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Yes, I agree. They still got some pretty cool styling well I talked to a guy driving a dump truck about a year and a half ago and he told me he’s been driving it for about six months and it was nothing wrong with it at all. His company previously was buying all Peterbilt and now they’re going to all western stars on account of the reliability.

I've been hearing the same about Freightliner and Western Star, but I don't have anyone that can help prove that. I have noticed a lot of the Western Star X series dump trucks popping up around here. For a truck that isn't a pre-Volvo Mack, they look pretty good.

Yes, Brocky …. These days I am aware I could fall apart at anytime.im hoping to atleast make 75 before everything starts falling off… im hoping to follow dick vandyke and Clint Eastwood lol bob

Enjoy the years as best you can!!! I felt the same way until 75-78, then I have slowed down a lot since I have 80 in the rear view mirror..

Around here, I am hearing the new Western star. Seems to be holding up better than all of them. my old company got rid of all the Volvos because there were nothing but junk now the Kenworth and Peterbilt are the same way mainly factory recalls on both of them.

Thanks for the update. terry

Oh, I’ve got enough work around here for three people. The Mack is always last.

That truck will be working right around this new emission choked trucks broke done on the road with a sensor code, parts for it will be around for quite awhile, i would much rather have a truck around this era than anything new. terry just might have to do a searching for parts if something does happen

And I was just about to post..."and it looks like another clean Ford next to it as well as a "square Chevy" in front of that"😎👌

Hi, this was our truck. It was such a problem child at first but then we got it worked out and fixed, this was some time ago.. Long story short the truck had a burned out fuse for the Allison trans behind the passenger side kick panel, the wiring harness bulkhead had damaged pins, the ECM was burned out, and it had bent push rod tubes. Once we found out it had bent pushrods, we then found out it also have cam damage and knocked out H-rings for the lifters. We ended up replacing the whole engine with a low mileage one we got lucky and found nearby to us.

Also I’m almost 70 as well … I’m certainly on the wrong side of 30 … fortunately I don’t feel anywhere near my age and I don’t know how I got so old this fast lol bob

I was surprised I got my axle seal so easy.. I’ve mentioned before I don’t know why there’s no aftermarket dash parts available for those years since there’s tons of them still working… bob

Yes, it’s my Son’s, it’s a 96 F250 Power stroke , I think with 140k miles. , he’s all into the Diesel pickups . That Gold truck is a 85 K10 he put a 4BT Cummins in it.( I bought the truck new in 85) That green truck is a 78 F250 with a 6BT Cummins.

Thanks, it has nearly a half million miles on it, but hey it's a Mack truck right.😁

Something to think about for sure, However, I don't believe the particular truck is going anywhere and I really rather they have it sitting in their yard then mine.

I agree, it just seems odd that aftermarket still makes the axle shaft for the right side but have discontinued the left, I don't understand why that would be the case. jmho

Thanks, the truck really is all I need and works everyday I need it trouble free. I hate to think a simple part being obsolete will one day make it useless. Not to mention the fact I'm closing in fast on my 70th birthday and just can't justify buying a different truck knowing my working life is winding down.

Looks like a very clean Ford in front of it😎

Id like to have one for an MH im redoing. Not 100% if its the correct spline, but ill do some research on that.

I have the same issue i'm working through. On mine the socket is pretty damaged.

That’s about 4 weeks ago. One of my 2 matched 89’s. I put a matching upholstery buddy seat in too right after that photo.

I’m selling those. I still have some set aside for me. I have that and other things on rubberducktruck.com under the Dan’s Attic tab there.

He’s right. Unfortunately, there isn’t a fix for this.

I just sold those guys an engine, and they get my casings. I'll ask him about it.

Maybe age got the better of it. Probably @35 years old.