1958 F.W.D.

WTH?

That's it? No girls in cars? No pictures of beavers, or trash cans, or telephone poles? What a rip off. I want my money back!

9 hours ago, Dirtymilkman said:

 Drive one and you'll buy. 

I did drive it- my god it is an automotive work of art. Nicest driving and handling pickup ever. I am regretting test driving it because I cannot afford it. No way.  I had to settle for another Hemi Ram. Oh well. It is what it is. Here is the truck:

https://www.sandschryslerjeepdodge.net/inventory/display/used/2020/GMC/Sierra-All-New-1500/1GTV9CET4LZ191566#!2020 GMC Sierra All New 1500 Elevation_Satin Steel Metallic

Does anyone here have a GMC or Chevy with the new 3.0 inline 6 Duramax? Looking for opinions. And please, no Ford/Chevy/Ram pissing contests. There is a level of Suck no matter WHAT brand you are loyal to. 

EDIT:
Did some research. Seems the oil pump is wet-belt driven. You have to drop the transmission to inspect/change the belt. Confirmed by multiple sources. Certainly a downer but not an ultimate deal breaker if the MPG is as good as they claim it to be. 
 

https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/08/chevy-3-0l-duramax-diesel-design-flaw/?fbclid=IwAR2GRj5oq46y95GnOJYR2BOs970Eb6glxPD5zkj500aBKD7AJTIm15bVzyA

On 8/26/2021 at 7:28 AM, Diasilane said:

I am sorry to say but yes. Most probably, truck shows will be canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Really? That's funny......The thread is over a year old, and most (if not all) truck shows in the USA went on this summer without a hitch. Are you possibly a troll or scammer? 

I hope Big Mike is ok.....He was just on the bookfaze a week or two ago.

The 4x4 MH is now at the Mack Museum. 

On 8/13/2021 at 12:00 PM, firewrench said:

I have a local fire dept that has been given a Mack/ Telesquirt. This thing is leaking hydraulic oil around the swivel. would you have a parts diagram or book that breaks down the boom and swivel? Thank you. James

firewrench511@yahoo.com

Check your email

On 7/31/2021 at 3:57 PM, Lowman Fire Dept said:

Hey guys, I have just acquired an ALF Telesquirt 50. I was hoping to come up with a manual for the ladder portion of the truck. Any help appreciated.

Thanks

 

 

What's your email?

On 8/5/2021 at 8:13 PM, Brocky said:

If you need it I have the contact info for a place in Winston Salem NC for rebuilt Hydrovac's

Dug in file:  BEPCO Winston Salem NC 336-760-0740

do not see a website?? Try Google??

Thank you Brocky, I am familiar with BEPCO, they were probably the last vendor in the universe that had the rotors for the Kelsey-Hayes disc brakes that Mack was installing until they sold out.

On 8/5/2021 at 6:15 PM, Freightrain said:

Are you thinking hydroboost?  Likely not?  Might be tough to find something that heavy with no power assist.

Yes. Will need something. I messaged a guy who was parting out a 1986 Harvester S1600 but have not heard back from him. 

Looking for a medium sized International truck (GVWR 15000 +/-) with an old school, two stage pre-electronic/pre anti-lock brake system that someone is parting out. Will take another brand if no other alternative but prefer I/H. Looking to rob the master cylinder and vacuum booster. NOT INTERESTED IN AN ENTIRE TRUCK. Brake system only!!! Everything we are finding is too new and requires electrons. Want to replace the master cylinder in the F.W.D. and upgrade to a two-stage brake system. Any leads appreciated. The closer to eastern Pa the better.

I have been trying to track him down for some time with no success. 

Look into changing over to Pertronix electronic ignition. It is not terribly expensive and you will not regret it. 

As for the fuel pumps, good luck, any used ones you find will be in just a poor condition as the ones you have, recommend rebuilding the ones you have if you can find new diaphragms. And after you get it running try to only use non-ethanol gasoline to avoid trashing the new diaphragms and other rubber parts and to prevent clogging the carb. 

No mechanical pumps or parts? Install an Airtex electric pump. 

9 minutes ago, other dog said:

I'm not really sure what I was looking at at all times, it would be nice to go there with somebody who knew more about it and what everything was. I have a lot of pictures of it on flickr though.

I bet I know someone.....He may also know where to find the 16" gun from the USS Mississippi that was cast on the site in 1919. He may also know where Emeril's Fish House Restaurant is located in the Casino- which has the best chowder and banana cream pie in the known universe. 

32 minutes ago, other dog said:

Here's a fine looking MB Mack.

Here's a golf cart.

Speaking of Bethlehem Steel, if you go to Macungie the old steel mill is a very good place to visit. There's stores, shops, casinos, restaurants, etc. there. I haven't been to any of those, but they have a catwalk there by the blast furnaces that you can walk and see everything about them up close. It's really neat to see. 

Were you able to look down into the area with all the furnace-gas operated engines? That is really cool.....

No pix of the one-of-a-kind Mack bus?

Venezia is a dry bulk hauler out of Limerick Pa near Philly. They literally just finished the restoration of that F-Model a week or two ago and the graphics went on the Monday of Macungie Week. 

Glad to hear that you and the Missus are OK. 

The last time an arsehole spat in my face when I was a firefighter treating them......The Cops cuffed him and I put a pillowcase over his head. When it was brought up in court as abuse of a patient, the Judge looked at arsehole's attorney and said "your client should have considered that before he spat on the EMT. But if you want to make a case out of it we can tack on another charge of interfering and assault on an officer if you'd like......." 

On 6/1/2021 at 9:58 PM, Miami Cossack said:

I am fairly sure I had this bug in late 2019. I had been traveling a lot.  They weren't talking about this yet, but I got a bad flu I couldn't shake. I had it from Nov '19 until about March of 2020. I went to the doktor 3 or 4 times and they kept trying different medications and saying "it isn't strep". "Or it isn't such and such".   It went away very very slowly. Would not like to have it again.

Same with my wife over Xmas of 2019. Bad bad flu like symptoms and felt like a truck was parked on her chest. Then got it again a week or two before Xmas 2020 with a test and confirmation of covid19. This time not as severe but came with loss of taste and smell for 3 weeks +/-

Disappointed in the lack of "Girls in Cars" pictures. 

OK I didn't realize he took the exit. I hope my private message notification gets into his email. If anyone hears from him tell him I am looking for him. 

Thanks, Yardo. 

20 hours ago, Hayseed said:

 

Have you sent Him a PM...?

Yes. Nothing. 

I know he's probably somewhat of a private guy but does anyone have a cell number or an email for Paul? Now I am starting to get kinda worried...???