Lmackattack

Just yesterday I was following a truck hauling pipe on i294. We exit and came up to the double right turn lane. We both were stopped at the light in the LH side so we could swing wide. This right turn is kinda tight and my trailer will cross into the rh lane a little...cars fill in on our right side and Billy big rigger in a new pete comes up too..He's nosed In near my trailer axel hugging close to me. Light turns green and I just make my turn grab 2-3 gears nice and easy then watched him jam on the hooks when he almost ripped his bumper off on the rear of my trailer... Myself and the truck in front of me completed the turn then moved over to the right lane. Sometimes you just have to teach them a lesson and let them learn the hard way.

Making a hard right,turnsignal on ,swing wide ,oh look he is going to pass me......nope....I just bring them with me.some reason It's a game these days...but every now and then I find a 4 wheeler that knows how trucks turn and wait their turn...

Looking good. They pulled out the rd and superliners the last few weeks. Spoke with the driver and he said the international lonestar will be back out soon. Saw the granite yesterday at the same spot.

Haven't driven the Pete yet. And to be honest I really don't look forward getting into the city with that thing. It looks cool but the little rd you can see out of easy. Plus PJ pulls a 4 axel trailer...just one more reason it sucks getting around in. Tomorrow Im driving #22 300 with a 6 speed...going back to my roots!

I drive a 400 and we do lowboy,heavy haul...flat land IL butthe temp jumps up to around 200 on every pull. Fan will kick on and off like crazy when it's warm out.

Man....We partied all night then straight to work....I'm done....go Hawks!

Found this superliner at pattern elmhurst. 350 with an 18 speed on new way air ride.

I have one of his R model cab and hoods. He has them 3D printed...bought one a few weeks ago.

Looking good Larry. I want to build a 48 or 53 reefer next. I have this 48' flat bed and working on a 48' spread axel as well. After that I need an 24 or 26' end dump.

When I first started otr I had good papr maps. Found every race track that way.. Now I use my iPad to view state routes or look up restrictions,bridge heights on back roads..... I like it as I can view the hard turns with street view and it gives me a good idea of where I'm heading into.. Don't know how I did it with just paper before..but knock on wood. Haven't hit or taken out anything yet.....the I pad really gives me a lot more info and real time views...I also use a few web sites to see where the restrictions are when heavy.

The jakes on the 3406e cat 550 I drove at work was awesome. If it was raining out and was bob tail you could not safely use the jake above 1600rpm. it would try to lock the rears and the abs would detect it and kick it off.. Going over most interstate hills I could maintain direct or one gear lower, 35-45 mph @ 1900 rpm and it would hold the truck back @ 73k gross... This 400 Mack I drive now..I don't think the jake would hold me back at 10mph 2100!

The RS started as a king hauler with the sleeper removed. Then I used plastic sheets and cut out the hood,fenders and parts for the cab. It will bolt up to to the stock cab floor this way... I will have to make fuel tanks and battery boxes to complete the frame. 84 superdog is right Guys try to sell completed trucks with lights ,sound extra addons etc...for over $1,000+ The stock kits alone are $375 on a good day. Then you need a radio and batteries,charger etc...I have found its cheaper to buy them used and modify them to your liking. Both my trucks have upgraded driveshafts,locking diffs, aftermarket tires,rims led lights and end point adjustments for the 3 speed transmission. It's a fun hobby if you can make a lot of your upgrades and save on cost. Here are some of the upgrades

Paul,They are 1/14 scale.. My red and white cruiseliner is About 4'6" long with a scale 216" wb tractor and 48' trailer.

My experience with Dayton's is that you will always scratch the rim when installing the locking dogs and tighten down with the nuts... There is no way to prevent it as they make solid. contact. I would prep paint install then touch them up...also before you paint the rims look to see if there are tabs welded to each side of the air valve stem... You will thank yourself later if the wheel slips on the new paint...

Been building some r/c trucks last few months. I Bought some used tamiya 1/14 scale cab overs and converted one into a cruiseliner and the other I just added some aftermarket add ons. Been also making a RS700L day cab. I built this 48' flatbed a few weeks ago out of aluminum stock and tamiya axles.

I don't see the problem here......he clearly used his indicators showing his intent to run you off the road.... He he he....

Cat D7N with ripper attachment...

The stacks are back! Looking good....I like the looks of that MH....

Man that sucks....It's a scary feeling when you find yourself standing next to a runaway and can't get it shut down. What are your plans for the engine...I assume a sled puller?

From someone that does not know you outside of this fourm...you really know how to produce some interesting info and back up with photos......you shrug off the bs pretty good too....lol......I really think you could write a book or be some sort of historian on Mack trucks ...thanks for what you have and continue to share with us... Trent

This guy knows his Mack as well as most other truck mfg history. Some think he is just putting the name down but I think he just speaks the truth....He surely has the pics and history lessons for some oddball and cool truck history. How about it....what's your story? How is it that you know and have pictures of our great trucking history? You worked for Mack? Don't have to give a name and address. Just wondering ...lol Trent

Chopped top.....lmao....how tall are you guys.... And besides this is a mack truck not some tinted out hot wheels...lmao....

Man so sorry to hear...hope he is ok... Every time I have to get near a tire or air bag I fear it will explode...I had to do it today to cage a bad parking chamber and finish the day...

Was this just off Lemont road? They use to load us with a rubber tire loader from the big piles......the yard was so muddy .was like driving a lake...hated that place. Was wet,cold and the salt dust was bad... My eyes would sting on a windy day..

I gotta get a good camera...I have seen so many r models lately but my camera phone is bad at distant shots...