Popular Post 6368 Posted December 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2018 Just needs a little TLC 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Holy crap! I never saw a hoist like that before. What is that rated for? You going to fix her up? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-411048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 The front bumper and hood could use some work Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-411064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16ty Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Bullheaded said: Holy crap! I never saw a hoist like that before. What is that rated for? You going to fix her up? I've never seen one like that either. On one hand, that's a lot of cylinders to do lifting, on the other, they are mounted at a real disadvantage that far back. Any tri-axle dumps I've ever seen had one big telescopic cylinder mounted at the front of the bed. I've seen 2 cylinder setups like the one pictured on tandem grain trucks, but never up that high on the frame . Starting out, those cylinders are going to almost be pointed straight back. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-411067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 it will be damn near impossible to tip that truck over when dumping on unstable ground!! never saw a 4 piston setup, usually 3 piston. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-411069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOOG Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Got a Bristol Donald look to it. Very cool. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-411102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 sure does....... a little tidbit of trivia. Bristol Donald no longer makes dump bodies. a friend got the last one two years ago. they now install prefabricated bodies, mostly Bibeau, Beauroc, and Ox. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-411107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 18 hours ago, m16ty said: I've never seen one like that either. On one hand, that's a lot of cylinders to do lifting, on the other, they are mounted at a real disadvantage that far back. Any tri-axle dumps I've ever seen had one big telescopic cylinder mounted at the front of the bed. I've seen 2 cylinder setups like the one pictured on tandem grain trucks, but never up that high on the frame . Starting out, those cylinders are going to almost be pointed straight back. Nice heavy loads "could" end up pushing body back until raising. continuous movement can end up with hinge pin problems...seen it happen Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-411115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 6368 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2019 coming along 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Like that the truck has Dayton hubs. Looks all business to me. I've aligned bored quite a few of the hinge pin bosses with setups like that. Easy to repair but much more of a wear point than a more vertical plane cylinder. 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/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 wow gorgeous truck looks brand new,,,,enjoy it...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 You still running the brockway Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I think I`ve seen that truck before Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6368 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 2 hours ago, GreenGiant2 said: You still running the brockway I just pulled the tags off it to transfer to the superliner at the end of the year. Nothing wrong with it (still my favorite) just can't justify more registration and insurance. I don't have any drivers and five is enough trucks for one guy to run. Also i feel like it is more of a DOT magnet...like "hey thats different lets check him out". Had two PA troopers under it for hours one day... they had never seen wedge brakes before. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, 6368 said: I just pulled the tags off it to transfer to the superliner at the end of the year. Nothing wrong with it (still my favorite) just can't justify more registration and insurance. I don't have any drivers and five is enough trucks for one guy to run. Also i feel like it is more of a DOT magnet...like "hey thats different lets check him out". Had two PA troopers under it for hours one day... they had never seen wedge brakes before. We usually get "wow that's old. Must be well taken care of to still be running!" They check lights, brake adjustment and we're on our way... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Didn't you buy another brockway also Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6368 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 9 hours ago, GreenGiant2 said: Didn't you buy another brockway also Yes i bought one with a larger aluminum body and i ran them both for a couple years. I took the red one off the road first as i was doing mostly utility work by then and it was too big. i just sold that one last month. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 7:23 PM, 6368 said: coming along Oh my. You parked a John Deere next to one of those 4 letter blue tractors. That can lead to cross contamination. Lol Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Where did the red one end up. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6368 Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 Found a a good home for her in WV. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, 6368 said: Found a a good home for her in WV. Good to know Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55003-new-to-me-rd/#findComment-414698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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