Olivetroad Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 My old lime/fertilizer truck is down and out - heading for the scrap yard (it was a ford so don't cry)There is an auction coming up in southern Illinois that is selling this:I am going to go see what it brings - at least make the other guy pay moreI hope Vinny shows up Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Talk about your MONSTER TRUCK! A local guy that shows up to the Southern Wis. Chapter-ATHS Show in Richland Center, Wis. has an R 400 set up like that. They definetly look cool! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 If the front axle doesn't have drive, you should flip the tires so they run backwards like a grader. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 I have been looking for a better lime truck for some time. I have an old R model that I was going to install a bed on, but hopefully this one will be cheap enough for this tightwad so I don't have to build it myself.I just hope it has a aux gearbox so it will handle those tires Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 If the front axle doesn't have drive, you should flip the tires so they run backwards like a grader.Do they wear better that way? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 There used to be a bunch of Macks around here set up like that,R's,U's,DM's,even MB's and F models.Now everything you see are Terra-gators,etc,no trucks conversions anymore.The guy I bought my first F model from had a pair of F model floaters,they had triplexes with 4th and 5th gear blocked out.Wish I would've took more pics when I was younger. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 i like it.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I like the pre cleaner on the air cleaner. Olive, do like every farmer around here does, borrow it and send it home broken and say; it was like that when I picked it up! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Do they wear better that way?I was told they are backwards on a grader so the tread is self cleaning. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 yeah but if you go fast enough everything flies off lol. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Get it olive!!!! I still would have liked it better original. Can you get me info on it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Get it olive!!!! I still would have liked it better original. Can you get me info on it?After it sells - If I give it to you now, you will end up taking a hammer to your piggybank and then outbid me at the auction! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 yeah but if you go fast enough everything flies off lol.When loaded you don't want to go over 45mph with those tires. I've seen and repaired the aftermath.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/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 When loaded you don't want to go over 45mph with those tires. I've seen and repaired the aftermath.RobYeah but hell you only 15 or so. I know I start flinging crap out of my tires before I get out of Low range Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yeah but hell you only 15 or so. I know I start flinging crap out of my tires before I get out of Low rangeWe have a lot of them exploded around here in the spring and fall seasons. They run wide open down the road both loaded and empty.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/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 After it sells - If I give it to you now, you will end up taking a hammer to your piggybank and then outbid me at the auction!no i wont i already got one in mind Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 hey vinny i bet when u go to sleep u count u models instead of sheep 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 maybe...... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 lol! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 speaking of u model hopefully if we dont get any more damn rain (excuse my language)i can start my old u dog up!!! im goona video tape it and post it on here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23791-what-farmers-do-to-u-models/#findComment-106877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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