Popular Post Buster F Posted September 14, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hey guys, i have been a member here for a while but have pretty much kept to myself and just enjoyed reading about and looking at other peoples trucks. Well i guess now it's my turn and would like to show you my recently aquired '68 DM885SX. I bought the truck from a friend of my dad who had bought it from a former business partner and that's where the trail runs cold for me. The truck does say "custom built for D'Libro Excavating" on the horn button and through Google i was able to learn that there is such a company out of Rhode Island. At some point there was alot of time and money spent on a rehab of the truck as indicated by the newer cab and pedigeed engine (possibly a 285 or 300?) but she is overdue for some tlc. Anyhoo i guess i'll just post up some pics and let you fellas share some insight with me. Sorry for the crappy pics - once i get the batteries and interior back in it i will pull it out and get some better shots. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Good looking Truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Very nice. Love the color with the stripes. From the serial number it would have had a 237 from the factory. You can send the serial number to the Mack museum and get the build sheets to the truck. It might take them awhile though because they are busy. Keep us updates on the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM897SX Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Nice truck. Looks like everything but the trans and possibly the rears were changed. How is the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbob61 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 nice choice - pretty truck! cant wait to see more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Great looking truck!!! And keep us upto date on how shes comin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Welcome!It may not be original but at least the improvements were made by someone who knows how to make a good thing even better.The interior looks great, and it's never been smoked in! Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster F Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Very nice. Love the color with the stripes. From the serial number it would have had a 237 from the factory. You can send the serial number to the Mack museum and get the build sheets to the truck. It might take them awhile though because they are busy. Keep us updates on the progress. Thanks Vinny, i would say you are correct about it coming from the factory with a 237 considering the vintage and model #.Nice truck. Looks like everything but the trans and possibly the rears were changed. How is the frame? Thank you, the guy i bought it from seems to think it has 65k rears but i suspect it actually has 58k rears. I'm gonna climb under her tomorrow and see if i can locate the stamp on the housing to know for sure(a quick gander revealed a stamp that read 96 on the front of the housing but i don't think i was looking in the right spot). The frame is not very good with typical rust jacking and a few cracks along the flange (some repaired some not). My plan is to clean out the rails as best i can, repair the cracks and run the truck for the winter. I'm in to this truck for very short money so if everything works out i may consider re-railing it in the spring and restoring the truck to its former glory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Nice looking dumper Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Sharp DM,rest of the truck looks like it'd be worth fixing the rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Welcome! Sounds like you have a good plan with some new rails. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice looking DM ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice truck! The dash looks like it may have been a Brockway cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Welcome and nice truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice truck! The dash looks like it may have been a Brockway cab.The side panel does appear flat but I think that's just the angle of the shot. From what I've seen the Brockway side panel is larger and more square. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyk3d Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Great looking truck!! More pictures a must!! Gonna push snow this winter?? From here looks like just paint body and rims.. And she will look like new!! Looks solid!! I have seen a lot of rust in the rails!! My old man says.. Well they all do that..can't wait to see more.. Plenty of help here from a bunch of great guys!! And boy do they know Mack!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice truck! The dash looks like it may have been a Brockway cab.Brockway didn't make offset cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster F Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Thanks Joe, not quite up to snuff with that gorgeous truck of yours but i'm working on it. Def plan on pushing and hauling snow with it this winter (come on mother nature). The truck really is quite solid and little by little i'll get her straightened out. I could use a little help locating some parts such as a new floormat, possibly a hood, and a drivers side cowl replacement panel if it's available (i've found them for R models but not for the DM) if anyone knows where i can locate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice truck welcome and good luck. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I like it, classic MACK through and through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyk3d Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 You will be surprised how many things still available from Mack !! $$ and still plenty of good cabs and parts laying in junkyards!! Al lembo in Newark makes all sheet metal parts for them!! If you need any help jus post it! These guys know!! Gonna stay with white rims, silver body?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackmb212 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Awsome truck I always wanted a dm800, insted I ended up.with a vary rusty b81 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackman1965 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Awsome truck I always wanted a dm800, insted I ended up.with a vary rusty b81. Enjoy that rusty B-81 all I have is a rusty dream! 1 Quote Local 282 Union Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 excellant choice,,,have a ball with it....looks good....bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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