Olivetroad Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230804705767&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123That will haul some serious groceries! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I did see that. Would'nt that be fun to take around to shows. All I keep thinking is that I am glad I don't have to put tires on that Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-122892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 I did see that. Would'nt that be fun to take around to shows.All I keep thinking is that I am glad I don't have to put tires on thatAgreed! I bought a real nice (is there such a thing?) 1996 Ford concrete truck last week and I had to buy a set of 425's for the steer axle just to get it home. If the rears had needed tires, it would have cost more than the truck did! Tires are getting to be the deciding factor of when several of the concrete companies around here decide to get rid of their older trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-122898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 The looks cared for. I always on anything with a winch, look to see how the cable is spooled up. Spooled up with out twists and loose shows me the owner takes care of what makes money. I ordered four 8.00 x 40 and two 6.75 x 38 for my AC and went numb for the cost, equal to the 10 Michelins I put on my Marmon! 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/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-122903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Agreed! I bought a real nice (is there such a thing?) 1996 Ford concrete truck last week and I had to buy a set of 425's for the steer axle just to get it home. If the rears had needed tires, it would have cost more than the truck did! Tires are getting to be the deciding factor of when several of the concrete companies around here decide to get rid of their older trucks.We looked at that when buying the mixers for our plant. Those 425's are not cheap. Is your Ford a Louisville? I don't think those are the worst kind of truck to have. What type of mixer is on it? - Brad. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-122948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Sumitomo 425/65-22.5 $835Toyo $895 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-122950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 We looked at that when buying the mixers for our plant. Those 425's are not cheap. Is your Ford a Louisville? I don't think those are the worst kind of truck to have. What type of mixer is on it? - Brad.It is a Louisville, I have to check when the title comes, but it looks like a 96/97 ish year, deep frame, 165,000 miles with one driver, Rex mixer with front pump, no booster axle, 8.3 cummins factory replaced 40,000 miles ago, 13 speed, double locking rears, very straight and clean, rear tires just okay - say 30%. Does that read like a used car salesman would type it? I did not think to check what size mixer it is. I buy these from a local company that maintain everything at the dealership. They also have four or five larger mixers on IHC paystars they want to sell me once they wear the tires down - I never get a break.My big idea was to find a used Jerrdann or similar machinery rollback bed to install on one, but I have not found a bed, and I would rather spend the time on a Mack. I have found that these trucks are in good enough shape to sell to other concrete companies with the mixer intact.I sold three of them last year to feed/fertilizer companies that use the mixers stationary. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-122955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I was looking at this truck a week or so ago. 8x6 that thing out to be a beast. Would of liked to have gotten it and put a driver in it in the oil field. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-122981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 It is a Louisville, I have to check when the title comes, but it looks like a 96/97 ish year, deep frame, 165,000 miles with one driver, Rex mixer with front pump, no booster axle, 8.3 cummins factory replaced 40,000 miles ago, 13 speed, double locking rears, very straight and clean, rear tires just okay - say 30%. Does that read like a used car salesman would type it? I did not think to check what size mixer it is. I buy these from a local company that maintain everything at the dealership. They also have four or five larger mixers on IHC paystars they want to sell me once they wear the tires down - I never get a break.My big idea was to find a used Jerrdann or similar machinery rollback bed to install on one, but I have not found a bed, and I would rather spend the time on a Mack. I have found that these trucks are in good enough shape to sell to other concrete companies with the mixer intact.I sold three of them last year to feed/fertilizer companies that use the mixers stationary."That's right boys, this here mixer has only ever been run on days that end in Y. It can and will mix up anything that you put in it. ". I think you should add that to your sales speech. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-123002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 "That's right boys, this here mixer has only ever been run on days that end in Y. It can and will mix up anything that you put in it. ". I think you should add that to your sales speech. -BradI left out the part about the single driver being a little ol' lady that only drove it to church and back on Sunday, and only used the mixer to work the lard into her biscuit dough..............I sold it this morning! Sometimes it is not bad being awakened at 4:30 with a crying baby. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-123004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I like to buy and sell stuff. My wife says I sound like a different person when I am putting my "pitch" on. - Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-123024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 I like to buy and sell stuff. My wife says I sound like a different person when I am putting my "pitch" on. - BradHa! That concrete mixer sold so fast that the blushing bride told me at lunch: "so when are you going to buy those other four mixer trucks?" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-123037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Glad to hear it moved quickly.I got a buddy who buys/sells stuff constantly. Bought a early 90's Dodge pickup, 318/auto/air, etc. Low mileage, was going to keep it for his young son for when he gets his license. It was sold that night, on the way home. Made an easy $1K.................WTF??(I couldn't give water to a camel, just pisses me off). His shit does smell like roses LOL!!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-123038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Glad to hear it moved quickly.I got a buddy who buys/sells stuff constantly. Bought a early 90's Dodge pickup, 318/auto/air, etc. Low mileage, was going to keep it for his young son for when he gets his license. It was sold that night, on the way home. Made an easy $1K.................WTF??(I couldn't give water to a camel, just pisses me off). His shit does smell like roses LOL!!!!I thank God every day for somehow helping me sell things. I like to think that I am a farmer, but my accountant says to stick to equipment sales. My dad could never buy or sell anything to his advantage, I have no idea why. He used to say that when he had me, I fell into a septic tank and came out smelling like a rose with a new born calf under each arm! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25531-double-steer-grocery-getter/#findComment-123045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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