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  1. Freightrain
    Oops, missed those Jim. I kinda wondered why I didn't find them.
  2. Freightrain
    Are you wanting original glass or repop plastic? http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_71&product_id=369 I bought them years ago when you could still get clear lense. I'm thinking this is the same as the R model parking light assy.
  3. Freightrain
    I've seen some big 4x4 style trucks use tall air bags to control height. Using a long 4 bar style suspension you could raise and lower it and not screw up the geometry.
  4. Freightrain
    Yup, rebuilt my drivers side way back when. Same thing, passenger door was actually stiff from lack of use. Drivers door was whipped. Got some generic HELP kit from Azone(think it was a chrysler?) and it works great. Just measured the pin and got one close. I did one hinge at a time so I didn't have to remove the whole door. I also resprung the hoop spring that assists in holding the door open. Keeps from getting whacked in the head when you get in/out.
  5. Freightrain
    Yup, I knew LP had less BTU, so figured it would take more to equal the power of diesel. It is ALWAYS about the all mighty dollar!
  6. Freightrain
    Nice truck and congrats on being able to choose your own.
  7. Freightrain
    Or these guys... http://youtu.be/-7MfHsLT9hY
  8. Freightrain
    I know many of the buses around here have LP on them. Is that any cheaper then diesel per mile? Or just "cleaner"?
  9. Freightrain
    Was a fellow that came to Auburn ATHS National with an R model with about a 4' x 5' x 8" thick slab of iron strapped over the fifthwheel plate. I'm guessing he was trying to get the ol camebacks to ride "better"?
  10. Freightrain
    When I drilled mine, I just used a Dewalt 1/2" drill and three bits. Small, close to size, and a reamer for all my 5/8" bolts. 12 on each side if I recall. Went pretty quick.
  11. Freightrain
    Just so you realize, air ride will likely not make a huge difference when bobtailing. I originally cut my springs down when I bought my truck to only 3 leaves on the rear. It still rode harsh without my trailer. With the trailer it rode nice. The biggest difference when I stretched it was not really the air ride, but the longer length. The ride was not so "bucky" due to the short wheelbase. There used to be a conversion kit, called Superide. Replaced the rear springs brackets. I've see a few over the years and I was contemplating using it on my truck til I wanted to stretch it also.
  12. Freightrain
    I put air ride under mine a few years ago, but I also stretched it 5ft. I used a Neway single axle from a Ford chassis. It worked out very well and the new frame actually slid right over my existing frame and I just bolted the section on. I have to seach the link to my post from a couple years back> It was in chassis forum. Here it is: http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/?hl=%2Badding+%2Bair
  13. Freightrain
    I've got Interstate in mine right now. No problems for 4? years now.
  14. Freightrain
    Check your PMs. Thanks.
  15. Freightrain
    Though it's a Chevy, I do like it. Classic hot rod.
  16. Freightrain
    How did I know THAT was coming...............
  17. Freightrain
    My bunk cut out is around the top the rear window, so even a repop headliner would fit okay in that area. I had a local shop do the crawl through stitchwork and I installed it. I had thoughts of taking just the headliner, but it is so out of shape if he copied it likely it would not fit. I need to take the whole truck, but that is an expense I am not ready to put out yet. I want to make door panels too. Nothing fancy, just some simple diamond stitching maybe. Then snap it on. Again, someday.
  18. Freightrain
    G/f got me a new Mack shirt, the red/white/blue flag version(not sure how new the design is?). She would fill it out very, very well. Only problem is she will NOT allow pictures to be taken of her. No how, NO WAY!!
  19. Freightrain
    NIce headliner. Is that a new repop or a custom piece? I need one really bad. My original one is really starting to fall apart at the seams., literally.
  20. Freightrain
    http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/4775562016.html se Seems I recall this once before?
  21. Freightrain
    Looks to be a 673. Look right at the front of the accy drive area, around the top, it should be stamped "END 673" in large letters.
  22. Freightrain
    http://youngstown.craigslist.org/hvo/4764580100.html 1975 u686 - $7500 (north bloomfield) 1975 mack U686ST previously owned by a fire dept. I bought it for a lowboy tractor and just don't need it .It is powered by a mack 300, with a fuller 13 spd. trans the susupension is 38,000 lb. mack camelback . The tires and brakes are like new . The truck is good condition for its age with just under 105,000 miles showing .
  23. Freightrain
    http://sandusky.craigslist.org/cto/4760051256.html 1984 Mack Superliner - $18000 V8 with Mack 10 speed Mack rear New Way air ride Original Mack Sleeper Also has a wet line extra V8 motor for parts $6000 dollars worth of work just done on the injector pump
  24. Freightrain
    http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/hvo/4774471941.html B model Mack engine and transmission. In frame was used for sawmill. I'm guessing a B67 with the engine being laid over?
  25. Freightrain
    Interesting for sure. Likely more hi-tech then I've seen on Youtube?

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