Rob

sorry but you're way behind me figgering all that out. Rob

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/2462653327.html This one has to "take the cake" Rob

I did a couple of weeks ago. You see where it went. I just figger he's a bit smarter than me. Rob

http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=1379159& And to think a few of these are dealers. Rob

Read the description and look at the photos. Sheez. I'm still firmly in possession of half the brain cells I had in high school and I know better. Rob http://www.truckpape...px?OHID=2903727&

I didn't know if they broke a single side of the hood panel and sandwich clamped the others to match, ran into the rear of a wagon or truck and busted the center out, thought it looked cool, wanted to fit in with the others, lack of any type of pride, or just too naive to figger anything else out.......... Kinda difficult to tell given the description. Rob

I'd seen that. Only been used on a rice farm too. Sorta like rice is as light as feathers and it hasn't been used hard like a typical Mack truck. Right. Rob

That is an idea. I have a couple of customers that work at Buttenut in Peoria that may be of help. Thanks, Rob

Another Mack on ebay where the seller has no clue what the truck is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NON-SMOKING-MACK-TRUCK-USED-RICE-FARM-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem43a803128bQQitemZ290581582475QQptZCommercialQ5fTrucks I like how it is listed as a class 4 truck, but is tandem. Rob

Gear pumps eh? I always kinda liked vane types, or piston as they run a long longer between rebuilds when used in adverse climates and conditions. A lot easier to drive at variable speed also using a lower engine rpm. Rob

What kind of pumps are commonplace on rolloff trucks in CA? Rexroth piston, Vickers vane, or Chelsea gear type? Most of the crank driven pumps around here are Rexroth. Trouble free except when they break, it is expensive!! Rob

Thanks Denny, that is the same truck I'd looked at. Didn't know for certain what chassis it sat upon but surmised it was a CH series. Looked pretty good and all fit well together. The truck was sitting by itself and wasn't attached to a trailer. Rob

Let's see now; gold colored inline six rated at 350hp, single stick transmission with no splitter, serial number tag on the door does not correspond with the advertisement title. I'd say he knows just about nothing on the truck except it is a Mack, and has a wrecker bed installed. Needs a cab also. Rob http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WRECKER-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c1cce2c2dQQitemZ120742358061QQptZCommercialQ5fTrucks

I'd seen a yellow B model, (B75 I think) at the ATHS show that was done quite nicely with a large DROM on it. It had the CAC mounted in front of the radiator and the piping painted black. Looked fitting and close to what I'd like to do with mine but a little larger. My uncle gave me a usable converter dolly so may take this truck pulling my trailer with another truck behind on the trailer to shows. In the thinking stages right now but don't want to install a late model looking camper onto an older style truck; just wouldn't look correct in my eye. Thanks for the link, gives me a few ideas to bounce around. Rob

You have to perform the transmissions within a five second window. There are three relays in the contol panel driving unit, (receiver/processor) and they are a high maintenance item since they are now produced in China. The term HIRL is no longer in use in this area at least. We have VASI, REIL, MALS, MALSR, ALSF1, ALSF2. Rob

It will not hurt to wrap the return, (suction) line to the compressor in any fashion. This is the cold line leaving the evaporator coil. Make certain your condensor coil in front of the radiator but behind the CAC is clean. Take a garden hose from the backside and pressure wash everything clean best you can. This will help tremendously. Rob

I ate at Lamber's anytime I was in that area. You will find the newer style gel cup favorable for long term use and will be happy with the replacement(s). Rob

I'm actually thinking of building a camper out of a drom box if possible. This would be for my 74RL797LST, (brown truck) that I've posted. I don't want anything that looks new and modern but a 16-17 ft. drom converted would be neat to live in as I travel the country with family. Another member has located me a "Rest Rite" sleeper that will go on the other RL755LST which will be period correct. Rob

I liked the Cape but never stayed at any of the accomodations as I was stationed at Norfolk. In those days we always tent camped so really wasn't a big deal. I don't fish but there is a lot to see there from a history standpoint which we enjoyed. I've been on vacation for the past two weeks and went noplace. Sometimes there just ain't noplace like home. Rob

They were popular in the 40's, 50's and into the 60's. Basically a small van type body on the back of a long semi tractor that could be used to have split freight such as van type freight and pull a flatbed semi trailer. These were customized to the end user's specifications many times such as having multiple compartments within the box. Many looked like a short van body for a delivery truck but were most always used on a semi tractor. Rob

Anybody still build these things? Haven't seen one in years but would like to have about an eight footer. I asked body builders/vendors around Peoria yesterday and they no longer build anything; just install. Rob

They make her ass look big. Rob

R700 in New York state. Price isn't bad but it is not a western truck. http://buffalo.craigslist.org/grd/2461235923.html Rob

I don't interrupt business going on, nor expect any alteration to their practice. I have however spent several thousand dollars there through the years so information conveyed no matter how small translates into further sales. This is good service and business in my opinion. Of course the casual interaction usually results in much free advice and on many occasions, something tangible, free. A lot of times I'll need a special tool for a job and can borrow from these guys without concern. They know they'll get it back. I'm set up on the same price schedule as someone that spends a hundred thousand a year with them, (I don't) so it works well in the end. Of course if I cook out at the shop, they get invitations and all the beer they can drink!! It all works good and wish it could be like this more places. Rob

Both of mine come from them. Not bad to deal with in my opinion. Rob