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  1. farmer52
    UPDATE: My friend's reply: Matlack DID NOT have U-models. There was a leased operator (Meyers) that had the U-models, painted the same color so it would be hard to tell them from the company trucks. They were mostly 711 engines, one with a Cat engine. Matlack did have a lot of R & F models with the V8 Mack engine. I rebuilt a lot of them when I was in the Machine shop. I also rebuilt the fuel pumps for the V8 engine. They didn't last over 300,000 miles. Hope this helps.
  2. farmer52
    And we all thought Doug had the answers. Dr. RandyP is in and open for questions!
  3. farmer52
    Vinny - looks good! At this rate, you may have it ready for Gerhart's.
  4. farmer52
    A good friend of mine used to work in the shop at Matlack. I sent him an email asking for information (and pics if possible).
  5. farmer52
    Mark, I heard the doors from a KW would fit on the G. Mark - I heard someone say the doors from the KW would fit the G.
  6. farmer52
    And don't forget MH! shezaus - welcome to BMT.
  7. farmer52
    Excuse me...how about some more MHs?
  8. farmer52
    I will be there, with or without a leaking fuel tank. BMT group photo at high noon on Saturday??
  9. farmer52
    Dave - the draw and return lines and level sender are in the left (leaking) tank. I was looking this morning and perhaps I could replumb everything to the right tank. I hate to change everything but may be easier than removing/repairing the left tank. Or at least buy me time to get the left tank repaired.
  10. farmer52
    Not sure where to post this message... My left (main) fuel tank (84 gallon aluminum) is starting to leak on the bottom under the front support strap. My guess it has "corroded" from years of winter road salt. Questions: 1. Should I remove the tank and have it welded (if possible)? 2. Or try to locate a like tank (2MB4977AM2 and date code)? I can't switch the RH tank because the original owner installed a fuel heater (cut the top of the tank). And the cover will interfere with the supports. Any suggestions are appreciated.
  11. farmer52
    No turbo or manifold. The only way would be if they need replaced down the road.
  12. farmer52
    All that work on the exterior and the interior is rough. Showing my ignorance...What is under the cab (box) near the exhaust pipe?
  13. farmer52
    BROCHURE, B R O C H U R E, BROCHURE! Vinny, Vinny, Vinny!
  14. farmer52
    Another one!?
  15. farmer52
    The MH is now at the farm in Roaring Spring. I plan to be there! Do we need to pre-register?
  16. farmer52
    X2 and also check Craigslist. I use www.allcraigslist.com but there are other search sites. Good luck!!
  17. farmer52
    Thanks Randy. Another pic of the pipes.
  18. farmer52
    Is anyone going to the show in Altoona on July 28th? I plan to be there with my MH.
  19. farmer52
    The exhaust system is completed. The only thing I am not happy with is the round hole muffler shield. When I called the parts store, the counter guy said they had a slotted shield in stock. When I got to the store, they only handle the round hole shield.
  20. farmer52
    I am planning to be at Watts' show in August with my MH. I have the exhaust almost completed and hope to be in Altoona on Saturday July 28th.
  21. farmer52
    Rob - you plan on driving it to Gerhart's in October?
  22. farmer52
    hint - left side
  23. farmer52
    Vinny - I did not see any pics of YOU cleaning the truck! Keep us posted on the progress.
  24. farmer52
    I agree but that applies to most places these days. Too much stuff made "overseas".
  25. farmer52
    I prefer Menard's - more "stuff" and slightly better (lower) prices than Home Depot which is lower than Lowes on most things. Good thing the closest Menard's is 20 miles away in a direction I normally do not go.

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