tkobes43 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Yea, if i get this truck and find someone to shorten it, ill have a gooseneck also so the mack will come too! Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-107700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 When IS Macungie this year?Shameful question ....."when is Macungie?".....I've never.......HAHAHAFriday June 15 And Saturday June 16 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-107710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 When IS Macungie this year?It's always Father's Day weekend. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-107711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Yea, if i get this truck and find someone to shorten it, ill have a gooseneck also so the mack will come too!TomNice... I hope you get it worked out. Is that an Eaton Fuller or an Auto-Matico in that International Harvester? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-107713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Allison 3000 series Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-107715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Allison 3000 series TomHahaha...well thats ok we cant all be perfect. The only reason I ask is because I know the Eatons are like trying to find hens teeth. A buddy of mine has a real nice one, black, polished aluminum rollback with the extended cab. He looked high and low trying to find a stick shift. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-107724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Hard to come by! There was one a few yrs ago with a manual, but he wanted wayyy to much. Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-107726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Hard to come by! There was one a few yrs ago with a manual, but he wanted wayyy to much.Yup...poor sumbitch had to drive to Ohio for his haha. Those trucks are falling out of the trees around here, you'd think one would be stick....no sir. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-107730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Ok, it's only a single axle. Handful of bolts, a good 1/2" Dewalt drill and go to town. Have to watch driveshaft angle with all them carrier bearings. Might have to shim it a bit to get it right after you move it up. WIth a couple people and the right tools, it could be mobile in one day. Drop the driveshaft, unbolt suspension and slide it up and clamp it. Drill holes and bolt it back on. Redo plumbing and get driveshaft put back in. Whack off the extra. See, simple LOL!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-107785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Go rent a magnet drill and start drilling! I have one I would loan you, but Missouri is a few miles from you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-107795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Ok, it's only a single axle. Handful of bolts, a good 1/2" Dewalt drill and go to town. Have to watch driveshaft angle with all them carrier bearings. Might have to shim it a bit to get it right after you move it up. WIth a couple people and the right tools, it could be mobile in one day. Drop the driveshaft, unbolt suspension and slide it up and clamp it. Drill holes and bolt it back on. Redo plumbing and get driveshaft put back in. Whack off the extra. See, simple LOL!!!you willing to take the long drive out to jersey, full expenses paid for? gas, food, hotel etc? LOL just thought id ask.EDIT- i found a truck, 2007 4400 tractor cab with sleeper, shortened wheelbase with a 5th wheel and with 335,000 miles... Whats your thoughts on this truck with 335,000 miles? Price $40,000 & it has a eaton fuller 10 speed Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 What can you buy the long wheel base one for? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Sweet looking rig! And its an Eaton-Fuller.....little steep on the price for the mileage but its prob. about $10,000 cheaper than the long chassis isnt it? And already "bite sized".....lol Thats nice man, real nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 The long wheel base one with 168k on it is 52,900. Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Anyone know of a Independent truck inspection agency that can look at this truck for me before i fly out to kentucky?Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Hmmm.......good luck deciding buddy LOL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I have had good luck having the local cat dealer pull oil samples on used trucks that were way off, even when it is not a cat. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Do you guys think i should pass on this truck cause of the miles? Do you think 37,000 is a offer i should throw at him?Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 What motor? Dt466? Good little motors from what I have heard. Pretty cheap to overhaul compare to a big motor. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR. Dave Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 More to it than just unbolting the spring hangers and cutting the rails !! Needs to be even on both sides or it will not track right , mite need to move cross members for carrier bear and spring hangers or usually revieted . Nornally about 2 days, leave this to a professinal Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I'd definitely go after that black one... I wouldn't give him 40 grand though Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Thats why I'm looking at one with a bit more miles. I don't want to have to go through shortening the frame, drive shaft, air hoses. ETC. Id rather buy one with more miles already done and been well taken care of.The black truck has a DT570. Should i pursue the black truck instead of the other one? When should i expect to do a over haul on this engine with 335k on it?Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-108197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Well guys, id thought id revisit this topic to update it. A few days a go i sent out my deposit for the Black 4400. All i need to do is sell my mason dump truck and john deere 997 on ebay and she will be home. If you need either one of them please purchase them 1996 Ford Mason Dump-http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170812506547#ht_756wt_11672011 John Deere 997-http://www.ebay.com/...49#ht_647wt_600Enjoy your rest of your weekend!!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-110169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I sent the link for the snowplow truck to a friend that runs a lot of them - this was bad year for plowing around here - did you get to do much? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-110201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 I plowed twice and made 1500 dollars that went back into the dump truck for tie rods lol. So no i didn't make anything lol. But it was fun!! Thanks for sending him the link.Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23858-frame-shortening-questions/page/2/#findComment-110206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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