Buster F

Truck is sold Thanks.

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/4847983777.html Much to my chagrin i have decided to part with the old girl. There is a thread in the classic Mack forum from when i aquired this truck about 18 months ago but i don't how how to link it. I have been using this truck doing some rental work and some of my own work but it's just too much truck for my needs.

I jus found receipt w part #s if you want #s let me know

Thanks Joe, I saw that Mack still listed them in the catalog but was hoping to maybe source one aftermarket and save a few bucks. Looks like i'm gonna have to bite the bullet and head over to Mack this week. If you don't mind me asking what did they whack you for the mat? You mentioned that Al Lembo may be able to provide me with a cowl panel for the truck. How would i go about getting in touch with him? I think for the time being the body is going to be a bit darker shade of gray and the wheels will remain white. I've got a bit of time to think about the final paint scheme but am leaning towards Black and Burgandy on the cab with a grey body, black frame and undercarrige, and white wheels.

Nice truck. Would you consider selling it when your done? I know someone interested in it and they have the truck 40 numbers before that

Unlikely, i've been looking for a restorable DM800 for quite some time and to find one spec'd as well as this one is would be tough (the truck even has functioning AC). But thank you anyway.

Did you talk to Barry about a floor mat?

I'm not sure who Barry is but if he's got a floor mat i would sure like to talk to him.

Batteries are back in but the interior is still out until i can find a new floor mat - any suggestions.

Thanks Joe, not quite up to snuff with that gorgeous truck of yours but i'm working on it. Def plan on pushing and hauling snow with it this winter (come on mother nature). The truck really is quite solid and little by little i'll get her straightened out. I could use a little help locating some parts such as a new floormat, possibly a hood, and a drivers side cowl replacement panel if it's available (i've found them for R models but not for the DM) if anyone knows where i can locate them.

Very nice. Love the color with the stripes. From the serial number it would have had a 237 from the factory. You can send the serial number to the Mack museum and get the build sheets to the truck. It might take them awhile though because they are busy. Keep us updates on the progress.

Thanks Vinny, i would say you are correct about it coming from the factory with a 237 considering the vintage and model #.

Nice truck. Looks like everything but the trans and possibly the rears were changed. How is the frame?

Thank you, the guy i bought it from seems to think it has 65k rears but i suspect it actually has 58k rears. I'm gonna climb under her tomorrow and see if i can locate the stamp on the housing to know for sure(a quick gander revealed a stamp that read 96 on the front of the housing but i don't think i was looking in the right spot). The frame is not very good with typical rust jacking and a few cracks along the flange (some repaired some not). My plan is to clean out the rails as best i can, repair the cracks and run the truck for the winter. I'm in to this truck for very short money so if everything works out i may consider re-railing it in the spring and restoring the truck to its former glory.