Popular Post keg1 Posted August 28, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2013 I went to Beckley, WV to look at it and then I had to have it. 89 R model 350, Mack 9 speed, 44,000 rears, wetline and only 157,000 miles. It was a WV turnpike truck. Its in pretty good shape. A little touch up paint an exhaust pipe elbow and a good cleaning and it should be ready to work .I have some pics of some older Macks The guy has if we can figure out how to get them off the wifes phone 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 It is a lucky dog, or you are. Looks like its time for an addition on the pole barn. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 wow that is sweet. only thing better would be 24'' rubber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Wow that's nice. I'll take it if it feels the need for a different home. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offset-U-bet! Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Wicked sweeeeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russoniellov Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Impressive, only 157 miles, great find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 That's a super clean R it'll fit in there nice. 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Nice find, I never come across any deals like that, I always hear about them and when I finally make contact or track it down they always say sorry just sold it Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 ......I like it!! 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hey! That's sweet! Nice good looking rig! You're very lucky to have that truck. Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I went to Beckley, WV to look at it and then I had to have it. 89 R model 350, Mack 9 speed, 44,000 rears, wetline and only 157,000 miles. It was a WV turnpike truck. Its in pretty good shape. A little touch up paint an exhaust pipe elbow and a good cleaning and it should be ready to work .I have some pics of some older Macks The guy has if we can figure out how to get them off the wifes phoneGood luck nice nice!! If I were you I would check the top cover of your trans. If it is a T2090, I have a truck just like that but a year older and I also had a Superliner (89) with a 2090 both broke the forks and jammed the trans between the gears and broke the main shaft in the trans! IT IS A MACK PROB. And they make an updated cover!! Mack would not stand behind the failure, and if not for the service man. At Mack at the time I would not even known about the new cover that they put on the trans when they fixed it! I was not charged for the new cover!! So look into it, I don' know if anyone else has had the problem but I sure did! What a beautiful truck!! BULLHUSK PS my old Bull Dog works every day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 That's a Score! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 That's a really nice rig! I used to stay in Beckley when I would go white water rafting on the New. We would go in the river in Thurmond. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Very nice find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Nice find, I never come across any deals like that, I always hear about them and when I finally make contact or track it down they always say sorry just sold it X2 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 That's a really nice rig! I used to stay in Beckley when I would go white water rafting on the New. We would go in the river in Thurmond.I was in Thurmond last month...beautiful country. If you drive up the hill to the old town you'd better be ready for steep hills and narrow roads! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Nice...with a devilish twinge of jealousy.....Super find & a great addition. Quote Richard MarkOwner / Master Model Maker Industrial Model DesignAp40rocktruck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Lucky dog, pun intended, looks like a great truck and its from my neck of the woods im only 45 mins from beckley. The turnpike commission always had macks with a few exceptions thrown in the mix but they always took good care of their equipment. Great find and good luck with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 good find and good purchase , like they say you can't always get screwed Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Great find! Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks for the comments. I hope it works out. The Ch is getting tired and it will be awhile before I get the Superliner back on the road.Good luck nice nice!! If I were you I would check the top cover of your trans. If it is a T2090, I have a truck just like that but a year older and I also had a Superliner (89) with a 2090 both broke the forks and jammed the trans between the gears and broke the main shaft in the trans! IT IS A MACK PROB. And they make an updated cover!! Mack would not stand behind the failure, and if not for the service man. At Mack at the time I would not even known about the new cover that they put on the trans when they fixed it! I was not charged for the new cover!! So look into it, I don' know if anyone else has had the problem but I sure did! What a beautiful truck!!BULLHUSKPS my old Bull Dog works every day!!When I had my 84 r model I remember they had a recall on the 2090 so I was hoping they fixed the problem by the time this one was built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 wow that is sweet. only thing better would be 24'' rubberIts on 24.5s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thanks for the comments. I hope it works out. The Ch is getting tired and it will be awhile before I get the Superliner back on the road.When I had my 84 r model I remember they had a recall on the 2090 so I was hoping they fixed the problem by the time this one was built.WOW, Thay musta forgot about me!! LOL Like I said I never got a recall or anythink of the sort and the service manager at Mack new I got a bad deal and he new the trouble with the trans.! But anyway I just thought I would pass it along just so you could stay ahead of the game!BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 WOW, Thay musta forgot about me!! LOL Like I said I never got a recall or anythink of the sort and the service manager at Mack new I got a bad deal and he new the trouble with the trans.! But anyway I just thought I would pass it along just so you could stay ahead of the game!BULLHUSKThanks for the info I will have to check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 yup I know, would look sweet on a set of true 24'' spoke wheels. looks sweet how it is tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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