70mackMB

Back when we had white on dark green plates with type of vehicle on them. Scenic-Commercial-Diesel-Trailer-Motorcycle    .....Hippy

8 minutes ago, storkmack said:

Damn, we wear the same RedWing’s.   

And l understand we both like MBs too!  lol    .....Hippy

l've tried both Chippewas and Carolinas made in the USA logger style boots. The Redwing sales man said that they were the cowboy boot of the Northeast! Never got much more than a year out of them before l rolled them over. The ones l get now are Redwing  1412 and they last almost three years with the wide flat heel. Made in the USA for about $300.00.    .....Hippy

 https://www.redwingshoes.com/work/mens/soft-toe/supersole-2.0-01412.html?cgid=mens-work-soft-toe

That's nice! lol  Any specs that you know of?  Sure looks to be in good shape, any inside pictures?   .....Hippy

Swishy, That's the way l did my first MB and R with my son. l had the grease gun and he turned the wheel. Even thou he was only big enough to barely see out the door window.    .....Hippy

On 4/27/2020 at 5:49 AM, Swishy said:

Tim is this the expandable trailer? lt looks like it was done where it is with the dirt pushed up by the two center wheels. And are there steerable axles with a spread like that?    .....Hippy

On 4/24/2020 at 12:08 AM, Timothy Maikshilo said:

Found this on Youtube and just by chance it was from Overnite! lol    .....Hippy

12 hours ago, Brocky said:

The R model Macks were used as road tractors pulling double 28 foot PUPS. also most were set up to take the converter dolly and make it into a "Clip On" tag axle for pulling 48 footers

9 hours ago, ws721 said:

I want a Red seat.

ws721 give me a PM, l have a number for a local upholstery shop in Manchester.    .....Hippy

1 hour ago, tjc transport said:

first time i got into a "R" model i swore i was going to crash as i approached a toll booth. 

you don't realize how big that 12 inch or so offset is until you approach a tight space.

Been there done that!! U model one night then an R model the next. l'd just close my eyes and aim for what l thought was the middle of the booth's lane. LOL!    .....Hippy 

l've been thinking it's time to downsize and was looking at the KIA Retona (KM420).  Wonder if l can order it thru the local KIA dealer?! lol Not a very good video.    ....Hippy 

lt saves the mirror arms from being crushed by the vice grips.    .....Hippy

4 hours ago, j hancock said:

          Jim it looks like some fine, good quality NH loam in this picture! lol    .....Hippy  

My son's ex CF Freightliner has an air starter.    .....Hippy 

KEEP the AIR STARTER! Their so much fun at the shows when people don't expect it.    .....Hippy

4 minutes ago, harrybarbon said:

Seems to me that what is written by manufacturers about efficiency, environment, minimising materials for manufacture and future running and maintenance costs is more talk than really being serious to actually do what they say. The more I think about a single drive axle and a lifting pusher, for highway and normal road trucks, makes simple sense - which unfortunately is so missing at present. Tandem drive is not necessary for all trucks, so why is so much money invested in tandem drives!!! Think of the $'s that would be saved.

I work for a world wide company that has both single and tandem drive tractors. When l was told there would be a new tractor being added. They asked what l thought could be spec'd to cut operating costs. The first thing l mentioned was a lift push axle. My thoughts were 60% of the time we don't need a tandem. Your not using two sets of brakes, running four tires, turning a rearend, not paying a toll for that axle when lifted, and an improvement in fuel mileage. Being the penny pinching company they are this went on for six months asking different questions about what to order. ln the end a used Penske rental tandem rolled into the yard. Go figure! 

There is a local milk distributor that has a lift axel on there air ride refer trailers. The axle lifts automatically per how much weight is on the tandems.    .....Hippy     

You think l could take that to work with me this week? And show the boss and them damn Volvos what a days work is. Without breaking down or having electrical and exhaust issues!    .....Hippy

1 hour ago, Frank Y said:

 Does the cab tip on these or does the doghouse get removed to access the engine?

The cab tips forward. The locking handle and safety latch releases are at the right rear corner of the cab. lf the truck is headed downhill, pay attention when you push the cab over. There is nothing to hold it back once it starts over center till it hits the stops. Headed uphill it may take two of ya to tip it up.    .....Hippy

School bus mirrors. Had one on the right side of an S model lnternational. You can see across the front and down the side with one glance. Even check if a head or fog/driving light is out.    .....Hippy 

3 hours ago, Frank Y said:

 I found a MB Mack cabover that is pretty much ruined by a claw in a junkyard. Theres almost nothing salvageable on the truck. I was unable to reach the engine though. Anyway, the steering wheel on this truck is nice. It's the mint green color.

OMG! The horror! l need to find my safe space quickly! 🏃‍♂️  lol  Mine should have the green wheel but, Overnite replaced it with a black one. l'm going to leave it as it was when it was retired from service. Please no pictures of whats left of the one in the junkyard. 😭   .....Hippy  

17 hours ago, Vladislav said:

Hippy, how many MB's did Overnight have in the fleet?

l wouldn't know. Seems everyone had them and they were used for everything. l've had drivers stop and look at mine at the shows and reminisce. You can tell which ones drove an MB, it was a love/hate relationship! LOL    .....Hippy

A nice atta-boy for B-42! And a good looking puppy dog too!    .....Hippy