Kansas farmer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Sorry no pics but the truck is still in my area. It was and 81 single axel R model 300 plus and a twin stick 6 speed Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Mark,like the visor (before the Lunds were out). Was that custom made or was it from something else,modified to fit the old R? Al 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Mhe9Is this mh still alive? Nice rig Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 First I drove was and R. 300 5spd single bunk to Fl and back to PA. Hauling paper.The first I've owned was V8 mh 84. I've posted pics before. But I like the truck.image.jpgimage.jpgBlack grille looks okay. Hmmm... Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dockmen027 Posted February 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2014 1969 R-model with 237 Maxidyne and 5 speed taken at the Amos Post rack at "the point" in Catskill NY back in 1974-75. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Blais Posted February 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2014 1976 - R686ST-9200. 237 (I think), 5 speed, useless Dynatard. This pic is just after a repaint, around 1980. Just the right amount of chrome and lights. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Wish I had pictures...Was a '50-something B61 tandem tractor with the non-turbo 673 (185 hp?), no power steering, & the 18-speed Quadruplex. Pulled a 2-axle Hyster lowboy trailer.Yellow w/black fenders. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 While this isn't the 1st Mack that I drove it is from the same era. The first Mack I drove was a 1975 Cruiseliner with an (I believe) ENDT 866 & a 5 speed. Not only was it the 1st Mack that I drove, it was the first licensed vehicle of any kind I had ever driven at age 14. When I see the pic of Mike H's red Cruiselner it puts me in mind of Unit 350 which was the number of the truck. The one pictured is 360. 330 was a V8/5speed powered R700 that was purchased along with the V8 Cruiseliner, 350 then 360 & 361 were I6/5speeds. This began several years of Cruiseliner purchases at Parrish Leasing. When all was said and done we had been through 26 Cruiseliners before going to MH613's. Many of the Cruiseliners were kitted into R Models & early CH600 gliders and the donor's where scrapped. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Mhe9Is this mh still alive? Nice rigNo sir is long gone there till parts of it running around the country. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I got involved with Mack in the 80's it was a (I believe 1976 model) Mack F700 (this was not my rig but was similar ) I did all Europe and Middle East till shit hit the fan. Never broke down.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Out of likes,Marcel! But that F Model is cool.......not to mention the places you travelled with it,man! 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Out of likes,Marcel! But that F Model is cool.......not to mention the places you travelled with it,man!We had all kinds of trucks in our trips rolling in convoy, and the f model never any mechanic issues. Trucks like DAF, Mercedes always had issues. I run with guys from Switzerland that run KW K100 and where the lonely survives on those trips. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Al,believe it or not,that visor is a genuine Austrailian import! I had a copy of "Truckin'Life" magazine back then, where they were for sale. We ordered it and it came in a giant crate about a month later. Pop liked it because it cut down on a lot of the glare on the windshield,and helped keep the cab a (little) cooler in the non-airconditioned cab!...................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Cool,Mark! Seen some guys over the years that made them out of another visor or something. I think you may have started something! Al 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted February 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2014 1977 F model, 300 5 spd. 8 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmolitor Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Swapped between a 1998 RD690 e7 400 12speed pure bred dump. Red with matching red elliptical box. First elliptical box with high lift gate from Henderson. My other ride was a 1998 Cl700 E7 454. 289inch wheel base day cab tractor with 20k front and cheater. 18 Speed pure bred. Miss that job. The CL would pull the cat 345BL like it wasn't even there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 That's not quite right, #107 was the first Mack I drove for work.Actually the first Mack I drove on the street, for fun, was a 1941 Type 55 fire truck which Mike Yarnall also owns!RonRalph G. Smith Horse Transportation 007.JPGHey Ron....I like the rumble seat mounted up high like that. Bet it was a rare find.mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 We had all kinds of trucks in our trips rolling in convoy, and the f model never any mechanic issues. Trucks like DAF, Mercedes always had issues. I run with guys from Switzerland that run KW K100 and where the lonely survives on those trips.Marcel you were going to post pics of your Middle East runs. I would love to see them. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dirtymilkman Posted February 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2014 1977 300 Plus I believe with a 2 stick 6spd. I was prob. 12 when dad let me drive it from one farm to the next one evening. 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Interesting truck and dog setup. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Green Dash Posted February 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2014 First of 3 R models I drove for Shuster's. 1984 R685T with an EM6-250, 5 speed, and 4.00 rears. 8 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I forgot about this shot. It was eventually converted to a straight truck and, afiak, is still delivering building materials locally. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Cool Jim. I like the gear shift extension. Old school cool. The steering wheel is interesting too. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Cool Jim. I like the gear shift extension. Old school cool. The steering wheel is interesting too. RobThe best thing about this forum, everyone has their own opinion of things. I completely dislike that shifter knob. That was one of my favorite things about all of our 5 speed R Models. The straight stick & knob. It was easy to work around when you need to get stuff in & out of the cab & it was far enough out of the way that you never had to worry about it banging your arm when you were on rough roads and the stick & cab were shaking in opposite directions. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Had a wheel like that on the '79 when I bought it,Jim. My cousin wanted it because he was a "plus" size,and didn't like the black stripe on his shirt everyday! I found an old FS cabover at a boneyard,and bought the,you guessed it,the WHITE steering wheel and installed it in my R! 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34641-pics-of-first-mack-you-drove/page/3/#findComment-232883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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