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Yep. That's it. That's where it was sitting when I was drooling over it. Really a beautiful job. And, with that Mack sheet metal perched high atop that Pete frame, it was an impressive site. You know you did great work when 90% of the folks that saw it had no idea what they were looking at. Looked "factory", which is a huge accomplishment in my opinion.

So, I guess that WAS the one I saw in Knoxville a few years back.

Why the razor blade, Train? Not thinkin' of slittin' your wrist, are you?

The problem you get into with multiple boxes is that some of the gears are duplicates. And, if you're not careful, you end up doing a shift that isn't really necessary. I like the looks of those 2 that appear to be factory 3-stick setups. From what I can see, they both look like Duplex transmissions with what is essentially the auxiliary section of a Triplex stuck behind it. Pretty awesome. In reality, the 13-speed double-over Triplex and the 18-speed double-over Quadruplex don't leave too many holes in the pattern! Like Freightrain said, the best use of the third stick is to add a lower and higher gear at the ends of the range. Most of the ones in the middle won't get used regularly. Like he said, they are pretty much redundant ratios. But, the extra low and the extra overdrive could really come in handy...depending on what the front box is. Still, the more sticks, the better! I think 2 should be mandatory on a Mack. The third one just makes it that much cooler. I drove a 9-speed Unishift once. Frankly, I preferred the 2-stick Duplex version. Not too much left to chance when you have an actual stick to stir those cogs!

I think I only ever personally saw one lose a turbo. Not sure what the cause was. I don't think there was a major issue with them.

Man, that's a great starting point. Excellent shape. Have fun with it.

Very cool, and a true classic.

Got any pics of that Hyster?

That AMT kit would be a great starting point. I had the DM-600 as well at one time. https://www.amazon.com/DM800-Tractor-MPC-Plastic-Model/dp/B07H73C5KJ/ref=asc_df_B07H73C5KJ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309875687217&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5874640858019009337&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009970&hvtargid=pla-561343858776&psc=1

Congratulations on the find! Keep us informed.

Mine '70 had 4.17s with the direct 15-speed. Only good for a little over 60mph. Really needed that OD. The one I used to drive with the Quad was good for 60 in Direct 4th, about 70 in Hi-Split 4th, and (theoretically) 80+ in Hi-Split 5th. 'Course, with that tri-axle Hyster lowboy behind it, the 250 had a hard time even thinking about seeing that top end! Can't wait to see your finished. The work on it so far is truly exceptional.

Double-over 13-speed! Except for the Lo-Lo in the compound, that would work exactly the same as the 18-speed double-over that we used to run in pretty much every B and R we had. We rarely used the Lo-Lo anyway. Just for getting out of a tight spot. I did find it helpful for backing sometimes. The double disc is nice, too. The clutch brake is a super-nice touch. I drove a couple that did not have one, and they could be a real pain...especially when sitting on a hill in neutral. That double-over makes for a pretty long-legged dog. What rear gear you got?

Is that a Quad, Matt?

I give 'em full points for "different".

Oh yeah. Know that area. When I was young, I spent a summer with my Dad near Orangeburg, while he was clearing right-of-way for I26. Keep the pics coming.

It is a shame to see things rot away. But, sometimes sentiment gets in the way of practicality. I have things my Dad left me that can't be bought at any price. But, none of them are vehicles! That's why I sold my R; I could not do what I needed to do to get it how I wanted. So, I let it go. Still hope to find another one someday...in better starting condition.

Dave, Where is Old Fort, SC? I see a few of your pictures that reference that place, but I am not familiar with it. Got an Old Fort, NC right up the road from here though...

Mirror dogs are backwards. LOL!

Nice collection!

Awesome work, Matt!

Agreed. Big spoke wheel fan. But, you can't argue with the look you've got going there. Keep it up.

I use pieces of round bar stock with a hole, which matches the threads on the ballstuds, drilled and tapped into one end. Remove the nut, and screw one of these onto the threaded part of the stud. Back it off a half turn or so, and knock the $#!^ out of the end of it with a hammer. Knocks the taper loose, and does not damage the threads. It's basically a home-made version of this... https://tigertool.com/products/tie-rod-end-remover?currency=USD&variant=33571417915530&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1fTxq_y18wIVUuHICh1y6wk7EAQYAiABEgIYmvD_BwE Oh, and do pretty much whatever JoJo says. He doesn't miss much!

Exactly.

Yes, that was what I recall from talking to the owner. He widened the "easy" parts.

If the hole in the beam is not good, the pin will wobble in the hole, and feel just like the knuckle is wobbling on the pin.