41chevy Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 She was on her bus run to Peconic on the north fork of L.I. and found a "pretty" Mack at a closing down farm for me to look at. Here are the photos she took .Says its only $3550.00 neg. Got to go look this weekend I guess. 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/20147-my-wife-found-this/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 wow,,,id much rather have that,,,than the L.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have a wife like that!!!!!!!!!! :banana: Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 i keep looking, but i never find anything like that parked by the side of the road . . . . . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Went out and looked at it this morning and talked to the original owner.170 k on it It spent its life hauling corn and pumpkins. He was pretty up front about it, needs king pins and a tie rod end, whinny throw out bearing, radiator seeps until its fully warm. The mirror post and fiberglass pieces from left fender are in the cab, he said that it was ripped of where it sits by kids. Going back early sunday to take it for a loop to Riverhead and back (about a 25 mile run on rural and a short trip on the expressway) The cab mounts are all solid so I assume that all the R cabs sit lower in the back? 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/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 You are correct in the sitting of the cab on the frame but the mounting isolators appear to need replacement in that truck. That hood doens't appear to be hurt bad at all, probably 4-5 manhours plus paint to fix correctly.I don't much like mismatched tires when I look at something but this gent seems to be up front with the negatives of the truck.They probably robbed good tires from this one for another in preparation of the sale.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/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I agree on the swapping tires for a sale. From what I learned here from you guys and from in person when looking at the R cabs , its fatigue. Just old metal. When they were new they sat level.It looks a like a solid truck for a pretty good price! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 ya,the cab looks air ride,,,for the price,,its probably gonna need a little attention.good luck paul...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 The right rear outter is the spare from his trailer, the matched tire from the truck is included with a spun off valve. He ony had one tractor with a Flat bed trailer, the balance were 60's and 70's GMC and I.H. 5 tonners with L.I. style tater bodies. Most all the farm trucks were I.H. or GMC and 95% gas powered, a semi and diesel on the older farms is rare. I saw a set of isolaters in the cab ,but really didn't pay much attention to them. We'll see how it is sunday and look over his folder of paperwork from when it was new. 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/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Looks good,what year is it I'd guess 85 or so with the round tanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 That's a classic..reminds me of the many amt ertl 1/25 scale models I built as a kid. I say 187" wb 300 with a 6 spd??? Pretty common r model spec ..It may be sitting low in the back if it has cab air ride and the air leaked out. If it is sagging and is solid mount look at the cab brace in side the cab,lower rear wall. If its curved its bent from a life on bad roads.hopefuly its just lea ky bags. Looks solid and a fair price.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 Looks good,what year is it I'd guess 85 or so with the round tanks.It's an 80 with a 300h.p. 6 speed. Took it for a ride this morning ang left a deposit, I'll pick it up on tuesday. The cab levels up when running, so I assume a bag, a line, a fitting or control valve. Coolant leak appears to be from the cap. Going to need to do the throw out bearing, some dash light bulbs an wiper blades. but good for the price. Hopefully if need be I can make some $ with it. 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/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Great to hear Paul on the acquistion. If I'd have taken an interest there would have been a repeat of the Spanish Inquisition (of me) around here. I am surprised the cab is air ride on the truck. Looking at the original photos by your wife I don't see much difference in the gap from the rear of the hood to the cowl panel with the rear of the cab settled, so assumed the mounting was rigid. An air ride cab is so much nicer to operate in. 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/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Ooooh ahhh , air ride. Ive never had the pleasure of owning a truck with air ride. Im sure my butt and back will thank me for it in a few years. Im jelous.Glad to hear its not fatiging metal and its air ride. Its sounds like you got alot of truck for a great price. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Nice buy Paul. How much was the "finders fee"? You really bought an engine at a fair price and got the rest of the truck free, so you can afford whatever fee is imposed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 It's an 80 with a 300h.p. 6 speed. Took it for a ride this morning ang left a deposit, I'll pick it up on tuesday. The cab levels up when running, so I assume a bag, a line, a fitting or control valve. Coolant leak appears to be from the cap. Going to need to do the throw out bearing, some dash light bulbs an wiper blades. but good for the price. Hopefully if need be I can make some $ with it. Paulahrite,man,,,i figured you would be bringing this one home,,,i had air ride on an 87 U model i bought in 89,,what a differance,,specially if you carry a coffee mug,,,enjoy my friend.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I'd say you ought to feel guilty paying that price, but you probably did the farmer, and the truck, a favor by taking it off his hands. Better get the Missus something nice for keeping an eye out! Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 You prolly better think real serious about keeping her.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/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 The air ride was apparently an add on by Mineola Mack according to all the paper work I got with it. I feel bad for the farmer, between the past winter, floods last fall and the heat spell this summer he's packing it in after 55 years. I've located a used 2004 Challenger aluminum 1 car roll back with a tow bar for it. So it will be used one way or another. As form my wife, shes a keeper. Even when we were kids she was right next to me making a v dub dune buggy, putting a clutch in my Corvair,and last week doing axles on her Cavalier... 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/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 The air ride was apparently an add on by Mineola Mack according to all the paper work I got with it. I feel bad for the farmer, between the past winter, floods last fall and the heat spell this summer he's packing it in after 55 years. I've located a used 2004 Challenger aluminum 1 car roll back with a tow bar for it. So it will be used one way or another.As form my wife, shes a keeper. Even when we were kids she was right next to me making a v dub dune buggy, putting a clutch in my Corvair,and last week doing axles on her Cavalier...PaulI had a Challenger bed and stinger and couldn't keep it together. It was breaking/cracking all the time. Is this one steel, or aluminum? Mine was aluminum. I would go with a used Jerr-Dan before another Challenger.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/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Early 80s macks were hard to find with air ride. I think it started becoming conmon in the mid to late 80s but some fleets just kept buying the rubber mount cabs. As they were cheeper. I have noticed that Macks with air cabs lasted longer than the hard mount mack cabs . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Might try Century also. Ran one for 2 years hauling cars and containers. did everything they wanted it to do Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 looks like an old p-jax truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Might try Century also. Ran one for 2 years hauling cars and containers. did everything they wanted it to doI had two Century beds at 29' each. Good beds for the money and relatively trouble free. I always used Chelsea pumps and PTO's and never had problems other than normal maintenance. Slide pads were the highest consumable part but these lasted well if kept greased weekly after pressure washing to remove old grease that had "squeezed out" along with the grit.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/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 I like Century, worked a second job in the mid 70's installing Century wrecker and car carrier bodies. Weldbilt is near me and they have 5 or 6 used carriers for sale reasonably priced. The Challenger is Aluminum. My other option is a Jer-Dan without a tow bar. Three others they have, 2 I wouldn't consider as they are crap are a pair of Nomars and the other is industructable but to much $ is an ORTEZ made in Brooklyn.I got time to find exactly what I need so thats a plus.I've used both Muncie and Chelsea ptos and pumps with good results and both are available close by me. 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/20147-my-wife-found-this/#findComment-83783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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