mowerman Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 As far as ride goes, I’ve owned both U and R models they are both rough riders.. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 70mackMB Posted February 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2023 l always understood that "U" was for ugly! One thing for sure with a U model. Don't ever forget to close the fresh air vent up behind the clutch pedal in a rain storm. Damn that thing can dump a crap load of water in the cab at 60 mph! lol .....Hippy 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I thought the later R models ran pretty smooth. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Never had that problem but I could see it happening. They were very handy for just what they were for. Now most companies if not all don’t even offer any fresh air vents … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted February 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2023 This is the only time it's a smooth ride 2 2 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 one fine looking DM: wait a minute they all are!! 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I keep looking at that red DMM in this post; can't add another chassis to my "assembly line "right now-1/25th scale. 70 ton beam trailer waiting . have two DM800's in progress. waiting on 10 tires 11:00x 24's . have the parts for a DM600 DMM. springs around the corner and lawns need attention. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I’ve had a soft spot for them ever since my dad took me down to his work and 1967 to see the first brand new,U model they bought beacon fast freight. I was only 11 he used to sneak me a board on Friday nights a lot 69 through 73 excellent time for a young boy. Great memories then I owned two of them myself.U and DM but yes, we thought they were a little odd the first few times we saw them bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Too bad I didn’t have a smart phone back then I could just snap a picture of it. All we had was a Kodak swinger ha ha I’m sure you remember those. Also I did mention I was also putting together a DM 800 not sure if I mentioned, I built the same model while I was only 15…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 back in the 70's I had three DM 800 models in the parts room display case at Mack. two TT and the 800 mixer. first Mack I drove was a brand new DM611 single axle . was taking it to the glass shop for window repair. I think half (or more) of the mechanics were standing outside in the yard watching this youngster trying to shift a quad, and laughing their as- off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah the good old days I had more trouble with a hertz rental brigadier 13 speed road ranger couple guys outside talking I was trying to leave the place grinding every gear 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 I think possibly the Detroit was throwing me off 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Well one step closer to working on 21 year old model was out and about today and bought some more glue Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makeri_Driver Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 I always liked using U and DM for spotting log trailers on logging jobs. Sitting on the drivers side made it easy to drop and hook trailers and it was easy to jump in and out of all day. We routinely moved 28-32 trailer loads a day using 2 spot trucks with the one driver that also trimmed up the loads with a pole saw. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-525899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 We had a " Sighting of Vinny S. in Connecticut AKA " U-Model nut " on Friday2/24/23 Stop by to look at some Mack's and DM-'s no picture's 2 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-526026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Ok mechohaulic it’s a lousy day 10 o’clock in the morning decided to pull this down and start glueing a few things I’ve run out of excuses ha ha 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-526107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Well, I worked on it for about 45 minutes but I decided I didn’t have the patience today but yes, I did get a little achieved took a little while to figure out where I left off plus I bought the kit used. Somebody else already started it glued. The rear ends are in backwards so I couldn’t use the air brake pots or the drive line Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-526113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Just thought I would add this it’s on the wall in my bedroom.. cut out of an old Mack calendar… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-526267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 It has been buried for quite some time behind something else I just recently moved Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-526268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Awwesome!!! is it 6 wheel drive with Marmon Harrington front axle??? BTW.. I see you had the day off for bad weather.. We broke a record here... 79 degree's and SUNNY... I rode my sportster to work.. Ok I'm done 'Sidetracking'.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-526269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 It’s all good my brother we have been having real nasty weather in entire winter. I could have worked but the boss offered me another fella had called off do you wanna cover him I said no I’m good but thank you I got cut that’s all I need been sitting around in PJs entire day. I haven’t even got dressed Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-526274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 In case you fellows were wondering what was covering the photo I put this Yankees shot glass case in front of it seven years ago when we were remodeling the living room it was only supposed to be temporary ha ha you know how that works I finally moved it last week 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-526275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Joey Mack said: Awwesome!!! is it 6 wheel drive with Marmon Harrington front axle??? BTW.. I see you had the day off for bad weather.. We broke a record here... 79 degree's and SUNNY... I rode my sportster to work.. Ok I'm done 'Sidetracking'.. yeah Joey, a good friend of mine lives in Texas. He was telling me it was 80 last week sometime. I’d sure like to see some of that around here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-526276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Just more and more snow Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-526277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 I have another friend in Tennessee. I grew up with was just talking with him on the phone. He said they really haven’t had much. Snow , just a lot of rain. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62132-why-do-the-dm-series-have-the-strange-cabs/page/4/#findComment-526278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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