1958 F.W.D.

Heavyhauler I do know how to tiller if you need help getting it around town and in the park.

Terry if you are not aware, both the SP and the ST are alive. The ST has been fully restored to it's original glory and lives in SoCal and is seen regularly on the parade and muster circuits. The SP was purchased by a gentleman in Michigan who performed a horribly done cosmetic restoration- it looks like he rattle-can painted it, and painted right over existing rust at that. The tractor's engine blew, and has been removed. To the best of anyone's knowledge, the pump engine has not been run in years and it's disposition is not known, other than "it is there." The only saving grace is that the whole thing is stored inside a building out of the weather.

Why thank you I appreciate that but no. I have enough 2-strokes in the garage already. Let's see- a weed wacker, a chainsaw, a hedge trimmer (those are for giving Slpwlkr his haircuts) The snowblower is also 2 stroke.....You know, shit that should actually BE 2-stroke.

About the same in Central Pa.

I already put a higher header and this commercial roll-up style steel door on for the FWD.....Old header height was 6'8" I increased it to 8'3" (as high as the ceiling joists would allow....) It used to have a standard 3-section fiberglass door. And yes, there is plenty of room next to the FWD for another toy.

8'6....dammit.....too high for my garage by 3"........Plenty of length though. That's exactly what I would be looking for if I had some extra money- a simple single screw MB, R, or U with a 237 and a 5-speed, but under 8'3"....LOL. Have fun with it, sounds like you got a nice new toy!!! You need to bring that and the superdog to Macungie!

Just out of curiosity, what is the height of the highest point on the cab (which is obviously the air horns or the marker lights) not including the stack? And what is the total length???

That's awesome!!!! You don't see many MB's anymore. What engine/tranny?

I am humbled to be able to call Harvey Eckert a friend. He is one of the finest human beings on the planet. He's forgotten more about Mack fire apparatus (and highway buses of all makes) than all the rest of us put together.

The Mack Museum has the paint numbers- if I remember correctly there is a Krylon rattle can gold that comes very close to the gold used on the engines.

ECD sorry to hear that Diesel has crossed the rainbow bridge. I'm thinking about you and him today. Take comfort in knowing that you were with him when he left. He knows you loved him.

I tried to sell her, no one wanted her. So I had to pay a divorce attorney, some credit card companies and other various collection-type agencies a little under $20,000 to get rid of her. The car I seem to remember getting $2500 for. It was in very good condition, with a little over 80K on the clock when I sold it.

I had a 1996 SL-1 (4-door) 4cyl/automagic. First wife and I bought it used. I can't remember how many miles were on it, but we got it from the Saturn dealer that sold it new, and they had all the maintenance records. Aside from the typical new-car bugs that needed to be worked out, the only issue was some kind of valve in the tranny that it needs to go into reverse. The previous owner had to have it replaced once (warranty) and I had to have it done once- at about 475 miles over warranty. I asked them about taking care of it figuring I would get told to go pound sand but was delighted when they didn't even argue. Even gave the wife one of the loaners for the day. No other major issues that I can think of other than the road noise was a little loud inside. I remeber it to be a very good car and it got decent mileage. I had to sell it though when I fired the first wife. It was titled to me and my father- when she left, she took the car but of course not the payment book. She returned it in short order when I sent her the payment book in the mail. So I had to sell it.

I see you were on I-78, I'm at exit 67 in Pa. (Bethlehem/Hellertown.) Next time you pass through ya gotta give a blast on the air horn!

ECD pulling for you and your Diesel. Listen to Yarnall, he's a Vet.......And like OD said, there is no shame in crying. Hoping for a good outcome, but hoping for courage for you too if "that" decision has to be made.

Busier than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest?

Get him into the tub in cool water. Are there any 24-Hour vets in your area you could call or take him to???

They don't currently own anything, just big Mack fans. But they know a LOT of Mack owners/drivers. Post some more pics!!! CHEERS!

Did you see my mates Darren and Joff vanEk???

When you are talking engines with a Cat, Cummapart or god forbid a rabid green leaker idiot and you mention the words "Mack Constant Torque" they just nod their heads politely but have absolutely zero effing clue what you're talking about......LOL

I see he couldn't find any of the higher gears as he blew your doors off.......Was probably being a nice guy, didn't want to embarrass you too badly. He still could have blown your doors off while dragging 90,000 behind him..........

If it's in as good as condition as they say that it's in and is legitimate......I bet it could go for quarter to half a million at least. I have seen ones with more mileage go for quarter million on the Barrett-Jackson Auction.

damn commie threads..

http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/rare-mustang-heads-to-auction-after-decades-spent-gathering-dust--only-8-000-miles-150351958.html?soc_src=mediacontentsharebuttons This was just posted earlier today, came across it on a friend's Facebook page.