Popular Post vision386 Posted May 17, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2012 Happy to report the ol' girl (my CX) turned 1 million miles on the clock today,its been a damn good truck,the blocks never been apart,and what problems i have had have been minimum,(coolant tanks,phantom electrical shorts not withstanding)..............also puts about 4 million miles on MY clock! what a long strange trip its been!....................................Mark 3 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 We have 5 Macks in the Million Mile club. Some of the best damn trucks ever built. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations Mark. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 :clap: :clap: Awesome, MACK TRUCKS Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Happy to report the ol' girl (my CX) turned 1 million miles on the clock today,its been a damn good truck,the blocks never been apart,and what problems i have had have been minimum,(coolant tanks,phantom electrical shorts not withstanding)..............also puts about 4 million miles on MY clock! what a long strange trip its been!....................................MarkHave to change your handle to -The dooda man"Vinnie-you won't understand, so don't ask1 mil and never been apart. Thats a right proud thing. says alot about the truck AND the driver 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations Mark - that is quite a milestone! I bet like Hatcity said - a lot of the reason for the good running truck is the set of hands on the wheel. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congrats to both of you! Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congrats Guys. Hope you can do many millions more.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack4ever Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Congratulations Mark.hope the truck serves you well for many more miles.leon. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 You should be proud as all hell !!!! Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks guys for all the comments! i surely appreacieate them,this is something i am pretty proud of,and (all kidding aside) i could'nt think of a better group of people to share the news with. I do take exceptionally good care of my equipment,the credit for that goes both to my dad and grandfather,both of which were fond of saying "this truck is how i eat" which is very true,along with the old saying "ya gotta spend money to make money". the trucks been paid for since 06' and i can really say in all honesty,that it does'nt owe me a dime,it's managed to keep a roof over my families head,food on the table,and me in a job for 12 years running. I'm gonna run it as long as possible,maybe even look into something (jobwise) that will let me get home a little more often,spend some more time with my family,if i dont,i'll never get my "hobby" truck project going,getting to be too damn many idiots on the road these days,and i'm starting to not see as well at nightime anymore as i used to (old age creeping up?) but,i guess for now we'll just keep on truckin"!Thanks again guys!Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks guys for all the comments! i surely appreacieate them,this is something i am pretty proud of,and (all kidding aside) i could'nt think of a better group of people to share the news with. I do take exceptionally good care of my equipment,the credit for that goes both to my dad and grandfather,both of which were fond of saying "this truck is how i eat" which is very true,along with the old saying "ya gotta spend money to make money". the trucks been paid for since 06' and i can really say in all honesty,that it does'nt owe me a dime,it's managed to keep a roof over my families head,food on the table,and me in a job for 12 years running. I'm gonna run it as long as possible,maybe even look into something (jobwise) that will let me get home a little more often,spend some more time with my family,if i dont,i'll never get my "hobby" truck project going,getting to be too damn many idiots on the road these days,and i'm starting to not see as well at nightime anymore as i used to (old age creeping up?) but,i guess for now we'll just keep on truckin"!Thanks again guys!MarkWell in celebration I'll buy you the first beer when we eventually meet up.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/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 You can always make the CX a hobby truck someday. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 You can always make the CX a hobby truck someday. PaulPaul,i have thought about that,but i've always wanted a Western R-model,and maybe a single axle B to go along with it.....................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 A little figuring, average 50mph-: 4,000,000=80,000 hrs, appx 3000hrs/year = 26 years. Am I close?FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 A little figuring, average 50mph-: 4,000,000=80,000 hrs, appx 3000hrs/year = 26 years. Am I close?FWNever really thought about it like that,i'd have to say so!.........................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Paul,i have thought about that,but i've always wanted a Western R-model,and maybe a single axle B to go along with it.....................................MarkCan't fault a guy for that. Seems like I have both those bases covered myself.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/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-119995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Can't fault a guy for that. Seems like I have both those bases covered myself.RobJust let me know when you need another "nephew"...................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-120000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Just let me know when you need another "nephew"...................MarkSince we both got a little bit of experience in paint and body work maybe we could work together and get something done. I don't seem to be able to do it myself. First we got to get you a western though. I know where a nice one is out west with a crane body on the back. I don't need the truck but would sure like to have a National hydraulc stick.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/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-120002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Awesome! I think the first vehicle to last 1 million miles was a Mack. I'm not suprised.I have a lot of respect for a driver like you. It's a shame that there's not many more like that out there. But anyway, Congratulations! Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-120004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 What year engines were those. Were they pre 2004's. Do you run synthetics. The best thing for a long lasting piece of machinery is don't push it. Run them at 90% and they willtake care of you. Great job guys' Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-120047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Mark, that's great news. TLC and preventive maintenance are in your book for sure. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-120051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 What year engines were those. Were they pre 2004's. Do you run synthetics. The best thing for a long lasting piece of machinery is don't push it. Run them at 90% and they willtake care of you. Great job guys'I sitll run mineral based oil in the engine,but synthetics in the trans. and both rears and i'm happy with the results.if i had it to do over again,i think i would run synthetic oil in the engine as well. I try to keep up with things as best i can,prolly cause i'm too cheap to pay anyone to do my dirtywork!.............2000 E-7 460, RTO-13 Road-Ranger, 3:90 Meritor rears..................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-120210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 getting to be too damn many idiots on the road these days,and i'm starting to not see as well at nightime anymore as i used to (old age creeping up?) but,i guess for now we'll just keep on truckin"!Thanks again guys!MarkI'm with you on that- cain't see worth a crap at night, especially if i'm meeting another vehicle on a 2 lane road, or if it's raining. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-120217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 I'm with you on that- cain't see worth a crap at night, especially if i'm meeting another vehicle on a 2 lane road, or if it's raining.Yup,and these damn headlights some new vehicles have aint helping, the bright blue,green etc,you know the ones i mean? just blind me at night now Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25170-a-milestone-sort-of/#findComment-120218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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