umodelnut Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I was just imagining,,,, about my U,,,, I think it would look so awesome with a 50's stainless steel single axle trailer on the back. It would look even better with the bluish diesel smoke coming out the strait stack we are goona put on it,, with its flapper, flapping up and down, up and down. Awwwwwww. Heres a picture of it before we got it with an old trailer on her. Just put your finger on the first rear axle on the rear end to make it look like it does now. And full fenders on the single rears. Black Mack bubble mirrors too 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Why didn't you keep it a T/A?Just curious... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauthpk Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Definitely go uncorked with the exhaust. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Looks good! Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Why didn't you keep it a T/A?Just curious...We didnt keep the tandem because it was kind of rough. The tronion had been broken many times and welded as many times as it was broken. I know there are tronion repair kits but they are kind of expensive. Its also less tires we have to buy with the single axle. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Definitely go uncorked with the exhaust.Whats that mean? No flapper on top? I love flappers!!! Im definetly putting a flapper on. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 What color are you painting it again? Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 What color are you painting it again?I want to paint it like it is now. Black red and gold painted on pinstripes. I want like a bright red, like Farmall tractor red. I also want the rims silver like now. And black on that one part of the hood like now, the rest red, and the stripes anywhere they are now. One thing I want to change is where the 16 is on the side of the cab, I want a gold 75 the same color as the stripes. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne tractor Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I was just imagining,,,, about my U,,,, I think it would look so awesome with a 50's stainless steel single axle trailer on the back. It would look even better with the biuish diesel smoke coming out the strait stack we are goona put on it,, with its flapper, flapping up and down, up and down. Awwwwwww. Heres a picture of it before we got it with an old trailer on her. Just put your finger on the first rear axle on the rear end to make it look like it does now. And full fenders on the single rears. Black Mack bubble mirrors tooThats a great looking trailer. There is one setting in a guys yard up here but its steel, rounded front though, single axle too. Has alot of surface rust. Could be cleaned up easy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 What hiding behind the tree?Go flapper. Thats what I have on mine.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Whats that mean? No flapper on top? I love flappers!!! Im definetly putting a flapper on.He means no muffler Vinny, ya know go LOUD and PROUD! Let everyone know that you have arrived. Going to be a cool rig when you are done. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Oh, ok thanks heavygunner. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Also Jay, I have always tried to figure what's behind the tree but I can't. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 haha,,,thought flapper was the flipper type to keep rain out of straight pipe,,now thats some cool shit....over??????paint the spokes green,,,,and rings grey....toooooooo coooooool bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 dont know if you knew this,,,your left mirror bracket is not right....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Ya Bob we are getting an original one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 figured you knew that,,,i woulda changed that firstlolololololololololololollll drove my crazy,,,gotta go,,,jack danials,,,and a cigar seeya man bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 haha,,,thought flapper was the flipper type to keep rain out of straight pipe,,now thats some cool shit....over??????paint the spokes green,,,,and rings grey....toooooooo coooooool bob Ya, I just call it a flapper. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-114985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Two-axle tractor will looks good with a one-axle trailer.Imagination is a nice thing though you have to imagine both how to provide a painting and lots of different little works - the mirror carrier e.t.c.Try to keep productive imagination. And make some jobs from time to time. Constantly moving to the result. Don't hook on an empty imagination how lot of us doing. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-115142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Two-axle tractor will looks good with a one-axle trailer.Imagination is a nice thing though you have to imagine both how to provide a painting and lots of different little works - the mirror carrier e.t.c.Try to keep productive imagination. And make some jobs from time to time. Constantly moving to the result. Don't hook on an empty imagination how lot of us doing.Hey Vlads, we took the tandem rear out and put the single in. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-115144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I understand it Vinny and don't like that way.But it is your Mack and your sound of music. And you described the reason of.Big job has done though how many are waiting for your hands?I'm working on my tandem bogie and it requires a lot of time and activity.Did the U has camelback?Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-115266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 I understand it Vinny and don't like that way.But it is your Mack and your sound of music. And you described the reason of.Big job has done though how many are waiting for your hands?I'm working on my tandem bogie and it requires a lot of time and activity.Did the U has camelback?VladNo, I dont think my U model had a camel back. Hold on Ill find a picture and see if you can tell. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-115285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 I dont know if you can tell, but its the best one I can find. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-115287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 How I can see (not good) it was camel back. This name is due to the form of a spring - it looks like a camel - a hill on a top of a trunnion going down to axles.I like suspensions and like tandems. That's why I sorry about your rebuilding.I think U 3-axle was not a common type truck.2-axles are more practical. It's a question of taste for me, I like 3-axle tractors best of all.Did your U has single tyres on the rear rear? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-115294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 How I can see (not good) it was camel back. This name is due to the form of a spring - it looks like a camel - a hill on a top of a trunnion going down to axles.I like suspensions and like tandems. That's why I sorry about your rebuilding.I think U 3-axle was not a common type truck.2-axles are more practical. It's a question of taste for me, I like 3-axle tractors best of all.Did your U has single tyres on the rear rear?No, it didnt have single tires on the rear. Just they took one tire off on each side of the axle. I think tandems and singles rears had about the same production Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24562-a-thought-about-my-u-model/#findComment-115298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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