Popular Post Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2013 Try n make this a quick story... My dad bought this truck in '82 from J.Riggi of jersey city or Elizabeth I forget.. My brother in law Tony(Ritacco const.. Belleville nj) owns it now as a site truck and yes he painted it that awful blue. It was a Mack green w red body n chassis. Then I painted body green. 250 hp w quad.. Key was in it so I turned it.. Lit right up!! It's bin very neglected over last 10 years 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Nice old DM. Dont see many steel dashes around anymore. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 I know it!! I always loved that color green.. Things don't always change 4 the better!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Sweet DM,what year?Have any plans for it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Nice Joey. I've seen Ritacco around. That's about as standard as a Jersey dump as you can get. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2013 That's 1968 IRON rite there!! I keep my eye on it!! Don't know if its in me to restore another one?? That truck means a lot to me.. I learned to drive with my dad yelling at me from pass seat!! Haha 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 What a beauty,as long as she doesn't take a boat ride!She needs to be green/red again..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2013 Wen he got it he changed it to neg. ground. Installed maxi brake system. ( the drum ebrake still on driveshaft ) that truck started on the coldest of days. No either.it would chug for 5 seconds then blow a puff of smoke out the pipe.. I remember so well cause whenever he would start it I ran to the other side cause I jus loved the smell and the sound of that motor running.. Music to my ears.. He'll I'm 43 and still ride w the pass window open!!! You know wat I mean!!! 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 I know about them boat rides...I buy it back if that was even a thought in his mind Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Like to see that saved! like Rob said that's a real Jersey spec. truck! Mack red and green is about as classic as you can get! friend of my Dads in South Jersey (Kenneth Levari & Sons) still orders all their equipment red & green (even the "brand-X" trucks)...................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 On the subject of boat rides... Ever heard Kevin Breen 's story?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Wen he got it he changed it to neg. ground. Installed maxi brake system. ( the drum ebrake still on driveshaft ) that truck started on the coldest of days. No either.it would chug for 5 seconds then blow a puff of smoke out the pipe.. I remember so well cause whenever he would start it I ran to the other side cause I jus loved the smell and the sound of that motor running.. Music to my ears.. He'll I'm 43 and still ride w the pass window open!!! You know wat I mean!!!Oh I know what you mean,you sound just like me... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 How bout this?? I remember putting blinker on and I would jus sit n stare at that fender!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Big dog I was gonna put on my truck... A child's dream... A mans nitemare!! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I drove a mid "70's DM800 for a while in "01,what a nice driving truck.Had a 285/6spd.,58's and 24'' rubber.It did 51 mph up hill,down hill,loaded,empty...lol. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2013 The DM 800 I would say is my favorite truck. I drove all different trucks in my life..and no matter wat the choices I choose that old Mack everytime 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 The DM 800 I would say is my favorite truck. I drove all different trucks in my life..and no matter wat the choices I choose that old Mack everytimeNo doubt... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vision386 Posted September 8, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2013 Growing up DM-800's were a pretty rare sight in South Jersey,i remember seeing a lot of DM-600's,B-81's and of course R-Models,only outfit I remember having a lot of 800's was Vineland Transit Mix.............................................MarkPhoto courtesy www.allreadymix.com 5 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 I never see trucks like I used to see. I always rode w my dad in 70's every chance I could. I remember hangin out the window in awe at all the trucks w chrome n pinstripe. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackman1965 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 The DM 800 I would say is my favorite truck. I drove all different trucks in my life..and no matter wat the choices I choose that old Mack everytime Joey the first truck I was ever assigned in 1987 was a 1972 DM -800 no radio or A/C and I loved it. Cleaned it everyday kept it immaculate which my boss loved and as my reward it got me a 1984 RD . Still love seeing the DMs but they are getting scarce. I might see one every other day. And I too sometimes will drive with the passenger window down in my 1990 Superliner the truck I. Run these days. The boss offered me a new Volvo which I declined with a laugh 1 Quote Local 282 Union Service Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Now to me that sounds like some cool trucks!! And your still in the superliner.. I drove them wat an awesome view out over that hood!! Classic truck there I still see em and I still stop n stare!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 That's 1968 IRON rite there!! I keep my eye on it!! Don't know if its in me to restore another one?? That truck means a lot to me.. I learned to drive with my dad yelling at me from pass seat!! HahaAs I recall, all conversations in steel dash Macks involved yelling. Wen he got it he changed it to neg. ground. Installed maxi brake system. ( the drum ebrake still on driveshaft ) that truck started on the coldest of days. No either.it would chug for 5 seconds then blow a puff of smoke out the pipe.. I remember so well cause whenever he would start it I ran to the other side cause I jus loved the smell and the sound of that motor running.. Music to my ears.. He'll I'm 43 and still ride w the pass window open!!! You know wat I mean!!!How bout this?? I remember putting blinker on and I would jus sit n stare at that fender!!Thank God! I might not be insane after all! 2 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 On the subject of boat rides... Ever heard Kevin Breen 's story??Which one?? Do tell. I know them pretty well so this would be interesting. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 2 of his trucks got stolen.. Right thu the gate in Hackensack yd.. Trucks never found.. 2 years later he's on vacation in Dominican Republic.. He's lookin at a construction job goin on and wat does he see??? Haha he says you can still see the name on the door!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyk3d Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 On subject of Kevin Breen.. Great man as you know.. Have you seen his new desk??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32680-68-dm811sx/#findComment-204683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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