umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 http://www.flickr.com/photos/12602543@N08/5267081673/ u model mixer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 That would be handy for smaller jobs and backyard deliveries. I would say it is a DM as the U model didn't have the "plus 3" cab.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 ya its actually a DM, it has a slant back cab Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Vinny, I've seen that truck running here for years. They also have U and R single axle dumps. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 That would be handy for smaller jobs and backyard deliveries. I would say it is a DM as the U model didn't have the "plus 3" cab. Gregg Are you sure about that? The U was made into the 80's and the short cab stopped in 72. I might go look at that truck this week just to see what it is. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hey Vinny, I don't mean to get you all excited right before bedtime, but this topic reminded me of my buddy's DM converted into a tractor. Here are some pics alongside my F model from Macungie 2010. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 That would be handy for smaller jobs and backyard deliveries. I would say it is a DM as the U model didn't have the "plus 3" cab.Greggyou know thats interesting,,,i had a 87 U model,,,and it had a straight back,,,wow,,,learn something new everyday....i thought the plus 3,was an option.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Are you sure about that? The U was made into the 80's and the short cab stopped in 72. I might go look at that truck this week just to see what it is.i dont think u models had the slant on the back of the cab. do you have any pics of them u's runnin around? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hey Vinny, I don't mean to get you all excited right before bedtime, but this topic reminded me of my buddy's DM converted into a tractor. Here are some pics alongside my F model from Macungie 2010. i took a picture of that truck last year at macungie. did he cut the frame? cause dm's didnt have single axles. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 you know thats interesting,,,i had a 87 U model,,,and it had a straight back,,,wow,,,learn something new everyday....i thought the plus 3,was an option.bobyou never told me that bob!!!!! any pictures? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Hey Vinny, I don't mean to get you all excited right before bedtime, but this topic reminded me of my buddy's DM converted into a tractor. Here are some pics alongside my F model from Macungie 2010. All three photos with the black DM look like I've driven them. They lean to the left like the springs never rebounded.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/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Are you sure about that? The U was made into the 80's and the short cab stopped in 72. I might go look at that truck this week just to see what it is.Someone here correct me if I am misinformed, but in keeping with the original purpose of the U model (short BBC), the shorter cab was retained throughout the entire model run.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Someone here correct me if I am misinformed, but in keeping with the original purpose of the U model (short BBC), the shorter cab was retained throughout the entire model run.Greggi think your right. they had a 90 inch BBC Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 All three photos with the black DM look like I've driven them. They lean to the left like the springs never rebounded.Robi noticed that myself....it looks like were both sitting in the driver seat...howbout it lol bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 i took a picture of that truck last year at macungie. did he cut the frame? cause dm's didnt have single axles.Vinny, this truck was originally a tandem roll-off truck. It was already cut when my buddy got it. It even has one of the original "top loader" drive axles. The job was done well though; it has been a tractor for years and drives like a dream.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 i dont think u models had the slant on the back of the cab. do you have any pics of them u's runnin around?How about this one..............http://www.flickr.com/photos/11248169@N00/6630664411/ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 How about this one..............http://www.flickr.co...N00/6630664411/i posted that on that other topic i just posted Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Vinny, this truck was originally a tandem roll-off truck. It was already cut when my buddy got it. It even has one of the original "top loader" drive axles. The job was done well though; it has been a tractor for years and drives like a dream.Greggthats cool, what year is it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 thats cool, what year is it?Quite sure it is a 1980 with a 285 and overdrive 6-speed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Quite sure it is a 1980 with a 285 and overdrive 6-speed.thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Someone here correct me if I am misinformed, but in keeping with the original purpose of the U model (short BBC), the shorter cab was retained throughout the entire model run.GreggI did not know you could get the short cab with the soft dash. I just looked a 1989 spec sheets for a U600ST and DM600SX. Both show the CA491 cab. The U is 94" front of hood to back of cab. The DM is 103". The center of front axle to back of cab is 66" for the U and 65" for the DM. Now I'm really confused. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I did not know you could get the short cab with the soft dash. I just looked a 1989 spec sheets for a U600ST and DM600SX. Both show the CA491 cab. The U is 94" front of hood to back of cab. The DM is 103". The center of front axle to back of cab is 66" for the U and 65" for the DM. Now I'm really confused.I've never driven a "U" but have a couple of "DM" series trucks. They are "tight" for me. I did not know the dimensions for either axle to back of cab but both are short. The "DM" series is tough to work on as I can vouch for. Something is always in the way.I have put a "U" model hood on a "DM" truck and did not have problems and everything fit fine.My nephew is gonna hook me up with a test ride in a "U" sometime in the future 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I've never driven a "U" but have a couple of "DM" series trucks. They are "tight" for me. I did not know the dimensions for either axle to back of cab but both are short. The "DM" series is tough to work on as I can vouch for. Something is always in the way.I have put a "U" model hood on a "DM" truck and did not have problems and everything fit fine.My nephew is gonna hook me up with a test ride in a "U" sometime in the future however.RobHopefully, I'll get to drive it too. Maybe someday my uncle will tighten me up with a test drive of a 12V71-powered R Model as well.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I actually think anybody with an interest in old trucks will be able to drive anything of mine given the proper space or room.Uncle 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/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 yea i guess you guys uncle rob and cousin ben can drive my U model. its a family thing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24087-never-seen-this-set-up-on-a-u-model/#findComment-110122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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