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A friend of mine has this pyrometer brand new in the box, circa 1978. Like to know what it may be worth. Has extra wire and sensor, all new in box. Thanks, Gregg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Go buy replacement parts for PACCAR... Everything made in china... My peterbilt owner friend bought his leveling valve from Volvo today. Maybe it will last more than the 6 month Chinese PACCAR branded valves Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Gliders have always been a lower re-sale value than a comparable new truck. Most states indicate glider on the vehicle title. Value currently is up due to demand but the market depends on if the gov't regulates gliders out of existence. You may be stuck with a truck you can't run and you can't sell.

Shared European technology with the PACCAR branded engine. There are no longer any pure American trucks( or automobiles for that matter) in our new global economy. I don't condone these new circumstances, but it is what it is.I have just started restoring a 1985 MH613 and will put it to work when finished, because that is my most cost effective option. I won't consider buying anything newer than 2001. Stop buying new trucks and maybe the manufacturers and the government will concede to customer demands. But I am not going to hold my breath. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Like I said IMHO Mack wouldn't even exist today if not heavily invested by Volvo. Take it for what it is, it's the best we're going to get. Most trucks on U.S. highways are not American anymore. Freightliner, PACCAR, etc. Mack AND Volvo still one of the best products available today. Not what it used to be, but compare to said freightliner or navistar. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Just like Neil said there will be more regulation in 2017 and the EPA has glider kits in their sights. Don't be surprised to see them come under some sort of regulation. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

My point is that NONE of the major manufacturers offer what they used to as far as drivetrain options. Due to gov't regulation, most truck makers push customers toward vertical integration and fuel efficiency. Unless you have a good sensible dealer, you can't order specs you want anymore. Most owner complaints can be traced back to improper specs for the job. I remember a time in the 80's when Mack lost a lot of market share because they held onto old designs and low horsepower. Everybody else had 400-425 hp and Mack still says " 300-350 is enough, we build the truck, we know what's good for you! " Integrated driveline... Nowadays seems to be a bad word. I am tinkering with my latest purchase 1985 MH this afternoon... Can't figure why it was spec'ed all Mack EXCEPT Roadranger transmission?!? Not necessarily a bad thing, every other truck on the road has a Roadranger, but I am a fan of vintage Mack vertical integration. 2 more pennies Gregg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

I've made a lot of wrong decisions in life and with trucks wishing for something else and not appreciating what I already have. I also believe you can't seek out the truck you want it will find you.Gregg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

If you look closely at a GMC General, you can see they actually used a cut-down Astro cabover cab. Similar in concept to the Mack MH/ CH relation.Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

You have a truck to be proud of. If it serves your needs well, drive it with pride. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

I understand that Mack is not the company it used to be, but the world is not the place it used to be either. I see a lot of trash talk about Volvo and the current status of Mack trucks on these forums, but I also believe that Mack would have been long gone if Volvo hadn't invested in the company. Take it for what it is and support our namesake marque. Compared to other brands, still one of the best out there.2 cents worth Gregg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Sunset in Vermont on the 279 Bennington bypass Sunrise in my mirror the next morning with fog on the Hudson river Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

I keep spinning my phone around, but that truck stays on the ceiling! All jokes aside, it looks like a good clean truck, from a good vintage. Late 1980's were good years for R models. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

I would buy this truck straight away but it is upside down. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Happens about every day on the LIE, not? I am out your way delivering cars at least twice a weekGregg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

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The bunk would better serve a Super liner. Need to change the color though. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Worth what one is willing to pay. My $15,000 super liner is listed on truck paper currently for $28,000. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Ken, I know we talked about this last week... My MH has level lll interior and no light. Should be going Saturday 10/17 to look at my new parts truck.Gregg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Better off with a complete running 237 Maxidyne for the same price includes transmission... Just happen to have one of those for sale... Gregg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Not lately, I don't travel that far west in my current job. But we've got plenty of washboard roads back east, don't you know!Gregg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Always used to see that out on old 24, before the bypass was done east of Fort Wayne. Neat truck. Gregg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Ron, good to see you made the trip to Lititz wish I could spend more time visiting. I always enjoy your company as well as your brother Mike and his super cool F model. Soon I will have to travel out to Indiana to see how the Bogans do it to it lolGregg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Thank you one and all. I try to give it the attention it deserves as time and money allow... I am just proud to be the current caretaker of this piece of history. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Not bragging but I may have the oldest ORIGINAL F model still on the road. I have not seen any older than mine still roadworthy. And has not been re-cabbed. Gregg Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk