Another new "old" guy

[doubleclutchinweasel]

Hi, everybody. I'm Kent, from Marion, NC.

My handle is "doubleclutchinweasel". Maybe some of you are old enough to remember where that line came from!

Back in my youth (let's not discuss how long ago), I spent some time hauling heavy equipment with a Mark R611ST (225 H.P. Thermodyne and 18-speed Quadruplex) hitched to a Hyster tri-axle lowboy.

I never thought, the last time I got out of that truck would actually be the LAST TIME I ever got out of that truck. Maybe some of y'all know what I mean!

So, recently, I have undertaken an endeavor to find/restore/build my own antique Mack. I have spent the past few months doing research, and trying to make good contacts in the Mack world. Some of the folks I have met have been very helpful. Others have been much less so! Whatever. I guess it takes all kinds. Or, we HAVE all kinds, and feel compelled to find a place for them all!

I recently joined the ATHS, and have met a few fine folks there. I have made a few rather long trips to look at potential trucks to use in the project. I still don't have the first piece bought! But, I do have sources located for lots of the pieces. So, with the help of some of the folks I've met, I may be onto something fairly soon. I hope so, anyway.

I'm looking forward to chatting with you folks here, and picking your brains! And, I hope I can be of some help (or at least some entertainment) to some of y'all some time!

More to come...

Kent

[umodelnut]

Welcome Kent. Im Vinny and i'm 12 years old and my grandpa and I are restoring this old U model he bought me for Christmas.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

Hey, VInny.

Glad to hear that you and your grandpa have a project! Looks like a pretty solid truck.

I have twin 2-year-old grandsons myself. I hope, when I can get my truck built, they will enjoy it as well.

Kent

[hatcity]

_{Welcome. Lots of info, advice, opinions and BS here.}

_{I'm sure you will enjoy}

[doubleclutchinweasel]

_{LOL! Funny, hatcity!}

_{That seems to be the way it is everywhere, though.}

[umodelnut]

Thanks, its quite a project, but the cab is shot, we have a new cab. I have loved Macks every since I was born, I know alot about them too.

[Olivetroad]

Greetings! Are you looking for a R model like your old one or something else?

[slpwlker]

Welcome to the jungle

[doubleclutchinweasel]

Well, I could go one of two ways. If I can come up with an R611, I would be tickled. If not, I'm thinking something like an R685. In either case, I'd like to stay "light"...single rear axle, single-rail frame (if possible), lightest ("softest") springs. I can almost spec the thing out, if you'd like!

I really like the pre-73 (CA36) cabs, but those are hard to find in good condition. So, I'm probably going to end up with a later model truck, or at least a later model (CA 49) cab. I like the very late "galvanized" cabs, due to their longevity.

Oh, and I want a 77 or earlier frame, as this qualifies it for "antique" status here in NC.

My facilities here for doing the major work are very limited (which sucks!), so I'm looking for as complete a unit as I can find.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

Yes, J. I have beer. But I prefer Old Forester over ice!

Thanks, slpwlkr!

[Timothy Maikshilo]

Welcome and good luck finding the truck you want. I find looking for one is always exciting.

[Mike]

Hope you find that truck you want and Welcome. Hmmmm Mr. Weasel

mike

[doubleclutchinweasel]

Sorry, Mike!

Some folks call me "Kent". Not everybody is open to the entire "Weasel" experience!

[vision386]

Sorry, Mike!

Some folks call me "Kent". Not everybody is open to the entire "Weasel" experience!

Worked OK for Del Reeves! welcome aboard........................................Mark (AKA Vision386)

[b61mack]

Well, I could go one of two ways. If I can come up with an R611, I would be tickled. If not, I'm thinking something like an R685. In either case, I'd like to stay "light"...single rear axle, single-rail frame (if possible), lightest ("softest") springs. I can almost spec the thing out, if you'd like!

I really like the pre-73 (CA36) cabs, but those are hard to find in good condition. So, I'm probably going to end up with a later model truck, or at least a later model (CA 49) cab. I like the very late "galvanized" cabs, due to their longevity.

Oh, and I want a 77 or earlier frame, as this qualifies it for "antique" status here in NC.

My facilities here for doing the major work are very limited (which sucks!), so I'm looking for as complete a unit as I can find.

There is Mike Gill Auto-Truck Parts in Warsaw,IN phone # 574 267-8086 that has an older R-600 dont know what year but has the clutch that goes thru the floor, single axle with a grain bed, non turbo i think is a 711, triplex, floor has some rust, the truck was complete last time i saw it. they have a lot of older trucks some complete. they are closed on saturday. Ron

[Mike]

Sorry, Mike!

Some folks call me "Kent". Not everybody is open to the entire "Weasel" experience!

No, I'm sorry for not noticing it right in front of my nose. I went back to your introduction and found it. I hope next wednesday I pass my aircraft medical in the eye test. I go monday for cataract consultation.

mike

[doubleclutchinweasel]

There is Mike Gill Auto-Truck Parts in Warsaw,IN phone # 574 267-8086 that has an older R-600 dont know what year but has the clutch that goes thru the floor, single axle with a grain bed, non turbo i think is a 711, triplex, floor has some rust, the truck was complete last time i saw it. they have a lot of older trucks some complete. they are closed on saturday. Ron

Thanks, Ron.

Kent

[doubleclutchinweasel]

No, I'm sorry for not noticing it right in front of my nose. I went back to your introduction and found it. I hope next wednesday I pass my aircraft medical in the eye test. I go monday for cataract consultation.

mike

Good luck, Nike,

Kent

[doubleclutchinweasel]

Worked OK for Del Reeves! welcome aboard........................................Mark (AKA Vision386)

Hey! We have a winner!

[HeavyGunner]

Welcome Kent, sounds like you're a perfect fit for this forum.

[mowerman]

hey weasal... welcome and enjoy,,,the site...my cb handle is hollywood,,,go by mowerman here,,,or bob,,,guess i got a millian of em...lol.bob

[doubleclutchinweasel]

Welcome Kent, sounds like you're a perfect fit for this forum.

Thanks! I think!

From the looks of your "signature", sounds like we'd get along just fine!

Kent

[doubleclutchinweasel]

hey weasal... welcome and enjoy,,,the site...my cb handle is hollywood,,,go by mowerman here,,,or bob,,,guess i got a millian of em...lol.bob

Thanks, HollyMowerBob!

Kent

[Shawn Barrett]

Howdy howdy!