Ironman Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hi gang ! Hi BarryAwesome site. My names Glenn. 47 yr old grampa of 2. father of 2I'm semi retired from driving long haul for Laidlaw and now help my wife out with her home run business.My dad once told me, "once you start truck driving you will always have it in your blood." I thought, Naaa.. I can take it or leave. It's just a job.Well... I've been off the road for 3 years now.. Damn I miss it LOL I always watch some of those sweet looking rigs drive through our town, and miss the trips.miss the trucks.. miss the power... miss the pried I just came across an opportunity of a life time. I was at a local car show and swap meet. In one of the booths a guy had pictures of a bunch of rigs he had for sale. One cot my eye. A 1957 B61 Mack in very ruff condition but still drivable. I had to have it.. That's what brought me here. Looking forward to getting to know some of the regulars ... and learning a ton of stuff and hopefully sharing some of my pixTkx Glenn Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hi gang ! Hi BarryAwesome site. My names Glenn. 47 yr old grampa of 2. father of 2I'm semi retired from driving long haul for Laidlaw and now help my wife out with her home run business.My dad once told me, "once you start truck driving you will always have it in your blood." I thought, Naaa.. I can take it or leave. It's just a job.Well... I've been off the road for 3 years now.. Damn I miss it LOL I always watch some of those sweet looking rigs drive through our town, and miss the trips.miss the trucks.. miss the power... miss the pried I just came across an opportunity of a life time. I was at a local car show and swap meet. In one of the booths a guy had pictures of a bunch of rigs he had for sale. One cot my eye. A 1957 B61 Mack in very ruff condition but still drivable. I had to have it.. That's what brought me here. Looking forward to getting to know some of the regulars ... and learning a ton of stuff and hopefully sharing some of my pixTkx GlennHi Glenn, glad you could make it. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Welcome to BMT Glenn, good choice on the project. I usualy go through North Bay a couple of times each summer on my way to the Truck Rodeo at Notre Dame Du Nord or just going to my buddys place east of Mattawa it's a real nice area. It's good to see another Cannuk on the site, My name is Dan I'm from Essex,Ont. look forward to chatting with you and good luck with your project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) Hey Bad Dog and Other DogThanks for the welcomeI use to go to the rodeo every yr. but lately it's just been so hectic, just can't get away.I saw this from 07. Apparently this guy bought his truck at our North Bay Pete dealership and after this video came out. His chassisand drive train warranty is now void LOL There is even a poster of this truck in the air, at the dealership Thx again for the big welcome guys Edited September 20, 2009 by In2Trux Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I was there in 07 and saw that Nicolas Gagnon in the Pete I even have that same race on the video I took that year. That guy has a different Pete now, I have some better video of him and a couple others pulling 3 loaded trailers of lumber up the hill. I just got to get a cable for camera to computer so I can show you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 That would be cool !! I'd luv to see it Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Welcome to the site Glenn!This is the place to look if you need any helpful advice.Tell us more about your new truck. Is it a single axle, gas or diesel etc.I live just down the road from you in Barrie Ont. and I have some left over 57 Mack parts that you can have for free if you can get down here to pick them up.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 That sounds like an offer I just can't resist PM sent Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Glenn, I'll get back to you with a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Hey Glenn! Glad ya found us o'r here. Got plans to go pick it up yet? You definitely need to get over to Jim's house and check out HIS project. That will make any grown man cry LOL!!BTW, not sure if you DO want to get to know us? We're a pretty ornery/rotten bunch of apples round here. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) Hey Glenn! Glad ya found us o'r here. Got plans to go pick it up yet? You definitely need to get over to Jim's house and check out HIS project. That will make any grown man cry LOL!!BTW, not sure if you DO want to get to know us? We're a pretty ornery/rotten bunch of apples round here.HaHaHa Hi LarryI'll take my chances here, and tread lightly. So for they're all a great bunch of guys.No plans have been made to float it home yet. I'm workin on it. I'm looking forward to getting down to Barrie soon to introduce myself to Jim and check out his truck.My southern To Do List is getting longer, and longer.So far what I've seen of Jim's truck in pics is pretty sweet, like most things pictures never do it justis. I bet it's amazing in person BTW: Larry Congratulations on your race season this year. Edited September 24, 2009 by In2Trux Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks.Good bunch of guys here and more then willing to lend a hand. Barry really helped out with my truck back when I first got it. I got over to meet him years back, but haven't gotten the opportunity to get the truck over there. I met Jim this past summer at a race, but his project didn't get done in time so I guess I'll have to wait til next summer? Pete at Thompson Dragway will not know what to do with TWO B model Macks at the track LOL!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 There's a picture I'd like to see.. Two Macks in front of the Thompson Drag Way sign. (If it's possible) LOL Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 There's a picture I'd like to see.. Two Macks in front of the Thompson Drag Way sign. (If it's possible) LOLIt could happen, I'm almost certain to go back for the same event Larry and I were at this year and I'm guessing Larry will be back if his 4 speed racing group is booked in again.I'm sure to have the Mack done by then, we recently started working on it again.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Hey....I'm thinking two Macks on the STARTING LINE!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Hey....I'm thinking two Macks on the STARTING LINE!!!HaHaHa I can just see it... LOL This could turn out to be a very popular Youtube video Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Hi gang. I'm backI just got a What the hell have you been up to PM from Mike.We haven't seen you around in a while.It was nice to get a message from bigmacktrucks again. Thanks Mikejust update you all on what's been going on in my life, I won't borr you with the details. My wife and I have move to a much nicer part of town, consequently I can't have any of my crap in the driveway. And If I do want to work on any of my trucks... they have to fit into our 1.5 car garage. Just to keep the neighbors happy. So I have started to selling off many of my unfinished projects. And plus... sometimes your interests change and your priorities change. 89 GMC 2500 4x4 Gone87 Chevy Kodiak Tilt N Load Gone 05 Volvo V70R totaled in a collision w/impaired driver this past summer57 Mack B model (still for sale) But I'm keeping my 07 Chevy Silverado CCSB 2500 HD Duramaxand my 57 Chevy Panel. Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 HelloHello I live in Hamilton, work in Nanticoke, and vacationing in Kapuskasing! have fun on BMT! Bobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 HelloHello I live in Hamilton, work in Nanticoke, and vacationing in Kapuskasing! have fun on BMT! BoboHey BoBo I'm heading down your way Sept 25 for the Cayuga Speedway Test and Tune and then a Duramax and Gasser Get Together and BarBQ at SPi in Oakville. Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto123 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Hey guys, this is auto123. I have just registered to this forum. Give me updates on different new topics that are getting discussed over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto123 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi gang ! Hi BarryAwesome site. My names Glenn. 47 yr old grampa of 2. father of 2I'm semi retired from driving long haul for Laidlaw and now help my wife out with her home run business.My dad once told me, "once you start truck driving you will always have it in your blood." I thought, Naaa.. I can take it or leave. It's just a job.Well... I've been off the road for 3 years now.. Damn I miss it LOL I always watch some of those sweet looking rigs drive through our town, and miss the trips.miss the trucks.. miss the power... miss the pried I just came across an opportunity of a life time. I was at a local car show and swap meet. In one of the booths a guy had pictures of a bunch of rigs he had for sale. One cot my eye. A 1957 B61 Mack in very ruff condition but still drivable. I had to have it.. That's what brought me here. Looking forward to getting to know some of the regulars ... and learning a ton of stuff and hopefully sharing some of my pixTkx GlennI will like to know whether B61 Mack is good? because getting a model of 1957 can make anyone think of it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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