41chevy Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 15 hours ago, Red Horse said: BEAUTY-JUST NEEDS SPOKES ON THAT FRONT AXLE! Wobblers in NYC? Career job for a tire service. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 8 hours ago, 41chevy said: Wobblers in NYC? Career job for a tire service. Hah-I didn't say anything about.."what runs true". I'm saying what looks good on an old beast-IMO😎 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocardc Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 11 hours ago, Red Horse said: Hah-I didn't say anything about.."what runs true". I'm saying what looks good on an old beast-IMO😎 They look good on any vocational truck, new or old! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 2 hours ago, autocardc said: They look good on any vocational truck, new or old! Well I would agree with that too-but I would bet spokes are not even available as a regular production option today with all the class 7 and 8 builders. Maybe 10 years ago here in NE you could always find in dealer inventory a new Mack speced for a heavy dump application with spokes. Not so today. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocardc Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 33 minutes ago, Red Horse said: Well I would agree with that too-but I would bet spokes are not even available as a regular production option today with all the class 7 and 8 builders. Maybe 10 years ago here in NE you could always find in dealer inventory a new Mack speced for a heavy dump application with spokes. Not so today. Totally agree with you, Mack stopped over five years ago. When nycdot stopped using spokes that says something. Why Autocar would be smart to smart to offer them on their new dc, make them stand out from the crowd. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Autocar Trucks Press Release / May 28, 2019 You want to talk #AlwaysUp? It's our honor to celebrate Larry Taylor's 47 years of service to the City of Roanoke, VA mostly as night shift supervisor doing maintenance on refuse trucks. Larry is receiving his award in front of Roanoke's new Autocar #ACMD Rear-Loaders. Larry says all of the Autocar trucks he's worked with for the last 30 years have been very reliable, with repairs on the truck cab & chassis rarely needed. Congratulations, Larry! . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (Corrected) Now what is going on here? 1. The Autocar rep (left) appears like he doesn't want to be there. The look of confidence.....or doubt? 2. The plaque has no inscription.......just a piece wood with the Autocar logo. I've never cared for the XPERT model. Yes, The XPERT and the Crane Carrier COE2 prove that America still produces COE trucks. However, the COE2 is ancient and the XPERT has a hideous looking equally ancient Chinese cab derived from an old MAN design. Autocar isn't helping it's cause here, more so demonstrating how weak it's dealer body is.....a subject we already touched on. They can't depend solely on direct sales to large fleets if they want to reboot with the new conventional cab range and grow. http://www.qixingauto.com/html/2017/heavy_0325/133.html https://www.autocartruck.com/acmd/ https://www.cranecarrier.com/pages/cab-over-engine Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I'm going to to go out on a limb here and say that the mechanic is the guy on the right not the left but yeah they could have had a better plaque and photographer 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadwayR Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) Looks like the guy on the right's tee shirt has the Roanoke logo on it. Besides, he looks like a guy that would work the night shift in the garage. Like I do! Edited May 30, 2019 by RoadwayR 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 For sure guy on right is city employee. As for the Autocar "rep", must be from the local dealer-and he doesn't look like he wants to be there😩. He also probably didn't read the memo that says...."Before presenting plaque to recipient, attach appropriate inscription". Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gicknordon Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 You can still get a mack with spokes. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocardc Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 37 minutes ago, gicknordon said: You can still get a mack with spokes. Have you seen any new trucks with them in the past few years? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted May 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2019 5 hours ago, Red Horse said: For sure guy on right is city employee. As for the Autocar "rep", must be from the local dealer-and he doesn't look like he wants to be there😩. He also probably didn't read the memo that says...."Before presenting plaque to recipient, attach appropriate inscription". The guy on the right is shell shocked from the sun and the Rep is suffering the after affects from Bean Burritos off the back of the refuse truck roach coach. 2 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gicknordon Posted May 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2019 2 hours ago, autocardc said: Have you seen any new trucks with them in the past few years? 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 That Rep looks hungover as F........ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Dirtymilkman said: That Rep looks hungover as F........ Roach Coach Burrito's will do that too. 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-423951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Autocar Trucks Press Release / June 7, 2019 Have you seen the new Autocar DC-64R conventional work truck? It's all Autocar DNA and purpose-built for refuse. Click here to have an Autocar refuse expert in your area contact you about putting this state of the art truck to work for you: www.autocartruck.com/my-new-truck #AutocarDC #AlwaysUp . 