heavyhauler Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Great bunch of photos - did you take them?I always thought Custer was a dumbass. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Oh boy, a V8 RL700!!! Better hide that picture. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyhauler Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Yes, I took them. There are several more if you would like to see them. I was in downtown Billings last week at the offices of the Bureau of Reclamation looking for photos of the LJSW. No luck but I had some time so decided to drive around. Every where I went, I found lots of vehicles, both antique and modern, of interest. And, yes, Custer was a bit of a dumb ass. They were caught right out in the open outnumbered more than 10 to 1. Rather than trying to get to a nearby river bank, they shot their horses to use as shields. By the way, that V8 RL700 was plated so I would think that they use it from time to time.John Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Yes, I took them. There are several more if you would like to see them. I was in downtown Billings last week at the offices of the Bureau of Reclamation looking for photos of the LJSW. No luck but I had some time so decided to drive around. Every where I went, I found lots of vehicles, both antique and modern, of interest. And, yes, Custer was a bit of a dumb ass. They were caught right out in the open outnumbered more than 10 to 1. Rather than trying to get to a nearby river bank, they shot their horses to use as shields. By the way, that V8 RL700 was plated so I would think that they use it from time to time.JohnSend more pics!Is that a older concrete pump on the RL700 or a bridge snooper?I have always wanted to see where Custer screwed up - it is on my bucket list. I checked off Glacier National Park a few years ago and really liked the folks in Montana.Which of the oversize loads were you hauling? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Fun to finally see some pics on here that I didnt post near (well kind of near me) me. lol Looks like you had a good trip. 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/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Awesome bunch of photos'. I have always wanted to see MT. The wife and I looked into moving there 20 years ago but she decided it was to far from her family.....not to far for me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyhauler Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 It was a great trip! Here are some more pics. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 OH OH a Diamond T! My second favorite and what is that tall red COE? I like the yellow DM too! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Red truck looks like a gmc. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyhauler Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 I believe that red truck at the Big Horn Country Museum was a Dodge COE if memory serves me. I'll have a look at the original to confirm. Here are the last of the pics. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Great pictures!!! I like the DM because it looks to be a 1975, 1976 or 1977 judging by the mirror bracket hooked to the air cleaner. Ive looked at so many U's I can tell what years they range in by the mirror bracket. As you can see that mirror bracket on that DM is like my U models, and my U is a 1975. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyhauler Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Vinny: Where was your U model built? Is that one of those Macks that was built at the Oakville, Ontario plant? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Even caught a halftrack! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Vinny: Where was your U model built? Is that one of those Macks that was built at the Oakville, Ontario plant?Yes my U was built in the Oakville Plant. Do you have any information?!? I would love to here it please!! Vinny Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Here you go, this is my serial tag on the door. I memorized the number,, U685ST11692 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyhauler Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 OK, I will see what I can find for you over the weekend.John Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Oh boy, a V8 RL700!!! Better hide that picture.Ahhh Shit!!!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/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 OK, I will see what I can find for you over the weekend.JohnWhat do you mean? Ive already got all the stuff for it from the museum for it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyhauler Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Vinny: Did they send you pictures of the Oakville plant? Just wondering if these might be of interest for you. It would round out the history of your truck rather nicely I think-what do you think?John Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Ahhh Shit!!!RobI second that!..................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Some nice pictures for sure! thanks for posting, been a LONG time since i've seen a "Donald Duck" International,don't recall ever seeing one with a sleeper.................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Awesome bunch of photos'. I have always wanted to see MT. The wife and I looked into moving there 20 years ago but she decided it was to far from her family.....not to far for me.Great pictures John, excellent kodiakatronomy, thank you. And of all the places i've ever been, every state in the lower 48 except Oregon, Montana was my favorite, it's just a beautiful place. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Great pictures John, excellent kodiakatronomy, thank you. And of all the places i've ever been, every state in the lower 48 except Oregon, Montana was my favorite, it's just a beautiful place.That one you live in is very nice but you have to go a bit west to escape.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/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 That one you live in is very nice but you have to go a bit west to escape.Robit is, you got everything from mountains to the beach, but the part ...oh, roughly north of I-64 and east of I-81 is like a different world. If I were king i'd just give that part to Rhode Island, or Delaware, or whoever wanted it. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24869-billings-mt/#findComment-117846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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