Popular Post Superdog Posted September 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2014 Spent last Wed. thru Labor Day hauling to and attending the annual show in Mt. Pleasant. Had a nice turn out of trucks,and I heard the tractor count was 987. This is probably the biggest show of its kind in the US and draws people from all over the US and other points. There's something for everyone. Trucks,cars, tractors and implements,hit and miss engines,trains,steam engines,horses,crafts,antiques,flea markets,food,entertainment of all kinds.Hauling in tractorsG model shined up and ready to goLined up for the daily noon paradeLots of girls in shortsOld signs,this was an old regional freight company long out of business.The Macks at the show.Howard Dobbins '59 H67T,my '63 G73LST and making it's first public appearance,my '21 AC 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted September 3, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2014 Feature tractor this year was Oliver. I didn't get alot of time in the tractor and steam engine area but here's a few. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted September 3, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2014 Some of the other trucks at the show. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted September 3, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2014 More trucks 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted September 3, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2014 Last of the trucks. There were a few of the smaller ones I missed. Loaded up and ready to head home. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Mike: nice show! looks like one I would enjoy, will have to add to the bucket list. judging by the number of things you had there it must be close foe you. looks like the rollback was just the ticket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Great pictures Mike, thanks for posting.Looks like one heck of a show.Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 What a show something there for everyone you must have been busy taking happy snaps . Thanks for taking the time to share I must get over to the states one day its gonna take along time to see all these shows once I get there Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogmack58 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 GREAT PICS! GOOD TO SEE R MODEL GETTIN' A WORKOUT! THAT MODEL A FORD PICK UP IS A '31 YEAH? THE BACK LOOKS TOO BIG TO BE A '30, BUT I COULD BE WRONG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Mike,Thanks for the pics. It has been over 30 years since I was at Mt. Pleasant. Great show....need to get back there someday. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Looks like the rollback is working out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Looks like a great show. Thanks for sharing the pics. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Superdog ditto on what everyone else said.........I envy you to be around all that equipment ..........you can be ten years old again with all them toys.......bobby j. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Now, that's a vacation!!! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas farmer Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Looks like fun. We just don't have the big shows around here. All we have are some antique tractor and car shows but not that big. I would love to go to some truck shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks for all the great pictures. I have not attended the show in about 5 years, but plan to go next year. Always one of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 We have our Wellington show, always a good time. Has everything covered and our NEO chaper of ATHS is a big part of it. I'm usually out of town racing, so haven't made it in a few years.It's been a rough summer, I haven't made anything for shows. NO demo derbys, no truck pulls, nadda. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks for posting the pictures Mike. Last show out near you I went to was Wallcot Jamborie about 6 or so years ago. Great pictures! Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Many thanks for sharing with us, lots of interesting stuff.Those tracktors look nicely restored and great in number.One point - what is that bronze-colored beast with IH cab and a long nose? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Mike: nice show! looks like one I would enjoy, will have to add to the bucket list. judging by the number of things you had there it must be close foe you. looks like the rollback was just the ticket.Yes,lucky for me it's only 25 miles from home,probably haven't missed but about 10 in my 47 years,been showing trucks there for about 25 years or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Mike,Thanks for the pics. It has been over 30 years since I was at Mt. Pleasant. Great show....need to get back there someday.Yes you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks for all the great pictures. I have not attended the show in about 5 years, but plan to go next year. Always one of the best.Bring your trucks if you can,but if not,be sure and stop by and say hi. We always set up a shade tent behind the trucks up next to the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Many thanks for sharing with us, lots of interesting stuff.Those tracktors look nicely restored and great in number.One point - what is that bronze-colored beast with IH cab and a long nose?Vlad,that is a 1953 IH LD405 "Westcoaster". It belongs to our SE IA ATHS chapter president Dick Boyd. There was a nice write up on Dick and his truck in Wheels of Time recently. He actually still runs it on the road spring thru fall,pulling a flatbed and runs all over the US. It's been repowered with a Big Cam Cummins,and he put newer IH airride rears under it when he stretched it from a single axle. I'm not sure what trans. he has in at this time,as it's been thru several,he started with the original 4x3,then replaced the 4 with a 5 speed,then the 3 speed shucked out,so he put in a 2 stick 4x4 married box.It didn't last long,so he put in a 9 speed and later added the back box from a 13,but it started giving trouble too,so I think he's back to a 9 speed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks for the pictures Mike, enjoyed them, wish I was there. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Looks like a fun show. Thanks for all the great pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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