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  1. mechohaulic
    possibly it was Dawns crack that side tracked you !!LOL
  2. mechohaulic
    apparently I'm NOT the only one with memory fade. have been checking sources : all with same results +++" yes they had a slogan . but I don't remember "!! the sleeping giant part may be in connection with the sleeping giant mountain in new Haven area.
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    how early think you have to get up ???at the "crack of Dawn"?? maybe that's not her name !!🤣
  4. mechohaulic
    agree with all the above. restoration is time/money. heading states '56 Mack semi. possibly a B model ? which would be a more common Mack . reproduction parts might be easier to acquire VS a G / H cab. one of Matts pristine works was on display at the local CT truck show recently; a B-61 dump. I know the owners and remember this truck as a daily driver (i'm old too). work so well done ; I wouldn't want to drive it. better then day it was build. I've know Matt for many yrs. post some pictures as many do on BMT so we all can watch start to finish.
  5. mechohaulic
    I'm working on getting the correct answer. don't want to say yes definite ; think so. wife worked there yrs ago. to ask her means we would have to speak. trying other sources!! LOL
  6. mechohaulic
    am I the only one married for over 25 yrs around here ????? for me the hurricane season is yr round , for yrs === a lot of hot air and wind, LOL
  7. mechohaulic
    never heard of such a thing ;BUT based on the comment "If I slam the door it might rotate the latch to get two clicks" I;d look at wrong door foam/ rubber being to thick. not logical but slamming might be forcing tighter closure>>> once the words =change over show up !! nothing is right. found that on a 40-59 yr ols new holland hay baler this week. bearing set up was a changer over !! would have been nice for a parts boy to let me know after hrs in hot sun !! WTF this isn't right.
  8. mechohaulic
    not sure my explanation would be correct. compare the B series to R's .. the B's were B20's (i know there are B13's) = = = B 80's. all were B series yet different designations based on hp/ frame build/ drivetrain. you buy a chevy 'there are numerous classes yet all chevy's. the R series same. R400's usually gas engines / R=600's many variations yet diesel .. the R= 700's longer hoods bigger hp.
  9. mechohaulic
    Your NOT alone with the memory fade. alot of good companies back then also had PROFESSIONAL drivers behind the wheel. have been fortunate to have met regularly many of the drivers from major fleets servicing the east coast back then. ST Johnsbury/ Adley/ Navaho/ Akers/ LOMBARD = have been honored to know the owners well. Louis Lombard rest in peace.
  10. mechohaulic
    the capacity in reality is up to the operator. if you are buying 46k parts and are the driver . haul under the common sense rule. look back at pictures of old AC Macks single axles hauling 100K loads. Paperwork wise in to days world !!! that's another story.
  11. mechohaulic
    blame the hurricane season on that big ass fan. LOL knew it shouldn't have been installed . the winds in Connecticut have increased drastically since too LMAO
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    might as well throw a wrench in for more confusion. there were many R models build which had a second R designation in the model . from the R403 === R683's. meaning there were R403's built (1376) 1965-1969 also R403R's (95) 1965-1968. and so on through out the run. what's the second R for ?? every R600R had limited run numbers .. R 715 (123 built) '65-70 the R715R (5built) '1970 only ???
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    in '69 a Mack single axle tractor was designated as R611T ; it had a Mack 673T with a FULLER ROADRANGER 13 speed RT9513 transmission. the 611 changed from R609 to 611 based on drivetrain. I know the truck ; was owned by co I worked for. I was/am understanding the digit 611/612/615 (no 613) was based on drivetrain. 685 -maxi/688-maxi 300hp etc. "book of wisdom " shows R series went from R401 ("65-75/ R402==403=410=477=478=489=491=492=R607('65)=609=611=612=615=640=R685('67)686=R709('66-67) ETC and 27 more R designations in the R700 series. point is drivetrain possibly bases for the numbers.
  14. mechohaulic
    I was questioned by the other half ' why do you have to wash the jeep so much ! then mistakenly I took her car with her in it and she saw who works at the car wash. a twenty dollar car wash and you give her a $5.00 tip !!! yea only 5 this time cause your in the car !
  15. mechohaulic
    If only there was a way to get the younger generation to read all You posted. THANK YOU for the interesting history.
  16. mechohaulic
    will be some what sad if it goes for a boat ride. new owner {not the broker} will be king of the hill with what will be like brand new over there. also depends on which country the boat ride ends.
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    wouldn't see a reason to "feel kind of silly" . silly would be not asking questions . it's called knowledge learned . also conversation over coffee ;or other beverage!
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    enlarging the pictures : 1- there is some light pinstriping.2- couldn't tell if wheels on steer are polished or chrome covers . polished budds shouldn't have the white ring on outer .unless the polished budds got the white painted on to look '70's ??? either way the truck is class. also didn't notice it's a single axle with tag till read entire description.
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    so basic /practical . dressed up just enough with chrome and polish .yet still working capable. only thing missing would be classy bit of pin striping.
  20. mechohaulic
    I'm guessing this is 3 -12volt connected parallel ? right track Jojo 'bad connect on neg chassis cable .
  21. mechohaulic
    never explained the transmission replacement ???? same with different ratio ??? which total length is same or different transmission having different over all length ?changing yoke to yoke dimension! pictures ??? numbers ????
  22. mechohaulic
    so well explained !! THANK YOU .was feeling a bit elderly till You mentioned "some were metal plaques" . those remember well. don't know where the ones I unscrewed from dash went !
  23. mechohaulic
    now I feel better knowing the 2020 election was the ONLY one manipulated by ANYONE. dem/rep is only a phony name !!!!! sorry kids 🤔
  24. mechohaulic
    does that mean I spoke the truth ..?????
  25. mechohaulic
    1- if you are adding a front rear diff lock the distance from transmission yoke to front rear yoke should be slightly shorter if memory is correct. the lock out housing is longer by not much. driveshaft slip yoke might compensate. 2- stating you have complete cut-off, intermediate driveshaft should be there which in any case should be same as yours. rear to rear might be same? 3- why isn't the complete cut off being swapped over ?

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