Mark T
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Finally some DM progress
Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
I wouldn't be too worried......at least until you wake up one morning and think to yourself " nancy wasn't really that bad " -
Why would you not want another CH or some form of one ? They don't exactly command top dollar for a good used one, and they're out there. Especiallly after already having one. You may be surprised how they stack up against other trucks. Dollar for dollar, they's hard to beat (literally)
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Finally some DM progress
Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Problem now is they change so much so fast. Time was you could almost get Cummins parts at the grocery store. Now ? used engines are a fortune and not always readily swapped into just any chassis, or compatible with different versions of software. Stuff's too complicated anymore, and finding guys to do a repair is a challenge. -
I would recommend if you do locate a bumper like the one on the truck now, you sit down before you hear the price. There's probably some form of aftermarket around somewhere for it. They're usually between $500.00 to $1000.00. Usually closer to the $500.00
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😶 you may have just put an end to my occasional fast food cravings
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Finally some DM progress
Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
You'd never find aguy to use something like that in this day and age. Now, they just tell you you need an engine. Or better yet a new piece of equipment. -
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Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
IDK about the Ebay thing. I just noticed it on the liturature in the picture. -
Finally some DM progress
Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Looks like you can get one of those things on ebay too Bob. ez peezy -
🤔 funny thing. I'm here reading this as I eat the Quarter Pounder they/them handed me .
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Finally some DM progress
Mark T replied to mowerman's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
Bob, the engine hoist (shop crane) I see in the picture is your friend. Get a little creative with it. Light stuff like doors.... don't be afraid to make a couple feet of "jib" on the end of it. I've also found some old V belts are handy instead of chain for stuff that doesn't weigh much . They're much easier to buffer the component you're lifting. An old matched set off a CH handles a drum and spider when taking wheel ends apart. -
I see. I'm right close to there and never managed to see them, also funny the guy that delivers stuff at my shop never mentioned them . Couple of nice trucks there. TY
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I'm kinda curious the affiliation between Dempsey and those trucks.
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(lol) I saw this truck first in a different post. I was think'n the old girl still looks pretty good myself.
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Never. I haven't even seen a running 555 since back in the early '80s.
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IDK what it is. I'm impressed by the size of it though. The housing too. That whole truck has lots of goodies on it. Almost 70 years later, guys still realize that....pretty cool it's around and running.
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That is the White double reduction BMF model 😉 Seriously, that one picture has a marking almost looks like a Spicer diamond. Maybe it was some exclusive axle for Diamond T (White) I think they had other components with that arrangement with suppliers in the past. That must have been quite the truck back when it was made.
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You don't mean Oldsmobiles by any chance .
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They conveniently forgot all about when they teamed up with White that time to make the "giesel" a 555 converted to run on gas (lol)
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It was a movie. I've heard the term over time used when trying to decide something that was tough to make a decision about. I remember watching some of it cause that chick on there was pretty hot. ( this was pre Ice Road Truckers and Highway Through Hell ) IDK if I personally would cut up that V for the Diamond T. Brocky had a good idea.
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True. nothing says "I work hard for what I'm responsible for" like having spare time to dress up like madonna and parade around.
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I was think'n more like the Diamond T or the V ....... I'd have a hard time deciding between the two of them. They both look to have potential from what I see in the pictures.
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This is a little like that movie Sophie's Choice. I'm with Brocky.
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Two fruits chest feeding. How the #uck is this not child abuse ? Get'n their jollys at the expence of the helpless.
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Busy busy. Lots going on here. Hopefully it'll calm down a little as spring gets closer.
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