Popular Post dmlinton Posted June 25, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Does anyone collect these kind of trucks. This is a Mack and may be a model LR. The owner says he going to get it running this weekend. It will be interesting to see how that goes. Could be fun truck to have around. All 15 ton of it. Edited June 25, 2014 by dmlinton 4 Quote Best regards, Dennis Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted June 25, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2014 Some people collect them but you need a really big sandbox. 5 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 looks like a bully...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gearhead204 Posted June 26, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2014 too bad its on the wrong end of the world, I could use one to haul my pebbles around with, the quarry up the road had one repowered with a 6-71 and a 6 in. straight pipe loaded pulling a hill 130db. if it didn't wake the dead, it damn sure gave them nightmares !!!! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Cool toy to play in sand.I think it still able to make some money if really needs.Hope the owner has enough area to keep it away of scrappers. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 We have a 35 ton mack rock truck here at work, long retired though. Parked out behind the garage. They're planning on torching it, I'd like to atleast get the 12v71 out of it. They had a big 50 ton truck years ago too. Had a 16v92 in it. That one was torched too Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 What you going to do with the 12v71.want to sell it Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 If I can get it I'm not sure what I want to do with it. Not really looking to sell it, I wouldn't mind building a rat rod with it though Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingblade Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 they used to call them the buzzin dozen,, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmlinton Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 We have a 35 ton mack rock truck here at work, long retired though. Parked out behind the garage. They're planning on torching it, I'd like to atleast get the 12v71 out of it. They had a big 50 ton truck years ago too. Had a 16v92 in it. That one was torched tooIf the owner's spend some money on promotion, propose that if they give you the truck, you will restore it complete with company logo as a promotion vehicle with, of course, the "o/o jpavao" just so as everyone is clear who owns it and put that old good guy back in such nice condition.Can you legally drive one of these trucks down a public road? Quote Best regards, Dennis Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Can you legally drive one of these trucks down a public road?Not really. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I would lovean lr someday but I need to buy a large enough sandbox first. By time I accomplish that the last LR will probably be rusting away in a forest somewhere. To me they are one of my favorite looking off-road trucks along with the euclids Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmlinton Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Not really.Hmmm. Guess a guy would have to get highway tractor and a lowboy rig. Oh, well, if a guy had to have a B61 or something, well .... Quote Best regards, Dennis Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 If the owner's spend some money on promotion, propose that if they give you the truck, you will restore it complete with company logo as a promotion vehicle with, of course, the "o/o jpavao" just so as everyone is clear who owns it and put that old good guy back in such nice condition.Can you legally drive one of these trucks down a public road?If I could do that I would absolutely love it! After I finish my r model of coarse, but I think that would be a fun project. Unfortunately I think the chances of that happening would be near impossible. It's a shame too because I'm sure it's got potential in there. I'll have to try to grab some pictures of it Monday. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 We have a 35 ton mack rock truck here at work, long retired though. Parked out behind the garage. They're planning on torching it, I'd like to atleast get the 12v71 out of it. They had a big 50 ton truck years ago too. Had a 16v92 in it. That one was torched tooHey ask if theyll sell the truck, dont torch it, geez where does everybody think those things went anyway! Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-250927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 They might sell it I'm not sure. I'd assume they wouldn't want any less than what they could get in scrap price, which I'm guessing would be a good chunk of change Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-251017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmlinton Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) They might sell it I'm not sure. I'd assume they wouldn't want any less than what they could get in scrap price, which I'm guessing would be a good chunk of changeSay thebeast weighs 16 tons with scrap at $250/ton (that's roughly the price here in Ontario). That's $4000. BUT, you gonna throw that thing in the back of a pickup and haul it on down to the wreckers? Even if you hire a crane and a rig capable of hauling the beast, how much is going to be left of the $4000? About what would be a reasonable expectation by the company to have the truck gone as is where is. $2000 tops maybe?There is a huge cost to scrapping a rig like that old truck.Point out the economics to the company and get a buddy to help you use your R, even with a pulling rig for your fifth wheel, hook onto the beast, haul her home and break out the beer and barbeque. Don't ignore the possibility that the company just wants rid of the liability of having derelict equipment sitting around, which is much, much higher than $4000 and they might, just might, not even be interested in the salvage value. So that would be like ... free truck ... except for getting her home .... and beer. Edited June 29, 2014 by dmlinton Quote Best regards, Dennis Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-251018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post farmer52 Posted June 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2014 Buy it and make it into a mobile swimming pool.... 3 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-251019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Say thebeast weighs 16 tons with scrap at $250/ton (that's roughly the price here in Ontario). That's $4000. BUT, you gonna throw that thing in the back of a pickup and haul it on down to the wreckers? Even if you hire a crane and a rig capable of hauling the beast, how much is going to be left of the $4000? About what would be a reasonable expectation by the company to have the truck gone as is where is. $2000 tops maybe?There is a huge cost to scrapping a rig like that old truck.Point out the economics to the company and get a buddy to help you use your R, even with a pulling rig for your fifth wheel, hook onto the beast, haul her home and break out the beer and barbeque. Don't ignore the possibility that the company just wants rid of the liability of having derelict equipment sitting around, which is much, much higher than $4000 and they might, just might, not even be interested in the salvage value. So that would be like ... free truck ... except for getting her home .... and beer.Well these are all definitely good points. Especially the BBQ and beer! But yes I completely agree that I'm sure there is going to be a cost of having it scrapped. I will ask around a little tomorrow when I get to work, what kind of chance I would have of getting it. Transporting it shouldn't be a problem, just whether or not they will get rid of it. It would really be a fun project, I think my biggest concern though would be the cost of tires. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-251020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmlinton Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Well these are all definitely good points. Especially the BBQ and beer! But yes I completely agree that I'm sure there is going to be a cost of having it scrapped. I will ask around a little tomorrow when I get to work, what kind of chance I would have of getting it. Transporting it shouldn't be a problem, just whether or not they will get rid of it. It would really be a fun project, I think my biggest concern though would be the cost of tires. Oh, yeah, tires. Forgot about that. Just priced one for the rear of my 1952 John Deere MT (11.2x34 ag tire). $500! And it is a wee bit smaller than the ones on a rock truck. Actually, it is just plain wee compared to a rock truck tire. Quote Best regards, Dennis Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-251023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 go to the scrapers they have no want for tires you might find what you need that way and for a lot less maybe bbq and beer swap! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-251077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmlinton Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 The rock truck owner posted a new ad this morning asking $5,500 CAD ( http://www.kijiji.ca/v-heavy-equipment/muskoka/old-mack-rock-truck/1000957884). No mention of whether it runs which means that either he didn't try to get it running this weekend as planned .... or that he could not get it to run. Quote Best regards, Dennis Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-251083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Be happy that tractor tire is only $500, I paid nearly that for 11R24.5 steer tires, we wont even talk about 425 floats! Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-251102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Be happy that tractor tire is only $500, I paid nearly that for 11R24.5 steer tires, we wont even talk about 425 floats!Thats what we pay for 425 floats. maybe a little more. Good Years. Never had a problem all the years weve run them Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-251144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Here's our old 35 tonner. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36148-mack-rock-truck/#findComment-251253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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