Underdog Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Bad news first. Three weeks ago I was involved in a seemingly minor traffic accident, and now the insurance company has decided that my CX is a total loss. A 5-mph bump and the estimate for repairs came back over $20,000 ! ! ! I do intend to buy back MY truck, to me it is priceless and I also know it can be repaired for about half that cost and my own labor. This truck WILL be back.However when life gives you lemons, one needs to make lemonade ! The good news is that I have recently aquired another truck to run in the meantime while the CX is down. I have convinced Sweet Polly that this would be the best option moving forward. I told her that a Superliner would be an important part of my rehabilitation.Gregg1984 RWS721LST E9 400, 10 speed, 4.17 ratio, 36" Able sleeperI found it on Commercial truck trader.com and drove it home 350 miles from Roanoke,VA last week. I am going through the truck now and hope to be on the road with it before Christmas. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 At 5 mph, what the hell could cause so much camage?Plastic front bumper-1200-1300 dollars. Umm, do you have the trans cooler down low in front?I'm just thinking what could be at risk on mine. 2001 CXBUT, that is a nice looking replacement Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Nice superliner! Sorry to hear about the CX but hopefully you can get it back on the road soon. Trey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamobilin Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 As long as I had that Superliner I think I would just fix the CX for a spare! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 At 5 mph, what the hell could cause so much camage?Plastic front bumper-1200-1300 dollars. Umm, do you have the trans cooler down low in front?I'm just thinking what could be at risk on mine. 2001 CXBUT, that is a nice looking replacementMost of the damage is under the hood. Radiator, aftercooler, turbo, A/C. The cooler pipes got pushed back and actually broke the turbo in half! Also hood and metal bumper. The estimate was done at a Mack dealer so I am sure the cost is for all new parts at list price. I know it won't cost as much as they say, but it doesn't help my case with the insurance company, either. That is the risk of running older equipment. The bean counters say it ain't worth fixing.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 As long as I had that Superliner I think I would just fix the CX for a spare!You may be right... I am still quite partial to my CX we have been through a lot together. But this was an opportunity to get a truck I have always wanted. One could easily become attached to a Superliner. It remains to be seen which truck becomes the spare !Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Sorry to hear about your little wreck,but I'd say you done real good on the Superliner.It should dress up real nice.You didn't happen to look over the Western F that was advertised from the same place,did you?Why in the hell is this thing underlining??????? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Sorry to hear about your little wreck,but I'd say you done real good on the Superliner.It should dress up real nice.You didn't happen to look over the Western F that was advertised from the same place,did you?Why in the hell is this thing underlining???????I got the truck from Industrial Truck & Equipment on Rt. 11 in Roanoke. Owner Gerry Ayers wanted to keep this Superliner for his own collection, but he admitted having too many trucks. He is an ATHS member and has quite a collection of trucks, mostly Macks and a Brockway that I saw. His business seems to focus on exporting trucks, R models of course the most popular. Gerry told me about the Western F model, and it was a V8 truck, but that one was already sold & gone. My Superliner and the F both came from B. A. Moore in Rocky Mount, VA.Overall I am satisfied with the deal, the Superliner seems to be a good solid truck. I spent the first 4 days working inside the cab & bunk straightening out 25 years of shadetree electrical work and getting all the lights working. Some cosmetics inside the cab, a few new hoses and an oil leak at the fuel pump she should be ready for the road again.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Look right above where you are typing. There is a B, an I, and a U. The box should be lit up on the U. Just click it again and it should go off. I had the same problem and took a little bit to figure it out. Seems to be haywire here lately. Trey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Some Pics Gerry sent me from the day he got the truck. Evidence so far to me indicates that this truck was originally built for E. W. Wylie Trucking out of Fargo, ND. Red paint underneath an a monogram on the horn button. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 It has two left hand mirrors doesn't it? Nice truck, wish I had one! Trey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 It has two left hand mirrors doesn't it? Nice truck, wish I had one! TreyGood eye there, Trey. I didn't even notice the mirrors! I plan to upgrade to heated mirrors anyway, the wiring and switch are already inside.This truck would suit you well... Notice the SHORT STACK lolGregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Idk how big a bunk you had on the cx but this ought to be a big change Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 It has two left hand mirrors doesn't it? Nice truck, wish I had one! TreyThat depends. Is the driver side the left or right? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 That depends. Is the driver side the left or right?Yup, they should both face the center of the truck.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/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Sweet. It'll end up the first stringer. Nothing like a Superliner, wish I could find one. 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/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 A real looker, congratulations! Could you post some under-the-hood photos? It would sure be interesting for me as a modeller! Thanks a lot in advance and have good luck with your truckPaweł Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Sorry to hear about your little wreck,but I'd say you done real good on the Superliner.It should dress up real nice.You didn't happen to look over the Western F that was advertised from the same place,did you?Why in the hell is this thing underlining???????lol,,,you gotta click on the big U to get ridda the line.lol bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Sweet. It'll end up the first stringer. Nothing like a Superliner, wish I could find one. PaulOver the years I have come to believe that you don't have to look too hard. The right truck will find you.I would say I lucked out on this one. I am in need of a truck and didn't expect to find a Superliner I could afford. The prices for decent RW's has been out of my reach. A truck newer than my CX was out of the question because I don't care to have a payment book or an EGR engine.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 A real looker, congratulations! Could you post some under-the-hood photos? It would sure be interesting for me as a modeller! Thanks a lot in advance and have good luck with your truckPawełI will post some engine photos. Let me know if you need to see any specific detail area.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Great looking Superliner. Just a little TLC and it will stand out for sure!what is the wheel base? Looks like its around 230"?My RS had a 36" sleeper when new. it has a 206" WB ...kinda short for my liking if it still had a sleeper.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Sorry to hear about the CX,know i'd be lost without mine! gotta agree though,there is not much to protect the "internals" on the front end of a CX,but that definately sounds like a bloated estimate for sure. Good looking Superliner though! E.W. Wylie still runs mostly Macks,but most of the older ones i've seen have suffered some HARD winters! this one looks to be in nice shape,suprized i have not seen it around,Boones Mill,VA is only about 30 miles north of me,hope it all comes together fro you!.......................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Nice find. What kinda fuel mileage will you get with that V8?? How many miles on it? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Nice find. What kinda fuel mileage will you get with that V8?? How many miles on it?I have not pulled a load yet so I will report later on fuel economy. My old MH got a steady 5 mpg with 4.42 axles so I expect at least that with the 4.17'sNo idea on the total mileage on the truck, the title noted 356,000 miles in august of this year. My guess would be at least 1,356,000 although the chassis is very tight. A major factor in my decision to buy this truck is that the engine overhaul has only 93,000 miles on it, done at the Mack garage in Roanoke.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I will post some engine photos. Let me know if you need to see any specific detail area.GreggIf you could be so kind, the radiator area, the front cab wall and the general area of the air dryer are particularily interesting to me. Thanks in advance - and have a nice day!Paweł Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22002-bad-news-good-news/#findComment-93385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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