other dog Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Thank you- I always like to see pictures of people that might be useful later!what about the rest of the dog?Larry, did you have to extend your mirror brackets after you put the sleeper on? Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-94329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 oh my god,,,thats nice..wooo...the B not hard to look at either,,,was wondering if you have ever concidered buying an old beat up cruiseliner,,and pulling out the whole driveline,,,usually cheaper that way,,some times find them,,for just couple grand,,im sure you would be much happier with a 285-300 plus...over?.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-94354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Oh crap.........now they know I'm a grey haired hippie!!! That's Pat Mackin with his back to the camera.Tom, the mirrors are "just" wide enough to see around the bunk okay. If you look at the picture with me in it, you'll notice the drivers mirror is just outside the bunk.The picture was at Wellington, Ohio. The Lagrange engine show is at the fairgrounds every fall. Our local ATHS chapter gets together and has a meeting there. Some guys stay all weekend as they also have tractors and pull too. Neat show, lots of stuff to look at. Our club has been there for many years and take up the back corner of the property.Bob, had thoughts of getting complete truck, but the township would likely linch me if I had some junk semi sitting in the driveway LOL! (or at least give me grief about it). Been there, dealt with them already with my truck. I suppose the more power the better, but I'd be happy with even a 250hp ENDT673C right now. I'm not greedy. Buddy wants me to ditch the triplex for a 13 spd. I just don't want to give it up yet. Plus since I just put that little aux box I don't think it would put up with a BUNCH of torque. We'll see............don't have extra money now anyway LOL! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-94361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I didn't know if they stuck out that far at first or not, just wondering.And see what I mean about the picture? Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-94499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 about 720 gears to select from. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-94501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 top speed 311.6743890411 mph. too! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-94505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Ohhh Shit have you stepped into a future pile now Bob. Wait'll other dog gets a chop on that photo!Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-94531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Bob looks like a professor...hmmmm, that gives me an ideer... Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-94568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 got a regular mans haircut,,and a clean shave,and new glasses,,,look completely differant,,thought someone would appreciate that snapshot,,looks like i crawled outa a hole,,,and gonna panhandle change.come on??? lol bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-94572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 got a regular mans haircut,,and a clean shave,and new glasses,,,look completely differant,,thought someone would appreciate that snapshot,,looks like i crawled outa a hole,,,and gonna panhandle change.come on??? lol boblike this? 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-95058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 YES!!!!!!! Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-95069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Or this?............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-95073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Or this?............................................Mark WOW!! I saw that guy in Florida, cept he said his family was kidnapped by care bears or smurfs ...or a pacar driver or sumthin..... Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-95082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Charest Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 thank you for sharing picks of your build just bought a 56 B not shure on rest waiting to tow it home to get to work really excited been doin alot of research on how and what I want to do , thanks for the insperation Steven Peterbough ontario canada Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-95179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Man my arms are sore just thinking about it. Shifting all those levers. The Physical Therapist would be happy with me, getting all of that exercise. I'd probably sleep all night on my side of da bed from exhaustion.LOLmike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-95182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnin oil Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 slpwlker, I don't plan on using the aux for much other then slow moving when I'm backing up. I was surprised that it doesn't give me as much reduction as I was thinking, but any is better then none. It moves a bit too fast(in direct) for my taste and I don't like riding the clutch while manuveuring. 6041 has a 2.14 1st gear. Should be a nice little setup. My Dodge 5500 has a 7041 with a 2.30 low gear and it is the best thing going when slow manuvering. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-95279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 Now that I figured out the shift pattern, I found the LOW hole. It does creep along pretty nice now. Could always be slower, but it's a far cry from not having it at all! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-95451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 hey larry the frame streach was done at the time we had the mack pack show ? or are you in a time warp at any rate it loks good Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-95742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Jay, it was done at the show, but I'm just getting around to getting the little things done(like the aux shifter). It's been "done" since last May. I'm just getting around to "completing" it now LOL! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-95758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 like this?you know i just now spotted this....very clever.appreciate the clever idea.lol...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/4/#findComment-97601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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