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Thats's all i was concerned with as well,(the truck) i was suprized to learn that it was cat-powered however. now that i remember, the tractor did have a headache rack/cabguard, so i would'nt be at all suprized to learn it pulled a flatbed. I just REALLY took a shine to the "look" of this tractor, everytime i saw it, it was meticulously clean, sounded great, seemed like the driver/owner took a great deal of pride in his ride!.....i'm a big fan of the classic look in a truck,not at all what we see on the road and at shows, (too much b.s. for my liking)..if i were to build a tractor from scratch,it would look a lot like this one! again,thanks so much for the in-put,its greatly appreacieated! mark

That is unfortunate,this was a great looking truck. i saw the truck at several truck shows, and then eventually on the road. I was also unaware of the APU connection. And as far as the steel hauling,every time i saw the truck,it was pulling a van,but who knows?...anyway, thanks for the info and reply!....mark

Please see attached pics Just wondering if anyone recognizes this truck. I saw the truck on the East Coast (NJ/NY/CT/Eastern PA) in the late 70's. Never got to speak the driver/owner and just wanted some info. on the truck. In my opinion, this is what a truck should look like. (Old school) Not like some of the 'Creations' from the 'Mafia'. Just wanted to know who owned/owns it, where it ended up being, whether or not it is still working...general history of the truck. Thanks, Mark

Man i know that feeling! lol! seems somedays i can hit the worst blindside dock in one shot,but give me a wide open dock with lines painted on the ground and i can't get straight to save my ass!

Man i'm amazed at some of the foolishness i see on a daily basis on the road anymore! I think there are as many idiots in trucks as cars these days,thats a sad state of affairs!

Sure know what you mean! my grandfather and father taught me too! but i have to say, (not because he was my dad) but my old man was the backinst'up S.O.B i have ever seen! lol!

Im new to the site,just starting out? backing is probably the hardest thing to master,just stick with it,keep your patience,watch what you're doing and REMEMBER no one was born knowing how to drive a truck! its important to get out and look!...i have been driving for almost 30 years,and i still do!...believe me,if its something you WANT to do,it gets easier with time and practice!.....best of luck,mark

At present just 1 2001 cx-613 100th aniversary edition,but would eventually like to aquire a B-61,and an RL-700....pics posted on my gallery. should i count the estimated 1200 first gear macks in my toy room? lol!

I agree,2 12 volt batteries should be enough to turn it over/start,of course if it has been sitting that long MAKE DAM SURE you have oil pressure when cranking! looks good though! keep us posted how its going....glad to help however possible...mark

thats great! nice to see someone express an opinion without worrying about being "politically correct".....

hello!ounds like we have a lot in common,i have about 1200 models-diecast etc.believe it or not...quite the truck room at my house!...did you draw the b-tanker in your profile? looks good! i do i little drawing myself,not very good at it,but like it anyway.....welcome to the site!...mark

nice looking B-75,always liked them,i really like the "l"style cab on them...anyway good luck with the resto.....mark

sure,thought i recognized your truck after i looked at the pictures,thought i saw you on the 401,usually when i get done at stoney creek,my next stop is mississauga...mark

no,i havent been there,but i go to the direct buy warehouse in stoney creek all the time......mark

lmao!..hey nobody's perfect right? i drove a volvo for a while once,worst 15 minutes of my life!

thanks! i really liked that lt as well,the guy that owned it had several classic trucks at the show,he was a nice guy to talk with......mark

thanks! i'm in the windy quite a bit,i do all ltl,so its usually chicago,rockford,and machesney park.....reload out of beloit,wi most of the time...mark

sure do,when i do my canada trip most times i have hamilton,saskatoon,edmonton,and calgary,and ocaisionally kelowna,bc.......mark

hello everyone,new to this site,just joined yesterday...sure have enjoyed reading and seeing everything on here.never knew there were so many people around with the same interests as mine!looking forward to meeting new people.i run a 2001 cx-613 coast to coast,including canada,please look at my profile for pictures of my"baby".....thx,mark