Green Dash Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Here's a collection of Macks that have been assigned to me as a company driver, taken between 2004 and 2008.Clickable Thumbnails.#1. Shusters Building Components #213. 1984 R685T, EM6-250, 5 speed.I miss this view...213 was retired to the "back lot" when anti-freeze was found in the oil, but was later repaired and started a new life in a new configuration.#2. #212. 1981 R685T. Same engine and tranny but pulled noticeably better and would run a little faster. This was my favorite because of that and it also had the padded door panels which added a touch of class. It also had the bumper that stuck out a bit with the grill guard. Just an all around cool looking truck.I don't have pictures of #224 which was a 1989 R690T with the EM6-250L ( I think it was an L for low RPM, possibly an R for reduced RPM). This was between 213 and 212. I moved into 212 because it was in better shape ( newer galvanized cab) and pulled better. I found out later that the reduced RPM motors could be lugged a little lower that the standard motors and I was probably downshifting too soon. Taking a quantum leap into the future, my next move was into #227, a 1991 CH612. This one was equipped with the EM6 or EM7-275 and T2050 trans with a 4.64 rear axle. Unbelievable amount of pulling power and more speed than necessary. In this photo taken in 2007, it's hooked to a 1969 Fruehauf 40 foot van that was still an active part of the fleet.During my last week at Shuster's, 227 blew a turbo and my last trip was a 2 day run in #221, an '89 R690T with the 275 and 5 speed setup and a RestRite sleeper. Also an excellent looking truck. 2 Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEL ADDICTION Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 nice trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rover Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Good looking Macks Green Dash,You've led a lucky dogs life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Thanks. I was the only driver there at the time that appreciated them for what they were even though I was just as deaf and sweaty as the next guy at the end of a summer's day behind the wheel. Good looking Macks Green Dash,You've led a lucky dogs life.When I did my road test for the company it was in one of the R models and almost had to splash myself with cold water to snap out of the trance I was in. The view through the windshield was one that I hadn't seen since around 1973 with my Dad behind the wheel and me sitting on a milk crate on the shotgun side. i was having all kinds of flashbacks. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Great pics, thanks for posting! I look at them bulldog rumps regular, if gonna drive a big truck, thas the only view to have,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Great group of photos - is that company still around and what do they run now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 thanks for sharing.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Great group of photos - is that company still around and what do they run now?They have 1 '08 Pinnacle daycab, 1 '00 anniversary edition Vision with a 64" mid-roof sleeper, around 4 '00-'03 Visions with smaller flat roof sleepers, and maybe 7 '91-'93 single axle CH daycabs. #212 threw a rod and to the best of my knowledge was never fixed. I'm not sure about 221,224 or 207, which was a '78 R686T, the only ENDT676 in the fleet during my time. I left the company in Sept '08 but have stayed in touch with a few of the drivers. We're having breakfast this weekend so I'll be able to update my roster info. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I eat breakfast with some of my old coal mine cronies once a week, dam, theyre a scruffie looking aging lot! I tell em that too,,,randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 I eat breakfast with some of my old coal mine cronies once a week, dam, theyre a scruffie looking aging lot! I tell em that too,,,randypThat's why I keep these guys around. I've found secret to aging gracefully is to use plenty of moisturizer and surround yourself with ugly old men. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) Great group of photos - is that company still around and what do they run now?I forgot to answer the second part of the question-yes they are still in business. Here are a few more pics of the fleet from 2008.The '08 PinnacleThe 100th Anniversary Edition Vision. This truck had only 73,000 miles on it when Shuster's bought it in '06.A few shots of the yard.Another shot of my truck before the aluminum tank was replaced. Edited February 6, 2012 by Green Dash Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Some good looking Bulldog's there . Thanks for sharing . Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 guess it was a differant shusters im thinking of freight trucks,,think they used to run all whites,,havent seen them in years,,but i moved outa the east coast 32 yrs ago,,,id forgot all about them,,till i saw your post...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 guess it was a differant shusters im thinking of freight trucks,,think they used to run all whites,,havent seen them in years,,but i moved outa the east coast 32 yrs ago,,,id forgot all about them,,till i saw your post...bobYeah, LTL company, possibly from CT. I grew up on Long Island and saw them quite a bit as a kid. I remember brown Ford Louisville's doing P&D work. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) I was looking for something from the 70's, but here's a White. Edited February 7, 2012 by Green Dash Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 The Connecticut Schusters was out of Colchester Ct. Green white 9000's in 60-70's. Last fleet trucks were brown Mack U-600's before they went belly up. They had a terminal in Wallingford Ct also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 guess it was a differant shusters im thinking of freight trucks,,think they used to run all whites,,havent seen them in years,,but i moved outa the east coast 32 yrs ago,,,id forgot all about them,,till i saw your post...bobShusters from Colchester, Ct. Where I grew up. They had Whites with 903 cummins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 well thanks for the info fella,s im sorry to hear they folded,,but doesnt surprize me,,guess that means they were probably a good outfit to work for,,,seems all the good company,s are are gone...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I saw this one at Lowe's in Greensburg Tuesday. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Nice catch.Looks like he's had a steer tire issue as that rim should be aluminum. BTW, all of the CH's, which range in year from 91-'93, came from the factory with white paint and most with spoke wheels. The company color change in the mid 90's I think. The cabs on R models 207, 212, and 213 were replaced at that time with galvanized ones which is why they were still in such nice conditionThe trailer is a mid 80's and possibly as old as '81. I can't tell from the pic if' it's #75 or #78 and don't remember which had the roll up door replaced with swings while I was there. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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