Popular Post storkmack Posted August 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2013 How many miles do you have to drive to wear through the outer shell and get into the steel? Approximately a little over 3 million miles. We just took this wheel out of the 1981 R770 that we acquired this spring. The wear on the steering wheel is a testament to the longevity of the truck. In coarse of its years it had 3 different engines, two sets of frame rails, 2 different suspensions, and 2 paint jobs. The only main things that were not switched out were the cab, hood and steer axle. Right now it has an E-7 400 mech, Fuller 13, and Mack rears on air ride. It is an absolute pleasure to drive. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 My 2012 Silverado steering wheel show some sign of wear.. How does the rest of the truck look like now Brad? R770 with your color and style would be at least gorgeous. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Nothing personal but how about a pic of this high mileage mack. Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post storkmack Posted August 27, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2013 I hope this works. 12 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I hope this works.image.jpg 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 SWEEET! 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/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hows his hand doing???....lol......For some reason I always thought that truck would look cool with a 2 tone paint job....white stripes along the hood lines with pin stripe accents.......are you going to paint it into stark colors? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Good to see it "On The Road Again"'Brad! 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/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 That is a Great looking truck! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I don't believe a Vulva ever had a steering wheel wear out. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post storkmack Posted August 28, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hows his hand doing???....lol......For some reason I always thought that truck would look cool with a 2 tone paint job....white stripes along the hood lines with pin stripe accents.......are you going to paint it into stark colors?[/quoteHopefully we will get it painted Stark corporate colors over the winter. We all have an idea of how it should look when it gets done. Mr. Drake, the original owner, took delivery of this truck when it was new on the day of Ronald Reagan's first inauguration. I would like to to have it pinstriped in red,white, and blue and include a Conservative Patriot theme. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 I don't believe a Vulva ever had a steering wheel wear out.We only took it out because we had an 18 inch to put in it. I personally, would have left it in. It added character, wait that truck oozes character. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I think it looks great just as it sits. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
russoniellov Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 those 700's have sure grown on me, wish I had one, Beautiful truck, must be a true pleasure to drive one........ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I thought about this thread last night,and it occurred to me that in the 3 Million miles+ I have driven,not the steering wheel,but i have worn out my wedding band at least three times from HOLDING a steering wheel! does that count? LOL!...........................................Mark 2 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I hope this works.image.jpgYeah, that works. What is the factory engine on an R770, an 8V92? Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I like it,I also vote for leaving it blue. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I don't believe a Vulva ever had a steering wheel wear out.they have lots of stuff wore out, but from lack of quality,not longevity Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I thought about this thread last night,and it occurred to me that in the 3 Million miles+ I have driven,not the steering wheel,but i have worn out my wedding band at least three times from HOLDING a steering wheel! does that count? LOL!...........................................MarkAnd many a modern day steering wheel have lost to wedding bands. Kinda symbolic if you ask me. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Nice Truck! Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 I like it,I also vote for leaving it blue.Leaving it Blue isn't really an option around here. Although it's nice to say " go ahead and take Blue". Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Proud looking truck! Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-202544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliceria Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Nice truck..Most beautiful at blue colour.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-207991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidandrew Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 3 million is very much enough, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32511-how-many-miles-do-you-have-to-drive-to/#findComment-212678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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