Connecticut Construction Trucks

[Swishy]

Don't think we ever got off set cabs

unless a private import as Left hand drive

guess n tooo hard to off set the cab to suit RHD from Mack Au

cya

[mrsmackpaul]

4 hours ago, Swishy said:

Don't think we ever got off set cabs

unless a private import as Left hand drive

guess n tooo hard to off set the cab to suit RHD from Mack Au

cya

Swishmab, the first big Flinstones were, as in the 800 series

 

Paul

[mechohaulic]

On 8/2/2024 at 8:01 PM, DavCut said:

From LinkedIn  Thought everyone would enjoy seeing this…

𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗦 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗬 𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚   

For four decades the late Bob Jones operated this 1967 Mack lube truck. Years later mechanics Mike Foley and Rich Liska in New Milford are still keeping the quarry’s heavy equipment fueled, greased and oiled every workday. As mechanics they appreciate the midcentury truck’s spare simplicity and ease of repair. Riding in this “old iron” is to step back in time.

𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗞𝗔, MECHANIC / OPERATOR
𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗬, MECHANIC / OPERATOR

 

knowing that company and it's efficient operation that DM-600 may have started out as a 10-wheel dump. rules change with arrival of tri-axles and a short wheel base dump becomes a lube truck. O & G has /had some of the best mechanics ever . 

[mowerman]

The truck looks like it’s in a real good shape for an old SOB as a teenage kid. I used to wet my  pants over, offset models at 68. I’m still wetting my pants…. Bob

[Swishy]

Mrs m80

Mack did not offer the Mack 'B' model in RHD short cab 89" BBC me thinks

but may B a cuple escaped to OZ from the U.S.

 



 

 

cya

[mrsmackpaul]

I reckon they would of sold good out here if they were available Swishman 

 

Paul 

[mechohaulic]

18 hours ago, Swishy said:

Mrs m80

Mack did not offer the Mack 'B' model in RHD short cab 89" BBC me thinks

but may B a cuple escaped to OZ from the U.S.

 



 

 

cya

nice C-model {as long as you don't have to work on it )LOL . older "cousin" to the half cab U-model. 

[Swishy]

Think n back in History

I coulda lived with th@

flip out fenders etc

[blackdog2]

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[mechohaulic]

8 hours ago, blackdog2 said:

that's a short wheelbase for sure.  back in the day of weight laws changing , more for 10 wheel dumps ;shortys like that came in with 3rd axle where battery box is. small size tires just enough to pass the laws. 

[blackdog2]

13 hours ago, mechohaulic said:

that's a short wheelbase for sure.  back in the day of weight laws changing , more for 10 wheel dumps ;shortys like that came in with 3rd axle where battery box is. small size tires just enough to pass the laws. 

That was a Tri-axle till it a Bridge........put a new cab on and made a crash truck

[blackdog2]

On 1/24/2024 at 1:48 PM, Red Horse said:

Keep the spokes on the DM!

Budd's......?

 

[blackdog2]

First R-Model  Stone Construction Southbury Connecticut ......still has it

[blackdog2]

[mechohaulic]

looks real good. where's location ? much different then days gone by. LOL major difference in size of "drive through". saw another teddy truck last week in Woodbury - blue cab ?? senior driver parked at charcoal chief ; taking a break maybe.

[Joey Mack]

looks good,,  By the way, Your tarp bar is bent..   

[mechohaulic]

7 minutes ago, Joey Mack said:

looks good,,  By the way, Your tarp bar is bent..   

I saw that also ;;BUT I don't think its his truck. the tarp bar would have the tarp secured to it. that MAY be a height bar for those entering the hoper. ???? I enlarges the pic== might be on side/ behind ??

[blackdog2]

12 minutes ago, Joey Mack said:

looks good,,  By the way, Your tarp bar is bent..   

Truck behind me

[Joey Mack]

nice save..  

[Joey Mack]

I wish my city had an RD.. I have been driving a Ford Louiville with a wimpy Cummins.  I suck at driving Cummins..  This truck cant pull a wet string out of a cat's a$$ under 1500 RPM's..  Makes me love the Mack more and more..  Oh that's empty by the way...   14 tons in the box put's it at 50K..  and it  sucks..  Too bad, it has a transmission that I like, 8LL.  top speed is 62ish..   

[blackdog2]

13 hours ago, mechohaulic said:

looks real good. where's location ? much different then days gone by. LOL major difference in size of "drive through". saw another teddy truck last week in Woodbury - blue cab ?? senior driver parked at charcoal chief ; taking a break maybe.

Spray pipe with soap for release agent .........at Suzio in Meriden Conn. 

[mowerman]

Lots of cool post fellas haven’t been on here in a little while that DM 600 is still my favorite and that doll in front of that R model fills out those clothes right nice 4??????????? lol happy Saturday fellas thought it would never get here…. Bob.