Popular Post paul roncetti Posted May 28, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hello Green Dash, Yes, a family business. What stands out to me as I remember, I was driving my last remaining B81, which was a decent running truck, but looked like hell. One Friday evening Manny came by, said he wanted to service the truck and would have it back Monday morning early. Well Monday morning came, the truck was already dropped off, fully seviced, had been cleaned, sandblasted and a full paint job, he would never take a dime for it. He knew I was having a hard time and in bad health and did what he could to help me...............Paul 4 Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 It would be nice if there was people like that today. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Yes, it would Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 That's a great experience and the way things used to be especially in the dump trucking community. Not so much today. Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 That's a great experience and the way things used to be especially in the dump trucking community. Not so much today. Cheers, RobThats the truth. Now people try to stab you in the back any chance they could. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 That was a different era for sure Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutis77 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Manuel is a great guy, I chased one of the trucks down about 10 yrs ago. Followed it to his yard, what treat it ended up being. He showed me everything he had, b61 pickup, rd frame and running gear with a b81 cab and nose are what stand out in my mind most. I was probably there 2 hrs, he is a classy guy. I was a 23 yr old kid that just dropped in and he took the time to show me around and tell me his history. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 You can't discuss jobs or what's coming up anymore or discuss shop. Next thing you know you lost the job to somebody else at a lower rate and promising more. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 You can't discuss jobs or what's coming up anymore or discuss shop. Next thing you know you lost the job to somebody else at a lower rate and promising more.Again, very true. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 seems its like that all over. everyone is cutthroat. I remember my grandfather tellin me his father use to go to the Mack garage on sundays to help the guys rebuild an old duplex or quadbox for one of his competitors JUST so he didn't lose his touch. then go to 'Sunday School' after which usually was the keyword for the local watering hole. cant do either anything, god forbid you have one sip of a beer and drive or own a gun in New York. borrowed a frienda trailer this am for work, now mind you its no bigger than an ATV trailer. got stopped but the local yokel and ended up with 4 tickets and wasting my time for an hour while he looked over the work pickup with a fine tooth comb but got pissed off when I had to ask him 3 times why he pulled me over. couldn't help but tell him the trailer I borrowed was the mayors of the same village that employs him, who is also best friends with the juge, so the hour he wasted writing me tickets that will get thrown out anyways. think the whole country has gone to pot. mind you this was all before 9 am this am. don't think he liked my comment about ''harassin the workin man cause all the welfare people in this town are still sleeping''. seems no one looks out for anyone anymore like we use to 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I respectfully disagree; anyone of the folks in this thread who are bemoaning the loss of community would drop what they are doing and go help out anyone on this board who asked for it. I've seen it before and it will happen again. People are people; some are greedy, selfish and mean, others caring, helpful, and willing to help out at anytime. Don't let the actions of a few color your view of everyone. Mr. Renie sounds like an extraordinary gentleman who really went out of his way to help folks out. What a great legacy and example for the rest of us to emulate. 2 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 didn't mean anyone on this board, meant in general life Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Right I think anybody on this board is genuine and willing to help each other. But in business generally things are different now. I don't trust the economy one bit or most of my competitors. Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackman1965 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I can attest to the people on this board being real down to earth good hearted people who would give and help and not just thru words on a computer. I was very new to this board when I lost my home and everything but 2 garbage bags of cloths to Sandy. I was offered money food cloths shelter all from a bunch of guys who didnt know me or were never in the same room with me but were good enuff to consider me a part of there community. 1 Quote Local 282 Union Service Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-185872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post paul roncetti Posted June 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2013 Renie trucks at the Falmouth Show 4 Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-186548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 1944 Sterling at show too 1 Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-186549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 So Paul--What/when was the "Falmouth show"?? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-186620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Today, Was another one in Sandwich also and then another bigger one in Eastham a few weeks back. Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-186622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 They were not well advertised, need improving Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-186623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutis77 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Couple I got today 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-186728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BKrois Posted June 4, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2013 7 Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-186730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 DM8001.jpgDM800.jpgThat is sweet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-186731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BKrois Posted June 5, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2013 Lawrence Lynch Corp from Falmouth runs this newer Granite with a nice spec'd body 3 Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-186934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Good catch Bryan. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-186937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Couple I got todayThe L is Dan Melone's. Tough weekend-he blew a radiator hose, then taking it from his house to his barn he ran out of gas! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29100-mass-construction-trucks/page/15/#findComment-186979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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