mechohaulic Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 On 2/12/2025 at 2:18 AM, blackdog2 said: Danbury across the street from DMV another memory lapse . Mark / late father Ed run Earth Works NOT Earth Movers. wondered why you said Danbury location; not oxford. emblem on earth movers doors some what circular with name starting small going to larger ?? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 On 2/12/2025 at 10:14 AM, blackdog2 said: Suzio triple CCC's took quite a hold in construction back then. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted February 13 Popular Post Share Posted February 13 Waterbury Conn. MACK 2 2 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 11 hours ago, blackdog2 said: That the way it is in Meriden quarry still ........Bay crane was there a couple year's back to work on the crusher but new part's wouldn't be in 3-day's so they realign everything only stuff they bought new goes in there about 150-200 piece's of equipment what a waste..you would think those front discharge mixers would bring decent money south of the border 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 11 hours ago, blackdog2 said: Full load.... so tank had a seam let go? look at front bumper-like he hit something head on looks like a Tech-Weld? ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 20 hours ago, blackdog2 said: Waterbury Conn. MACK Eugene Gasparri ; father and son where sometimes tough when expecting their way. good people still. their DM was part of a recall on rear brake cams installed backwards from factory. they both stood over my shoulder watching as I removed the axle caps letting me know " we just pulled and painted those rims (yes it was a brand new DM) you best NOT drip oil on rims. not complaining =their trucks looked brand new everyday no matter how old. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 20 hours ago, blackdog2 said: Waterbury Conn. MACK punched time clock there for 6 1/2 years. the good days. THANKS for the picture 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 13 hours ago, Red Horse said: what a waste..you would think those front discharge mixers would bring decent money south of the border Old Beard unit's 5-year's a go or more.... 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 3 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: punched time clock there for 6 1/2 years. the good days. THANKS for the picture I threw my baby bottle out there it was scrunched my mother said last one owell............went to other suppy ? 1 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 On 2/13/2025 at 10:53 AM, blackdog2 said: I didn't know Mack sold any front discharge around here. they are possibly the only model Mack ('69-75) I never got to drive. remember (somewhat) of seeing one at Bridgeport location. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 8 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: I didn't know Mack sold any front discharge around here. they are possibly the only model Mack ('69-75) I never got to drive. remember (somewhat) of seeing one at Bridgeport location. the Mack HMM front discharge mixers were only made for around 6 years. the other front discharge mixers were not popular. 1 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 3 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: I didn't know Mack sold any front discharge around here. they are possibly the only model Mack ('69-75) I never got to drive. remember (somewhat) of seeing one at Bridgeport location. Suzio bought 3 but didn't like mid engine mount to heavy on front end didn't get traction off road in hole's and geared to fast mid 80's 1 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Red Horse Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 3 hours ago, mechohaulic said: Eugene Gasparri ; father and son where sometimes tough when expecting their way. good people still. their DM was part of a recall on rear brake cams installed backwards from factory. they both stood over my shoulder watching as I removed the axle caps letting me know " we just pulled and painted those rims (yes it was a brand new DM) you best NOT drip oil on rims. not complaining =their trucks looked brand new everyday no matter how old. Hah.backward cams. Were those DMs built in the new southern plant. I remember we had new R models built there that hade all kinds of assembly issues. Brain fart-what was the name of the town? So carolina right? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 3 minutes ago, Red Horse said: Hah.backward cams. Were those DMs built in the new southern plant. I remember we had new R models built there that hade all kinds of assembly issues. Brain fart-what was the name of the town? So carolina right? Winnsboro, SC. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 18 hours ago, Red Horse said: Hah.backward cams. Were those DMs built in the new southern plant. I remember we had new R models built there that hade all kinds of assembly issues. Brain fart-what was the name of the town? So carolina right? not sure of factory plant. basically the problem was cams were opening against rotation of tire/drums causing chattering brakes, believe (memory challenge again) issue was only with front drive axle. solution == pull both front tandems L&R assemblies and swap cams L to R / R to L. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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blackdog2 Posted Tuesday at 11:17 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:17 AM Just now, blackdog2 said: Screenshot_2025-02-16_at_7.41.34PM.avif 114.79 kB · 1 download Screenshot_2025-02-16_at_7.41.34PM.avif 114.79 kB · 0 downloads Screenshot_2025-02-16_at_7.41.34PM.avif 114.79 kB · 0 downloads Seal found mile's away from Ocean on Chapel & East st going through Suzio yard in good hand's at Mystic sea port.. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-569654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Red Horse Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago On 2/20/2025 at 5:38 PM, blackdog2 said: How many yards were those? Can't believe they gained much with all that weight of the extra axle -or was max allowed higher because of the axle? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-570079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago On 2/20/2025 at 5:38 PM, blackdog2 said: thanks for picture , never knew twin steer were used then. this blakeslee part of or for runner to Blakeslee prestress ?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-570107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted 47 minutes ago Share Posted 47 minutes ago 5 hours ago, mechohaulic said: thanks for picture , never knew twin steer were used then. this blakeslee part of or for runner to Blakeslee prestress ?? C.W. Blakeslee original company owned everything then sold off prestress to GE then Roger Chapnan / Vinny Arpia both engineer's took over the construction div. both passed now run by Roger's Son in Branford conn. and the pre-stress is owned by Ruby Vine " Railroad salvage " still living in Northford conn. his son run's that now busy building parking garage's all over New England NY, NJ,. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-570129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted 40 minutes ago Share Posted 40 minutes ago 17 hours ago, Red Horse said: How many yards were those? Can't believe they gained much with all that weight of the extra axle -or was max allowed higher because of the axle? They were the 1-st one to have front discharge mixer Riteway brand Suzio bought 2 powered by C-180 Cummings both were repowered i-with 3208 cat other a Donner Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/92/#findComment-570130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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