vision386 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Pretty sure Pondish was/is a paving contractor in South Jersey? IIRC they had several similar speced 10 wheelers...................nice truck BTW!................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Pretty sure Pondish was/is a paving contractor in South Jersey? IIRC they had several similar speced 10 wheelers...................nice truck BTW!................................MarkPart of the family moved South over 30 years ago,they brought this truck with them.From MT.Holly N.J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I thought it looked familiar! I remember the colors...............................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Brochure from 1977 shows R795ST with an ENDT 865, BHP of 325 @ 2100 rpm and max torque of 1100 @ 1350 rpm. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I've driven MANY heavy spec Mack dumps daily for years(New England roads...),and no doubt it's tough to move at the end of the day!Fine for a hobby truck though !! It's good to know I'm not the only one that's not affraid of driveing their short R700 V8 . I'm still alive and have a good back(for now ). That's a really good find. Hope you enjoy it and DON'T SELL IT! Operating range is 1350-2400 RPMS on the 325 V8s.Thanks, Josh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 that is nice old long hood there, that would look nice with a fresh coat of paint and a new chrome 5 inch pipe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bigdogtrucker Posted December 21, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2013 Truck was hauled yesterday and I just saw it for the first time in person,took the original owners word for the condition.I'm used to being disappointed when I've done this in the past.Well for the first time it's the opposite,truck is even FAR better than I expected!!!Super straight,everthing's tight.A true low mile well maintained survivor.Not beat up,rotted to death and covered with sludge ect...Even has a plus 3 cab I hadn't noticed,great bounus!Few more pics. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 hows it run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 hows it run?Ran perfect when parked about 5 years ago,had a new injection pump installed that doesn't have many miles on it also. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 that ain't what I asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 that ain't what I asked.Ok,let me dust off my crystal ball...... .I'll let you know if I get to it this week.Been in South Carolina since the "80's,so it was sitting in a pretty dry climate.Fluids look good,i think some fresh fuel and batteries she'll be up and running.Two 12V batt.'s good to get her cranked?Had 6V's originally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I thought my 73 RS V8 was 24 volt, I was using 2 12 volt batteries to start it. then one day I thought I would use one 12 volt to see if it would start, it started right up I thought the V8s turned over hard and used 24 volt starters, I was wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 What engine oil should I run in this V8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 15W40 Bulldog with a gallon of Lucas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 15W40 Bulldog with a gallon of LucasThanks,know how much I need by chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 what filter s does it have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 what filter s does it have?Not sure,have to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bigdogtrucker Posted December 28, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2013 Got her up and running today,must say I can deff. relate to the appeal to the Mack V8 thunder.... .She runs great!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 wowthis truck need restored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 where is the cell phone video???? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 for me is 79 or 80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Got her up and running today,must say I can deff. relate to the appeal to the Mack V8 thunder.... .She runs great!!!Show Off! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 No vids,hands were covered in fuel.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Looks good, Shawn. How's the interior? Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Looks good, Shawn. How's the interior? Door panels,headliner are all real good and useable.Dash has a few cracks but could be made nice.Would be a nice truck to give a thorough cleaning and paint it,keep it mostly original.Or it would be an easy restoration,i just don't have a shop to do that.Even the glass is in nice shape,not all scratched and pitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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