TIMBERCAMP Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Question for all'Ya,Is it reasonable to work one of these on a quite regular basis, some light duty, some heavier duty (hauling logs and light equipment)?If or when they go down, is it near impossible to find parts? Or for the application does one find a good body and set it on newer 6-by running gear?diesels rare or retty common in the E's, And which one's where the most common?I do get DOT stopped on a rare occasion. An four/six wheel drive? Pretty neccessary for me.An' don't be afraid of speakin' yer mind, I,m a younger buck, descent wrench, an like things point blank!rather have that then dump pile a loot, only to have a bucket o' bolts can't do nothing with that just looks pretty.Thanks, Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22104-es-as-daily-working-trucks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Question for all'Ya,Is it reasonable to work one of these on a quite regular basis, some light duty, some heavier duty (hauling logs and light equipment)?If or when they go down, is it near impossible to find parts? Or for the application does one find a good body and set it on newer 6-by running gear?diesels rare or retty common in the E's, And which one's where the most common?I do get DOT stopped on a rare occasion. An four/six wheel drive? Pretty neccessary for me.An' don't be afraid of speakin' yer mind, I,m a younger buck, descent wrench, an like things point blank!rather have that then dump pile a loot, only to have a bucket o' bolts can't do nothing with that just looks pretty.Thanks, BenDon't think you would prefer the original running gear as finding parts is gonna be difficult. The both gas, and diesel engine parts are going to be very difficult to get and if you break down, the truck will be that way for a spell. With a newer, and more readily available driveline and parts source, I don't see why it wouldn't work. The steering gear would need to be brough up to date as most don't care for manual steering and the Ross "500" series is another item difficult to obtain parts for. In comparison to a new steering gear, they are also weak by design.It would be neat to see an older truck working with a late model drivetrain and I really don't see why it wouldn't work. It will be expensive to get started and take quite a bit of time. I think the end result would be worth the trouble but most think I'm "different" anyways.......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/22104-es-as-daily-working-trucks/#findComment-93947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Any old truck is capable of doing today's job just at a much slower pace and a little less safe sometimes. Its all in partts,time,and how much you want to spend on the truck to get it specific to your application. As anything the rarer the truck the more money everything is going to be. If youre looking for something that will suite your needs with using a classic truck look for a Nice B or LJ. Ive seen 6x6 B's not many but a couple. Ive havent seen an LJ 6X6. Look around and talk to guys on here. Just try to be a little better concise. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22104-es-as-daily-working-trucks/#findComment-93950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Based just on the selling prices for the E's and the B's, which are quite similar, I would lean towards the B for an everyday working truck. Parts are much easier to find, they were more reliable, and the chances of finding a 6x6 with a diesel are much greater.If I were in your shoes I would set a budget and than find a rig to fit it, whether it was an E, B, or even a later model R or U. If I needed a working truck I would be more concerned about reliability than looking cool. To paraphrase the country song; You can fix ugly, but you can't afford unreliability. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22104-es-as-daily-working-trucks/#findComment-93952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I think it would be cool to have an older truck working like you're talking about, but I would make for sure I had a guarantee of plenty of work for it. You would never be able to recover all your money if you had to sell. You would have to "work" your money back out of it. Trey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22104-es-as-daily-working-trucks/#findComment-93964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoz Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The Australian Army have 6 wheel Drive Macks . Got the Old look about them .Maybe an option .http://www.google.com.au/search?q=photo+of+australian+army+macks&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-au&rlz=1I7ADSA_enAU429&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=JqfoTursJ9GhiAff3bD3CA&ved=0CCsQsAQ&biw=1023&bih=393 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22104-es-as-daily-working-trucks/#findComment-94050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMBERCAMP Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Thanks, Many, Many more ?'s to come.B's in 6x6? which years or application? Any one have an idea as to how many built? or even seen one?budget, well a person can get a whole pile o $'s in a new rig too. LOL.an your right, reliability a must.thanks again, ears'll be openBEN Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22104-es-as-daily-working-trucks/#findComment-94185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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