two man paramedic team). It was a really good show. I just thought this may be a little before your time. Anyone who knew this show will NEVER forget the 3 tone ring for their calls. An interesting fact, that the dispatcher that would then call out on the p.a. telling the address and such(before our computers and auto printout) was actually a real L.A. Co. dispatcher in real life. :)
Ok,...sorry to havehijacked this thread. Now, maybe we can get back to it's ORIGINAL content and purpose.

[punt66]

If punt had half of a brain he would realize that the attention that the truck gets due to its age and prestine condition is actually very good marketing. How often do you see an international 4600 or freightliner business class or chevy 45/5500 or ford 4/550 running down the road and probably wouldn't pay any attention to it. However when you see a truck of this era and condition comming down the road you will probably remember the name thats on the side:clapping::clapping::drinkup::drinkup:


No that i am in a better mood this morning i would like to apologize to the original poster for my less than encouraging tactics. However the fact remains i would not rely on that equipment for my business. I am a lover of many things old myself. I do think the truck is interesting. I restore muscle cars and build harley trikes so i am no stranger to nostalgic. However i would never rely on that old stuff to make my living and would never put that sweeper on my customers property. And to your question, would i remember his truck as an advertising tool? Sure would. There are a few old junkers in my town i remember every day. Never subed any work to them because they dont look professional. Their tree guys. I saw a guy in town taking down trees with a newer bucket, tractor, and incredible climbing skills. I stopped to say hello and 5 years and about 300+ trees and counting later he has all my tree work. I wouldnt have stopped if it were the other guys.

You people may want this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woOUMczwCWg&feature=related

[ch973934]

Sorry to add to Runner's hijack but gotta add...

Runner, also most of the firefighters on the show that made up the engine crew and extras on scenes were actually real LA County firefighters. I love that show (in re-runs on TV Land) growing up to where I am now.

Now I'm 2 months away from my state paramedic boards for the state. I'll be one of the youngest ones out there (21) when I get my medic card. I work PT with just about FT hours at a private ambulance company with a large 911 contract, while going to school FT for a bachelors in EMS Mgmt. and hope to get on a paid FD before I graduate in '10.

It's a PITA sometimes but I love it, and love landscaping...This summer I worked 40+ hrs in 5 days a week for a prop maintenance company, 18-24 hrs. a weekend for the ambulance company and 12 hours of school each week for just about the entire summer. Seemed like it dragged on forever, but I made some bank and managed A's.

Sorry to help hijack, and I know you didn't ask me Runner but...

Take care of yourselves you guys!
CH

[dr.lawn21]

I might be transferring to University of Great Falls or Montana State next year, if i do i will have to come check out your setup in person!

Call me if you get up here. #'s in the book