Popular Post superliner23 Posted July 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 6, 2019 Finally got this bought was a few miles from my house been parked for 8 years Guy said he parked it because the crank was broke!! He said give me 500 bucks and get it outta here! So I loaded it up and hauled it home!! New fuel filters new batteries fired it up the next day had a bad miss sound found a bent push rod threw another 1 in and away we went never spent another dime on it Cab is 95% rust free double frame very nice shape for a 1978 bed is near perfect tires like new, even the windshield washer works!!! Bed was half full of rock too that was a bonus 12 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
6368 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 nice Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 A fine purchase from the scratch and dent table! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Sweet find Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 noice find (steal) Is th@ scissor neck cable or hyd operated? Can U lock the neck in the straight thru like a flat top? thanx in advance cya Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
superliner23 Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 Its cable a few of my trucks have winches so it works out well Not sure if you can lock the neck straight Needs to go down the road since I've bought another hyd detach lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 What make is the trailer? Hyster? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 We run mechanical drive winches from the PTO @ idel engine revs we can snap a 3/4" cable what hook attachment U use to hook on to front of neck with cable cya Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
superliner23 Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 It's load king trailer I have all mechanical drive winches I use 1 1/8 cable I pick up very heavy pumps and machines etc It has a block welded on it with a hole for a shackle I hook my tail chain through Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 the winch cable we use the old excavator /dragline rope attachment has many names rope wedge Cya Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JoeH Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 You thief you! Endt675 or endt676? Great buy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Swishy said: From my understanding those are some badass balers! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-427157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 7/6/2019 at 1:56 PM, superliner23 said: Finally got this bought was a few miles from my house been parked for 8 years Guy said he parked it because the crank was broke!! He said give me 500 bucks and get it outta here! So I loaded it up and hauled it home!! New fuel filters new batteries fired it up the next day had a bad miss sound found a bent push rod threw another 1 in and away we went never spent another dime on it Cab is 95% rust free double frame very nice shape for a 1978 bed is near perfect tires like new, even the windshield washer works!!! Bed was half full of rock too that was a bonus great deal! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-428382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 You lucky squirrel!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-428428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Wow excellent don’t find much around that cheap...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-428446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian L Blaylock Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I really like that trailer Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58021-my-500-dollar-find/#findComment-428457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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