Popular Post Rich Reinhart Posted June 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2016 Still works everyday in Bucks County Pa.. 8 Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Well..... that is not pretty but I bet it makes money and isn't in the shop because the fetzer valve sensor threw up on 611 in Doylestown. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) I've heard they're quite good at doing that... Edited June 4, 2016 by Timmyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 I have seen it around town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Don't need no laptop for that one! Al 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...
NJ TRUCK Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) We sure like to see old Mack's still working, as does Mr DOT officer. I would be concerned around the check points with this tractor. Edited June 6, 2016 by tg144 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Driving a 1990 RD690 em6 300L seven speed and 1979 axle Fram less dump runs everyday hauling stone or dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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blackdog2 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Ive got a 1978-DM 1984-R-tractor 1977-tractor 1988-Superliner tractor and a 2001-RD tri-axle dump and that the worst shape of all Quote Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I see that guy all the time. The tractor has been gradually collecting more and more gray primer over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Looks aren't everything. as long as its maintained, no major oil or or air leaks, tires and brakes are good, there should be no problems. its the hack job mechanics that butcher stuff up that draw interest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Well she's got s little blow by about the size of a quarter under the breather tube no a/c and keep the brakes adjusted up small air leak on the heater that small cylinder other than that she's sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) On 6/4/2016 at 2:01 PM, tg144 said: We sure like to see old Mack's still working, as is Mr DOT officer. I would be concerned around the check points with this tractor. Just curious, what would concern you on it? My daily unit is a 25 year old Marmon. This unit appears to have no oil, grease or fuel drips, lights are intact and I'm sure all working. Good rubber and doesn't appear to be mismatched cast offs or non normal wear, glass is good and truck may not shine but it seems cared for. What would you say it's issues are? Paul Edited June 5, 2016 by 41chevy 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...
mackey58 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 A marmon nice what engine ? Feels good when you get d o t inspection and you get an atta boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 wow thanks for sharing....looks like it could be sharp with a little attention...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Blaylock Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 It may not be quite as shiny as some other trucks on the road but I bet it's paid for! My hat is off to you sir for maintaining and keeping this old dog in service and for sharing it with is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted June 5, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, mackey58 said: A marmon nice what engine ? Feels good when you get d o t inspection and you get an atta boy An N14 Cummins 400 h.p. Fuller 9 converted to 13 http:// Edited June 5, 2016 by 41chevy 5 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...
Hobert62 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Here's a marmon in pa on craigslist for awhile http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/hvo/5608747211.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Damn that's s nice marmon!! If I remember correctly they were made in Texas very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 3 hours ago, mackey58 said: Damn that's s nice marmon!! If I remember correctly they were made in Texas very cool Denton Texas. Went with my Grandpa to pick it up from the factory. Took it to the Marmon Homecomingat the old factory for 10 years straight except last years. 1 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...
NJ TRUCK Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 My only concern would be attracting the attention of a DOT Officer. We all know once you get pulled in for an inspection, they can always find something wrong with the truck. I have no problem with using older, paid off equipment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Just worked on a 1998 Mack Triaxle Friday. It has been working on a Interstate job hauling everything from base to batch. As the driver was pulling into the PUG mill a few days ago to load cement treated base the operator opened the chute early and put some on the hood windshield and roof, cracking the grill and breaking off one end of the dual horns. In typical I don't own the truck fashion the driver used a shovel to clean it off and did not find a hose so you can just imagine what it looks like. Anyways on Friday the truck pulls out of the mill with a load of whatever they were hauling and at a red light down the street getting onto the on ramp a DOT pulled up in the straight lane and while they were waiting for the light to change, the driver said the passenger in the DOT pickup looked at the cab and rolled his window down and told him to pull over. Why because the truck looked like Hell and of course they found a leaking power steering hose (return) just wet with dust on it no drips, a supposed leaking air line on the lift axle turned out it is the exhaust that is vented from the cab to outside, cracked windshield on passenger side about 1 inch long in the corner near the center support, hose rubbing and unserviceable because the driver used some duct tape on a split rubber hose that was zip tied on to prevent chafing, horn inop although it still blows and so does the city horn but the driver did not push it, and of course an over weight because the (lift axle leaks air) as he was lifting it to make the 90 degree turn onto the highway as it is not steerable and he was told to always lift it for sharp turns. There were a couple other things I fixed like I resecured the grille and resecured some of the other hoses. Point is-- If the truck looks like this Not a DOT Magnet On 6/5/2016 at 7:52 AM, mackey58 said: If truck looks like this be prepared to get stopped by every DOT guy you pass. Eventually you will get to know all the DOT Officers and they will learn your truck and they may realize that it is mechanically sound. But anyone who has ever been stopped by the DOT can attest if they want to find something they can. Did you know that your washer bottle must have some washer fluid and shoot solution onto the windshield? Well that's the nitpicky thing a few DOT guys are looking at here when they can't find anything else, oh and they are looking for DOT approved on brass fittings on air lines- i.e. the brass connector that you draw air off to air up your tires that is hooked into the air tank. On 6/3/2016 at 6:05 PM, Rich Reinhart said: Still works everyday in Bucks County Pa.. 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Yes they can find stuff wrong with a new one but it's nice to know that you do your best to keep it road worthy. I see some late model ones with half the bumper and fender missing and flying down the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I gotta agree with Mackey. Even though that old R had some ugly paint, it looks a hell of a lot better than some of the junk I see pulling containers around the ports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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