Olivetroad Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I was cruising through a junk yard last week, and I found this and I thought of you know who..........It is number U60494, pretty much rusted away. If you don't want lot lizards sneaking into your cab at night, you just foam the door shut:The same place also had these ol' gals:This old feed truck looks good from 20 feet away............When you get up close, you see this: Text book example of splayed frame from rust.These trucks were at Trump Trucks in Kahoka, Missouri. They are great to deal with for parts. I bought a hydraulic digger motor and a pin on bucket for a crane and they offer good prices and they were carefull taking them off. I got a bunch of photos of other makes, I will post them on another thread to keep them separated from these fine Macks. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Oh sweet!!!!! Thank you Olive!!!!! You dont think they will scrap it will they? I see lots of good parts on that U, and maybe you could get it going again!!! If I lived closer, I would be looking at it. Do you have any idea what they want for it? Thanks again, Vinny Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Nice pics. Old Mack's font rust they just quietly fade away with grace and dignity Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Vinn - I made offers on all the Macks, but I bet they don't take them - they know their business well and they will make more money parting them out than selling them for scrap. At least they will go towards keeping other Macks on the road. It was interesting watching what they did scrap. They had a trackhoe loading scrap trailers while we were there and it was mainly IHC 1600's and other lighter duty stuff, plus things like frames, and rusted out cabs that had been stripped. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Vinn - I made offers on all the Macks, but I bet they don't take them - they know their business well and they will make more money parting them out than selling them for scrap. At least they will go towards keeping other Macks on the road. It was interesting watching what they did scrap. They had a trackhoe loading scrap trailers while we were there and it was mainly IHC 1600's and other lighter duty stuff, plus things like frames, and rusted out cabs that had been stripped.Oh, OK, thanks Olive. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I see lots of good parts on that U, and maybe you could get it going again!!!Call me blind but the mirrors and brackets were the only good parts I spotted . . . . . . stack and marker lights looked clean but readily available aftermarket locally . . . . .maybe it was the angle camera Hmmm, how bout a passenger door ? ? ? ? ?. . . . no wait GLUED SHUT VIN, I'll come out and say it : You're far more ambitious than me if you wanna get that one running! Hats off to you! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I like the use of spray foam on the door of the U model. We had a guy that used to come by and have us work on his old Superliner. If it wasn't for spray foam and blue silicone his poor old truck would have fallen into a pile of rust, grease, and dirt. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Call me blind but the mirrors and brackets were the only good parts I spotted . . . . . . stack and marker lights looked clean but readily available aftermarket locally . . . . .maybe it was the angle camera Hmmm, how bout a passenger door ? ? ? ? ?. . . . no wait GLUED SHUT VIN, I'll come out and say it : You're far more ambitious than me if you wanna get that one running! Hats off to you! Put a little ether (starting fluid) in there, shed fire right up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Put a little either in there, shed fire right up.ether. 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sorry. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sorry.While we are on grammar: "she'd" shows ownership, possession, or places emphasis to a phrase. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Put a little ether in there, shed fire right up.Friend of mine recommended I try that with a pig I met at local tavern a few weeks back, gotta say it took more than a little but he was right! SHE fired right up Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Friend of mine recommended I try that with a pig I met at local tavern a few weeks back, gotta say it took more than a little but he was right! SHE fired right up Little "Barnyard Frolicing" there eh?Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Wasnt there a member looking for a spring shackle for a u model? You think this has it? Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Wasnt there a member looking for a spring shackle for a u model? You think this has it?Yes and hopefully the post will help them out.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Friend of mine recommended I try that with a pig I met at local tavern a few weeks back, gotta say it took more than a little but he was right! SHE fired right up Little "Barnyard Frolicing" there eh?RobJust remember what happens in the "hay" stays in the "hay" pssst. I used "codes" to avoid offending any audiences Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 i spotted the sunvisor! im lookin for a Lund visor for an R model cab if anyone has one Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 eat her.Shouldn't the vin begin with U686....? Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Shouldn't the vin begin with U686....?Given that engine is intercooled, and assuming the engine is original to the chassis, I'd assume so.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Rob, on 24 July 2012 - 08:08 PM, said:eat her. Methinks I've been violated. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Rob, on 24 July 2012 - 08:08 PM, said:eat her.Methinks I've been violated.Ahhh, but did you enjoy, or derive satisfaction from the so called violation?Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Shouldn't the vin begin with U686....?I was thinking that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Ahhh, but did you enjoy, or derive satisfaction from the so called violation?RobWell...uh...yeah....I think so.... Absolutely!The post shall remain as is. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26405-u-model-for-vinnster/#findComment-130421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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