Popular Post david wild Posted November 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2019 December 18/19 2019 we will be in Washington DC at the Smithsonian to move the Douglas World Cruiser (Chicago) to it's new home in Chantilly VA. the new Air Museum by Dulles, this is just the first on a list we have which also has the Rutan Voyager, first plane to fly around the world non stop. and yep I'm using a Mack. (got the X15 too) 9 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Please take some pictures and share them. I enjoy seeing the odd things you haul. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-435948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I’d say “Lucky Devil”, but after paying attention to your gigs I can see you gents have worked your way up to this. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-435957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-435967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 You have no idea of the paperwork , back round checks and Q and A involved, I feel violated but on the other hand it will be honor to move Aircraft that there my be only one of. this has been years in the making and I never thought back then we would ever get here, maybe the Mack owners (volvo) will appreciate a Mack moving some of Americas jewels. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-435999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Is that going to the Udvar-Hazy Annex of the Air & Space Museum? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-436007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 yes Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-436009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 . Sounds like a swinging time have a ball ........bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-436090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post david wild Posted December 9, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2019 So they moved the first move to 12/12/19 and I had to sign off video and film rights to the Smithsonian, seems they have their own TV channel but hopefully they will let me get a pic or two ?? first move is the Douglas World Cruiser from 1924 The Chicago was one of the first planes to fly around the world. 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-437670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Loading 12/26 tonight at 11:00 PM Fokker T2 first plane to fly non stop across US. will depart Smithsonian at 2:00 AM 2 VA. State Patrol and 4 civil escorts and Smithsonian support crew, gonna be a zoo. so if your on 66 and see lots of lights and a big load you know what it is. Life is good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-441389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Hope to see some pics and maybe video of the move! What’re you using to haul it with if you don’t mind me asking? Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-441393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 NO pics per Smithsonian but will be on their website, we use double drop stretch trailers with 62 feet in the well when opened, puts me out at 105' to 107' with no rear steer, really need to pay attention when making corners and watch for rises in road or you will grind to a stop for lack of clearance, we finish this and head to Savannah GA. to load oil tanks going to Westwego LA. 15'5" wide 16'6" high at 105 total length, more fun. been using my old 98 CH with 240 wheelbase, just hit 190k miles, might wear out before I die. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-441404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 2 hours ago, david wild said: might wear out before I die. Guess that depends somewhat on when Hillary has you killed. Make sure your wife lists the ‘98 on here first. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-441413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post david wild Posted January 28, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2020 Delivered to Hazy center at 3:30 this morning awesome site to see them open the the hanger style doors at the end of the building in the middle of night with all the lights on, all those shining planes in there lined up, beautiful site, the building is 150 feet wide and the entire end opens, but think of this the Antonov 225 wing span is 290 feet in width, imagine a airplane that is basically as wide as a football field, Awesome. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-441464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Sounds awesome. Too bad they wouldn't allow pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-441476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 They are sending some I think I can put them up, long as it is not used for business, I did get some pictures pulling out, got the Capital building on my left and the Washington Monument was kinda to the right, see if I can get posted, work with some really great people. VA. State Patrol did fantastic job, super nice and professional, funny how the good comes out when on projects like this, meet the best people. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-441509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Quickfarms Posted January 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2020 The conspiracy theorists would love this Working at night No pictures allowed Supposedly hauling a vintage aircraft We know the truth You were moving a weather balloon This sounds like Roswell in 1947 all over again 1 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-441526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 As serious as the State Patrol was you would have thought so, they were all business, not a thing went around me, I asked if they wanted me to move right, they said no tonight the whole road is yours, lot of real estate when you are on 395/495 and 66 in VA. and your by yourself. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59850-its-official/#findComment-441527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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