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I can and used to celebrate St. Patrick's day years ago but that was my anniversary date with the ex-wife until I got rid of her. I then found my current angel and 45 years later we still don't recognize March 17.

"Rockin around the Christmas tree!"

I would like to wish everyone here on BigMackTrucks a very happy holiday season expressed in the way that you celebrate because of religion, tradition or ethnic background. Either way the message is the same. I enjoy every post here on BMT even though I personally do not own a Mack myself. I started driving in 1969 on A40, B61-75, R, U and F models and received a plaque from Mack Trucks for 1 million miles in a Mack. All of you here are the best with a vast knowledge of the great Bulldogs and I enjoy reading the forums everyday. So again, Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year.

Thanks everyone foe the update on Skippy. I look forward to her return and updates. Have a great day.

Thanks for the replies everyone. She was such a joy to follow her progress on her B model with the family helping all the way. I hope someone or herself reads this and she can respond.

Does anyone know what happened to Skippy Mack? I followed her posts on her B model but haven't seen her on here for quite awhile. Any contact info would be great.

At least in today's world it seems like most people will thank a vet unlike back in the 1960s-70s. After my discharge in 1968 it was normal to not display anything that would show your service because of the political atmosphere at that time during the 1960s and 1970s.

That's the turn signal box. We had them instead of below the steering wheel on the column.

I do not want to hijack this thread but on the Veteran topic there is nothing more satisfying than the look on a veterans face when you thank them for their service. The recognition for their service is precious for the sacrifice that they gave to our country and for our ability to live free here in USA.

I would like to find a R400T with the 413 Chrysler engine for sale. That would be my ultimate truck to restore and pull my 5th wheel rv trailer. I found 1 old fire company R400 with the 413 but it was sold before I got there to see it. I'll keep searching.

I started driving in 1969 for a union company where my father had worked since 1949 and was the shop steward. I got layed off in 1972 during the recession then and worked non-union jobs because no union jobs were available. I moved to Florida in 1986 and landed a union job until the company folded and left Florida in 1988. Again no union jobs so I found another job until I retired in 2011 and hung up the keys. Good while it lasted but never any help from the union.

Just for the record in the over 70 club I'm 74.

NJ has the law to fill your gas tanks for you but no self serve. But if you are a semi you self serve your own truck at the truck stops. Double standard going on?

I don't think so. It looks like it is there to help support the lower piece of the grill. I've never seen that before. Is it a grill from maybe a Western F model or something?

Chris1953, Being an rver myself I would love to have an R model to pull our 5th wheel. I really like our Ram but an R like yours would be the ultimate way to go. Nice job that you did from start to now. I envy you.