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-424751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 The Autocar website "still" does not mention the new DC-64R. What in the world??? https://www.autocartruck.com/trucks/ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-424753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 53 minutes ago, kscarbel2 said: The Autocar website "still" does not mention the new DC-64R. What in the world??? https://www.autocartruck.com/trucks/ I have checked their site a few times after the release.. I was questioning why there was no mention of it yet. It seems this was almost a soft release to gain interest in the new model. Are they not ramped up yet for production? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-424771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Well, I just got another new Star, so they got about 5 years to get it all sorted out, LOL. I am still very interested to see more. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-424775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocardc Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 12 hours ago, Lmackattack said: I have checked their site a few times after the release.. I was questioning why there was no mention of it yet. It seems this was almost a soft release to gain interest in the new model. Are they not ramped up yet for production? They are going to start manufacturing in the fall with the first trucks being delivered by the end of the year. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-424803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Autocar's New Conventional Truck to Get Bodies on Assembly Line Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) / June 11, 2019 Autocar announced it is mounting directly on its new conventional Autocar DC truck production line. The company said this is an “unprecedented” change to the model of refuse truck production, bringing together the two main components – the chassis and the body -- and treating the truck as one complete tool. Autocar calls this process the Ultimate Power of One and said refuse truck operators will experience several significant benefits from this innovation. “We’ve always known that improving the integration of our refuse truck chassis and refuse bodies is essential to reducing our customers’ downtime,” explained James Johnston, president of Autocar. “So flawless integration is a key aspect of our Always Up mission. We decided to take responsibility for building the truck as one compete tool. When we engineer the truck as a complete tool and mount body components right on the Autocar production line, we call that ‘Power of One’.” Autocar introduced Power of One integration on the ACX cabover truck recently, and data reported by truck operators for the first 90 days in service shows a substantial improvement in uptime and reliability, the company said. The Power of One integrated trucks also demonstrated cost savings not only from avoided repairs but also from other downtime-related costs such as lost driver hours and towing that were eliminated, Autocar said. As a result, the company said it will offer Power of One integration with all refuse body manufacturers. Enhanced safety is another benefit of Autocar’s Power of One integration, according to the company. Since the whole system – chassis plus body – is pre-engineered and then assembled as one complete tool, Autocar’s finished trucks comply with all FMVSS and EPA regulations when they roll off the assembly line. This is one more aspect of the Always Up model that Autocar said differentiates it from other truck brands which typically are modified with specialty bodies after they are built, increasing the risk of noncompliance with safety standards and other government regulations. According to Autocar, the Ultimate Power of One process starts with engineering each truck based on that specific customer’s needs and working closely with the selected body company’s engineers. All the body components are then installed during Autocar’s production process. So all the electrical harnesses are installed together, eliminating the risk of splices, loose connectors, or drilled access holes. Body components are huck-bolted onto the frame rails in the precisely correct locations, not welded, avoiding misplacement and damage to the rails. Autocar will also fully mount tarp systems and lighting kits, so when the truck rolls out of the Autocar factory it can go to work immediately. “Building trucks with the Power of One process is a game-changer for our customers," said Eric Schwartz, managing director of Autocar Trucks. "They tell us they have experienced a significant improvement in uptime for the Power of One trucks already in service. There’s another benefit that the Ultimate Power of One takes ever further: We are able to deliver ready-to-work truck months faster than ever before. In fact, for trucks ordered now, we are committing to deliver completed trucks in calendar [year] 2019.” Autocar offers the DC-64R with a wide range of Ultimate Power of One specifications. Roll-off hoists are available with 60,000- and 75,000-lb. capacities for 22- and 24-foot-long dumpsters. Telescopic, single-forward, and single-rearward-mounted cylinder configurations are also available. The DC-64R can be engineered with a rear-cab guard and with or without pusher axles, as the customer’s needs require. All are installed on Autocar’s production line. . 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-425103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 The Autocar website finally mentions the DC-64R under "News". https://www.autocartruck.com/news/ However, the DC-64R is still not listed under "Trucks" (models). https://www.autocartruck.com/trucks/ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-425106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Autocar Trucks Press Release / June 13, 2019 Atlantic Petroleum was dominant in Pennsylvania and naturally was a loyal Autocar customer. This tough 1932 Autocar model 2G was probably delivering a load of White Flash brand gasoline, which ran about 18 cents/gallon. . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-425370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Autocar Trucks Press Release / June 14, 2019 . 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56923-new-autocar-dc-64-conventional-truck/page/8/#findComment-425371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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