Popular Post mackcl96 Posted March 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 16, 2014 This is what truck owners and operators where like years ago.I was lucky to learn from Dad and elders (pride in trucking)This guy put a smile on my face...Clean clothesWork bootsTucked in shirtPolished paintActually trimmed his loadSweeped his boots and floor before he left 13 Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKrois Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Not many of the old school generation left. No one sweeps trucks/machines out anymore and generally any trash they generate is left inside too. Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 What a great truck. Old iron can still run as long as it can pass emissions. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Acouple of years ago there was an old B model ten wheel dump truck running out of one of the quarries in Chester Co.Pa. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaysm35a2 Posted March 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2014 I guess im a rare diver, being young, but taking my lunch breaks to paint my rims , spend my own money on new things like mud flaps , and I buy nice work pants and tuck in my shirt...and drive a truck I don't own. I hope a driver like the one in the picture can see me some day and give me a thumbs up or a little wave as we pass. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 I guess im a rare diver, being young, but taking my lunch breaks to paint my rims , spend my own money on new things like mud flaps , and I buy nice work pants and tuck in my shirt...and drive a truck I don't own. I hope a driver like the one in the picture can see me some day and give me a thumbs up or a little wave as we pass.I would hire you with that resume^^^^^^ but your commute is a little far 1 Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 2 things i cant stand are rusty rims and dirt/garbage on the floor... 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Id commute to drive a Bulldog lolMy boss I think is trying to buy a used Mack for me in the future.. I hope since I take good care of the Freightliner and he knows im a Mack man. Ill snap some pictures tomorrow. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I'll bet he was smooth as silk with the 2-stick, too.Definitely a refreshing sight. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 It has a 237 out of a CF on it now and maybe a 5 speed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I guess im a rare diver, being young, but taking my lunch breaks to paint my rims , spend my own money on new things like mud flaps , and I buy nice work pants and tuck in my shirt...and drive a truck I don't own. I hope a driver like the one in the picture can see me some day and give me a thumbs up or a little wave as we pass.I'm the same. It's not "mine", but I spend most of my day in it. It reflects on me. Quick sandwich for lunch, the wipe down the dash or something. Trash trucks never gonna be perfect, but I can try...... 2 Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted March 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2014 Not many of the old school generation left. No one sweeps trucks/machines out anymore and generally any trash they generate is left inside too.When my trucks or equipment come in at night, they get washed down and cab cleaned out, No trash, coffee cups or debris in cab or body. I'll fire any body who can't abide by those simple rules. I was raised to take pride in what you use or own because it shows pride and work ethic. Paul 4 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 He is getting his money's worth out of the B. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Green Dash Posted March 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2014 It has a 237 out of a CF on it now and maybe a 5 speed.WHAT?!!!Okay, we can drop the two-stick comment. The guy is still a class act and is setting a great example for anyone who wants to take the initiative to do it right. Like Jay said, he deserves a smile, a wave, a handshake, something to acknowledge that those of us who come from a time when this was "the norm", even on construction trucks, appreciate the trip back in time. 3 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vision386 Posted March 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2014 Does anyone remember reading about "Old Betsy"? was a 1924? Autocar that the same man drove well into the early eighties,only truck he ever owned and operated I believe? was quite a story! Both he and truck passed CALIFORNIA D.OT. inspections well into their 70's....................................Mark 3 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yup, remember the write up in WOT about Betsy. The fellows name is on the tip of my tongue.My first driving job here where I work 27 yrs ago, it was a brand new red 1985 F350 stake truck. I would stop and wash it at the spray wash every chance I got(on my own dime). SInce then, every driver we've had can't seem to remember to take their lunch trash out of it. Pisses me off to NO END when I get in any of the shop trucks and look around. Food, trash, candy wrappers, coins, grease on EVERYTHING. F'n slobs! Our 95 F350 pickup is pretty wore out, we bought it used with 250K miles on it. I still will stop at the spray wash and clean it up before I go to a customer. "Used" does not mean it has to look like shit.One employee lives just down the street from work(and walks). Sometimes I'll run him home if we leave at the same time. He got in my '89 F150 for the first time and said "wow, this is nice". I told him "Yup, no one from work has ever driven it!" 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I remember the article. Good stuff!One of the upgrades was to put Ford gas motor in the Autocar. I don't remember now how many motors were used during the trucks work life.If there is the will, there is a way. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yup, remember the write up in WOT about Betsy. The fellows name is on the tip of my tongue.Ray Gookin was the fellows name. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Yup, that's it.Seems the Acar had a 391 ford truck engine in it? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I couldn't remember what motor was added,but do remember a Bostrom air-ride seat being installed!..................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have the article here somewhere but 391 sounds about right. I will take a look for the magazine because the voices in my head says that it was backed by an automatic followed by a brownie. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I couldn't remember what motor was added,but do remember a Bostrom air-ride seat being installed!..................................MarkI can believe it! Makes life better when you are sitting on top of the front axle. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 In the WOTS, May/June 1990, was this Autocar advertisement in Trucking Business Feb 1965 featuring Ray Gookin and his 1925 Autocar model H. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Does anyone remember reading about "Old Betsy"? was a 1924? Autocar that the same man drove well into the early eighties,only truck he ever owned and operated I believe? was quite a story! Both he and truck passed CALIFORNIA D.OT. inspections well into their 70's....................................Markdont remember it,,,but im still a waver,,,and sweep out tractor every morning,,,and wipedown dash and windows as needed.lol.bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I forgot , I take it to the car wash once a week too. I pride having the nicest truck in the fleet , I think.1st pic is the day I got it.The others I took today next to one of the stores with my new painted rims and bumper LOL. I have a Bulldog hood ornament on the dash. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35064-old-mack-still-making-a-dollar/#findComment-237871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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