jakebrake86 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I found something I've never seen before today... A Wilford dragline and a U model with a Detroit, all within 20 miles of my house. The U model serial # is U626ST1430. My picture taking expedition was cut short by the torrent of yellow jackets I turned loose when I pulled the hood open, but not before I noticed a green valve cover on each side. It had Eaton rears on 4 spring suspension and an Eaton transmission. I'm not sure who owns it and the dragline yet, but I heard they're just before getting scrapped. The truck looked pretty solid. I'm going to try and find out some more info, if anybody's interested. 2 Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Nice find & pics there Jake . There are 2 words that I don't like to hear in the same sentence . It's almost like using cuss words : MACK & DETROIT . Yes I was raised on both BUT I never liked the combination together . I was & always will be a pure breed Mack man .I Believe Roadway Used U Models w/ 6V92 Detroits in them & I remember quite a few running around Memphis back in the day . this wouldn't happen to be 1 of them would it ? Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'm game! Well hell I went all the way to WA State for my Detroit MackBULLHUSK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Nice find & pics there Jake . There are 2 words that I don't like to hear in the same sentence . It's almost like using cuss words : MACK & DETROIT . Yes I was raised on both BUT I never liked the combination together . I was & always will be a pure breed Mack man .I Believe Roadway Used U Models w/ 6V92 Detroits in them & I remember quite a few running around Memphis back in the day . this wouldn't happen to be 1 of them would it ? Air Products had a bunch too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Was that a gmc sitting beside that u? Anyway that would be a nice project for Ben and vinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post umodelnut Posted September 4, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hungry eyesss, I cannot help this feeling inside... oops sorry. But DAMN!!!!!!!!!! That's some rare stuff there. Id love that. But holy crow, Arkansas is a long way. But, ya never know. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 It was built with a DD 6V92 according to the U626 designation. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Found some cool items there and a u with a screamin demon while it is a bastard set up for a mack anyway it still would be cool cause how often do you see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I also prefere all Mack components vehicles although I too like that crazy daemon mixture!And I like twin screwers.Arkansas is not close by for me also though. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Arkansas is a close ride BUT I know id have to lowboy that U Model back to Millington to get past the Chicken Coops . & Wouldn't dare run up or down Hwy 61 TOO MANY BEARS On that road especially around the Casino's @ Robinsonville,Ms. The U Model & the 9500 GMC Both Look like a good project trucks for someone . Wonder if that Jimmy has a 671 (238) Or a 8V71 (318) Detroit in it . Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Arkansas is a close ride BUT I know id have to lowboy that U Model back to Millington to get past the Chicken Coops . & Wouldn't dare run up or down Hwy 61 TOO MANY BEARS On that road especially around the Casino's @ Robinsonville,Ms. Looks like a good project truck for someone . Aw heck, you should have seen some of the junk we'd run up and down 61 from Memphis to Vicksburg back when my dad was unloading barges for Martin Marietta. I drove an R model with no brakes, no heater, and no windshield wipers from Helena to Vicksburg in about 15 degree weather with it spitting sleet and snow one winter when I was about 18. Pops never was too big on maintenance or being legal. Lol it really made me appreciate the little things, like defrosters and wipers. 2 Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 The 9500 appears to be a long hood?? Not a whole bunch of those built either.All of the Roadway U626/773's I've seen had steel budd wheels. ABF ran green GMC's and is from AR so maybe?? Something makes me think the original owner had a large fleet. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 The 9500 appears to be a long hood?? Not a whole bunch of those built either.All of the Roadway U626/773's I've seen had steel budd wheels. ABF ran green GMC's and is from AR so maybe?? Something makes me think the original owner had a large fleet.I'm with you,Roadway's U626's had budds,the773's were all tag axles,can't remember if the 626's were or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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