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if  picture shows 3 tanks passenger side ;; would it also have 3 driver side ?? that's a lot of fuel. deceptive picture ; could almost be a R-700?? don't see a seam on hood fenders indicating an older R . more and more want to travel to the Australian side to see a positive world. 

let's see if the "ole timers" know this answer (ok maybe you youngster know. back in had to be mid 70's a construction fleet in CT bought two (2) DM 600 steel nose tractors and trailer dumps from Waterbury Mack . I wasn;t allowed to drive them to delivery- I had to use company car and pick up the drivers. the tractors were red or orange  (not F&F).; thought they went towards Torrington area . this question has boggled my mind since looking at this steel nose DM and also the post of ct construction . 

the DM 800 for construction is a majestic beauty ; BUT the DM600 steel nose tractor is a league of it's own ::: NOT talking about having to work on the half cab Pain-in- a-- ! the appearance short steel hood real nice. thanks for pictures also.

if the greedy lawsuit attorneys didn't drag out the court cases so they can collect their $500.oo plus an hr fee; the innocent wouldn't have to wait years to be compensated for lost loved ones. which in most/all cases there is no $$ amount to bring back those lost. no politics allowed back to Mack trucks

On 4/5/2024 at 9:43 PM, Geoff Weeks said:

Sure, if you want to wait decades for the lawsuits to make it through the court process.  Eventually, moneys will be recovered, but chances are not 100%, and in the mean time, the port is closed and traffic diverted. The US is going to act as bank, finance the removal and replacement, the costs to our economy is such we can't wait for the lawsuits to be settled, and recover as much as possible when all is done.

 

it wouldn't take as long to "settle" if the pockets of the unjustified weren't being filled first. billions sent to Ukraine AFTER the news stated the corrupt Ukraine officials pocketed 40 MILION  $$ they were sent which were going for arms and military aid. 

8 hours ago, Barry said:

Each issue in the series will surely be stunning by it's own design!!  We still have a lot of minting elements and subject matter to put into future coins!  It's cool to try and collect issue numbers if you wish but remember, the issue numbers are mainly to signify that you indeed have 1 of 100 coins issued!  They are hand written and not serial numbered.  With online ordering, we can't hold certain numbers for anyone either...it would be logistically impossible!  If you want a certain number, you are doing the correct thing by asking to trade! 

Have fun and watch for the 3rd edition closer to the end of 2024!

THANK YOU SIR  for all you do. no possible quote can explain the positive this site does for us "old timers". for the coin numbers. I would always stay with the challenge of the search. nothing dealing with $$ ' it's the challenge. THANK YOU  again and always. 

if only to have the remembrance of the " making a machine run better" WITH OUT THESE ----  computers. it can be done. cleanliness is Godlyness. yes it can be done to make a better performance without $$$. new generation has missed SO MUCH  in old days when knowledge was so important. 

On 4/5/2024 at 3:02 AM, Adkat said:

Well mecho, hopefully they aren't the two that are on the way to Aus, postage ain't real cheap, cost me just a touch more than double the cost of both coins to ship them. But by the looks of it they'll be worth every penny. 

every penny . the fun and enjoyment / challenge of having a complete set same number!! not for $$ but the challenge of a complete set all same number. at 72 just so tired of everything being about the $$ . doesn't anyone do things for fun/ challenge anymore ? 

On 4/6/2024 at 2:38 PM, mattb73lt said:

Good work out for the truck today. Empty, I ran up I-84 eastbound to the state line in Massachusetts and back to the house. Ran with some moderate traffic up I-91 through Hartford to I-84 to Manchester, where the road opens up and traffic gets lighter. Up through Tolland you run into some pretty good grades with rolling terrain and you climb up towards the Mass Pike. The return trip is easier as you're coming down a lot of those grades. The truck did well staying with the traffic. It does fall off a bit on some of the hills, but a quick downshift to 4th, Hi-split will carry you over. It falls off like other naturally aspirated engines do, like my old END-673 I had in the B42. Adding a T590 turbo to make it a 262 would give me a little more Power and torque, but I don't think I'll do that. I ran it pretty hard and put over 120 miles on it, to push it. The drive line is pretty quiet, the compound gearshift rattles kind of loud at certain RPM's. Post test run, the driveline is dry. The rear axle pinion seal may need some attention in the future as it had a little oil on it. Wheel bearings are cool and nothing got hot. The upper tank on the radiator was hot to the touch, but the bottom tank was almost cool. So, it does a really good job losing heat. That was kind of a surprise as I thought it would be pretty warm. The temp gauge was showing about 160* the whole time and really didn't move much, up or down hill. Only one grade caused me to drop two gear, to 4th Direct, but it still kept up with traffic. The good thing is the top couple of gears are so close that the down shifts are effortless. and with no clutch. The clutch does need to be adjusted, again. Some of the free play I had in it tightened up. I just need to keep driving it and and adjusting everything to get it dialed in.

