ssgteverett Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Greetings to one and all,I have enjoyed reading the material off 'bigmacktrucks' for awhile and finally decided to join.Mainly for historical information concerning the Mack and the simply pleasure at admiring your mighty fine rides, here.I had the pleasure of meeting Robert [Mack] Brown, when he had his yard, along old Hwy 99, back when I patrolled in the area - He was always giving me a bad time bout coffee and donuts [cop food, ya know]. He was the one, who got me interested in old Mack trucks. [it was here, on the forum, I learned of his passing]'No', I own none - That is the full-sized variety Mack. But, I do so much enjoy them... Beautiful trucks. I enjoy building a model here and there [my history interest plays well into this aspect], photography and 'road trips.Again, 'thank you' for the welcome.Ed - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hello ssgteverett, Welome to the site, took me a long time to join also as I had been out of the business for 40 years. Now I have bought my first 2 B81's like I owned back in the 60's, Again, Welcome 2 Quote RONCETTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome aboard! 1 Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougsr Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome aboard.Doug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome to the jungle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome to the group! You should find it informative and entertaining. Enjoy! 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome aboard! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome!Those are very interesting photos you posted. Mack Trucks have a history of gaining the interest of those who are otherwise not associated in any way with the trucking industry. They're that good. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome! If nothing else, some of the posts are...uhh...entertaining!Kent 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Welcome to the forums. Great pictures. Keep them coming.Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssgteverett Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Thank you, for the compliments and all the 'welcomes'.I will try to work on some more photography - I recently switched over from 35mm film, to digital. I believe, I have more photo's on slide/negative. I will try [time permitting], try to post some more. I had some from Bob Brown's yard...If I find them [one I always liked was the Bucyrus-Erie, mounted on an AC bed, from the Bremerton Naval Shipyard], I'll work on them. Recently moved - We know how that goes... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Thank you, for the compliments and all the 'welcomes'.I will try to work on some more photography - I recently switched over from 35mm film, to digital. I believe, I have more photo's on slide/negative. I will try [time permitting], try to post some more. I had some from Bob Brown's yard...If I find them [one I always liked was the Bucyrus-Erie, mounted on an AC bed, from the Bremerton Naval Shipyard], I'll work on them. Recently moved - We know how that goes...About a year ago I traded my 35mm and medium format equipment for a Canon 7D digital camera. I have a bunch of slides and negatives too. Let me know if you find a good quality but inexpensive dedicated slide/negative scanner that will convert to JPG.P.S. one thing about this forum....we like pics!! 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 oh, i like pics of B-E 's ( Bucyrus Erie's )gg2 1 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Welcome aboard! Mack fans are always welcome here,and PICTURES are always welcome,plese refer to acticle 19,paragraph 3 section39.88 of your BMT new member responsibilty welcome handbook!.......................................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 new dawgs are welcome , the pool of knowledge just get bigger . 1 Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Welcome ssgteverett,Bob Brown is the reason I joined the ATHS back in 1986! I was stationed at Ft. Lewis at the time and was just about ready to get out,when I figured I should at least stop by and say "hello" (or good-bye in my case).He and his wife were nicer than pie to me and I got to walk around and snap pictures all day and shoot the breeze with them.Nice people that I will never forget either.You wonder just how many people were influanced by Bob? He had a long history with Mack Trucks.I think in one account I read,he started as a mechanic at the old Seattle branch. And before too long, was running the whole place as the branch manager!Again,welcome! 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Welcome! 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDug Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 welcome,,,dont hear too much about old,,99...especially on here,,spent allotta time on it myself,,but all in california,,,and yes seen allotta cops.lol...enjoy...bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Ed- Heres a picture I downloaded of Bob,shinin' up his truck.Thought you might like it! Al 2 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssgteverett Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks Al,Yup, that's Bob [alittle older, then I last recall...But then again, it had been afew years since he & I last kibitzed] - Brings back some memories... He was a really cool guy.Much appreciated.Ed - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Welcome. Your on the other side of the valley from me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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