Rob Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Have any of you looked at the amount of posters from the past that no longer participate? I was bored last evening so was scanning through the list and was really surprised how many persons that used to converse, but are now in the distant past. Sad really. Some really good ideas, and answers to problems conveyed through this media without ever meeting face to face.Might be worth the effort for those of us that know non participants to make contact and urge them back into the group.Of course there are a few that should not be re-acquainted to the site as is the case anywhere. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxville Truck Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Rob,Are you a trucker? Your avatar shows a corn field in the backdrop... just curious... I agree with you though it is nice to get a wide variety of different views of ways to repair problems we all have. B) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Rob,Are you a trucker? Your avatar shows a corn field in the backdrop... just curious... I agree with you though it is nice to get a wide variety of different views of ways to repair problems we all have. No, I've never been, and never had a job driving a truck. Just have been around them since a baby, (long time ago).I actually repair navigational Radars, airport landing lights, standby power generation, and HVAC, for the Federal Aviation Administration. Been doing that since 1984. Prior to that I rebuilt wrecked/totaled automobiles.Started an autobody repair business in 1993 to work it 15 years to offset college expenses for my wife and kids. After accomplishing that personal goal, or feat, I then closed the business. Working two full time jobs for 15 years did get old. I now work on my old trucks with renewed passion. The background to my avatar is a field that I purchased my property to build my building from.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Rob i have turned the approch light on a few times buit have not had a plane since 93. I got a no no ticket at Baldwin field at Quincy Ill. in about 82 for not getting a special permission to land after the weather has gone south. He said didnt you see the beacan and this was midday and i said yes but did have time to do noting but land .Clouds was down to 200 ft. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Rob i have turned the approch light on a few times buit have not had a plane since 93. I got a no no ticket at Baldwin field at Quincy Ill. in about 82 for not getting a special permission to land after the weather has gone south. He said didnt you see the beacan and this was midday and i said yes but did have time to do noting but land .Clouds was down to 200 ft.Hi Glenn, that field would be an FBO, (Fixed Base Operated) airport. It is not controlled federally. All of the facilities, approach lights, radios, etc. are maintained/inspected/calibrated by us, but actual operation of the airfield is a private affair. Sometimes the operators can be real jerks.That field is serviced out of the Moline, IL office. I've never been there myself, but heard of it.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoClueJoe66 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 It's like Bulldogman, I haven't heard from him in awhile. Where has everyone gone too???? Quote This message was brought to you by Hargraves Potted Meat Product. Chopped full of "Peckers & Lips" since 1933 - John Boy & Billy Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Rob the bad thing for me was there is or was a flight service station office there and when the weather goes bad you have to get permission to land if you are VFR because it is now a controled zone untill the weather comes back and i had a VFR flight plane so when we landed i went to the window to close my flight plan and that is when he ask if i saw the bacon . Well they will hold a trial by mail and you can fight or pled stupid which that was what i did and told them that i knew for along time i was supid but was trying to do better. About 3 months latter he said send in your certification for a while untill you learn better but he never did say dont fly. I knew the weather was getting bad but that was fastter than normal. We had found a grass field that i was going to put down if had to and then we found Baldwin field. I was glad cause i didnt want to walk home. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 geez...y'all make me feel so...so...well, fine actually. I'm just a stupid a$$ truck driver,have been for almost 30 years, but then everybody can't drive an airplane- I don't want no parts of 'em. I'm pretty happy, see - . I'm glad to be here and pester Rob- one of my heroes! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Of course there are a few that should not be re-acquainted to the site as is the case anywhere. Rob you're not talking about me are you?..you know my feelings are easily hurt Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Rob the bad thing for me was there is or was a flight service station office there and when the weather goes bad you have to get permission to land if you are VFR because it is now a controled zone untill the weather comes back and i had a VFR flight plane so when we landed i went to the window to close my flight plan and that is when he ask if i saw the bacon . Well they will hold a trial by mail and you can fight or pled stupid which that was what i did and told them that i knew for along time i was supid but was trying to do better. About 3 months latter he said send in your certification for a while untill you learn better but he never did say dont fly. I knew the weather was getting bad but that was fastter than normal. We had found a grass field that i was going to put down if had to and then we found Baldwin field. I was glad cause i didnt want to walk home.Glenn, the FSS is still there and functioning. If you thought service was bad then; I understand it has deteriorated further. The remainders are sub contracted to Lockheed-Martin for operations and for the most part managed remotely.I don't work with them at all. The closest FSS to me was located at Decatur, IL but has been closed for several years now. