farmer52 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I thought I would start a new thread on this item.The CL ad is deleted but the unit is still for sale. The guy who is the contact got pissed at the owner (his wife's uncle). He said he would still send pics (not holding my breath). This is getting interesting and frustrating. Stay tuned. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 This is one of those situations where it is disappointing to have things posted. I heard about this truck independent of BMT, but now there are a bunch of people interested in it. It is only 20 minutes from my house. I'd be a jerk if I bought it though. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-276235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 MIke,I agree (about the posting) but I do not have a problem with you buying it. You knew about it first so go for it. It will go to a good home. Will not break my heart....just let me drive it at least once.Received specs from Museum...27 trucks on this GSO, EMZ675 engine, 237hp?, 1076 transmission, 4.00 ratio, 188" wb, originally white cab/hood, 10.00-20 tires, Red Dot a/c between seats, personalized steering wheel "FLEXI-VAN TRUCK RENTAL", and dual 100gal fuel tanks. 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-276261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Vin's U model is a Flexi also. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-276265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad_kelly Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Mike, I'm with Ken - the family drama between the seller and his uncle makes me nervous, and I *really* want to see you squeeze that guy into your building. Or maybe Ken can try it! Brad 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-276273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'll take a look at it and take a bunch of pictures. I'll post them here. I have this crazy itch to buy another truck and I don't have a U model. I don't neccessarily need one, but why not. I've been by this place many times. Back in 1990 I tried buy buy an A50 moving truck that sat in the lot next to this place. The guy wanted $500 for it which I did not have. When I balked at the price the guy responded, "I'm not going to give it away." It disappeared a few months later. I wish I had bought it. I'll have to scan the picture. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-276314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted January 28, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2015 Vinny gets 1st dibs on ANY U models! Especially if they are former Flexi-Van units! LOL!! That guy has single handedly, boosted U model values worldwide! Way to go Vinman! She looks like a peach,for sure. Hope one of you guys gets it! Al 3 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/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-276325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4827325244.htmlThis ones still available Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-276326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Yup mines an old Fexi truck. And did i raise the value? Hahahah thats good and bad! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-276342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yarnall Posted February 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2015 My father and I went to see this U model yesterday. We didn't take batteries because it was so cold. The truck has quite a bit of rust. My father refered to the trailer as "sway-back". This is one of those places where they never got rid of anything. Unfortunately none of the stuff was kept inside and much of it was used to plow snow so pretty rough shape. The U model is the only Mack. Mike. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-276936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 More rust than I like but maybe someone might be interested.Mike - thanks for taking the trip to look at the truck. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-276938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 My father and I went to see this U model yesterday. We didn't take batteries because it was so cold. The truck has quite a bit of rust. My father refered to the trailer as "sway-back".This is one of those places where they never got rid of anything. Unfortunately none of the stuff was kept inside and much of it was used to plow snow so pretty rough shape. The U model is the only Mack. Mike. image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg Is that IH V8 for sale,I've got a friend looking for one of those. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-276960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Looks pretty decent though Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-277037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Everything is for sale. I'm thinking of putting an offer on it but probably shouldn't. I bought an IH R195 and put offers on a few other things. Here is the R195.Here is a different V model. And another. And here are two other R models. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38620-1980-mack-u685t-on-cl/#findComment-277039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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