Red Horse

Agree with all 3 previous posters. Specifically asked our resident expert KSC about an R600K and he confirmed- "K" indicated glider. Again value of this site-someone asks a question and 3 correct responses😎

Beauty- wondering about horns? thought it had horns on roof? then I'm thinking no spring pacs-so juice brakes- then I see what looks like air lines coming up in back of cab??? And the answer is.....😎 By the way very nice and unusual setting and backgrounds-whose oil terminal you next to? Always did think those F-800/8000's were a good looking truck-and they did well around here even when the Louisville came out.

Agree 100%. Not so much on your profitability comment as I have to believe that they are not losing money on everything else. But when you are grasping for something to differentiate you from the competition you will grasp at anything-even though there is nothing revolutionary about your product.

Ever get the feeling guys like this are full of shit? Yeah- I'm sure the majority of people that are buying from Amazon, Ebay etc really are disappointed when their pckage is delivered by an ICE vehicle. Guy is reading from the Ford playbook-and Commercial Vehicles? the only thing they talk about is 150 and Transit.

Vlad..What car?😎

Thx guys for all the responses. All good info-stay tuned. By the way, this 68's original owner was a rural mail carrier in PA. Per second owner who was a relative, day he got it he pulled the back seat and left it in plastic bag. I am I think 4th or 5th owner-I knew for sure at one time🤪-when I got it seat was loose in back and in a plastic bag. Talk about stop and go!

TJC....?????

Well not sure where to post this...in any case, I know there are a lot of very knowledgeable gearheads out there so here goes. Have the trans/transfer case out of my 68 Bronco as well as clutch. Then for sure rear main is leaking so ad that to list. My son then says.."you can't leave those valve covers on" so what a mess that revealed. You would not believe the sludge in that thing. Again a 68 289 that has about 64,000 miles on it. I bought it in like 94 and then it sat in my barn from 98 until now. I always used 10-30 GulfPride but previous owners probably were using 30w. Any suggestion as to best way to do a reasonable cleanout of top end. Couple of guys have suggested .."leave it alone". The screen on the oil pick up looks good. Note I said "reasonable"-I'm not taking that motor out. Appreciate any suggestions

Likewise. too much energy spent on that subject IMO. Then again maybe that is a reflection of my age😎

Interesting- I always thought of spokes as an east coast item.

For sure on generic. I always thought of Dayton as a brand- I refer to them as "spokes"- or as some say "wobblers"😎

For sure on the outriggers-should have thought of that. Only issue then is WHAT the outriggers are sitting on. I hate to tell you how many tree guys around here have put big new cranes (and bucket trucks) on the ground because they really didn't pay attention to what MIGHT be under the outrigger or they should have used a larger pad

But very fluent in German!

Very good example of building credibility. Be interesting to understand why? Is the Firemaxx air? I know nothing about aerial ladders but if I was 85' up a ladder that was perpendicular to the chassis would I want to be held up by air bags or a stack of steel springs- I think I would feel better with steel springs😃

Thx-very interesting. About how many employees work in that plant. Judging by all the trucks in the shot of the green F'liners, plant must have some serious sq. footage. So "Hendrickson" chassis for non-fire use are still built?

Bob- The poster IS an insurance guy-he is trying to come up with a value on the vehicle before he quotes insurance rate.

Hippy-very good-never heard that one-but I'm sure it was pretty close to the truth.

Well the Mack community lost an old customer the other day when Arthur Imperatore died at age 95. Coming back from WW II, he and his brothers started A-P-A. Their red Macks were always very visible in the Northeast. In today's WSJ...."Under his stern direction A-P-A prospered, partly by fending off mobsters and taming unions."..."The trucking industry," he sometimes said, "is not to be confused with Sunday school". I do believe we have a few members here who drove for A-P-A.

Nice alternative to the usual chrome!

Well if you look at what Skip McKean's went for, and it did not have the heavy specs this has, that should put this well over 125? Assumes double frame has no "puff"?? Again, the pix shows a faded truck but assuming it has a decent new paint job this is a home run IMO. If I wanted a new heavy hauler, what would I pay-close to 200? And I would have a new POS!

Well if looks count its a winner IMO. Like that "Lund style" VISOR. Get rid of the vertical grill bars" and just keep the mesh and for sure its a winner-again IMO.

Paul, As I said, the guy is out straight. And in his world, he has to take advantage of opportunities when they come up. For sure I too miss his knowledge as it pertains to the global truck scene and with the end of Navistar as we know it right around the corner, that view will be that much more important. The BMT info Bot gives us good info but it is more or less press release info . Good stuff too that complements the views offered by KSC.

Uhh-what am I missing here? M'M Paul started the thread asking what's up with KSC? Who is the "banned" individual you are referring to??

thx-probably a 1950's "Euc" would fit but not the beasts of today.

I've been meaning to ask. This operation is completely "off road"? Or should I say on pvt. company roads? If so wouldn't articulateds or even ridgid frame off road trucks be cheaper to operate at those weights?