JumperAndSon Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I would vote for the blue and white paint job because I think it has more pop to it.JimYea, I think the red is ugly. The blue is pretty nice.Ben 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I thought I had read somewhere that it had a 350 Cummins, but the model # and pics in this article show that it was clearly a Maxidyne 300.Maybe it was the kenworth that had the cummins. That would make sense.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Both his K.W. and Pitabilt were Cummins powered. 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/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I gotta dig up that issue of the BULLDOG where E.K. writes a letter (via Western-Union) to Z.C.R. Hansen about his first impression of his new Maxidyne Powered Western F Model MACK. Its pretty cool! I think it was a 300 series (285hp) Maxidyne. Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Yea, I think the red is ugly. The blue is pretty nice.Ben"Red is the fastest color" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffbyrne Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 He had other Mack F's, I think another may have been 6Cyl Cummins powered. I think one was like an FS767LT or a 47, an FL maybe, it was a 50" cab with a Cummins 6 stickin out the back. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Here's an article and more pictures........... http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/02/28/see-no-evel-just-restore-it/ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Here's an article and more pictures........... http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/02/28/see-no-evel-just-restore-it/David - thanks for the link. Interesting statement "This was pretty late in the life of Mack’s R Series cab-over-engine model." Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Well,yesterday I was officially told I need glasses,so if I'm missing it please tell me,butin the 2nd pic of the Hemmings article,there seems to be something very,very important missing,anybody else catch what I'm not seeing? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Well,yesterday I was officially told I need glasses,so if I'm missing it please tell me,butin the 2nd pic of the Hemmings article,there seems to be something very,very important missing,anybody else catch what I'm not seeing?Hmm, shift tower? Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hmm, shift tower?bingo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Gee......what about the missing front bumper?Remember, safety first.Everytime I see a picture of the cab, it looks worse and worse. Actually surprised it made the trip to NJ. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillconst1 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 This truck was factory built with an Allison. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 This truck was factory built with an Allison.Bingo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 This truck was factory built with an Allison.Side Saddle Shifter 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/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-160655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I'm very suprised that no one has linked to this site. I had forgotten that I had this book marked until a few minutes ago.http://www.restoreevelrig.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=56 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-162232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I'm very suprised that no one has linked to this site. I had forgotten that I had this book marked until a few minutes ago.http://www.restoreevelrig.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=56Thanks Terry...interesting site and lots of pics. Not much left of the cab, what a mess of rust. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-162354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rich Reinhart Posted February 6, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2013 I`m really glad this truck is being restored. I was one of those 12 year olds in the early 70`s that built ramps for our bicycles because of Evel. In fact I still have the scar on my back from one of my "unsuccesful attempts". He was the King of Cool next to Steve McQueen, and he was all about America, which used to be the way things were..These kids at the X Games think they groundbreaking? Try jumping 22 buses on that big ole heavy Harley Davidson..Evel was the man.... 3 Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-162370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vision386 Posted February 8, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2013 Always liked the pictures of Evel jumping over the Macks!.....................................Mark 7 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-162759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Always liked the pictures of Evel jumping over the Macks!.....................................MarkI like those also,Mark! They're classics Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-162760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I like those also,Mark! They're classics Gotta' give it to that guy,he sure had more "stones" then i got!........................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-162762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
realwolfdaddy Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Is it me or isn't the Rob Marino thats in charge of the resto a little too spastic? I enjoy the show American trucker, but wished they talk more with the guys restoring the rigs like the bj and the bear episode. That jumping around and over stating the obvious on and on kills the show for me. just my thoughts Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-162766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Is it me or isn't the Rob Marino thats in charge of the resto a little too spastic? I enjoy the show American trucker, but wished they talk more with the guys restoring the rigs like the bj and the bear episode. That jumping around and over stating the obvious on and on kills the show for me. just my thoughtsI stopped watching it for that very reason,that guy gets on my nerves!............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-163017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Is it me or isn't the Rob Marino thats in charge of the resto a little too spastic? I enjoy the show American trucker, but wished they talk more with the guys restoring the rigs like the bj and the bear episode. That jumping around and over stating the obvious on and on kills the show for me. just my thoughtsYeah he is a bit of a tool at times... Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-163031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Yea I'm definately with you guys on the fact that the guy on American Truckers is a complete and total loser. He said "It's rolling! I can't even believe it!" Like seriously? What did you think it was gonna do, just stay there? Grow up.Ben 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27845-evel-knievel-resto/page/3/#findComment-163037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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