Upcoming things for it are a complete alignment check at a nearby shop. When I assembled the frame, I checked all my alignments with a tape measure and had everything within 1/16" to include the toe-in and checked it several time as everything was tightened up. It just needs to be checked for my piece of mind. It holds the road very well, no shimmy, pulls or drift and after 1400 miles I see and feel no obvious wear on the tires. My underbody storage boxes should be in soon. The winch needs to be installed and a cable added. Some electrical work needs to be completed, too. I've got a local sign painter I've contacted about Lettering the doors and a pinstripe job to dress it up a little, but nothing too flashy. It's all coming together and the truck is very comfortable to drive. As I get used to it, my B42 seems smaller every time I drive it. I really love both trucks, but that L cab is a home run for comfort and visibility.

think the fact it is solid red with silver radiator shroud and period correct chrome bumper  just sets it out. others have two tone/ fenders dif color ;; which is also nice and other combos . it's one of the best style cabs having proper amount of chrome and alum. only thing it's missing is "updated" clean alum/ chrome can for exhaust . LOL

4 hours ago, mattb73lt said:

The best thing about the loud exhaust is it keeps assholes away from you. Several times I thought I was going to get cut off on the highway by some idiot 4 wheeler. I set the Jake off to start to slowdown and the car rapidly left or slowed down to leave my vicinity. Yesterday I did it in the Hartford tunnel on I84 West. It was mind numbingly loud in there. Everyone stayed far away from me!!

jake in the Hartford tunnel! had to be the best sound. 

20 hours ago, other dog said:

Oh. Thanks for the info, I just need more seat time to get used to the truck now.

enjoy the unit and like a marriage it takes time to figure what works and what don't. fortunately for You other half is all in agreement to the new purchase,  HAVE A BLAST. 

54 minutes ago, Joey Mack said:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uAGdnXacVi3Fz2Gn9

O.D.  this one is for you,,  and Bob, you may like it too..  O.D. got me inspired to cook over wood last year..  The jerky is Venison, the legs.... are... ...well ...  chicken.  homemade marinades, and glaze.    thanks O.D. 

I see you were smart enough to show everyone an AFTER picture not a coming soon/ or at the moment  cooking all that beyond delicious food;; why of course I would have flown down for some wood fired cooking. LMAO 

46 minutes ago, Brocky said:

They are an extra headlight light which hangs below the bumper.. The common brand was Perlux and in the old days you could get aircraft landing light bulbs for them.. With yellow lenses they helped in fog and snow as the yellow reduced the reflection back at you..

Similar in use to the big ole lights you folks added to your Bull Bars!!

to stay period correct. it would be a set of "fish bowls " (perlux) lights under bumper. 

what are you using for a muffler or it's a straight-out pipe? not that the masterpiece needs anything else; but a classy pinstripe would put it over the top 

On 4/3/2024 at 2:16 PM, skydawg said:

Hi,can anyone identify these? I think the big boy on the right is a Luberfiner 750,no idea about the smaller one on the left. And the small one in the middle is a gas filter that you rotate the top to scrape the crud off the wall of the can?Also,someone added what looks like black silicone seal to the cap of the big filter even tho the flat rubber gasket looks to be good.Is this common practice for added leak stopping?Btw,I took the clamp off the lid,it isn`t missing.Thanks in advance.

big -luber as stated/ small fuel with scrapper inside have seen and worked on. the middle should be the power steering. did you trace the lines ?? one to PS pump other to box ?? 

guess we can try to be positive and go with the idea this climate change is nature doing its thing. many scientist believe a meteor hit this planet causing a dust cloud which wipe out the dinos. which started the ice age. can't confirm that theory due to believe it or not  I wasn't there; I showed up few years later. no matter what did it or continues to do it;; as kid I remember when winters were long and cold  with lots of snow. not much snow few years in CT.

15 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said:

Watched the second video this morning 

All pretty impressive to me, well done to all involved 

I guess thats the easy part done

And yes shifting big extremly over size things is a challenge 

Dunno how wide that trailer is but probably every bit of 15 feet or more

I'm shifting a trailer in the coming weeks that is way over size and the paper work etc gets complicated to say the least, and it's no were near that size, just over 17 feet wide and about 60 feet long 

Just load this stuff is a challenge 

 

Paul

 

well I sure do hope the B M T crew will get to see pictures/ video of the 17 ft'er being moved. THANK YOU in advance.

no offence to author of post BUT this late at night it is somewhat comical.  not to go off topic but I have yesterday's new paper !! sorry couldn't help myself: I do see it is listed in "parts for sale "🙄

THANK YOU SIR . there are some small advantages of being older (ancient );  today's world of diagnostics seems to start at the high-tech side by passing the basics first. pump out put shaft linkage should be a spring-loaded arm. manual working arm can easily give eng more RPM's, few worn pivots can greatly affect things.

it's unique in its own way. so different looking makes it sharp looking rig. bet if you have stopping situation ; just pull the lanyard for that trumpet on roof  . will make as much noise as a jake and possibly the same hold back, LOL