Red Horse Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 2 hours ago, blackdog2 said: Well sold off Construction still have the oil div. ......Butt who was that extra Female when the Plane crashed with lack of maintenance to the plane ..... Extra female?????? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 10 hours ago, Brocky said: TJC, I think I know the truck you are speaking of.. It is called "UGLY" and has a Jersey personalized plate that says UGLY. Painted all white.. just went thru my Macungie pictures and it apparently was not ugly enough for me to take a picture!!! thats it!!! UGLY, not the beast. i was going from memory as i have not been out that way in about 10 years. it lives out front as "yard art" but goes out as needed. 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/78/#findComment-543328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 13 hours ago, tjc transport said: thats it!!! UGLY, not the beast. i was going from memory as i have not been out that way in about 10 years. it lives out front as "yard art" but goes out as needed. TJC: I have not been up to Macungie for the last 2 years, BUT they have had it displayed there for 3-5 years previous.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Biggest wrecker I've ever seen in my life I believe is in Connecticut. Big 6 axle Peterbilt. Looked to have 3 steering axles and 3 drives ? It's huge. Wanna say it was a hundred ton rotator (not sure) Just happened to see it passing through the area here, and I'm think'n it was going to a company in Connecticut. Never see any of those giant wreckers made out of Macks anymore. 🙁 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 23 hours ago, Red Horse said: Extra female?????? now we don't know about that to which you speak. plane going to an in house party ;; not in the world of construction. no one knows how a Mack dealer in CT received the final bid from NHTR ( new haven truck rental ) for over 200 new Macks in mid 70's (except this young kid ) asked to keep an open bay at night before closing. still goes on today; except today it 's $$$$$$ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 48 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: now we don't know about that to which you speak. plane going to an in house party ;; not in the world of construction. no one knows how a Mack dealer in CT received the final bid from NHTR ( new haven truck rental ) for over 200 new Macks in mid 70's (except this young kid ) asked to keep an open bay at night before closing. still goes on today; except today it 's $$$$$$ I think "extra Female" had to do with I assume a corporate plane accident? No clue-I was asking😎 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted December 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2023 My progress DM-686 4 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 steel nose and bullet lights ; now that's what mechanics dreams are made of. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 not 685 but 686= 300 tip turbine ?? in a steel nose . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted December 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2023 2-in one week get painted 4 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted December 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2023 9 hours ago, mechohaulic said: not 685 but 686= 300 tip turbine ?? in a steel nose . 55-K rear's 20-K front 285-hp 6-speed was a tri-axle in it's 1st life then it hit a bridge ......they bought it back put new cab on it and made it a crash truck ......only 138-K on it 4 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted December 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2023 20 hours ago, blackdog2 said: My progress DM-686 another "give away" on engine ;;; dual intake ports off air cleaner .. one to tip turbine other to turbo. truck too new for air cleaner to have rain/ dry day control. for you" youngsters" rain/dry control was same as car recycle air control. foul weather it closed the intake pipe used air from engine compartment. air cleaner has/had two stage elements 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted December 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2023 4 2 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 7 hours ago, blackdog2 said: Awsum! Looks terrific! Terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 10 hours ago, blackdog2 said: EJ Per-Lux "fog" lights? I remember..after a while you could see the water accumulating in them! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, Red Horse said: EJ Per-Lux "fog" lights? I remember..after a while you could see the water accumulating in them! Ah the fun good days LOL , that thin gray rubber seal never did it's job. bottom half of louvers didn't last long after internal "flood" always rotted out. fact they were installed on the DM kept with period correct acc. great job. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Red Horse Posted December 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, mechohaulic said: Ah the fun good days LOL , that thin gray rubber seal never did it's job. bottom half of louvers didn't last long after internal "flood" always rotted out. fact they were installed on the DM kept with period correct acc. great job. Hah..I had the idea they would be good if you wanted to take your goldfish for a ride! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 I've got a brand new set of perlux under my desk. Never opened going to save for a special occasion 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Truck is gorgeous. Thanks for the photos…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted December 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2023 8 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 that is one fine looking unit. enough chrome to look good yet not a circus wagon. the black radiator sets the picture. unusual to see white hood (and air cleaner ) which doesn't follow up to cab roof. a look all it's own. fender guides = with mascot bulldogs showing the way AND the correct spot mirrors complete the package 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 16 hours ago, 66dc75 said: I've got a brand new set of perlux under my desk. Never opened going to save for a special occasion I've got a nice set with one little stone ding in one of the housings. I'm not sure what to do with them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 7 hours ago, mechohaulic said: that is one fine looking unit. enough chrome to look good yet not a circus wagon. the black radiator sets the picture. unusual to see white hood (and air cleaner ) which doesn't follow up to cab roof. a look all it's own. fender guides = with mascot bulldogs showing the way AND the correct spot mirrors complete the package Still need to put Turn signal's & Strapping for hood .......Trying to Finish the R-Model ......But we been real Busy......Making $$$$$$$$ to pay for Hobby ? Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 10 hours ago, HarryS said: I've got a nice set with one little stone ding in one of the housings. I'm not sure what to do with them. Rich and Harry...so do YOU guys have goldfish???😎 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Busted! So I will admit to being a pack-rat. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/78/#findComment-543975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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