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Wondered that myself

Congratulations on retirement and I like where this threads going 😉

12 hours ago, 6x6 said:

Hello, 

     I have a 74 Mack DMM 6x6 that blew the RF tire taking out the hood, fender, steps, muffler, t/s and marker lamps.  This truck is like a show truck and I really need to get these parts to make it whole again.  Thanks, Steve.

 

 

I have a DM I'm parting out. Where are you located?

11 hours ago, MackDL said:

Let me know what they say I have same truck and want to know as well

thanks 

I have a decent gray plastic dash if your interested

I've seen one before I'm not sure on model but I think they called them the high binder

Link won't work but I'll google it later. Looks interesting I remember when Oakville plant was open. Was real cool seeing the trucks from QEW

Second key could be anti theft system. Not sure on the key fob

15 hours ago, Rob said:

I'm getting ready to order a set of 8 bias ply 8.25-15LPT tires for my drop deck. I've had three radial tires explode from age when the trailer doesn't move anyplace. Once the rubber ages out and dry rots/cracks, moisture starts to working on the steel belts and the result is tire failure.

My 51 A-40 has had two 10.00R-22 tires explode on me inside the shop and that truck never sets outside. Again dry rotted old tires and if one looks at the steel belts, they are crusty. These have never had a nail in them either but are probably 40 years old. 

My old float had bias tires when I bought it. Some were really dry cracked I wasn't sure to use them or not. They held up for a long time I eventually replaced them with radials. Those bias are durable tires

I wonder at what point they knew it wasn't going to work

I'd have no issues running 10/20 on rear even if there bias ply for your application. Good plan though to by a good set of radial steers. Your tires will probably dry rot before they wear out so spending a bunch of money is not worth it. 

Congratulations on your new purchase. I don't know much about postal specs I have a CH 612 myself it's a good truck. What are you planning on doing with it?

It'll work considering that's what they used 50 years ago to do the same job but remember everything is 50 years older and newer trucks with twice the HP will leave you in the dust. I agree with Terry that 5 speed is probably not my first choice for soft ground and heavy loads. The lack of front brakes will probably be grandfathered in. I personally would rather have all the stopping power available. 

Happy birthday 🥳

You'd definitely have a One Of A Kind

1 hour ago, mackey58 said:

Im.game

I think you speak for alot of us 👍

Sold

Sold

14 hours ago, Timothy E Walsh said:

I am interested in some dash parts for my 1989 Mack RD 690S Dump Truck.  I need a Tan Dash Top and a Tan Dash with two openings for RPM Gauge and the Speedometer Gauge and a small round hole.  These parts are the center two items in the middle row of the upper picture.  Let me know thanks.  Tim Walsh,  Copley, Ohio 330-351-0906 

 

I'll dig up what I have can I text you? 

That's a great article. Thanks for sharing

That's the way to get the job done. What would it be legal to haul?

That's really cool find. What's the story behind it?

3 hours ago, paulbrook said:

Whoda thunk it...

 

Seems like having a Mack or two is good for something.... (please not this may not be 100% genuine...) but look what I got in my inbox on here earlier....

 

"Hey. I'm Elsa. I'm 35 years old. I broke up with my boyfriend 6 months ago. Since that time, there has been no sex in my life. I'm looking for a man. I look forward to having sex at least once a day. Register using the link below and write to me. My nickname is sexyelsa41. Click......................"

 

wonder if she realises where I am? 

No pics of her...you know we love pics here 😁

Definitely not shy. Good pic👍