Underdog Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I have two recent aquisitions to share... not Macks, but interesting anyway: 1986 GMC diesel with 8 ton boom. I purchased this unit to pull the engine out of my F model, but a rig like this makes itself useful in many ways. Here it is helping me change a drive axle spring on my CX.1966 Hyster lowbed trailer. A vintage wagon to hook behind my F607T. Will make a nice combo.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20663-new-additions-to-the-fleet/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 wow,,,pretty cool man,,enjoy your new toys.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20663-new-additions-to-the-fleet/#findComment-86402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 I never thought much about having a piece of equipment like that boom truck, but it has come in handy for my own use and I can also foresee some income potential. It has already attracted attention just sitting in the yard.I will keep you all posted with pics when I start on the F model. I have decided to repair the existing engine, but it has to come out to replace the crankshaft. I want to keep the F607T original as it is a good solid early F model. Not many of those left.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20663-new-additions-to-the-fleet/#findComment-86816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I have two recent aquisitions to share... not Macks, but interesting anyway: 1986 GMC diesel with 8 ton boom. I purchased this unit to pull the engine out of my F model, but a rig like this makes itself useful in many ways. Here it is helping me change a drive axle spring on my CX.1966 Hyster lowbed trailer. A vintage wagon to hook behind my F607T. Will make a nice combo.GreggPtiman, or RO Stinger? Either one are really good units until you need parts that are proprietary. I have a hydro-cable crane on an IH R-190 chassis and it's damned hard to imagine not having something like it.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/20663-new-additions-to-the-fleet/#findComment-86826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Ptiman, or RO Stinger? Either one are really good units until you need parts that are proprietary. I have a hydro-cable crane on an IH R-190 chassis and it's damned hard to imagine not having something like it.RobHi Rob, My crane is an RO Stinger. It was originally mounted on a 1974 Ford chassis and transferred by the previous owners to the current 1986 GMC. Polly only allowed the purchase of said crane to facilitate repair of the F607T. However, a visionary such as myself anticipates many uses for such a machine. I only have to endure a short term of wrath until Polly's thought process catches up to mine.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20663-new-additions-to-the-fleet/#findComment-87381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Where were you yesterday? Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20663-new-additions-to-the-fleet/#findComment-87432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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