Popular Post Swishy Posted August 3 Popular Post Share Posted August 3 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 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-556377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 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 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-556391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted August 4 Popular Post Share Posted August 4 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 . 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-556397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 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 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-556398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 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 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-556399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 I reckon they would of sold good out here if they were available Swishman Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-556405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 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. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-556441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 Think n back in History I coulda lived with th@ flip out fenders etc Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-556468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted August 26 Popular Post Share Posted August 26 2 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-557628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted August 26 Popular Post Share Posted August 26 3 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-557629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 1 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-557630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-557631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 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. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-557643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 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 1 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-557673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 On 1/24/2024 at 1:48 PM, Red Horse said: Keep the spokes on the DM! Budd's......? Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-557674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted August 27 Popular Post Share Posted August 27 First R-Model Stone Construction Southbury Connecticut ......still has it 2 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-557675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-558173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 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. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-558174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 looks good,, By the way, Your tarp bar is bent.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-558175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 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 ?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-558179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 12 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: looks good,, By the way, Your tarp bar is bent.. Truck behind me 2 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-558180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 nice save.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-558181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 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.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-558182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 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. 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-558190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 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. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25325-connecticut-construction-trucks/page/85/#findComment-558193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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