fxfymn Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Nice rig. Did it start life on the left coast? It seems like the west coast guys like those wheels. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Nice rig. Did it start life on the left coast? It seems like the west coast guys like those wheels.History shows to have been a Texas truck all its life. For an 80 model, its very low mileage and shows very little sign of wear and tear anywhere. Interior cab is unbelievably clean and outstanding! Randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 History shows to have been a Texas truck all its life. For an 80 model, its very low mileage and shows very little sign of wear and tear anywhere. Interior cab is unbelievably clean and outstanding! RandypThat seems to be the best way to make money with a dump. Buy 'em old with low miles and keep 'em going a long time. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 I quit doodling dirt a lil early today and went out where its still sitting. I havent brought it home yet. I aired all ole raggly tires up for short trip home, checked rear ends, transmission level. I went to pop lil red stopper out of front wheel to check oil and whole dam stemco window broke out, did same on other side too. I made it to parts store fore they closed and got new ones, went back and put them on. Gonna have to doodle dirt tommorrow so prolly be some time next week fore I bring it home, give it a good servicing and take it for new tandem tires. Did pull a few rat and bird nests out of a few places also. I hope ole Martin Luther dont mind, but will be bidness as usual on his holiday Monday. Im sure he would understand. I did get a call from slpwlker, He was going through Dallas and coming close my way, but I was bout to shower and leave with honey pie for nice dinner out so will have to catch him on another trip. All have a nice weekend. randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 That seems to be the best way to make money with a dump. Buy 'em old with low miles and keep 'em going a long time. I do most fully agree with you there! randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I quit doodling dirt a lil early today and went out where its still sitting. I havent brought it home yet. I aired all ole raggly tires up for short trip home, checked rear ends, transmission level. I went to pop lil red stopper out of front wheel to check oil and whole dam stemco window broke out, did same on other side too. I made it to parts store fore they closed and got new ones, went back and put them on. Gonna have to doodle dirt tommorrow so prolly be some time next week fore I bring it home, give it a good servicing and take it for new tandem tires. Did pull a few rat and bird nests out of a few places also. I hope ole Martin Luther dont mind, but will be bidness as usual on his holiday Monday. Im sure he would understand. I did get a call from slpwlker, He was going through Dallas and coming close my way, but I was bout to shower and leave with honey pie for nice dinner out so will have to catch him on another trip. All have a nice weekend. randypOne of the good things about Texas is no road salt that eats up those Stemco aluminum hubcaps. Most times around here you can't get the screws out to replace the window and wind up replacing the entire cap assembly.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...
randyp Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 One of the good things about Texas is no road salt that eats up those Stemco aluminum hubcaps. Most times around here you can't get the screws out to replace the window and wind up replacing the entire cap assembly.Rob Yes Rob, such was the case when i bought the 86, lil ole screw were all forked up and had to buy cases on both sides. randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 I drove it home this evening, it ran really good, no strange noises. im gonna change oil in the morning whilst some on my kinfolk welds on the other one that I screwed up today. Prolly take him bout a day to fix it. randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 That seems to be the best way to make money with a dump. Buy 'em old with low miles and keep 'em going a long time.I do most fully agree with you there! randypMe 2 Randy . Thats what we used to do too . thats what i'll do when i buy another Dumpbucket & of course it'll be a R Or DM Mack . Used to buy Tractor trucks the same way .Thats a couple good looking Bulldogs There Randy . Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Me 2 Randy . Thats what we used to do too . thats what i'll do when i buy another Dumpbucket & of course it'll be a R Or DM Mack . Used to buy Tractor trucks the same way .Thats a couple good looking Bulldogs There Randy . Thanks, I got new tandem tires on it now, changed oil, greased it up good, getting bout ready to stick some dirt in it, (soon as I get an inspection sticker on it). I put 2 new batteries on it and a new alternator. Im sinking some cash in Big Bertha now. So far, seems to be a good buy. Transmission shifts real smooth and is very quiet, only quirky noise in cab now is tachometer throws a lil fit every now and then, makes a whirring noise and jumps around, then settles back down. Cable is prolly dried out. Im ready to load it and see how it pulls. randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Almost forgot, ordered air filter from Mack dealer bout 40 miles from me. Lady in parts called me this evening and said parts were in. I told her I would run over there tommorrow. She said one of their employees lived in nuther town close to me, told me what road he took going home. I drove bout 9 miles, met him at catfish restaurant, got filter from him on his way home, ate big plate of catfish and went back home. Now thas what i call service!!! I tried to buy his dinner but he was in hurry to get home. Yep, thas service,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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