Bullheaded

Words of wisdom Barry. I fully agree with all you have said. If we don't all support Mack and Volvo....what do think will eventually happen?

Do you think they will want to keep Mack around when all they see on these forums is hate?

Like I said before, I run Freightliner, Western Star, International and Peterbilt also, and they all have issues.

True, owned my Mercedes, but built in USA. And actually, the Detroit DD15 is awesome. No problems at all and performs very good. All the problems are with the build quality of the truck.

Even funnier is I had pics and posts on the Star owners site and then when I posted all the problems I suddenly disappeared LOL. Guess they don't like bad advertising, LOL.

I don't think my buddy changed the cowl and his looks normal around the cab on his truck.

That's a very nice Pinnacle you got there EM6285! Awesome.

Just my personal opinion and observation,but I REALLY don't like this "rat-rod" trend in cars or trucks,while I can and do appreacieate all the work that goes into building a car or truck from scratch,but why have it look like this? Not trying to piss anybody off,just my .02..............................Mark

I agree. Same with that yellow B model that was at that show TommyZ took those pics.....my pics are on my other computer....but it was stretched with giant black stacks that look like woodstove pipes......why would you do that to a B Model??????

Lots of companies in Canada doing it. And they list Mack.

I heard rumours VW was looking at International?

Wouldn't bother me. I own VW's and they are stone reliable. Traded my last Ford off for another new VW. My bank account likes me now.

Yes. My friend did it to his.

Sorry....was my computer......I see your pics now after I posted.

I don't see a pic? But TommyZ took these for me at a show he took his trucks to.

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Here's one for the Volvo haters.......2013 Class8 Truck Sales year to date.

U.S. Volvo 20,033 Mack 15,484

Canada Volvo 3,653 Mack 2,155

Apparently someone thinks Volvo is good, LOL They outsold Mack.

And both market shared are up from 2012.

We should start a poll here.....all the new Mack and Volvo haters....list what year and model of truck you currently own. o then we can see if you are talking out of experience. LOL.

In Canada I find the F-650/750 way more expensive than a loaded FL M2 106" or International. And Ford dealer shop/parts rates are way higher than class 8 truck dealers.

So they better hope they can drastically reduce their purchase price with that engine/trans. I can't see them gaining market share....especially with Allison just announcing a new trans in the FL M2's that supposedly increases fuel mileage 20%.

You're the man to build her Tommy! I've seen you in action.....I'm sure you could round those parts up no problem.

I want it on the cheap too, lol.

Here you go Tom. Can't hide these gems.

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I wish VW would buy Ford. Maybe they would be reliable again.

I have traded my Ford's for VW's and my bank account thanks me.

Did you notice much difference in power between the 445 and 505 settings BBIGRIG? I've been looking at a couple tri-axle dumps in southern Ontario and they all have 445's with the Allison auto. My gross would be 36,000kg.

Oh, and it is good to have freedom of speech and I welcome all oppinions. Just doesn't do the site any good when it is like a constant broken record.

Ok.....so how many American investors were lined up to buy Mack and two, why didn;t it happen?

Just asking.

If no one invested the big dollars in Mack like Volvo did, what do you think would have been the outcome? Would they have ended up sending production to Mexico like every other manufacturer in order to lower their costs and survive?

Very nice Logtruckman!!! That new Titan looks nice and I like the Superdog and CL too. Thanks for posting.

Can you post a pic sometime of how that new def tank, and I assume, battery box is set up? I haven't been able to see one opened up yet.

I'm really glad to see it's not all "constant Volvo whiners" here.

I really love the old Macks and they are still my favourite. My old R Model was the best truck I ever drove.

But instead of complaining about the new trucks.....why don't we try them, see how they do, and post useful info here on ways to fix any shortcomings they may have.

As much as I hate this new stuff.......for those of us that still actually drive and work for a living......we might as well get used to it. Eventually we are all going to have to accept this new technology.

Unless one of you are smart enough to figure out how to bring us back in time??

Waaaaaaa......Volvo......waaaaaaaaa.

I hate to tell you, you are never going to see an R, Superliner, E9, etc......ever again.

Maybe we should just ask Volvo to get rid of the Mack name like they did with Champion Graders, then you won't have to waist your time whining about Volvo.

This is getting sickening.

For all the Volvo haters out there......should I take a couple pages here and list all the warranty issues with my new "hand crafted in the U.S.A." Western Star 4900.

The grass isn't any greener on the other side my friends.

440h.p. That ought to be a real time bomb now. I couldn't keep Powerstrokes together in my trucks at the old and previous ratings.

Instead of adding power.....they should have redesigned them with the engine in the box so I don't have to pull my cab off on a monthly basis.

Good truck......for somebody else.

How's it going Tommy! Don't forget to show them your Autocars!!

You missing the Transtar yet?

Well it is a new garbage truck for sure Barry. It's in all the trade magazines. But as far as anything else, I think you are right, just a rebranding debut and a greater focus on highway sales.