oldmacktrucks Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well, we made it! 2800 and change at 54 miles an hour, NY to NV in the old DM600 (58's a 300 and a 6 speed) now to find a good chiropractor!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Dear lord! Did they have to carry you out? lol. In all seriousness though, how was the ride? Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-74439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 WHAT"D YA SAY? Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-74442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 At least you made it (in one piece?). Where are the picture of the road trip? Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-74443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 What a way to develop a case of hemorhoids, or pound them into submission.Glad to hear you made the trip alright.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/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-74453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Congratulations!!!! I sure hope you got some pictures, otherwise, you may have to do it again, we kinda sorta demand photos,,heh heh,,,good job,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-74454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Got a few good pics, I'll upload them today...all I have to say is man oh man what a rough trip! I dont have a chugger position on my seat, so my back is KILLING ME! All in all the truck made it no problem, I did have to replace an air can in Virginia but that was no big deal, no oil loss, no leaks, just lotsa LOTSA BUMPS! I-40 going thru Arkansas and Oklahoma was a killer, the expansion joints on the road pounded the truck (and its owner) like a rag doll! Pics to follow soon, got a few good ones we took on Route 66 in Arizona, beautiful weather out here, the old girl is gonna love it. I will say this, I pity the people behind me as I pull my first 20 ton load up our mountain pass, 2nd gear at maybe 7 miles an hour LOL! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-74473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 glad to hear you made it...no sympathy from me. i can't count the weeks i put 2500 miles on a DM packing 30 toners.....but my DM had a 350 and a 13 speed. and sumhow the screw dissapered from the throttle stop. Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-74504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Got a few good pics, I'll upload them today...all I have to say is man oh man what a rough trip! I dont have a chugger position on my seat, so my back is KILLING ME! All in all the truck made it no problem, I did have to replace an air can in Virginia but that was no big deal, no oil loss, no leaks, just lotsa LOTSA BUMPS! I-40 going thru Arkansas and Oklahoma was a killer, the expansion joints on the road pounded the truck (and its owner) like a rag doll! Pics to follow soon, got a few good ones we took on Route 66 in Arizona, beautiful weather out here, the old girl is gonna love it. I will say this, I pity the people behind me as I pull my first 20 ton load up our mountain pass, 2nd gear at maybe 7 miles an hour LOL! I have been on that stretch of highway from Nashville to OK City. Made that trip many times. The worst is from Littlerock to Fort Smith. I use to insult Bill Clinton as I passed that stretch back in the early to mid 90's. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-74507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 40 isnt thaaaat bad here around fort smith Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-74548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 road trip Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 no engine brake! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 almost at hoover dam Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 the fleet in Arizona Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 I get up for 2 mins and the dog stole my spot in the bed...what can you say though, he did ride the whole way shotgun in the Mack, guess he was just sleepy! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Our view from the back porch of our new home in Mount Charleston Nevada, this pic was taken in December, 40 mins north of Vegas 9000 feet atop the mountain, lots and lots of snow for the Mack to push come next season! Money Money!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 I think I'm the only guy in Southern Nevada with a heavy spec truck I keep on getting questions like what the hell size are those rears, and my god are those spring ride? LOL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 no engine brake!no, the skid marks are not from me..... lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Glad to see you got there all right. Miss seeing your rigs around Shirley/Brookhavn thougfh. What did yopu do with the old stuff? . Paul 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/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Glad to see you got there all right. Miss seeing your rigs around Shirley/Brookhavn thougfh. What did yopu do with the old stuff? . Paulmost of the stuff is still in patchogue, exportors bought up most of the old stuff Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Our view from the back porch of our new home in Mount Charleston Nevada, this pic was taken in December, 40 mins north of Vegas 9000 feet atop the mountain, lots and lots of snow for the Mack to push come next season! Money Money!!!! That's a helluva view you got there. Just hope the old Bulldog doesn't have any trouble breathing at that elevation!most of the stuff is still in patchogue, exportors bought up most of the old stuffExporters? A damned shame I tell you, but I understand why! How much did it cost to move just the one truck cross country? Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 That's a helluva view you got there. Just hope the old Bulldog doesn't have any trouble breathing at that elevation!Exporters? A damned shame I tell you, but I understand why! How much did it cost to move just the one truck cross country?90% of the stuff we had was pure junk, old stripped injector pumps, turbos etc. No trucks other then a few old B Model's that were cut up for scrap, they were so rotted they were not worth anything. We still have all the other trucks, I refuse to sell them to those guys...they always low balled us on everything thats why they always got stuck with the junk lol! My uncle still runs a whole fleet of old Macks, so we keep most around as parts donors...they only get sold or scrapped when they are nothing more then a shell. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 90% of the stuff we had was pure junk, old stripped injector pumps, turbos etc. No trucks other then a few old B Model's that were cut up for scrap, they were so rotted they were not worth anything. We still have all the other trucks, I refuse to sell them to those guys...they always low balled us on everything thats why they always got stuck with the junk lol! My uncle still runs a whole fleet of old Macks, so we keep most around as parts donors...they only get sold or scrapped when they are nothing more then a shell.I would've takin the B models from you! Glad you and the Old Dog made it safely. Great pics. Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 90% of the stuff we had was pure junk, old stripped injector pumps, turbos etc. No trucks other then a few old B Model's that were cut up for scrap, they were so rotted they were not worth anything. We still have all the other trucks, I refuse to sell them to those guys...they always low balled us on everything thats why they always got stuck with the junk lol! My uncle still runs a whole fleet of old Macks, so we keep most around as parts donors...they only get sold or scrapped when they are nothing more then a shell.Never,ever seen a B model that was "not worth anything" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoz Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Never,ever seen a B model that was "not worth anything" How about this one ? A photo of a mates B model . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18332-2800-mile-road-trip-in-a-dm/#findComment-76492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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