Mack 3P Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Modern Marvels in the History ChannelTonight Friday Feb 4th 9:00PM"America would come to a standstill without trucks. Trucks transport a staggering 70 percent of all the nation's goods. Explore the amazingly diverse world of American trucks and the colorful men and women who drive them. Join country superstar Brad Paisley and his crew of truckers on the road between Little Rock and Tulsa--racing the clock to be on time for Brad's next concert. In Dearborn, Michigan, climb aboard one of the most popular pickups--the Ford F-150--as it tackles a devilish test course. And in Virginia, see how fast the world's most nimble tow truck can extract a car from the tightest parking spot imaginable. Meet a Mack truck fanatic and his cool collection of vintage models, and ride-along with an unsung hero with a truly dirty job--operating a truck designed to empty and clean portable toilets." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Modern Marvels in the History ChannelTonight Friday Feb 4th 9:00PM"America would come to a standstill without trucks. Trucks transport a staggering 70 percent of all the nation's goods. Explore the amazingly diverse world of American trucks and the colorful men and women who drive them. Join country superstar Brad Paisley and his crew of truckers on the road between Little Rock and Tulsa--racing the clock to be on time for Brad's next concert. In Dearborn, Michigan, climb aboard one of the most popular pickups--the Ford F-150--as it tackles a devilish test course. And in Virginia, see how fast the world's most nimble tow truck can extract a car from the tightest parking spot imaginable. Meet a Mack truck fanatic and his cool collection of vintage models, and ride-along with an unsung hero with a truly dirty job--operating a truck designed to empty and clean portable toilets."Dammit...missed it. Hopefully it'll be on again and I'll catch it. Sounds interesting. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I watched it last night. That's insane how fast Brad Paisley's guys pack all that stuff up and get it moved out, seems like a tight schedule to keep with no room for anything to go wrong. I'm glad they're doing it and not me. That Mack collector had quite a bunch of early Macks. Looks like most were restored too. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 No Macks until the last ten minutes! THey had a guy (a lot of you may know him), had a giant building FULL of old macks...went right down the history of all the models...skipped right over the B models!!!!! Rob will be happy he spent some time and showed some R models... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 No Macks until the last ten minutes! THey had a guy (a lot of you may know him), had a giant building FULL of old macks...went right down the history of all the models...skipped right over the B models!!!!! Rob will be happy he spent some time and showed some R models...I miss all kinds of good shows cause we don't have anything but basic TV. No cable or anything at all.Usually see the stuff on youtube.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I miss all kinds of good shows cause we don't have anything but basic TV. No cable or anything at all.Usually see the stuff on youtube.RobSeen this on youtube: Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Seen this on youtube: Awesome! Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 LT Mack Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 No Macks until the last ten minutes! THey had a guy (a lot of you may know him), had a giant building FULL of old macks...went right down the history of all the models...skipped right over the B models!!!!! Rob will be happy he spent some time and showed some R models...Do you know the guys name that was on the show? I would like to try to get in contact with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Do you know the guys name that was on the show? I would like to try to get in contact with him.If it comes on again I will try to write it down if no one on here knows it...Where y'at in Houston...spent 25 years on the near east side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildirt Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 It is Gary Mahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 LT Mack Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 If it comes on again I will try to write it down if no one on here knows it...Where y'at in Houston...spent 25 years on the near east side...We are in Highlands, TX, where about did you live? My dad has a fully restored 53 LT he has been wanting to sell. I happened to see the Modern Marvels episode this weekend and wanted to get in contact with Gary Mahan to see if he, or someone he knows would be interested in my dads truck. Here is a link to our website with information on the LT.http://hillequipco.com/53MACK.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 LT Mack Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) It is Gary MahanThanks, Phil Dirt. haha, love the name! Edited February 8, 2011 by 1953 LT Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Do you know the guys name that was on the show? I would like to try to get in contact with him.Do you mean Gary Mahan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackmacktruck Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 No Macks until the last ten minutes! THey had a guy (a lot of you may know him), had a giant building FULL of old macks...went right down the history of all the models...skipped right over the B models!!!!! Rob will be happy he spent some time and showed some R models...Gary does not like B-model's for some reason check out this web site I did I was there this summer it is really amazinghe has 6 full time guy's working on his trucks all day long..http://mackmacktruck.com/gary-mahan-truck-collection.htmlYou will enjoy this site..mackmacktruckDo you mean Gary Mahan?I met Gary through a good friend of mine Mickey Delia here in NJyou can reach him here: http://mackmacktruck.com/mack-restoration-by-mickey.htmlhe is one of the nicest guys you will ever talk toWe are in Highlands, TX, where about did you live?My dad has a fully restored 53 LT he has been wanting to sell. I happened to see the Modern Marvels episode this weekend and wanted to get in contact with Gary Mahan to see if he, or someone he knows would be interested in my dads truck. Here is a link to our website with information on the LT.http://hillequipco.com/53MACK.htmlI could help you sell the truck this is what I do..http://mackforsale.commackmacktruck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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