Popular Post Doug T B42X Posted December 5, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2017 I am new to owning an old truck, but not to liking them. Ever since I was a kid, railroads and old trucks have been an avid interest. I look forward to many happy hours spent on this forum, learning about just what I got myself into! I recently bought a 1958 Mack B42X Dump Truck and a 1975 Diamond Reo tandem axle truck that was a former Garbage Packer from Hazleton, Pa. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 welcome aboard looks like a fine entry into the world of MACK Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-386680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug T B42X Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Thank you! The first hurdle is a big one - it looks like it will need a new exhaust manifold. It has an EN401 6 cylinder gas engine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-386690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Welcome to BMT! Nice pin striping. No pictures of the Reo? We all like pictures here..............Hippy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-386692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug T B42X Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Thank you! Posted (I hope!) a couple of pictures of the Reo under Attachments. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-386693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Welcome to BMT Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-386697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug T B42X Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Thank you! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-386705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack58B42 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Doug - that was my B42X dump for a while (hence, my BMT nickname)! It's a nice truck (although a bit under-powered!), and I miss it, but as you note, it needs an exhaust manifold, which I didn't want to get into, and Denis had a nice B85 firetruck that caused much drooling, so we did a deal/trade. Hope you can get find the parts you need and get it back into tiptop shape, because otherwise, it's in great shape and has a lot of years left in it! I'm looking for another single axle dump now, but am hoping to find a diesel this time.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-387223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Hey Doug T where in Philly are you? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-388326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug T B42X Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Thank you, and I appreciate the work that you and previous owners have done on it. I am coming to appreciate that much of the work one might do holds it in trust for the next owner, as Grandpa Walton might say. I hope to get to that exhaust manifold as soon as it gets a little warmer. Right now, it's outdoors, you know. By the way, if anyone knows of a garage for sale which might house two trucks, I would be very interested. I am in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, but I don't have the trucks here - no room! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-391224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Doug,i’m In philly also.M in the process of doing our 1964 b87 tractor that has been in the family since new.Had it pretty much done and didn’t like the way it turned out so I stated all over again. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-391747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug T B42X Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 I admire that! Someday I may get to that point! I know what you mean, though, you have a vision of how it will turn out, and you know whether you made your mark or not. Where in Philly are you? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-397504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Doug,i’m In northeast philly.Give me a call 2156691252. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-397524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidHarding Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Welcome abroad. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51869-greetings/#findComment-403063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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