Popular Post jaysm35a2 Posted November 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2014 As I posted a while back I was looking for a new or used Mack for my company to purchase for me. Well 2 months later they finally got me a 2014 Mack Vision . I spec'd it and picked it out. This will be my 1st Mack I have driven for work. A plain , non chrome every where flat top single stack Mack. I only wished they could have gotten them to have it painted red and black.It arrived yesterday from the dealer to our company shops. I took it for a test drive yesterday afternoon. I had a smile on my face the whole time. The Maint. dept manager said I was like in the movie Roger Rabbit when he drove the car in the cartoon town and the sun is smiling the flowers were dancing , big rainbows. etc. well it sure seemed like it to me.I get to bring it home from Denver Dec.4th , they have to wait until the 3rd to have the company logos' and all put on the doors. And my name on the door.. lucky me. Along with a pintle and air set up on the rear for doubles and triples and a tool box. I also was given a new Mack jacket and a ton of hats.Hell I still cant believe it. Im sure I feel like some of you others when you got your first Mack for work.P.S. They put a pink outfit on the hood for me... ha .. ha .. ha..And a pic or two of my current Columbia . 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Congrats!!!!!WOW! you told them you want a MACK, and they said ok?Most of them tell you "this is it, enjoy it" Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoClueJoe66 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Lucky man.....good luck with it. It's gotta be a whole lot better than that freightliner Quote This message was brought to you by Hargraves Potted Meat Product. Chopped full of "Peckers & Lips" since 1933 - John Boy & Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Looks great the dog should stay warm with that jacket! Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 They said they have a budget set for 2 new trucks to replace a old '04 379 Pete and a '06 Columbia. They know im die hard Mack and I sold the person that does the truck purchases on buying one. The other truck they just bought is a new T880 KW, but its red.I owe the guy a box of cigars for doing that. Now I have a truck I can drive until I retire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 wow good for you, have a ball...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Congratulations!You will keep memories about these days for a long long while. Hope long enough.I too hope the new truck will keep well for so long. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Turnpike doubles I see? So you do NYS thruway and Mass Pike? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Well good to see you are living the dream I was once told by some one much smarter than me that if you can find a job you love you never have to work another day in your life Im guessing that would be you at the moment ENJOY IT you lucky bugger Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 I run in the state of Colorado with the double '48's. I hope to retire from them and take her with me ... only a dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Good for you Jay, and good luck with it- glad they're giving you what you want! 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Agreed....more.often than not you get what they give......Gonna try and talk my way into a Western star when I start my new gig in two weeks....because the alternative is a....*shudder*, V**vo.....ugh.....Have fun with it and be safe, Driver Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Congrats on the new ride. You've clearly moved up in the world.You are however, going to have to learn some basic Mackology. Your truck is not a Vision, but a Pinnacle. It has a larger cab than a Vision as a result of the back wall being pushed back a few more inches. It also has a nicer interior, IMO.Best of luck with it. What are the specs? Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Nice Vision! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 I agree, I have driven my FL Columbia for a year, taken good care of it, but now close to 900k miles I get my Mack. I will have to pull my Mack mud flaps off the FL and install them on the new truck. The MP8 will be a lot better than my Detroit.If this Mack holds up well and last with the proper care that I give I hope they will buy 2 more Mack's next year and go away from KW which our fleet is most of now. It will be a true test with the new Mack and the new KW and how they stay on the road .It was nice seeing the Mack seats, dog prints in the floor, Mack logo and name on everything. I still don't know what to do with myself. Thanks guys. Its nice to be back in the dog house with all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaysm35a2 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2014 Our new logo's on the tractor fleet. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 happy m motoring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Nice!We have the same DPF setup. Unfortunately, the straight stack is hidden behind the fairing. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Nice truck and congrats on being able to choose your own. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Jay, see if you can talk em out of some aluminum wheels when its time for tires. You seem to have some pull with purchasing,lol. 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I like the steel wheels. No polishing. Looks good with the white truck and the chrome caps on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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