jaysm35a2 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Heres a pretty cool one for collectors I think. Ready for shows.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-MACK-ULTRA-LINER-MH613-CABOVER-DAYCAB-/130563838173?pt=Commercial_Trucks&hash=item1e663610dd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I'd seen that this morning. If I were into MH series that would prolly be a good one to have.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...
mowerman Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 ya,,,thats a cool truck,,makes you wonder why thier selling,,probably a promotional for someone ..no longer needed.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Why did you have to post this? I want it but mama will be calling Rob's mama for training! Pray for me! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Is it a 9 speed or a 13. never seen a 9 with a splitter button on it. Then again not use to Mack trans either. Just moved a few around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 the ad sez it has a 2090 mack transmission, which has the splitter, although mine has an air splitter, and that one doesn't seem to, although that might be necessary because of the cab tilting.i would love that truck, but i would be worried about owning something like that, because of the history behind it . . . . . the pressure to preserve it, even just in my head, would be substantial . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Ok you mis understood me. I know 9speeds weather Eaton or Mack or Spicer haver the front flip button for the high low. What I am talking about is the Red button like a 13 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Sorry my mistake. I missed the red button on the side. There are four (4) air lines which I think means the red button is/was functional. Perhaps the original build had a 13 or 18 speed installed. Mack used their company trucks for testing. I will have the dealer pull-up the build specs. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Wonder what it will sell for? IM sure its going to Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 My guess is $6000 and yes it will likely go outside of the USA. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Why did you have to post this? I want it but mama will be calling Rob's mama for training! Pray for me!hehe,,knew you would be interested,lol.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 9 speed direct 5.32 gears,top speed 50,55 maybe?? My 1988 R-600 9speed over an 4.64 gears, 80 or so 24.5 rubber BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 The system says it was built with an EM6-300, T2060 Mack 6 speed transmission, 5.32 ratio Mack CRDLP 92/92 rear axles. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 My guess is $6000 and yes it will likely go outside of the USA. seeing it leave the country will be sad. do you really think it will get to 6K$, especially if they are intending to ship it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Africans pay bigger prices than some of us do for those trucks. I have talked with truck dealers and they are selling some dogged out worked over Macks for way higher prices than we are willing to pay.I figured 6k would have been a good price for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 The system says it was built with an EM6-300, T2060 Mack 6 speed transmission, 5.32 ratio Mack CRDLP 92/92 rear axles.The 4V engine was just going into production in 1985 (if I remember correctly). If this is indeed a 4V engine, it could be an experimental engine. My guess is Mack was doing some component evaluations and changed the transmission (and other things) a time or two. Also, isn't a T2090 an overdrive? The listing states "direct". I found another shift pattern for the T2090 in the MH manual and it shows an overdrive ratio.T2090.pdf Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 The 4V engine was just going into production in 1985 (if I remember correctly). If this is indeed a 4V engine, it could be an experimental engine. My guess is Mack was doing some component evaluations and changed the transmission (and other things) a time or two. Also, isn't a T2090 an overdrive? The listing states "direct". I found another shift pattern for the T2090 in the MH manual and it shows an overdrive ratio.i had a 350 2 valve,,i realy liked it,,dont know anything about the 4 valve,,but i think they wont have trouble getting 6 G,s for that one,,after checkin some prices in truck paper for 20-25 yr old trucks,geeeeesssuss,,,couldnt believe some of the high prices..bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 IIRC all the 2000 and later Maxitorques are overgear transmissions. I'm amazed too at the export prices- while the US market assumes a 1980s truck is worn out, the rest of the world appreciates that a 25 year old Mack has at least half it's working life left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Something a little fishy here. The tires in the pictures look like new and the small print says it needs tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I talked to a friend that retired from the Mack Engineering Center. Here is what he had to say about these "interplant" trucks...All the trucks in the Interplant Fleet had frequent powertrain changes. That was one of the primary justifications for the fleet; it allowed in-house "field testing" of powertrain and chassis components. As new products were developed, they were installed in these trucks for in-service performance, durability, oil consumption, and fuel economy.It would be nice to have this truck because of its history.The rear tires look like new and matched. Even the paint on the rims look new. Perhaps the ones in the picture do not go with the truck. If that is the case, the seller should mention that in the listing. Maybe he means "needs front tires"? 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just macks Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 If I remember right, the MH and the newer Superliners use the same frame, just put a bid on it, and you are right "Venezuela", down here "Mack" is king of the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 The bid this morning was $38xx and the listing removed. My guess is "someone made an offer the seller could not refuse." Auction was scheduled to end on Tuesday evening. I hope it stays in the USA and is restored to its old glory. Maybe it will show up at Gerhart's. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Ken I fully agree. I hope it stays here and home. I think its great for history also , seeing how Mack used it as a test truck for many many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Truck has been relisted on eBay and another discussion thread started.Barry, can you lock this thread? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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