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I wonder what the logistics of making those US missiles is. Assembled in US I am sure, but you've got to wonder where all those components are coming in from. 25 years ago it seems like we had a heck of a lot more manufacturing capacity than we do now. But what do I know

Closest thing we get to that in the US that I can think of is the Tahoe with the diesel. Have not seen one yet

Yes that was the thread but I couldn't find it to be able to see if anything was still able to be read. Maybe it has been taken down I don't know. Thanks BOBWhite for the reply. I'll see if I can locate it.

The engine is sitting in stock location, with about 3* down angle like the original was. I was going to maybe lay out mounts before installation but figure why. This was easy and was much simpler then I imagined. The 1/2" plate is about all my old Millermatic has in it. I had it in the big hole and wire at WOT. She's melted in good. Once I notched the corners to clear things, I laid out the holes for the mount bolts, then I leveled the plates 90* to the transmission and marked their height on the trans plates. Removed plates, squared them up and welded and added the gussets(corners I cut off for clearance). I was expecting a worse scenario of odd angles and offsets. Now I can start on clutch linkage. I know the arm needs 23* of rotation, so that will really help with ratio and arm lengths I need to build to make sure it gives me free play on the clutch and works the clutch brake.

This one?

The Everest is a pretty good machine Princess has had one for 12 months now, hasn't missed a beat Paul

Yes, very clean job with clean welds. And as I noted multiple Mack trucks had tranny mounts made similar way from the factory. Hope you was able to count out desirable position of the engine well enough.

Good afternoon everyone, I haven't been on here in awhile and I was wondering if the old thread, "Jersey Macks" is still on here? I think that was the name of the thread. I am originally from NJ and was always looking for any stories about some of the old Trenton, NJ trucking companies that I grew up around and drove for. Namely H,M.Royal, Inc. green Macks with red frames a variety of models and HERMS Trucking, Inc. also a variety of different model Macks and the R's were red with white hood inserts and white roofs and the F's were white with red and orange stripes. H.M.Royal is still in business in Trenton but has only 1 International straight truck for local deliveries and a few trailers still in the yard and HERMS is out of business. Thanks to anyone for ant information on the thread or these companies.

Fox News reports: DURING SEVEN WEEKS OF WAR AGAINST IRAN, THE U.S. MILITARY HAS DEPLETED 45% OF ITS PRECISION STRIKE MISSILES AND HALF OF ITS INVENTORY OF PATRIOT MISSILES NEEDED TO INTERCEPT MISSILES. What idiot in the defense department or a defense contractor would share that classified intel with anyone on the outside??? What idiot U.S. news agency would think it okay to report it to the world???

A little late to this listing but it isn't very often you here Texas, Md. mentioned. I drove for H.M.Royal, Inc. from Trenton, N.J. as did my father and we used to pick up loads there daily and return to Trenton. I sure miss driving for H.M.Royal even though they are still in business but have only 1 straight truck for local deliveries.

Hell those things look amazing… bob

I can do "ok" but not like a buddy of mine with his perfect "dimes". 😆

The U.S. military has introduced Ukrainian counter-drone technology, the Sky Map command-and-control platform, in recent weeks at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia which is used by US forces. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-turns-ukrainian-counter-drone-tech-after-iran-attacks-sources-say-2026-04-22/

This is why Iraq reluctantly tolerates our presence there. https://www.reuters.com/world/us-blocks-iraqs-dollar-shipments-squeeze-iran-backed-militias-wsj-reports-2026-04-22/

Yep!

things dont have to be pretty when they are someplace no one will see.

please do not give them any more ideas!!! they will take you op on the challenge and show you how badly they can FUBAR things!!!

Thanks. For a blind guy with a band saw and an old Miller welder they turned out okay. Like I typically say...." Not always pretty but not going to break".

Excellent … that machine looks very heavy…

Majority vote baby,,,,, doesn’t work anymore

It did, in the CCRS series due to a back cut on the exhaust lobes

20 PSI, if it will even get there,

Virginia is just like New York State!!! The blue big citys are the tail that wags the dog!!!

I believe the spring load thing came about with ceramic lifters don't quote me on it just my vague memory on it !

My self I like to test the whole system! we had a cork for the turbo end of the charge air with a regulator and gauge on it! Put shop air to it! And turn the engine by hand till boost builds on the intake system ! this lets you test the whole works intake and charge air!