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It's in the state of West Virginia. That's my problem, too. It's a far piece to drive to look around. So, once my guy gets everything sorted out, I'll try to get more details. Give me a couple of weeks.Kent

I'll find out in a few weeks. If I find any, I'll get some pics. I do know there were a couple in another of the guy's yards. I recall one that used an R-model cab, too.Stay tuned... Kent

Here's a DM...just for you, Vinny!

18K is a pretty high starting point. It looks like I can be finished with a "custom" build for less than that. The region a truck is in seems to have a huge impact on its price!Wouldn;t mind seeing some pics and specs, though. You never know. If it's the right one... Kent

NC considers an antique to be 35 years or older.

I don't remember seeing a U, Vinny. But, it would not surprise me to find some. There were several DMs, though. That single-axle is an R640. These were gas-powered. It still has the 6-cylinder gas engine in it. Has a 10-speed (direct) Duplex trans. Somebody made some odd-ball trailer hitch mount for the rear. It is single-framed, but has the heavy-spec dual rear springs with the "6-bolt" spring hangers. This is a HEAVY rear end. Did not get the axle ratio yet, but gassers were generally geared pretty deep. This unit is actually one of the ones I am considering for a foundation for mine. I think they found one more single-axle R-model there this week. I really want to start with a single-screw, if I can. Will keep you posted, Kent

Like I told the other guys, as soon as we can, we will be making an inventory list. I'll try to figure out a way to post it here. My parts guys reaffirmed that he would rather see the trucks sold, rather than crushed, if at all possible. More to come... Kent

I think there were a couple of Brockways. As soon as the guys can get this stuff pulled out and organized, there will be an inventory list made up. Then we will know more about what there is there. Kent

Sure will. I have a few pictures already. But, I don't have near all of them. Keep in mind that these trucks ARE in a junk yard. I suspect all of them will need re-cabbed, or at least need a lot of cab work. I did not see one Mack cab that I would want to take home to meet Momma. But, since I am planning to upgrade to a later cab anyway, that does not hurt me that much. Once Dale gets some of the Macks pulled out into a clear area, I will get pics and VIN numbers off as many of them as I can. Of 11 they checked yesterday, there were 8 which had titles. So, that's a good sign. In the meantime, I will attach a couple of the pics I took there before. This will give you some idea of the conditions.. My goal is to come out of there with serviceable parts; frame, axles, engine, trans. After we get those parts home, the real work will begin! Kent

Absolutely! Just as soon as I start buying parts!

Okay! My parts guy has made a deal to buy everything in a salvage yard. I walked around this yard with him a few weeks back, and there are literally hundreds of trucks there...probably in excess of 300. There are A LOT of complete and partial Macks there. I found a handful in there which I might be able to use as the base for my project. There are also a lot of things there which do not interest me, personally, but may be useful to someone else. I saw one complete R640T there. They only make about 97 of those altogether. My contact is planning on selling anything nobody wants for scrap dollars. In fact, his quote is based on scrapping everything in there at market scrap prices. So, he would be willing to sell truck for about the same price as scrap, if anybody's interested. His plan is to immediately remove and scrap anything that is not likely to sell (later-model, run-of-the-mill stuff), to make a hole in the yard. Then, the more interesting stuff (like all the Macks) can be pulled out into this area and evaluated. It is at this point I am going to go back for another visit, and try to pick out some pieces. Keep in mind that these trucks are in a salvage yard, and most have been for many years. So, don't plan on driving them home! But, there are many good, complete trucks there. If anybody wants to be in on this deal, P.M. me, and I'll try to hook you up. Kent

Please do!

That sucker doesn't look too bad, does it?

Hey, Vinny. Been out of town. Just getting caught up. I have actually been to NY to see the one with the trailer. The price is insane, considering the condition. The price on the "restored" one is doubly so. The basic problem with these old units (as you know) is rust. And, you never pay extra for less-rusty, if you still have to re-cab it anyway. I have a couple of deals working right now. If any of them pan out, I think I can come out really well on the truck. I will be posting some info on the for-sale page that might be of some help to others. Stay tuned.

Wow! Thise would have been good ones. That's me: a day late and a dollar short!

Thanks, HollyMowerBob! Kent

Thanks! I think! From the looks of your "signature", sounds like we'd get along just fine! Kent

Hey! We have a winner!

Duh! I didn't look too closely at your numbers, did I? Totally missed the fact that you were comparing a 700S to a 700ST. Eyes must be getting old! And then, there's that liquid corn effect... LOL! Kent

I can't divulge the location right now, Ron, but Dale is working on a deal to net him a BUNCH of goodies. And, there's a pretty good chance I will get a few pieces in the deal! Kent

Good luck, Nike, Kent

Thanks, Ron. Kent

That all makes perfect sense, David. The DMs are definitely a differend frame, as are the "western" trucks. It is surprising that some of the 700s were the same, while some of them were different, though. Thanks for the info! Kent

I have been working with Dale Estes of Milford Truck Parts, in Illinois. He seems to be a pretty good guy. He is trying to help me find the parts I need to build a truck, and he has some good contacts and sources for parts. http://www.milfordtruckparts.com/index.htm

That's an interesting point. I wonder if the "western" trucks changed over at exactly the same time as the "eastern" trucks. Kent