bad1989gt1 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) Well after hounding the owner for close to 8 years shes finally comming home on Saturday , Its a 1974 DM897sx, full triple frame, 65 rears, 23 front, ENDT 866, 12 speed, huge Bradon winch, and to top it all off, air start , get ready neighbors, frame has very lil rust considering its been in Connecticut its whole life , orig. owners were Arute Brothers corp. I cant wait to take her on her maiden journey 10 miles to my house , I will be looking for any good to mint condition body parts, cab , and front bumper if anyone knows of or has any of these parts??? Brian Edited October 3, 2010 by bad1989gt1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 little elbow grease over the weekend and you're good to go.oh yeah, lots of cussin', wrasslin', mf-in', air borne tools Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I like it.I've got a pretty good nose from a hard nose DM611,don't know if they are interchangable or not.Think I've got a headlight panel too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I think the 611 nose will be about 2' too short. I have a toasted '73 897 to be parted out. Also 1200R24 tires. Call anytime 919-932-3344. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Arute had a conrtact for section of I 190, Sterling MA in the early 80's. Had 5 or 6 B81SX's pulling belly dumps.FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillconst1 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I have 10 brand new 1200r24's and 10 brand new rims if interested 804-357-7250. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad1989gt1 Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 I have 10 brand new 1200r24's and 10 brand new rims if interested 804-357-7250.I will definitely will be interested in the tires and rims , what are they for tires and lug patterns?? also what will you want for all, Brian Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 That is an awesome find for sure! V8, 12 speed AND air start! Congrats on your find. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 45LMSWM Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 That's a nice score. Congratulations!!! Gotta love those DM800s, and its a big one, to boot!Arute Bros had a lot of stuff at one time. There is a restored(?) FKSW out there from them, and an LMSWM tractor has been saved in CT. There were also a bunch of LJs from them up at Yaworski Brother's yard in Canterbury.Good luck with it!-John Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillconst1 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I have 10 brand new 1200r24's and 10 brand new rims if interested 804-357-7250.Let me get the brand and get back with you, I think they are Generals and they are medium lug tread. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillconst1 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Brian,They are brand new 1200R24 BRIDGESTONE tires,tubes,flaps and new rims. I would take $5500.00 for all.Thanks,Nathan804-357-7250 Lv message if no answer Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad1989gt1 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 That's a nice score. Congratulations!!! Gotta love those DM800s, and its a big one, to boot!Arute Bros had a lot of stuff at one time. There is a restored(?) FKSW out there from them, and an LMSWM tractor has been saved in CT. There were also a bunch of LJs from them up at Yaworski Brother's yard in Canterbury.Good luck with it!-John Hey John you dont know of any good cabs or body parts down your way do you ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 45LMSWM Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Hey John you dont know of any good cabs or body parts down your way do you ?That's a tough question. Every now and then we get lucky with new parts from our Mack Dealer. They always tell us that this is the "last one available" and then a year or two later, they wind up finding more somewhere. We bought a couple of hoods and some fenders like that. Each time, they told us that they were the "last ones in the world."A & A Truck Parts in Freehold might have some stuff laying around. He scrapped quite a few DM800s over the past few years, mostly concrete trucks, but he might have some stuff that's better than what you have. A. Devino Inc. in Newark may have some pieces as well, like cabs, doors, etc.None of the three we have were ever really beat up. They have some rot and some cab cracking they developed over the years, but no dents and nothing was mangled. You can have some of the parts made new, like bumpers and fender panels, for less than you could buy them for, too.Again, good luck with it. Looks like a cool truck.-John Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-59779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad1989gt1 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 That's a tough question. Every now and then we get lucky with new parts from our Mack Dealer. They always tell us that this is the "last one available" and then a year or two later, they wind up finding more somewhere. We bought a couple of hoods and some fenders like that. Each time, they told us that they were the "last ones in the world."A & A Truck Parts in Freehold might have some stuff laying around. He scrapped quite a few DM800s over the past few years, mostly concrete trucks, but he might have some stuff that's better than what you have. A. Devino Inc. in Newark may have some pieces as well, like cabs, doors, etc.None of the three we have were ever really beat up. They have some rot and some cab cracking they developed over the years, but no dents and nothing was mangled. You can have some of the parts made new, like bumpers and fender panels, for less than you could buy them for, too.Again, good luck with it. Looks like a cool truck.-JohnJohn do you know if a much newer say 1980 or 1990s Dm600 cab will work or does it have to be a DM800 cab? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-60100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksmoke Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 nice truck (i want it) if you need a hood and other stuff there is places all over nj that have dm hoods sitting around Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-61376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 45LMSWM Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 John do you know if a much newer say 1980 or 1990s Dm600 cab will work or does it have to be a DM800 cab?I'm not an expert on DM600s, but I was under the impression that they all had a doghouse in the cab, whereas the DM800s did not. This may not be the case with the later DM690s with the set back front axles. But I couldn't tell you if it would work or not.Central Jersey recabbed their '75 DM897 in 1990, but they bought a brand new, full dressed cab from Mack, and that was a DM800 specific cab. You could go with a newer DM800 cab, but most of them are pretty whipped.-John Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-61381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 VERY NICE FIND Later yall Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-61387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I worked at Lexington Mack in Kentucky during the late seventies as a mechanics helper and steamed trucks prior to painting them. I saw an awful lot of those DM 800's as coal trucks.I know east Ky has got to be full of them.We are about 2 hours from coal country here in Lexington and most of that dealership sales had to do with coal trucks back then. I likes them alot . Please post pictures of your progress and look to east Ky for parts too! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-62023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUDD5670 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Well after hounding the owner for close to 8 years shes finally comming home on Saturday , Its a 1974 DM897sx, full triple frame, 65 rears, 23 front, ENDT 866, 12 speed, huge Bradon winch, and to top it all off, air start , get ready neighbors, I think i did ok for $5,000 what do you guys think , frame has very lil rust considering its been in Connecticut its whole life , orig. owners were Arute Brothers corp. I cant wait to take her on her maiden journey 10 miles to my house , I will be looking for any good to mint condition body parts, cab , and front bumper if anyone knows of or has any of these parts??? Brian Pretty awesome!! My R Model has the air start tank like that one, but it isnt air start. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14832-my-new-toy-1974-dm897sx-tractor/#findComment-63196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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