39 Baby Mack Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 We had one that came with them too.We didn't want it to look like an International so we changed them to 518 KD's.Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 That's funny Ron. Our first Cruiseliner we bought new and it came with bullet lights and dual horns. Our second one was bought used with only 36,000 miles. The original owner had a heart attack and laid it over. The local dealer put a new cab on it and sold it to Grandpa. The owner of our local dealer was a little on the frugal side,so he ordered as cheaply spec'd cab as he thought he could get by with. First thing Rex,our driver said when he got the truck was" the cheap bastards only put one horn and IH markers lights on it." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Mike I never even liked the looks of them on IH,s.Al I always thought they were made by Signal Stat.Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 That could be, Ron. Couldn't remember if they were made by Signal-Stat or K-D. I know KW used above the headlights on the W900's too. I think they're collectors items now! Al 1 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...
Superdog Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I've seen ones that actually had IH cast into the housing,on IH's of course, I'm sure you are right,Ron,they were Signal Stat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Answered my question Al,i was wondering if they still made them? used to be a dime a dozen,but rarely see them these days........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Al,my blue '74 F786 has those marker lights, the '75 F786 Grandpa had them as well as one of our '78 Cruiseliners.Mike, these are F786's. Don't know the year yet. I bought them this week. Now I got to get them home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 While we're talking marker lights,a brand-x truck(peterbilt) backed in next to me this morning, one of those goobered up shitwagons with the giant visor covering 3/4 of the windshield.I went in to get my paperwork,and noticed it had NO marker lights on the roof whatsoever! Am I missing something? I thought maker lights were still D.O.T required? they weren't built into the visor either as I have seen some like that. I asked the driver (typical newbie dipshit) about it,his answer was "F**K the D.O.T,it's my truck,i'll do whatever I want to it".........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 probably had those new led's that are bout the size of a quarter mounted flush on the roof,you can't see them until they are lit up. That seems to be pretty popular with the floorsitters right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 good deal on getting them bought,they sure look good,are they consectutive numbers by chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Mike, these are F786's. Don't know the year yet. I bought them this week. Now I got to get them home.So how about the rest of the story, if you may....location? history? specs? other details? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 I hate to admit how little I know about them. A friend of mine travels all over the west for his job and likes old iron too. When he gets free time he runs the back roads looking for old iron. He knows I like Macks so he lets me know if he finds any. I've known a bout them for about three years but I had a lot of things going on and had to wait awhile. He looked them over and took the pictures and said they were great shape. I only have one serial number because he opened one door and took a picture of the data plate. The owner said they ran good but he bought them, drove them home and parked them. He told me that when we pick them up, plan on spending the day because he had lots to show us. He said he had over a hundred farm tractors in his collection.This same friend found a B53, a B53 parts truck, a BCR for me and a B53 and three Valueliners for my son, about four years ago and they turned out OK. I guess I don't feel too bad about not seeing them first .I trust his judgment. He also found my LTL in Montana and that turned out well.I asked the owner what powertrain they had and he couldn't remember but said he knew they were all Mack. I'll be a lot smarter when we get them home! My son transports propane in the winter and does excavating in the summer so I'm thinking maybe the end of March.Maybe I should call Al and Mark Trukin! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 We're on our way.........you call,we haul!! LOL! Al 1 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...
Superdog Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 ain't friends like that great? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Floorsitters! that's funny right there! he was (the driver) also had the giant shifter up next to the roof! LOL!.......................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 A friend that finds you Macks is a friend indeed! and worth keeping around LOL!..................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 nice f series but I like R Series, RD series, CH, Series, CL Series, Granite, Vision and Titan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jake Posted April 3, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2014 We made the trip to Wyoming this week and brought back the F Models. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Wow,you made them ride all that way on a Peterbilt?They look good,are they as rust free as they look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 WOW! those look to be in damn nice shape,especially after "wintering" in Wyoming!.........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Ya Mike we did! It's my son's Pete and he's a Mack fan too but he had to kid me and say it's probably as fast as those Macks ever went. LOL He wants one. They are a lot better shape than I have seen around here in years. I'm really pleased with not seeing them first. They have had some body work done some time ago but they are really solid. I used to run over the road in one with a poorer cab than these. They are both kinda ratty inside. The headliners have fallen down. They sat for about six years and I threw some batteries in one and it fired up like it was just shut down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks Mark. I think they were in Wyoming a lot of winters. You sure can tell there not Wisconsin trucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Nice,Jake. Tachographs & everything! What are the chances of finding 1 let alone 2 indentical F models in decent shape like that? You must be livin' right,Jake! 1 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...
j hancock Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Looks Good! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 We made the trip to Wyoming this week and brought back the F Models.Holy Mack truckaronie when they put that white X on houses out here in the Newark NJ area they wreck em!! Bullhusk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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