Popular Post Superdog Posted April 11, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2015 Sending 3 of my "flock" off to their new home in Michigan tomorrow .Got home about 5 tonite and got them all hauled out to solid ground in the driveway by 8:30. Little softer out in the back 40 than I would have liked it,but the old RD mudded through the tough spots without getting stuck. Those leaving are my 3 early B series Macks,'30's vintage BF and BG tractors,and 1940 BX, former State of Iowa dump truck Had to do a little tree trimming to get the BF free from its spot,but other than that,all went pretty well. They are going to a good home and will be welcomed by several other early B series already in his collection. I'll try to get more pics in a.m. when we load them out. It got dark on me before I got pics of the BX getting hauled out.Oh by the way,though I'm losing 3,I'm gaining another, this truly golden item. It don't look like much to most,but I'm tickled to death just to find one. 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Ok I know I don't know much about trucks with hoods but whats the deal with yellow R model? Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Crop rotation!Like goldie too! 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Ok I know I don't know much about trucks with hoods but whats the deal with yellow R model?It was one of the trucks used by Mack to introduce the new Maxidyne.http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/tutorials/article/154-mack-sales-brochure-new-300-series-maxidyne/ 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 ws721 beat me to the ???. Only thing to me it looks like early cab with newer dash. Tree is in way of side shot. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 It was one of the trucks used by Mack to introduce the new Maxidyne.http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/tutorials/article/154-mack-sales-brochure-new-300-series-maxidyne/OH!!! That is a unique truck then. Thanks for the reply Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 the "300"?was the rear wall cut out from rust or was is converted to a Sleeper cab later in life? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Geske's in Crystal Lake IL had one that they cut the rearends off and used the power train to power the plant. I heard Randy Griebel bought it from them, but then sold it. I never got a chance to go see it. That is an awesome find. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Geske's in Crystal Lake IL had one that they cut the rearends off and used the power train to power the plant. I heard Randy Griebel bought it from them, but then sold it. I never got a chance to go see it. That is an awesome find.It's for sale again. I tried to buy it from Randy,but was a day late,worse part about it it's been painted. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 It's for sale again. I tried to buy it from Randy,but was a day late,worse part about it it's been painted.I just don't understand some people. It's a piece of history. Don't go changing it. I hope you can maybe get that one also. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 I just don't understand some people. It's a piece of history. Don't go changing it.I hope you can maybe get that one also.I know,just like repainting a Magnum or Liberty. I never will forget the 300 demonstrator F model our local dealer had. It was so cool to see a F model that wasn't green or red. We were one of the last to get it for a week,then it went to the paint shop for a nice green paint job and into the Nelson fleet it went. I doubt if I get the one Randy had. He's wanting way too much for what it is.Only chance I'd have is if Randy gets it back,he likes to trade. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Are you gonna restore the one you just got? I would love to see them both restored. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Are you gonna restore the one you just got? I would love to see them both restored.as far gone as this one is,best I can hope for is to use the hood for a "300" clone 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted April 11, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2015 Poor old Dogs had to ride home in a Volvo.As long as I had owned these,I'd never noticed these inspection "doors" on the wheel hubs,2 on each wheel. I don't know if they were lube access points,or just to inspect the shoes. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Should have put tarps on the old dogs out of embarrassment from the Volvo, be a shame if any other old bulldogs seen them riding behind that Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted April 12, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2015 Should have put tarps on the old dogs out of embarrassment from the Volvo, be a shame if any other old bulldogs seen them riding behind that you aren't very observant,they were completely tarped for the ride home. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Guess your right LOL. Was on my phone, and not looking at all the details Surprised you could handle parting with that many at once Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldriver65 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 165 Macks,been contacted by A&E yet?Why not sell a 150 or so and do a couple restorations?Seen it over and over in the collector car world,people horde dozens of rusty relics never to have any "done".Always kept saying someday,someday until it was too late for them or the cars. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I give him credit for saving that many, I wouldn't want the responsibility of owning that much. Worrying about people robbing parts, vandalism, condition getting worse ect... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted April 12, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2015 165 Macks,been contacted by A&E yet?Why not sell a 150 or so and do a couple restorations?Seen it over and over in the collector car world,people horde dozens of rusty relics never to have any "done".Always kept saying someday,someday until it was too late for them or the cars.I wouldn't say I hoard. them,as I do let some go,as this shows,95% of the trucks I have would've been ground up in a shredder had I not brought them home. I do have a few done that I show, and I'm always working on a few more,but rescue missions have higher priority to me than show queens,cause once they are gone,they are gone forever. I know some don't understand,and that's fine,but that's how I view things. If you are looking for one to fix up,and you pass my strict adoption screening,which after recent events has gotten even tougher than it was, I'll gladly sell or trade with you. 14 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Amazes me this day and age people are stupid enough to scrap stuff like this!!! I've talked to people who have and they've said "Didn't think anybody would want it?" Unreal... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Wow it really did get dark. I need a roll back like that. I have been paying to have stuff hauled around this winter. I should have bought that R model out here that someone tried to flip.What are the new owner's plans? Parts trucks? Restore? Inventory?I had bought a bunch of trucks in the past to save from the scrapper. Unfortunately that had to slow down dramatically after the township tagged all the cars and trucks I had sitting outside. I hate to see old trucks scrapped, but I don't have anywhere to go with them. Cost can add up quickly even if they are only a few hundred a piece.Did i miss something? What was the incident that made you more selective about prospective adoptive parents/ buyers?Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 The guy that bought these has 9 more of the early B's at home,plus a few other old Macks, so they will be among old friends. also has a nice warehouse to keep them safe. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Wow it really did get dark. I need a roll back like that. I have been paying to have stuff hauled around this winter. I should have bought that R model out here that someone tried to flip.What are the new owner's plans? Parts trucks? Restore? Inventory?I had bought a bunch of trucks in the past to save from the scrapper. Unfortunately that had to slow down dramatically after the township tagged all the cars and trucks I had sitting outside. I hate to see old trucks scrapped, but I don't have anywhere to go with them. Cost can add up quickly even if they are only a few hundred a piece.Did i miss something? What was the incident that made you more selective about prospective adoptive parents/ buyers?MikeWhen the farms, sand mines on Eastern Long Island were breaking up for developers to fill with MAC MANSIONS I was hauling most all of the trucks and equipment away. I saved and found homes for most. The ones I kept for myself, was parting out or trying to find homes for were behind a fence on the back of my property. The dozen or so that were in view the Town cited me for. Added all of the to my collector policy as restoration in progress units, got NYS tags for them and the town can't do crap. Every one in view is legal as per their laws. I'd rather do the same as Mike than see them shredded and shipped to China. 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/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I'm still waiting to hit those 6 numbers superdog, I'd love to have your W71 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39646-getting-ready-to-say-goodbye/#findComment-286473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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