Mack-F-Power Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Hi all, just joined the forum here within the month of November and have been a visitor for some time before I finally decided to become a member. This is a great forum and the best Mack site on the net! Looking into buying an F-Model and getting my start in owning my first big truck. I've been to many truck shows including the ATCA show in Macungie for the last 4 years in a row and plan to attend many more in the future. Always look for the old iron and unique trucks at the show and can't help to say that Mack is always a favorite there. I'm a diesel mechanic and have been working on big trucks for almost 9 years, but for a different make in Freightliner. I do appreciate the older units out there as this new junk has too much emissions and electronics. Glad to be a member on the site! Thanks.-Sal Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Welcome Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Glen Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I have a 1988 Superliner E9 500hp J 713 that I could be talked out of. $15000.00 cd .Can send pictures if you are interested. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Welcome! Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Welcome aboardJust need to look around and you will find it. Condition is one questionThe next question is how far away, and transport cost Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Welcome !And have fun with your truck search.Lots of knowledgeable folks here.I learn something new everyday mack relatedSteve Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Hope you find yourself a nice Keith Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack man 1973 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Welcome aboard! I'm happy to hear of your interest in Mack trucks, they are the best. And the f model is one of my favorite as well I hope you find a v8 model. There are many folks here with a great wealth of knowledg and everyone is always eager to help each other that is what is so cool about this forum . Have a ball looking for your truck and keep us posted with your findings:) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Welcome to the jungle Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Welcome Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfothergill Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I have a 1988 Superliner E9 500hp J 713 that I could be talked out of. $15000.00 cd .Can send pictures if you are interested. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfothergill Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Could you send me the specs and some photos of your Superliner please. Thanks, Bill Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Welcome aboard!! Tons of good members and helpful too. 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/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-268851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 GOOD DAY WELCOME .I have a 1953 MODEL A MACK PUMPER FOR SALE . THAT I REBUILT AFTER I RETIRED FROM MECH. REPAIR TRADE Quote Raymond Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-270817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Welcome,and I hear ya about the new trucks having too much BULLSHIT electronics & emission crap on them today! Oh well,they're not going to take the stuff off,so I guess we have to get used to it! Hope you find what you are looking for in a truck and adivce. Here at BMT,we're loaded with it!........uh, advice that is....... Al 1 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/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-273741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Sal welcome to the dog house! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-273753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack-F-Power Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thank you all for the warm welcome! Glad to be here and I know that for any information or questions I have this is my only stop.Welcome,and I hear ya about the new trucks having too much BULLSHIT electronics & emission crap on them today! Oh well,they're not going to take the stuff off,so I guess we have to get used to it! Hope you find what you are looking for in a truck and adivce. Here at BMT,we're loaded with it!........uh, advice that is....... AlI agree and they certainly won't be taking any of it off Al. If anything more unwanted junk and wiring will be added lol. They don't make anything like they used to that's for sure. Back to Mack though...I had a question about a 300 plus engine. This has a 10-speed Eaton behind it and the very well known tip turbine setup on the engine. Stock they are 315 horsepower. Is there any way to turn them up slightly to get more power and keep them reliable? Had a guy in person tell me they can be turned up to 365 horsepower pretty easy. Thanks. -Sal Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-280197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 There was a 2 valve tip turbine rate at 350 h.p. It was originally called the ENDT678, later became a E6-350. What the differences are for the higher h.p. I do not know. 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/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-280201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-280203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Welcome! Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-280210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Welcome aboard!........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-280231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Welcome! How's the search going? An F is a good choice, cool looking and getting more rare. Some nice ones in the gallery. You will find guys in the hobby are very helpful and active on the site. Good luck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-280660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack-F-Power Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Welcome! How's the search going? An F is a good choice, cool looking and getting more rare. Some nice ones in the gallery. You will find guys in the hobby are very helpful and active on the site. Good luck!The search is technically over as I've been looking at an F-Model that's been for sale for awhile, just trying to gather the funds to make it happen. It has more rust in the bottom floor of the cab then I would like, but when I seen it in person...the first few seconds is all it took to fall in love. Thanks a lot and for the welcome. I'm hoping to buy this unit real soon. Will keep everyone updated. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-281002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Go with the f model, I never regret buying mine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37914-looking-to-buy-a-macka-love-for-quality-built-trucks/#findComment-281208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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