bigmack73 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hey guys im 22 and had big dreams. I own two mack rmodels. One is. 77' with a twin stick and the other is a 87' with a 10 spd and basically they bother were covered with salt water fully submerged because of hurricane Sandy. My mom has been working three jobs and i want her to retire and those trucks were her ticket and now i have nothing. My questionis can i rebuild those motors or am i wasting my time because it was salt water and not fresh. Where they were parked they should've never been there the owner of the lot moved them and now there lost. Can i sue him. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Welcome to the jungle. Sorry about your loss of the Bulldogs. Pictures we love pics. and lastly IDK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-154295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Sorry to hear about the trucks...How long were they under water,did you drain the fluids right away? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-154296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmack73 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Sorry to hear about the trucks...How long were they under water,did you drain the fluids right away? No because the owner of the lot is responsible for all trucks and he claims he will fix them but has about 20 other trucks to do Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-154303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmack73 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Welcome to the jungle. Sorry about your loss of the Bulldogs. Pictures we love pics. and lastly IDKIll put pics up later i know you guys will love em Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-154304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
staxx Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Had 3 trucks here in Nashville that got submergered for a week under water during the flood we had sevral years ago , more like septic sludge . Drained all fluides engine ,trans rears removed turbo intake piping and poured water out turned engine over by had installed new batterys and fuel and they are still running working today. These were 2006 model macks with alot of electronics . Lets see some pics of the damage and we can go from there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-154310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 if the owner of the lot says he will fix em hold him to it, I would want to see the trucks and make sure he does it, may take a while but it would be cheaper to let him do it for sure. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-154972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 My advice is wash them and go spray the whole truck down with diesel. You have to get that motor moving before things rust beyond repair. Sounds like a pita... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-154978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 "if the owner of the lot says he will fix em hold him to it, I would want to see the trucks and make sure he does it, may take a while but it would be cheaper to let him do it for sure." Get it in writing!! If you know a Notary that might do you a favor and go with you,take him/her with you if possible,present the yard owner with a simple statement of intent,and be explicit what he offered to do and what you expect from him. Be sure to remind him this agreement protects HIM as well as YOU. Have the signatures Notarized. Even without the Notary,still get him to sign the agreement,and let him know this isn't to make trouble,it's to prevent any misunderstandings. People often say things like that early on,but back out of the agreement later when they discover what the expense will be. Speed Quote "Remember-ANY Gun Control is Unconstitutional!"<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><i><b>MACK-E Model Registry # 36</b></i><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><a href="http://www.nvabatetravel.com/"target="_blank">http://www.nvabatetravel.com/</a> Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-157228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Once you get the agreement signed,and stored away safe,it might be worth asking if he could move your trucks up in line a ways closer to "Next". Worst he could do is say "No",but????? I don't know how you're fixed for free time,but you might even see if he'd buy the needed filters and fluids and let you change 'em on your trucks,thus taking some pressure off him. (And protecting the innards of your trucks as well.) Speed Quote "Remember-ANY Gun Control is Unconstitutional!"<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><i><b>MACK-E Model Registry # 36</b></i><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><a href="http://www.nvabatetravel.com/"target="_blank">http://www.nvabatetravel.com/</a> Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-157231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 "Can I sue?" Call an attourney, we arent lawyers, just advice givers. Get the correct legal advice. Speed gave good advice, id sure start there.And like the others said, get pictures, and start cleaning them out if you can. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-157233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmack73 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmack73 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmack73 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmack73 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmack73 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmack73 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Good looking trucks,where you from?Get the water out? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmack73 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Good looking trucks,where you from?Get the water out?im in nyc they dont look like that anymore because of that salt water i will get more recent pics been really buzy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I was going to say! Those trucks look great for being through a SuperStorm!!! I would like to see more pictures of what they look like now... When you get the chance...Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 They both double frame? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 damn that black truck is sweet. straight out of the 70's Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 get a value on the trucks and get a property lien against the owner (thats if he owns the lot?)BULLHUSK 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmack73 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 They both double frame?yes Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmack73 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 get a value on the trucks and get a property lien against the owner (thats if he owns the lot?)BULLHUSKhe doesnt own Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29108-mack-r-model-tractor/#findComment-158047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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