JumperAndSon Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/321302313554One of the coolest and rarest sidewinders I have ever seen, a U795 with a Mack 865 V8 Diesel. And what's even cooler is that a good friend actually drove this truck in the 90's and even used it to haul the equipment to our house when we got our driveway done. It was also originally owned by a local Mack enthusiast by the name of Eidemiller (he has a really nice green B model and a nice green R600 tractor) so this ole U has a lot of cool local history for us. So enjoy!umodel1.bmpBen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 That truck has been for sale several times it is a decent setup and in decent shape but for what he bought it for (I was trying to buy it just wasn't fast enough) I dont see why the price increase is so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It would be a nice U to put a 8 V 92 Detroit in! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yeah ive seen it. Crawled all over it at Gerharts and I was in love. Just don't have the money. I need a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 This truck run/drive good?Looks pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 It is a cool piece with the V8 and six speed and 44 rears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 LOL If we had pennies for how much we have talked about this truck, it would have been Vin's birthday present already!Pass the collection plate... Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Haha yea my buddy worked for the asphalt company and he went and picked it up for $2500, used it for 6 years then sold it for $2500. The starting bid of $4500 is a little high but I think that's probably because it's so rare. But yea, it does run good and from what I understand, that big V8 with a single straight stack is really loud Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I sat in it while it was running. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'd love to have this and my R700 side by side!Same year,specs are same less the single frame on the U.Be neat to have the stubby and long hood!Can't afford it right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I remember the U-700's that Roadway used. Weren't they Detroit powered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yes, the Roadway U700s were Detroit powered. I really want one.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yeah i dont see the price increase. Didnt he want 7500 at one point for it. Must have realized a 5K increase dont look good. i know someone who would buy it for 2500 on a heartbeat... 2 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Cool truck. I have to admit to lusting after the V8 but then again that is a fairly rare vehicle if the description is accurate. I'm in the same boat as many of us where my wallet gives out long before my dreams come true. If only you could have one of each flavor...Oh well. I guess I will get mine on the road first and then worry about the rest of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackmb212 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yeah ive seen it. Crawled all over it at Gerharts and I was in love. Just don't have the money. I need a job. when we were looking at it at gerharts didn't they want 10k for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Pulled the ad,wonder if somebody made an offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 . Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustydog Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 .AND THE NEW OWNER IS???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FayettesFinest Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 That's crazy that this is an old Eidemiller truck. Both my dad and my uncle worked for them when they were my age. It's crazy how big they used to be and now they just have the little yard behind the bread store... From what I've been told, they had their own tire shops, machine shops, along with quarries, ashpalt plants, etc. Quote Being in the process of getting your CDL's is like sitting on death row... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I thought that was at Gerharts. I like the short wheelbase. 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 when we were looking at it at gerharts didn't they want 10k for it.No 7500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75T Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Last weeks photo, hope It gets another good him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75T Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Sorry, I'm unable to get photo from phone gallery to interweb.Seems to work the otherway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpwhit Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Update on the never ending discussion regarding this U. I acquired it about a month ago - and rest assured it went to a great home. Pretty good shape for its age. Ultimate goal is to attach a trailer to it so I can pull my "very slow" B model to additional shows. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 More pictures please. Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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