Underdog

I don't need a 2016 Mack OR Volvo lol we're going to go trucking on a budget.

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UD, we haven't seen any pictures yet, have we?

Don't want to jinx it before the transaction is complete, but a 1985 MH is taking up space in my yard

you must have been reading my mind"granted its a short story" but i was just getting ready to go shopping for some thanks for the info does the screws come with?

Same here... I need cab marker lights for my latest MH purchase...

Gregg

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They used to sell mounts like this in the truck stop. I had one on my Jeep for years. When looking for one recently and could not come up with it.

Gregg

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with all these problems with new and almost new trucks I would be going old school the old coolpower Macks are cheap to buy and cheap to run I know it's not the answer you are chasing but I feel you could buy 7 old R models fix everything that needs fixing on them and they would still be cheaper than just one new truck and if you keep them looking shmick the drivers will like driving them cheaper to run easier to fix no need to plug a laptop into them can get parts anywhere

Paul

I agree except try to find a new breed "driver" willing to drive an old R-model.

Gregg

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Are you talkin' about me?

I have an exemption number "FMCSA 390.3 (f)(3)" on the side of my MH. Basically it states you are only using the truck for personal use and not for hire. You are not getting paid and that includes prize money, trophies, etc. It is not licensed as an Antique (1992 model) but as a commercial vehicle. Since it is not an antique (25 years old) I put the exemption number on the side to hopefully eliminate any questions. If your vehicle is licensed as an Antique you should not need an exemption. But as others have stated, check with your local DMV.

If the DRIVER is an antique, you can claim senility at the scale house and be exempt from any and all liability. [emoji12]

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Bought a 2003 Denali 3 years ago for $10k... By far the nicest newest vehicle I have ever owned. I haul cars for a living and see the prices... New 2015 Denali $75k... Escalade $85k... I will be happy and keep fixing my 12 year old with no payment book

Gregg

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H61 looks like Big R colors?

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Ship? that's some ones old, beat up "pleasure craft"

nice girls in cars. Did see the elusive "bald eagle" the other day. Couldn't get a pic though.

Looks like the S.S. Minnow, Skipper.

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how many times have you had this problem with the fuel pump. the fuel pump was a little spendy to carry a spare in the side box (about 300+ 100 core charge) mine s a 2000 460

I think twice in about 10 years... Not too often but I am anal about getting stranded lol I carry lots of spare parts and tools.

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Lucky you made it home... Usually when the supply pump quits, it is complete and without warning. I got in the habit of carrying a spare in the toolbox.

As far as drain intervals, call me crazy but I ran my 2000 427 E-tech at 20,000 mile intervals using Mobil Delvac 15w-40. The Mack service manual allows 25,000 mile intervals. This engine had bearings rolled in once and now has over 1.5 million miles without overhaul. Not bragging but I must have been doing something right all that time. Mack's 3 filter system is far superior to other engine brands and IMHO allows longer drain intervals.

Gregg

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Not taking sides, but Mack of Nashville was very kind and fair to me 3 years ago when I had an accident in that area and had to get my truck home.

Gregg

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Thanks, Tom. I enjoy the pics of western PA and WV as I don't get out that way as often as I did before.

Ran steady Pittsburgh and up & down the Ohio River in a former life, mostly placard loads, so no turnpike... Got to know 22, 322, 422 very well with my E7.

Gregg

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Cool "truck", stupid exhaust. I bet that 1.6L IDI motor has a hard time filling the stack, let alone rolling coal. Unless its been swapped for an ALH or BEW 1.9l TDI

I wasn't able to get a pic as he merged on to I-695, (I took a big chance getting one pic, anybody familiar with I-695 can testify) but he actually rolled coal pretty good...

I had a VW pickup like this and don't remember it smoking that bad.

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Spotted today around Baltimore...

No comment lol

Gregg

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In addition to Brocky, MIA were Doug, Dave Igou, and likely a few others. We been doing the "BMT nooner" for several years so everyone should know.....Saturday 12N at Watt's tent. And if you have problems telling time, both the big and little hands are on 12.

Sorry I missed it... So much going on I always try to forget about time at macungie. No logbook no need for a watch

Gregg

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I didnt even think Autocar was even around anymore

Paul

A new startup company owns the name and is producing trucks again. mostly Cummins engines and the old white Xpeditor cab. Actually seeing quite a few on trash detail lately. Waste Management must have bought a bunch.

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That chrome glove box door is probably worth the price of admission... Although those interior photos don't seem to match those trucks. one can clearly see a tall air breather looking from the inside out, but neither one of those trucks has a tall breather?!?

Gregg

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Don't know the owner of this one, from northeast PA, it shows up at Jacktown Farmers Fair quite often. Awesome craftsmanship a merger of Dodge Cummins chassis and B Mack body. Has the dashboard and interior from Dodge pickup. Maybe some of you know the owner and can shed more light.

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I like Gregg's forecast. Joe D.

No matter to me lol my truck looks better when it's wet anyway...

And this year we have the camper up on the deck, so not sleeping on the ground in a tent anymore.

Gregg

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That is your check engine lamp. You also use that to read the codes.

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Neat to see the old macks being cared for. And that trailer #85 would look good behind my F-model.

Gregg

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Latest report says rain Thursday, nice Friday then tropical storm Bill moving in Saturday afternoon. We should get a decent 36 hours anyway.

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Joe, you are changing tires, that must mean you are getting ready to drive to Macungie. [emoji6]

Gregg

P.S. happy birthday I just noticed we share a birthday

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You are good in PA as long as you are carrying your own cargo, and not generating revenue in any way. If you race or pull for prize money, that can be considered revenue.

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