Popular Post 41chevy Posted September 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2014 My wife found this on her way to a Visiting Nurse job yesterday. Loaded with bee's so couldn't get near for a close inspection. It's a 1934 to 1938 AC-6 crane carrier. Looks bad but AC-6 units are fairly rare. It's at a local ship yard that built Sub Chasers and Navy Tugs from 1938 until the end of WWII. The yard refitted Moran tugs until the late 80's. Now they just do sail boats and general repairs. There is a ton of old equipment in the back lot. Late 40's Ford F-5's, trailers, 3 other cranes and the biggest pile of Chrysler and Grey marine engines I've ever seen. I hope to buy it this week coming. Paul 3 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/37209-193-ac-6/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Sounds like a fun place to check out! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted September 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2014 Lucky you,if my wife woulda spotted that,Id be the LAST person she would tell.. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Lucky you,if my wife woulda spotted that,Id be the LAST person she would tell..She pointed it out...never said I could try to buy it. That's an entirely different tune I'm afraid. Paul 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/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 wow good luck...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 It's great to have a WIFE as your extra spotter! Mine tells me after we pass it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted September 29, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 It's great to have a WIFE as your extra spotter! Mine tells me after we pass it!She's one in a million! Always stood behind me no matter how stupid a venture I embark on. Don't know what I would do with out her. 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/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 She's definitely a keeper.I know what you feel about. Had some luck many years back.But in my case I couldn't steer it down along the way.I'm just worry seeing you showed out the deal having it not almost done.The previous time we found out there were spies everywhere.Neat piece of rusty iron by the word Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 She's definitely a keeper.I know what you feel about. Had some luck many years back.But in my case I couldn't steer it down along the way.I'm just worry seeing you showed out the deal having it not almost done.The previous time we found out there were spies everywhere.Neat piece of rusty iron by the word The owner is a very difficult man to deal with if you do not know him, very set in the old countries way of life. We agreed on a price and shook hands on it. His word and a handshake is his bond. The other advantage is I rented a Gas Station/ Repair shop from him and was treated like family as opposed to his other tenants. He is from Norway and one of my mechanics (who I grew up with) was from his home town in Norway. We kept the place clean and no junk visible, stopped what ever we were doing took special care of his family when ever they came into the shop. Paul 1 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/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vladislav Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 Oh, that all makes sence.Sounds like a home deal.By the word Norway is one of the best looking countries on my mind.And it looks like they have at least one Mack (haven't seen any more) 4 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 And a beauty it is. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Oh, that all makes sence.Sounds like a home deal.By the word Norway is one of the best looking countries on my mind.And it looks like they have at least one Mack (haven't seen any more)That is a good looking MACK, any history on it ? Paul 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/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 PaulGood luck on the AC-6. That will be a great project I am sure. Let us know if there are any other "goodies" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Speaking of wives and purchasing of cars.... tell me how you think this is going to go....My older brother is a very successful Wall Street businessman but in a rare twist is also one heck of a mechanic. Nothing he can't fix or rebuild. He has a collection of 12 cars ranging from a 1967 matching numbers Ferrari 330GTC to a 1985 MB 300TD... Shelby GT350R, Defender 109, 2006 BMW M5 1969 GTO convertable... you get the point. New and old.... European and American.... All beautiful.... His wife, enjoys the cars and even drives some but finds all of it to be excessive.So I get an email from him the other day that says.... "oops I didn't think I'd win this on ebay".... 1973 BMW 2002 (his first car ever owned or raced). So this weekend, his wife is going upstate to antique shop with her mother and sister near Lake George and he is supposed to play Mr. Mom. Well his daughters practice was cancelled and he decided to pull his son from his 8AM LaCrosse practice and he will be driving to PA from CT to pick up the car....How do you think its going to go on Saturday night when he is out in the garage tinkering with his new toy and the wife calls to say goodnight to the kids and she asks "how was your day"? And their response is... "boring, Daddy pulled us out of practice and drove us 8 hours round trip to Pennsylvania to pick up some old car".... Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Number 1. His secret is safe with us. Prediction on outcome.......she won't care. She will think it is cute.Number 2. If he gets bored with the 350R, let me know provided it is a legit 1965. It would make a great birthday present! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Number 1. His secret is safe with us. Prediction on outcome.......she won't care. She will think it is cute.Number 2. If he gets bored with the 350R, let me know provided it is a legit 1965. It would make a great birthday present! Many years ago when we were first married, I fell up the stairs (so I'm told), holding the registration to "her" new 64 GTO. . . She didn't think that was cute, still have the scar on my noggin. Wives are funny some times. Paul 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/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Married.......how come you weren't wearing your helmet? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Married.......how come you weren't wearing your helmet?I wasn't thinking cLeArLy. I thought it was a good deal 1967 Buick GS for a 1964 Goat. . .Automatic for a 4 speed. . . single 4 barrel for trips. . Black on Black for Honduras Maroon with Red interior . . .Looked good through the Schmits Bottle 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/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 That is a good looking MACK, any history on it ? PaulNo Paul, no traces to the moment.I tried to google the site from the pic but didn't get success.It looks to me like one of WW2 E's went to Scandinavia for civilian needs.I just keep my eye on, hope to find the owner, it would be intersting to learn the history.Not many E's over this side of the sea. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37209-193-ac-6/#findComment-261850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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