Popular Post Virtual400 Posted June 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2015 I bought a 1968 R608f Mack pumper from the state of Alabama. It is in excellent condition. I've been told it sat inside for years. I take delivery in the next 10 days and take it to WA state to fight fires. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Is the serial number on the tag 1015? 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/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-295309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual400 Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 No it's serial number 1008. Finally got to talk with the chief of the fire department selling her. Sat for 7 years while they made up their mind to sell. The body, chrome, tires are in excellent condition but she doesn't run right now. Chief said she's got a stuck valve. Going to have to make shipping arrangements to bring her home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-295506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 does it have a real Mack engine? air brakes?orginal Mack body? I came close to buying a R model in N.J., was in a flood had a Scania engine, Howe body and some rust issues, should have got it , I know the fellow that bought it and it cleaned up nicely . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-295508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 that thing is cherry,,,,have a ball with it,,and welcome aboard...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-295518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual400 Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Original Mack everything, engine and body. Air brakes... has 24,000 miles. Correction - it has 124,000 miles. Edited September 17, 2015 by Virtual400 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-295537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted July 4, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2015 No it's serial number 1008. Finally got to talk with the chief of the fire department selling her. Sat for 7 years while they made up their mind to sell. The body, chrome, tires are in excellent condition but she doesn't run right now. Chief said she's got a stuck valve. Going to have to make shipping arrangements to bring her home.Heres a little history on it St Louis bought a block of R608 between April and July 1968 from S/N 1004 to 1015 1968 R608F10-1008 Saint Louis, Missouri MO E23, E13 1000/500 Mack R Received 5-5-68 A member on here Convoyduel bought it's mate S/N 10-1006 in 2010Here's his link http://www.stlouisdumptrucks.com/ 5 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/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-295561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual400 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 I'm looking to transport this rig from Alabama to Washington state. Any one know who to contact for cheap rates? Current bid is $5,000. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-295617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDNYTRUCKScom Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 there's another one of the St Louis R models for sale now on GovDeals. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-296800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergusonsystem Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I also called about this truck ,was gonna bid ,,but then I seen a bunch of people run it up at the end and it was a lil outta my range ,and boy that chief likes to talk ,great guy to talk to,and Al thanks for the compliment on my R , took it to pump primers in Harrisburg and got first place for fastest water with it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-297574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual400 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Finally got a decent bid to move my truck. Stone Trucking. They are oil rig transporters... will take pictures when she gets here on 8/6... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-298150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergusonsystem Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Is the old trick I heard about true? If you have a stuck valve you take and dump transmission fluid down the carb while the motor is running to unstick it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-298355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergusonsystem Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Has Santa Claus made his delivery? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-299690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual400 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 I finally got the truck home. Have the whole thing documented and will post how it finally got to my garage. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-299842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual400 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Sooooo... the truck arrived but on the way here something shook loose and the rear wheels would not turn. Caged the brakes but still no luck. We pulled the drive shaft and carefully winched her off the step deck that brought her here. Part way down the loading ramps the bolt holding the ramp to the step deck broke. Ended up needing a crane lift to safely get the job done. Cost $750 to get her off the trailer and towed the last mile to the house. I'm trying to get the pic's uploaded today. Edited August 22, 2015 by Virtual400 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-301015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual400 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) I'm wondering if I should go ahead and try to start her with the stuck valve. Just want to see if she'll run. The chief told me they hadn't started her for 7 years. Any hints to bringing her to life? I'm also looking for any manuals / schematics for the truck, engine and pump.Also as a side note, the batteries wouldn't hold a charge so I pulled them and put another set in. Ran through all the switches and lights and it looks like everything works. Tested the starter and it turns. It has one of those old rotary style sirens that is extremely loud. I live in the mountains in WA state were a lot of forest fires are raging this year. The "siren test" scared the hell out of the folks that live near me. I ended up getting phone calls, texts and emails from everyone including a friend that lives a mile from me. Edited August 22, 2015 by Virtual400 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-301018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 I would do some investigating before you try and start the engine. See if you can determine what caused the valve to hang up. You might get lucky with lubing the offending valve with PB Blaster or Marvel Mystery Oil and have it pop up. Could be a long shot. Lube the other valve stems while you are at it.Have you contacted the Mack Museum with your VIN? If not, send your number plus a donation and they can send you a package of the info they have on the truck. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-301113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual400 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Spent 3 days going over several issues. New plugs, rotor and distributor cap. Ordered everything I needed to make new plug wires. Ordered new gas filters and worked to get gas from the gas tank to the engine. Ordered a square plug tool for my ratchet to remove the fuel tank plug. Trying to figure out what's locking up the rear wheels. Brakes are caged so it has to be something with the pump lock out but haven't figured it our yet. I have a long weekend off this weekend so going to hit it again. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40705-i-bought-a-1968-r608f/#findComment-303719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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