72U685ST Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 my names eric im 17 i have a gray '72 u685 and i noticed theres been some previous pictures of it posted wondering who owns it. it was my dads and is now mine, he has a '61 b61 and a '87 r611. we go to the local shows in new england so if you live in the area you'll see us around 1 Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hi Eric!!! Im Vinny and im 12 years old and my grandpa (or Papa as I call him) bought me my own U model for Christmas last year. I have always loved U models. Let me say that I love your U model. When my Papa bought the Mack it was originally a tandem tractor like yours but we put a single axle rear in it. I have also been the one asking so many questions about your U model I was wondering if you have any history on your U model and what is its serial number? I have a list of U model serial numbers ive seen and I would like to add yours to it. My U model was ordered new by Flexi Van Truck Rental in 1975 and was rented out to Kimberly Clark Bakery's. Also since you are from Mass. my U was last titled in Mass. so thats where I think the last company who owned it was from. I have no idea but there is a picture of what the door looks like and was wondering if you or your dad knew what company it might be. Thanks,,,,Vinny Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Welcome to the Jungle. nice looking Truck. And omg look what you started. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Very nice little fleet you have there.I didn't know the R611 was still available in '87. What is/was the factory engine? Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Greetings 72U!Vinny - DId you even sleep at all last night? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Oh my, More lop sided trucks. Great pictures, Seeing all these U's brings back memories of NYC and driving a U with no power steering. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 You have nice trucks,happy to see you here... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Greetings 72U!Vinny - DId you even sleep at all last night?Well I didnt sleep well because I was thinking about this stuff but I did sleep a little bit. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Ok so yes i have the history with my u-model. From what i know its a U685ST chassis from 1970 if u follow the numbers (4497), it has an endt676 maxidyne from 1978. The other number i have is (5364) it comes back to a 1971 U685T single axle. Truck 4497 was from New York for Boss Linco Lines and 5364 was out of pennsylvania and owned by Hubler Rentals Inc. The registration says 1972 for some reason thats what it was when i got it so i go by that. the previous owner told me it had a red cab and nose and he bobtailed the truck from mass to new york and i guess it was a real rough ride and it pretty much rattled the cab off the truck so he bought a new cab and nose and painted it to how it looks now. this truck is a powerhouse and it rides awful with no trailer.As for the R611 it was owned by Moskowitz Motoer Transport in Connecticut they went outta business and if we didnt buy the truck it was getting exported so we saved it. this truck is all original and has its factory E6-260 mack motor with an eaton 10 speed. i think that answers all the questions feel free to ask more. 2 Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 When did Moskowitz fold?They ran some old iron for MANY years! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Ok so yes i have the history with my u-model. From what i know its a U685ST chassis from 1970 if u follow the numbers (4497), it has an endt676 maxidyne from 1978. The other number i have is (5364) it comes back to a 1971 U685T single axle. Truck 4497 was from New York for Boss Linco Lines and 5364 was out of pennsylvania and owned by Hubler Rentals Inc. The registration says 1972 for some reason thats what it was when i got it so i go by that. the previous owner told me it had a red cab and nose and he bobtailed the truck from mass to new york and i guess it was a real rough ride and it pretty much rattled the cab off the truck so he bought a new cab and nose and painted it to how it looks now. this truck is a powerhouse and it rides awful with no trailer.As for the R611 it was owned by Moskowitz Motoer Transport in Connecticut they went outta business and if we didnt buy the truck it was getting exported so we saved it. this truck is all original and has its factory E6-260 mack motor with an eaton 10 speed. i think that answers all the questions feel free to ask more.Wow, what a history. I really enjoyed reading it. Are you taking the U model to the Macungie PA show this year Eric? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 we got the r-model in 2005 and thats pretty much when they were down to their last few trucks. and im not driving it down to pennsylvania i drove it to the western mass show on sunday and that was a long ride and we sold our flatbed so with no trailer i dont want to go to far in it that would just be hell after a while but i'd like to make it down there as a spectator. Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Hancock Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 72U,Are you and your dad going to West Springfield this month for the ATHS show? Quote Don Hancock Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 That's some great history about those trucks. Thanks for sharing and welcome to BMT.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Im hoping to go to the springfield show theres a good chance im bringing the u-model there Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 That's great that you know the detailed history of the U and thanks for the info on the R611. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hey Eric, on the brush guard in front of the radiator, what does "real trucks rattle" mean? Do you mean like the grill slats ratiling? My grill slats on mine rattle. And everything else..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Vinny, It means he has a rattlesnake in his truck. It keeps people at bay when looking inside while he's away.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Ya OK Mike. That's a good idea though. I'm worried about people screwing with my truck while Papa and I are at shows and looking at the flea market. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 On a gold dog maxidyne the grille slats dont close and i put real trucks rattle on because well... everything bangs and rattles while your going down the road. and also i saw a cummins sticker that said it and i liked it so i copied them. 1 Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 That's a good idea Eric!!! That's cool. That's why the grill slats don't close on my U. Because it has a Maxidyne. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Does your truck have a 675 maxidyne with a 5 speed transmossion? Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twostickmutt Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 That's a good idea Eric!!! That's cool. That's why the grill slats don't close on my U. Because it has a Maxidyne.they don't close on the G vinny cause it's outa' air. Quote and remember "PREFORMANCE COUNTS" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 My U model I thought had a ENDT676 Maxidyne 237. It does have a strait 5 speed. Easy to drive:) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 That's a good joke about the G models too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24983-new-member-from-mass-with-a-u-model/#findComment-118396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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