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My 1992 MH has a GCVW of 55K lbs. It weighs ~14K lbs. empty. I licensed it at 26K lbs. to avoid potential DOT "crap". I do have a Class A CDL and medical card. In Ohio, the vehicle must be 25 years old (i.e. 1987 or older) to be licensed as a HISTORICAL vehicle. The rule states it can only be driven to shows, etc. Farm plates in OH limit your driving within a 150 mile driving radius. If you do not plan to haul commercially with your truck, here is an "exemption" I found in the regs - FMCSA 390.3(f)(3) which states (f) Exceptions. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the rules in this subchapter do not apply to— (3) The occasional transportation of personal property by individuals not for compensation nor in the furtherance of a commercial enterprise as others have stated...NOT FOR HIRE I have this information on the side of my truck to hopefully avoid any BS if I get stopped.

OMG!!! This could be grounds for a "warning" point!

Blue smoke is oil. Could be a stuck ring, bad turbo seal, or valve guide/seal. The fuel injection pump is oil lubricated.

If the engine idles the majority of the time you might be okay not using a lead substitute. With that said...I would recommend using a lead substitute in gasoline since not all older engines have hardened valve seats. Today's gasoline is CRAP. The shelf life is several weeks to a few months. The cost (pennies per gallon) to treat the fuel with stablizer and lead substitute is minimal compared to problems that could arise from poor quality fuel. I put stablizer in all my gasoline (don't have any old engines or would use lead sub too) and even use a performance additive in all my Diesel fuel. Better to be safe than sorry. BTW, I am a retired Field Test engineer who worked for a major lubricant and fuel additive company - FWIW.

It looks like they are both leaning toward the driver's side.

Vin - Tom was afraid to open the door for fear of the truck rolling over on top of him. Vin - you know we are just kidding about U (well some of us are). It is great to see such enthusiam from a youngin'

Soak it "incider" to reduce the swelling!

Vinny will "wet" his pants when he sees the U trucks.

If it smells like cologne...leave it alone!

Do you think she is 100% authentic? Or are parts "reproduced"?

Wow, I am in love! Mini skirt, boots, and HOSE! The car isn't bad either! Charger was not high on my list (Road Runner, Super Bee, R/T, GTX, Cuda, and Challenger preferred).

Everyone is younger than me. I am older than dirt!

Great video and GREAT SOUND. Nothing like the sound of a 2 stroke. BTW, I saw the young lady in cutoffs and boots....missed the hat!

X2 - she didn't age well (or the money for reconstructive surgery ran out).

Yes, definitely take a test drive ride before you decide. Make sure everything works! But I have to agree with others.....keep the truck!

Damn kids!!!

Thanks Doug!

Too bad the new mid duty Mack uses a Cummins engine!

Welcome Corky....it doesn't get any better than this! My first Mack was a 1962 H67 with duplex.

Vinny - looks nice...but you got the cab too far to one side!

Who was the supplier for these lamps (Grote, Signal Stat, etc.)? May be able to contact the company and get parts. Did you contact Barry to see if the "obsolete parts warehouse" has any stock?

X2. The best part of driving a truck (or other high profile vehicle) is the opportunity to view "seat covers".

There will be a few trucks there on Friday but the BIG day is Saturday. Friday is set-up and the Mack Bros. clambake Friday night. I plan to get there mid-afternoon on Friday.

You are correct about the pre-trip inspection. You do not actually do a pre-trip but you must walk around the truck/trailer and point to each item on the list. You need to tell the examiner what you would check during an actual PT inspection.

Any updates on this? October 27-28 is Saturday and Sunday. I heard the show will be Friday, Saturday, AND Sunday (26, 27, & 28). Can anyone confirm? I would like to make hotel reservations soon. Thanks!!!