mrsmackpaul Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 oh yeah they look like 58 rear end to me Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-272039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 wow, that thing is sweet Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-272302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Maybe tdozer has bought it by now and is waiting to surprise us. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-272314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tdozer Posted January 4, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2015 Well, I hauled her home today. She fired right up, went on and off of the trailer under her own power. I'm finally a proud mack owner. She sure is a heavy old dog. 15 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The 237 is a fine engine for a classic or antique Mack, but my dad and uncle say it'll destroy a Quadbox pretty easily. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Awesome, get a video of it running up on YouTube when you can, oh and More Pics! Lol congrats 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/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 if you hot rod it it'll tear up a quadbox or and trans that's not a triple countershaft. if you drive it like a human and like you own it, it'll be fine 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdozer Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 I think the trans will be ok. It will be bobtail most of the time. As long as I don't get a real heavy right foot. I will keep the rpm's up and make sure not to lug it. Those 237's are torque monsters. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 yeah baby yeah you got it and you have got it home well done as has been said above lots of photos and a some youtube stuff when your ready mate I wouldnt worry about that quad box there pretty tough they were used out here behind V8 Macks on road train work groos weight 100 tons plus and went ok they arent as tough as Maxi torque but are plenty strong enough if you look after them Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Congrats,awesome looking truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Good deal. Glad you were able to get a great looking truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 wow sounds exciting ya trans will be fine,,,without weight....,,,best of luck...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Looks great,good to see another one saved Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Nice truck !Looks like a nice Solid survivor Good luck And have fun with it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPhelps Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Congratulations! I'm delighted for you! Can't wait to see the pics and videos. I was told when was truck shopping that the 237/5 speed makes a bulletproof combo. Maybe that would be an easy transition if you need to replace the quad box. I hope for your sake, though, that you get to drive the quad long enough to enjoy it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdozer Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'm going to take it easy on that quad. I want to keep it for the cool factor. If anything ever happens to it, I will put a 6 speed lo hole in it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezrider Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 cool truck, sounds like you got a good deal on it, hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Congratulations! You did the right thing and you have a whole new world of mechanical and historical fun in front of you. As to the quad box: it was installed for a reason, seems to function and this is your first Mack. A good friend told me I should wait about six months before making any major changes to my first Mack. See it daily, drive it a little, get used to it. One of the smartest pieces of advice I've been given. At the end of those six months, the ten new tires and front wheel bearings I installed made a lot more sense than the chrome visor, chrome air tank and 2-speed rear winch I dreamed about. Best of all I was completely safe and relaxed. I can't say the same for those passing and giving me the finger on the narrow roads we have around here. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasty51ford Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 SWEET !! Welcome to the world of the Bulldog! I have only had my first Mack for a few months myself and I love it! Enjoy !! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Very nice find. I've always thought a 237 with a quad would be a lot of fun. You split only when you feel like it. Not to mention that from a historical standpoint, the 237 was a trend setter and probably Mack's finest effort. As far as the quadbox is concerned, that setup must have been used for a while in its former heavy-tractor duty. You'll be fine with it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'm guessing her fighting weight is about 22,000 pounds. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 She is sweet!!! It will be even sweeter when your done Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tdozer Posted January 7, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2015 Rear end shot. Beastly looking thing it is. The interior was painted white at some point over the past 50 years. I wish they left it green. The last one, I just thought was cool looking. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 anything with snow is pretty cool looking to me brrrrrrrrrrrPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdozer Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 This pic shows all of the hood emblems that came with the truck. Over the past couple of days I have been contacted by a couple fellow mack enthusiasts. Between the two of them, I have gotten two short hood strips and two diesel emblems. This tight knit group of Mack truck guys is wonderful. All I need now is the left side bulldog, one short strip, one long strip, a B61 emblem and both thermodyne emblems. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38212-looking-at-buying-my-first-macki-bought-it/page/2/#findComment-273546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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