Hook n ladder 1 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Any word if Mack will come out with a glider kit? I could use a Axle back granite glider myself. It sounds like alot of fleets are interested because of numerous problems with the 2010 emission (all makes not just Mack). I talked to a fleet guy who oversees 1000 trucks. Had 200 2011 models on order. Got 20 had problems with everyone and cancelled remainder of order. They are looking into glider kits for the rest of their fleet. Of course they dont run Macks but he said they would like too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I know that service cabs are in the works, but I haven't heard anything about glider kits just yet. Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack 3P Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I know that service cabs are in the works, but I haven't heard anything about glider kits just yet.I have not seen a glider kit for at least 3 years. That does not mean it will never happen. Last week we built two CXU service cabs for UPS and Venezia, they were wrecked. I believe the plan is for the Mod Center to build service cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I thought that EPA killed them off because you now have to put a engine that meets emissions for the year of the glider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackmann Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I have not seen a glider kit for at least 3 years. That does not mean it will never happen. Last week we built two CXU service cabs for UPS and Venezia, they were wrecked. I believe the plan is for the Mod Center to build service cabs.Venezia is buying macks now?? Thats good news. I drove for them for alittle while. But i got an IH. Quote My Facebook. Feel free to add me as a friend. Just tell me your from BMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Venezia is buying macks now?? Thats good news. I drove for them for alittle while. But i got an IH.I only see peterbilts and IH's in New England. I would guess all there R models are gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackmann Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I just looked on thier wbesite they do have a couple pics of mack daycabs. Here is a video of a sleeper truck coming off the line. Quote My Facebook. Feel free to add me as a friend. Just tell me your from BMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackmann Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Funny story.When i went there i always had my Mack hat on. The shop forman ask me about my Mack hat. I told him they are the best trucks on the road. They had an old R model they used for a yard tractor i told them i wanted that for my road truck. They laughed at me. Then the shop forman told me Mack trucks are like riding a scooter. Its fun when no one is around. That was 4.5 years ago. Now they are buying Macks. about time they got smart. But i will give that IH credit. It wasnt a bad truck. Quote My Facebook. Feel free to add me as a friend. Just tell me your from BMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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