Popular Post xdudebrahx Posted September 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2015 Was taking a load of scrap in today and came across this poor old fella. I assumed they were just gonna cut it up since they're strictly a scrap yard so I asked if I could buy the cab visor before they crush it. That's when I was told they're trying to sell it whole! I'm waiting on a call to hear a price but if I can't afford it, I'll give up the location and hopefully someone here will jump on it. Looked pretty solid from my quick look-over. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 How do scrap yards come to get these? Surely blind Freddy can see that it's worth more than scrap value. Anyway, I hope it gets saved, either by yourself or someone else. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-304915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 R688ST with Canadian style air cleaner?What is the body setup?Looks like firetruck to me.Would be cool to see it saved. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-304917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 what shape is the utility body in, and has a crane too. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-304921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Would that be Richmond,I like to get the hood. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-304931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 vladislav: looks like someones service truck 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-304941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I know a scrap yard owner and he does not like to sell to general public because it's a pain in the ass to put something aside for someone who may or may not come up with the money. Unfortunately by the time it ends up there most times they get crushedSent from my SM-G386W using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-304944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Looks straight but something big has to be wrong with it for someone to scrap it. I'm guessing engine blown up or gone all together. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-304945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 I spoke with the owner today and he wants $3000 for it as it sits. He obviously knows the value and doesn't seem to want to part it or crush it. He has a gentleman interested that's supposed to give him an answer tomorrow. I was told that guy wants to put a dump body on it and get it back on the road. I'll probably be back in tomorrow and I'll get a closer look and better pics. I gotta be honest, it breaks my heart to see something that complete get torn apart and left to die. I'd love to see it out back on the road. I noticed a missing drivers door, no driver seat and no driver side battery box. Obviously need some wheels under it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-304947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
philatruck Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Definitely used to be a service truck. Looks like it still has a lot of good parts left on it. Reminds me of that Red lube truck from A To Z Auto Lubricants in Levittown. I bet they could use another truck.I hate when I see this too, there are some many other options to get rid of a truck like this rather then scraping it, you can sell it as it, part it out, export it, etc. Quote -Mike Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-304963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Pat first glance looked like a fire rescue unit. Would be a nice service truck or even a handy truck to support a small hobby. Any more info on the drivetrain? Yeah how do they get to the scrappers ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-304990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Black Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 What a sad sight.Would be a great service truck for someone with a Mack fleet.I never see anything that good sitting in a scrapyard in Australia. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-304995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 The service body looked decent but seemed to be missing most of the driver side doors. Had a big empty spot behind the cab for a gigantic welder. The chrome on the stack was still shiny. Was definitely loved at one point. Hopefully I get more info on it today. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldriver65 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Wow,someone must have been desperate to scrap that! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 3K as it sits. He said he'll buy the service body back at scrap price. Unknown if it runs. NO TITLE. I'm out. I can't deal with a no title situation. If someone else wants it for parts, it's at Allegheny Iron and Metal in Philadelphia. Ask for Charlie. He wants to sell it asap cause he needs room. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 The truck came from Yarnell P Wastler and sons Inc in Fredrick MD if that name rings a bell to anyone. I took 30 pics. The cab is totally solid. All driveline is there. Would be a great parts truck for someone. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Would've been a sight to see that service truck in its prime. Hopefully you find a home for it. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Over the years some of Wastler's restored trucks have been at various shows. The service truck looks to good to scrap so I don't know why it is in that yard?http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/9406-question-for-barry/?hl=wastler#entry35336 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Over the years some of Wastler's restored trucks have been at various shows. The service truck looks to good to scrap so I don't know why it is in that yard?http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/9406-question-for-barry/?hl=wastler#entry35336Does anyone here personally know him? Maybe he wants to buy it back? The owner of the scrapyard told me Geppert brought it in for someone else. I just noticed the Wastler name on the door where the decals had been pulled off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xdudebrahx Posted September 24, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2015 Well thanks to the magic of the ATHS Facebook page, I got in contact with the original owners son. He sent me this picture of it. They had a big sale in 2010 and they sold it off. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurstscrambler Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Maybe they still have a file on the truck with an old registation or excise tax bill that will help overcome the no title issue for you. Andy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Just seems a shame to be in a scrap yard.That dog has got a lotta life left in it,if you ask me ! Al 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/41914-someone-needs-to-save-thisif-i-dont-first/#findComment-305483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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