Popular Post DigDug Posted December 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2013 Heres a few pics I found of my OL' Yellow. 1st is hauling some new JCB mini equipment to a Home Depot where they were going to rent them out. I don't think Home Depot rents minis anymore? 2nd pic is hauling a burnt skidder. I spent all day dragging this out of the woods for a guy with my dozer then hauled to another state. All in all I had quite a few hundred miles involved and two days work only to not get paid ! Guy stiffed me. 3rd pic is a old Christmas card with my Mack CH and kids. 4th pic im embarrassed to show here but just picked up this Volvo cheap to make some local runs with . Brought it in shop yesterday to take the lettering off it. doug 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Another BMT member lost to the dark side! lol, you get what you can and what fits the job, its not always what you want. 1 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Maybe that skidder fire was an "accident" if you know what I mean... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDug Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 The Volvo wasn't what I wanted for sure , but im blaming it on my wife. Heres why , a few months ago I found a 98 CH613 a nice heavy tractor with a 7000 gallon stainless tanker , JUST WHAT I WANTED! I am not a dickering man and if I want something I buy it without much negotiating. So I am headed out of the shop one day and tell my wife I am headed up to buy this Mack in the next town over. On the way out she says "talk him down ! don't pay full price like you always do!" So after being ridiculed I get to the truck look it all over for the 3rd time and I want it. Mistake number one , I offer him $2k less than he is asking. He says I will take it but I have to call my partner and see what he says and I will call you tonight. SO the next day he hasn't called and I call him. He says we sold it for full asking price a couple of hrs after you looked at it. THATS why I don't negotiate and will not again! If you see something you need and want, don't screw around dickering over a few thousand dollars, just pay the damn price and get it to work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Yep, and if your gone you got to have the cash in your pocket. Nice Volvo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The old R is painted in the scheme I want to put on mine!Glad to see a picture of one of those. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 A little young to be behind the wheel. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 classic I have one of red truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Know what you mean DigDug about paying the price because you know what it would go for elsewhere. If you feel alright with the price for the quality,go for it! I too have missed out thinking,"I'll hold out,he'll buckle" .Just to have some other guy say,"I'll take it for that"! Been there,done that! 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...
mowerman Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 nice thanks for sharing,,,can never see enough R models....bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Better to pay a little extra than miss out on what you want. Same goes for ebay when they say buy it now. If its perfect for your needs then buy it now and the heck with the auction.. Iguesstheoretically the auction could be higher than the buy it now price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Know what you mean DigDug about paying the price because you know what it would go for elsewhere. If you feel alright with the price for the quality,go for it! I too have missed out thinking,"I'll hold out,he'll buckle" .Just to have some other guy say,"I'll take it for that"! Been there,done that!I've never regretted buying something I really wanted. But, I do regret some things I talked myself out of! And, the worst is watching someone else walk away with what I wanted...because they would pay what I wouldn't! Ouch! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 nice mack I have one this R688ST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I've never regretted buying something I really wanted. But, I do regret some things I talked myself out of! And, the worst is watching someone else walk away with what I wanted...because they would pay what I wouldn't! Ouch!Been there, done that. But as someone told me, there is a reason why you did not buy this particular vehicle, part, etc. Usually something better comes along when you least expect it. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Been there, done that. But as someone told me, there is a reason why you did not buy this particular vehicle, part, etc. Usually something better comes along when you least expect it.Now, that's pretty deep! And, it's an excellent point.Sometimes, things do happen for a reason.I DID pass up several old Macks before I got this one. And, some were much nicer. But, I have really enjoyed working on mine. It may never be as nice as some of the ones I passed up. But, it is uniquely MINE!So, again, excellent point! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Been there, done that. But as someone told me, there is a reason why you did not buy this particular vehicle, part, etc. Usually something better comes along when you least expect it.Another nugget of wisdom so don't kick yourself, you may drive by that CH on the hook in your Volvo or at the shop needing an overhaul. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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