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 It's like Bulldogman, I haven't heard from him in awhile. Where has everyone gone too????well,ain't this a geographical oddity-two weeks from everywhere! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 you're not talking about me are you?..you know my feelings are easily hurt Not at this time.You are safe, (for now).But, Be careful; Use prudent judgement.I'm keeping a watchful eye out to keep you on the straight and narrow.Best advice I can give: Do not drive a Peterbilt.I am cognizant of your feelings and do not wish to impact them negatively.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Not at this time.You are safe, (for now).But, Be careful; Use prudent judgement.I'm keeping a watchful eye out to keep you on the straight and narrow.Best advice I can give: Do not drive a Peterbilt.I am cognizant of your feelings and do not wish to impact them negatively.Robthank you Rob Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
huppypuppy Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 (edited) thank you Rob Hi Rob and all who have posted here,Just a quick one to say I haven't dropped off the perch - I've been too busy to come in and check out things here!I have to say that I have the old Mack bug and am in the process of purchasing a R685RST "Flintstone" (this is what Mack Trucks Australia called the butterfly hood!) - I have decided to restore her to look like a replica of a later Brambles Heavy Haulage R-600/R-700. She has a 6-71 Detroit Diesel 2 stroke, a 13 speed RoadRanger and a single drive axle at the moment - am looking at going to the original 237hp Maxidyne, bogie (tandem) drive and twin stick transmission (quite possibly a Quadruplex and maybe not!!!). The cab, bonnet and guards are all steel so that helps a fair bit with stuff I need to do!!!Also, one question:Is there anything I need to look at, eg. rust in the doors, etc, should I want to buy this truck??TIA,JoePS: I have included a picture of the old girl in her current state! Feel free to let me know where problems do lie with the job! Edited September 30, 2008 by Joe Hupp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 The front fenders if not available or salvageable will be expensive. I also envision quite a bit of expense to be incurred if following through on your stated plan with this unit. This is especially true if you do not have the spare parts in current inventory. As far as rust: With a mechanics inspection mirror and flashlight look into both of the rear cab corners at lower points. Also above the headliner across the front, sides, and rear of the cab for rust and deterioration where the roof, cab outer, and cab inner panels are spot fastened together. These are very commom rust areas. The doors are very straight forward. Usually if you can see rust on the outer side, it is much worse on the inner structure. It also appears the cab and front end are "leaning" towards the driver's side on that chassis. This could be as little as cab mouting insolators being bad, or rust in the mounting strutures which would be much worse.Good luck with your project!Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 geez...y'all make me feel so...so...well, fine actually. I'm just a stupid a$$ truck driver,have been for almost 30 years, but then everybody can't drive an airplane- I don't want no parts of 'em. I'm pretty happy, see - . I'm glad to be here and pester Rob- one of my heroes! Anyone can fly a dangum airplane, they don't bend in the middle, fly backward, or fall on their face every time the see a hill. Can you imagine how much easier one of those construction site deliveries would be with a Peterbilt with wings. Just buzz over once to wake everybody up, then fly back over and hit the dump valve. No more backing a mile and a half, blind siding 90 degrees over a 12 foot wide bridge. Rt 50 would be so easy you might consider paying the shipper to haul his freight. Adding an endorsement to your license shouldn't be a problem, you've already passed the physical, and you don't have to be any crazier to be a pilot. Easy as pie, maybe we should open a school? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 My R/C planes never lasted long...........maybe it IS easier when you're INSIDE flying them?? LOL!!I'm much better with ground vehicles!I've found that I can back better, late at night, with no lights, blindsided, half asleep. Something about mid afternoon on Sat I can't put a trailer inside a football stadium if I try? Is it just me? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 What ever happened to Nigel AKA roadusercharges? He was from New Zealand and even sent me two used sets of Wabco Duomatic air line couplers, the standard used in Kiwi. He charged me nothing. He even sent me a real nice full color used truck magazine that had everything from heavy Japanese, European and American trucks. Real nice guy. Last seen june 2008 and made one post. Before that it was 2006! He used to pop in and post every now and then. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
