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  1. mechohaulic
    now that confirms my suspicions ::: there are some " sick puppies" on here !!LMAO 🤣😂
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    not only were road speeds less in those days = the roads weren't that well made to achieve high speeds. considering all mechanical items were basically an " over-kill" in design back then such as 55 K lb rears. all the heavy torque arms and springs being replaced today with air bags , driveshafts possibly weren't a major factor. also other then west coast type units how many long wheel based trucks were there, if they were long . the shafts were made to suit.
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    go for it Jojo - I like competition in off topic=LMAO 😂 . interesting to watch and learn as members relate their vehicles and exchange knowledge.
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    prices didn't go up on only the real ones ; went to a local truck show today ,found some vendors selling scale model truck and misc. picked up a couple boxes i could use in the scratch-building projects. I heard the prices and replied " I 'm not asking to buy the real truck just theses models!!! there were a few nice superliners == real ones. gotta get back on topic. LOL
  5. mechohaulic
    I bought a few items for the scratch built 60-70 ton beam trailer that were 3-D printed; on a PERSONAL OPINION ONLY I'm not impressed with 3-D. guess I'm tooo old = used to old school in all facet of mechanics whether real or 1/25 th scale. detail is excellent 3d . the make up of "stringers" challenges.
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    they must be cold '' none of them have hats on !! at least they have gloves. LOL
  7. mechohaulic
    is there enough tread left on the front drives to make it worth the effort to swap tires from front drive to rear drive ? attempt to see if tires are problem how are the rears wearing? pins/ bushings etc should show problem with rear drives also. being a tri-axle any consideration to pressure on lift axle- tooo much taking weight off first axle/not enough front drive scuffing
  8. mechohaulic
    if a starter spun "backwards" it would NOT throw out the bendix drive . high speed proper rotation causes the starter drive to throw out and engage flywheel, does not mean A starter can't be built to throw opposite rotation.
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    guess it depends on what goes into the alcohol evaporator ;; why do you think its called ALCOHOL evaporator 😱 LOL
  10. mechohaulic
    weather calling for possible rain Sunday in CT. maybe it's a good thing 73 won't make Brooklyn ct show :: you don't want to get it wet LOL .looks better than museum quality. A+A+A+
  11. mechohaulic
    have seen some smokin hot thighs ; never smoked any sadly.
  12. mechohaulic
    I've heard of Auslowe . fact Australian Macks are different is good; variety is spice of life.
  13. mechohaulic
    alcohol evaporator with a glass jar on fire wall;; that's something not seen tooo often. nice looking job on trailer resto
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    the AITM casting were much easier to work with then original resin castings from A I M (Jim Etter from PA ). I wasn't aware of Dave 's passing (AITM) till after there was an auction of his stuff. there is a site believe it's Big truck model builders ; I've never logged in to it. they might have knowledge of resin casting. think I bought last two B-73/75 L cab casting from Dave =AITM.
  15. mechohaulic
    now you guys have to stop this conversation!!! when I laugh this hard I start coughing uncontrollably;; YES i'm at that point now !!🤣🤣🤣 THANK YOU ever sooooo much JoJo for the picture of the rack ON the alum foil= that was a major debate at my younger daughters today when my "son-in-law had the chicken on alum foil while on the grill. showed the picture to know-it-all wife , first time ever she was speechless. LMAO
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    model truck building for over 60 + yrs;; no words . beyond nice , beautiful . A Mack - RS700L besides. where did you get the cab, etc parts?? I have a couple of R700 hoods in stock from A I M -- Jim Etter (has since passed away) from the '70's. Thanks For the pictures.
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    another sign of a complicated world. anti-compounding /121 / dual air systems . lets not forget how the electronic "advances" changed mechanical world.
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    construction co in CT =Beard constuction had decked out B/DM's dumps similar to pictures. chrome all over. waterbury Mack ordered two black beautys had me install all sorts of chrome; ticket was waterbury mack never asked Beard first. goal was to take account away from west haven Mack. Allan Beard told waterbury to stuff the trucks he didn't want them. YES heads did roll on that loss.
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    PICTURES ARE EXCELLENT . thanks . makes me wish I made the venture down there. I would have been easy to spot; look for the ole guy with a cane ,LOL
  20. mechohaulic
    real nice looking unit. A+A+
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    sounds like rain may mess things up at macungie . got an injection in one hip on monday almost looked promising to be able to do some walking around Pa. squashed that idea on tuesday after taking heck of a shiter while weed trimming high grass on rock pile in yard. dumb Polack !!LOL
  22. mechohaulic
    no offence to anyone , but that is one ugly lookin excuse of a truck !LOL
  23. mechohaulic
    for parts that involved to change, one goes bad ;; 11 others follow soon ?? I personally would search out all 12 "updated " lifters. time and $$ possible: end results you might not have to look at the front engine gearing for a while.
  24. mechohaulic
    lookin good , positive progress makes for good day. before tooo much fuel bleeding , long as batteries are good random cranking will be best to get oil pressures up before engine running; just a thought.
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    why is it when logging on to the forum , the Macungie dates are showing 15th --17th; then change to 16th---18th?? ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EAST COAST/ NEW ENGLAND TRAVELLERS== the I -95 south bound bridge in PA is gone . heavy delays . seek alternate route !! 84-684-287 possible .. due to a couple physical set-backs looks like the trip is out for me =

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