Rob Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Not a Mack but a pretty nice old truck still working. Barely caught it with my camera through the glass.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 A Ford towing a Ford. Call it a wash.I've heard many positive things about the Ford Louisville's which IIRC, were built from 1970 to around 1996 or 97. The W series cabovers on the other hand, had a reputation of being junk. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 I always liked the LTL 9000 Fords myself. I always thought they a nice balance of function and looks. I think one of the only types I liked however.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Is that main street USA, I mean Farmington? Looks like the small towns around here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Is that main street USA, I mean Farmington? Looks like the small towns around here...It is and straight out of the 1940's without any updates for the most part, including neglect.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Marango IL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Marango IL?No, I was through Marengo on Tuesday evening too lat to vist with Brad, and on the way to meet Al. The photo is of Farmington's downtown area.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 i drove a bunch of them,,in my time,,,thier real loud and bouncy,,but thats what i like in a truck,,,the school boys can drive all the cushy ones...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 ford pulling a ford? soon they will get another ford to tow both of them but it wont have the power so they will have to hire someone with a mack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 ford pulling a ford? soon they will get another ford to tow both of them but it wont have the power so they will have to hire someone with a mack. That one had an experienced driver in the seat. No wrenching of the truck from the torque upon acceleration, nor loud bark, but rather a smooth exhaust tone, and very easy on the upshift. This is probably why the truck is still working. The packer on the wheel lift was loaded also. Sounded like a Cummins engine to me from the exhaust note.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Seen these today going around Fort Worth Timing couldn't of been better was at a light when I saw them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Seen these today going around Fort Worth Timing couldn't of been better was at a light when I saw themThanks for sharing. The dumper on the right looks like it's hard a hard working life.rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 First truck I went to look at when I was looking to buy a truck was a '97 LTL9000.....475 CAT, 13 speed road ranger, 3.55 eaton rears. NOTHING electrical worked except the brake lights. Had a bunch of unplugged electrical connections under the dash, which MIGHT have been part of the problem....but I couldn't afford to spend 2 or 3 months working the bugs out of a truck before I could use it. Drove real nice, though... Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 First truck I went to look at when I was looking to buy a truck was a '97 LTL9000.....475 CAT, 13 speed road ranger, 3.55 eaton rears. NOTHING electrical worked except the brake lights. Had a bunch of unplugged electrical connections under the dash, which MIGHT have been part of the problem....but I couldn't afford to spend 2 or 3 months working the bugs out of a truck before I could use it. Drove real nice, though...Don't remember if I ever talked about one I did myself back in 97. I repainted one Dodge Viper Red after installing replacment OEM doors, a Jones Performance hood, and new chrome front bumper with all new driving and fog lamps. This truck really looked nice with all aluminum rims and dual stacks. Only thing I didn't like was the owner had me paint the steps and fuel tanks also. They should have been left polished aluminum as original. I thought this detracted from the appearance. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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