james j neiweem Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Since the customer pays the bills. I still can't see why you can't order a Mack from the factory without a drive train. What is the big stumbling block. It would move right on down the line with the frame resting on dollies. No disruption in my way of thinking. Has anyone ever tried it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53526-mack-gliders/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fullfuel01 Posted June 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2018 i bought a 2008 granite with a bad mp7. taking that volvo stuff out and will be fitting a mecanical E7. way to go in my opinion. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53526-mack-gliders/#findComment-400248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, fullfuel01 said: i bought a 2008 granite with a bad mp7. taking that volvo stuff out and will be fitting a mecanical E7. way to go in my opinion. Probably last a lifetime!! One of the best moves I have seen in a long time. terry👍 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53526-mack-gliders/#findComment-400257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
upsman Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 On 6/8/2018 at 5:35 PM, fullfuel01 said: i bought a 2008 granite with a bad mp7. taking that volvo stuff out and will be fitting a mecanical E7. way to go in my opinion. And be breaking the law in the process as emissions have to meet year of truck unless titled as a glider. But only illegal if you get caught 😂 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53526-mack-gliders/#findComment-400588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I don't always go by the law. Good move fullfuel 1 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53526-mack-gliders/#findComment-400648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Words of wisdom from my father. Everything's legal til you get caught. I can't say how many times I've put those words to use Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53526-mack-gliders/#findComment-400649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 On 6/8/2018 at 5:35 PM, fullfuel01 said: i bought a 2008 granite with a bad mp7. taking that volvo stuff out and will be fitting a mecanical E7. way to go in my opinion. keep us posted how it goes. terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53526-mack-gliders/#findComment-400659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) On 6/8/2018 at 9:56 AM, james j neiweem said: Since the customer pays the bills. I still can't see why you can't order a Mack from the factory without a drive train. What is the big stumbling block. It would move right on down the line with the frame resting on dollies. No disruption in my way of thinking. Has anyone ever tried it. I've thought about why they dont build a glider. One reason could be that because they build their own engines, trans, axles and emissions systems. I could see A lot of customers rebuilding their current trucks with less emissions on them to save money and not have to worry about the next step of emissions on the newest models. Selling a customer a glider with no powertrain or emission system would seriously cut into Volvos potential profit margins. Edited June 23, 2018 by bbigrig Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53526-mack-gliders/#findComment-401166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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