huppypuppy Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 The front fenders if not available or salvageable will be expensive. I also envision quite a bit of expense to be incurred if following through on your stated plan with this unit. This is especially true if you do not have the spare parts in current inventory. As far as rust: With a mechanics inspection mirror and flashlight look into both of the rear cab corners at lower points. Also above the headliner across the front, sides, and rear of the cab for rust and deterioration where the roof, cab outer, and cab inner panels are spot fastened together. These are very commom rust areas. The doors are very straight forward. Usually if you can see rust on the outer side, it is much worse on the inner structure. It also appears the cab and front end are "leaning" towards the driver's side on that chassis. This could be as little as cab mouting insolators being bad, or rust in the mounting strutures which would be much worse.Good luck with your project!RobRob,I'm tending to think this photo doesn't show the truck in it's true style - the lean could be due to the camber of the road.... I'm not questioning your knowledge here but there's a reason why!Joe Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Rob,I'm tending to think this photo doesn't show the truck in it's true style - the lean could be due to the camber of the road.... I'm not questioning your knowledge here but there's a reason why!JoeHi Joe,I have no knowledge that I know of; Sometimes I guess good.I was referring to your statement that you would plan to replace the driveline, and furthered the assumption that the front fenders did not exist, or were in unusable condition. This cites they are physically not installed on the truck in the supplied photo. These items will be costly if needed to be purchased.Don't get me wrong, that truck is DEFINATELY worth working with as I would if it were mine. The lean I referred to could quite possibly road crown, (or camber as referred) and/or parallax error from the camera angle. It does look as the frame horn on the driver's side of the truck would measure closer to the bottom or the grille surround than the other side but then again the photo could be subjected to induced error.I'm not ruling out that my judgement may be off. I'm usually 1/2 bubble off level anyways.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Am surprised you want to pull the GM out, Joe. Is she a "happy" engine? Quote Whatever rubs your buddah. The Mack E Model Registry - 103 entries The Mack A Model Registry - 14 entries Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-22429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
huppypuppy Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Am surprised you want to pull the GM out, Joe. Is she a "happy" engine?Andy,To register vehicles in NSW as Historic (ie XXXXX-H (where X denotes numbers)), they must be pretty well original - engine, gearbox, diffs, suspension, etc. - hence the engine and driveline swap!I also would like the Detroit for a spare engine or for one to tinker around with in the shed on the weekends! Joe enthusiast from way back!PS: Sorry for the slowness of my reply! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-24438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Have any of you looked at the amount of posters from the past that no longer participate? I was bored last evening so was scanning through the list and was really surprised how many persons that used to converse, but are now in the distant past. Sad really. Some really good ideas, and answers to problems conveyed through this media without ever meeting face to face.Might be worth the effort for those of us that know non participants to make contact and urge them back into the group.Of course there are a few that should not be re-acquainted to the site as is the case anywhere. RobSorry, Rob for not posting more often, but after the drubbing I took in the Primary elections, I thought it best to ride off and not be seen nor heard from again. However if my public demands it, I will formally declare my intention to form an exploratory commitee in order to determine the viability of tossing my hat in the ring to seek my party's nomination for president. The 2012 election cycle should be gearing up in a few weeks on CNN and FOX. Campaigning does take a lot of time and money, though. Doesn't leave much of either for restoring F-models.The worst part of embarking on a political career path is that all my good ideas and answers to problems would have to be checked at the gates of bureaucracy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-24820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The worst part of embarking on a political career path is that all my good ideas and answers to problems would have to be checked at the gates of bureaucracy. That probably depends on how many of your chosen people you can place on office around you,and how quickly... Speed Quote "Remember-ANY Gun Control is Unconstitutional!"<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><i><b>MACK-E Model Registry # 36</b></i><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><a href="http://www.nvabatetravel.com/"target="_blank">http://www.nvabatetravel.com/</a> Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-25493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffbyrne Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Hi Rob and all who have posted here,Just a quick one to say I haven't dropped off the perch - I've been too busy to come in and check out things here!I have to say that I have the old Mack bug and am in the process of purchasing a R685RST "Flintstone" (this is what Mack Trucks Australia called the butterfly hood!) - I have decided to restore her to look like a replica of a later Brambles Heavy Haulage R-600/R-700. She has a 6-71 Detroit Diesel 2 stroke, a 13 speed RoadRanger and a single drive axle at the moment - am looking at going to the original 237hp Maxidyne, bogie (tandem) drive and twin stick transmission (quite possibly a Quadruplex and maybe not!!!). The cab, bonnet and guards are all steel so that helps a fair bit with stuff I need to do!!!Also, one question:Is there anything I need to look at, eg. rust in the doors, etc, should I want to buy this truck??TIA,JoePS: I have included a picture of the old girl in her current state! Feel free to let me know where problems do lie with the job!Hi Joe, that flinstone do you know if it was originally a single drive 237? Do you know the chassis # ? It looks like a very early one, 1967 or early 68, if you can give me the chassis # i could probably give you an approx build date,eng & D/line details. regards jeffro Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4249-non-posting-members/#findComment-26364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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