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    14th Annual Watt's and BMT's Truck, Car and Equipment Show 2021!

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    August 21st, 2021

    New Alexandria, PA 15670

    Plan on attending the 14th Annual Truck, Car & Equipment Show hosted by Watt's Truck Center and BigMackTrucks.com!

    Admission and registration are FREE!  All makes, models and years are welcome...big rigs, show truck, work trucks, classic cars, hot rods, race cars, monster trucks, pick up trucks, fire trucks, military vehicles, trailers and equipment of all kinds!

    Gates open 8am to 4pm - rain or shine

    Non-judging event

    Driver door prizes and dash plaques for first 200 vehicles

    Food, music and fun for every one!

    More info...
    Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/1QLIbOYoj
    Show Mini Website: https://sites.google.com/wattstruck.com/show/

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    Hacked site.

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    Wasn't a hack...just spammers that joined the forum and spammed our PM system.  There are limits to how many PM's a new member can send so they were unable to spam everyone! 

    This will always be a possibility on any internet forum of Facebook group...when you see spam, just report it and we will take care of it!

     

    Thanks!

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    everyone gone

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    On 9/22/2020 at 2:16 PM, Quickfarms said:

    For me it is the fact that they pulled the plug on Tapatalk. 
     

    I do not like the mobile format, it feels like it’s based on DOS.

    I spend a lot of time in the field or shop and if I am in front of actual computer screens it is for work and I don’t have the time to look at this site.

    In the field I would often look at Tapatalk when we were waiting 

    another issue is it is the hot part of the summer so very little is happening with vehicles that is not work related 

     

     

     

    I liked Tapatalk too but it is owned by China and they use it to steal content and other data from forums to use as click bait or god knows what on other websites.  We pulled the plug because it is a security risk. 

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    New format

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    20 hours ago, tjc transport said:

    Barry, i was wrong in saying "new format" .

    what i should have said was new theme. 

    the appearance of the new theme is just different enough to make you think hmmmmm what is different? 

    but with it also came a few things that moved to unseen locations, like the sign out button.

    It is actually a default theme from IPB so when they make changes, we get them, LOL!  The other fellow above was talking about the mobile format.

     

    13 hours ago, h67st said:

    Barry, we do appreciate you hosting this website and maintaining it. Thank you!!

    No problem!  We enjoy doing it!  I know everyone hates change, but we have to keep the software up to date or risk security issues!

    New format

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    It's not a new format...we actually removed Tapatalk due to concerns of off sure data mining and security issues.  Tapa is owned and operated by the Chinese.  I can re-enable it but I need to do some more research first.

    New format

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    We did just get a minor security upgrade that contained a few visual changes.  I'll have more time to point them out on Tuesday but if something is wrong or you can't find what you are looking for, just ask here!

    Thanks, 

    Barry

     

    Tapatalk not working

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    I actually turned Tapatalk off due to some reports that it is owned by a Chinese company and may have security issues.  Also, the new forum software is completely responsive to phone and tablet screens so Tapatalk is redundant.  I am curious to know how many members actually use Tapatalk also?

    Profile Updates!!

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    Hey guys!  I made some upgrades to the member profile pages!  When you have some time, be sure to go to your profile page and edit your info...I added spaces for detailed info and photos of your trucks, info about you and your interests and also a small field to list your main truck that you want listed under your avatar on every post!  It has to be brief so it doesn't mess with the forum margins.

    You can get to your profile by clicking your username anywhere in the index or from your username at the top of every page!  Once there, click Edit Profile at the top right corner of your profile.

    If you have any questions or problems...let me know!!

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    Just a Heads UP!

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    Through the years, we have asked the community if they wanted Off Topic discussions to include politics and other heated topics and YES always rang out the loudest...and that is fine, but when these discussions turn into shouting matches, name calling and disrespect to the Moderators...we will be forced to start regulating these discussions and moderating them heavily!  Members that can't or won't debate in a civil manner, will be warned and banned as needed!!

    This is a Mack Truck forum and Mack Trucks will always be the main focus for content...if you disagree and go against the forum rules, you will be removed from the group!  It is as simple as that! 

    We realize that this is a crazy time in all of our lives with events happening that none of us have ever witnessed and you want to talk about them with your fellow Mack Truck Fans...but we must keep it together and not attack each other over these issues and views.  If you want to get heated, take it to Facebook or some other political forum...we do not want or need that crap here!  Keep it civil!!

    To the members that do not want anything to do with political off topic discussions, we are going to start tagging these topics within the Off Topic Forum so they will be easier for you to spot and NOT have to click on the topic to see what it is about.  If you see a POLITICAL or VIEWER WARNING tag or prefix in a thread title, you can just scroll on by and not get drawn into the unwanted discussion.  At the end of the day, we know we can't make everyone happy...but we sure do try!

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    Dark Mode Theme Finally Added!

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    I know you guys wanted a dark theme for a while now...I was finally able to get one built!  You can check it out in the THEME button at he bottom of every page...click on Blackout.  OEM will take you back to the light theme if you don't like it!

     

    Enjoy and stay safe!!

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    New Advertiser and Site Supporter!

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    Hey everyone...please welcome CT Axles as a new site supporter and BMT Advertiser! 

    Here is a little bit about them from their website...

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    Peter Hany Jr. started CT Axle Service LLC in 2004. A graduate of Cheney Technical Institute in 1991, he specialized in Diesel Mechanics. Before long he found himself with a real opportunity employed as an Axle Specialist with Camerota Truck in Enfield CT, an organization well known for superior workmanship. 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton axles were regular jobs. Single and 2-Speed axles for larger trucks were also commonplace. This was a great stepping stone for young Peter Hany Jr., but he knew he was destined for bigger and better things. With that mentality he took everything he learned from that valuable employment and opened shop for himself.

    Peter has since moved into the 4×4 market building-up axles with popular brand name lockers and limited slip carriers such as ARB, Powertrax and Detroit. Even further into the racing scene building-up DARE class axles for regional circuit drivers.

    Outside of CT Axle you’ll find Pete is a volunteer Firefighter/EMT for the town of Ellington, CT and he has a wonderful family with his wife Kelly and four children Katie, Chris, Ethan, and Lindsey.

    With Pete and a friendly, helpful staff, you can expect excellent customer service and his small town attitude and family values are standards for the company.

    So, if you have a need for axle repair, please call on our supporter, CT Axles first!!

    You can check their website out here:

    https://ctaxleservice.com/

     

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    Watt's not going to Lititz 2019

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    Sorry guys, we aren't able to make the Lititz show at Gerharts this year due to lack of help!  We just don't have enough people to load the truck and make the trip for the weekend.  If anyone was hoping for us to be at the show, please call in your order and we will be able to give you a special "NO SHOW" Deal!

    I apologize in advance for any inconveniences.  We will miss seeing all of our regular customers and meeting new customers!  We are planning to be at Macungie in 2020...missing this show gives us about 8 months to get more people hired and trained! 

    Again, if you needed something at the show, give us a call!  Mention this post and we will fix you up with a special discount and/or free shipping!

    Thanks!

    Barry

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