deadparrot Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, 85snowdog said: I agree with Terry, the bottle is for an alcohol evaporator. I can't see you will need it . Unless you will be using it in the winter. As for the lights , The left toggle operates only the 2 outside cab lights. the right toggle either up or down will work the 3 middle cab lights. On the subject of lights. Don't rip apart everything if the brake lights stay on. They should be on when the parking brakes are set. they should come off when you release the brakes. If they don't come off ,check the hand valve first . You probably know this already. But just in case . I did not know that. Thank you sir. I could see me chasing the rabbit lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-467761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 yup. a way we used to get rid of tailgaters back in the good old truck days was turn off the key and stab the brakes. i do not recommend doing this these days, back then we were young and stupid. but after two or three times running up under the truck they got the message and would back off. 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/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-467790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) Dumb Butt question to add to the confusion!!! Do the trailer marker lights operate on the headlight switch or the switch for the outside 2 cab lights?????? I can NOT remember, My R model Days were in the early 70's!! An we had that blinker switch up on top of the left end of the dash. I remember it blinked high beams but cannot remember about the trailer lights??? Edited January 27, 2021 by Brocky 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-467807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 trailer lights come on with headlight/park light switch . 2 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/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-467819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 6 hours ago, Brocky said: An we had that blinker switch up on top of the left end of the dash. I remember it blinked high beams but cannot remember about the trailer lights??? Push it forward and it flashed the lights on high beam. Pull it back and it flashed the trailer lights if you were running with them on, or cut them off if you were running with them on. They had that switch since at least the 60's and I always thought it was a great idea. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-467826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Jeff Thanks.. I could not remember what it did to the trailer.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-467828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 My DM steers the same way but it has power steering Kind of surprising for a 66.... bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-467834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Actually steers pretty sharp to the left but the right doesn’t steer sharp at all ... bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-467835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadparrot Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 So im curious about the value of this truck. Ill share what I paid after I hear your input. This isnt a trap, but I bought this off a neighboring farmer as a project I can restore with my kids. We have other modern trucks to handle the grain hauling. Although after I go through the truck I may take a load or two to the mill just to give everyone something to talk about. Anyways, someone today suggested I way underpaid and now im questioning if I took advantage of someone unknowingly. Truck is not for sale. I am very new to buying old trucks for the purpose of restoring. And brand new to Mack. Thanks for any input. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 between $5,000 and $20,000. hard to say really, because something for sale is only worth what the buyer is willing to pay and the seller is willing to sell for. i saw a guy pay $110,000 for a buick grand national because he HAD TO HAVE IT. it was not for sale. but he had to have it and when his offer hit 110 grand, he was told sold. on the same lines, i bought a 97 Ford F-350 4X4 diesel for $400. all it needed was tires and two fuel tanks. 2 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/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Its been said many times on here, " its worth what someone will pay " . I agree with this. Someone may want a U model more than others , so willing to pay for it. Just like tjc transport said . That being said. I think $4500 would be a fair starting price and then go up . In my neck of the woods. 1 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob Posted February 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) I'd like to buy it for $250.00 with cash on the barrelhead. See, now you know it's probably worth between $250.00, and $20,000 so quite the disparity. There are just as many opinions as assholes in this world and I think you have a damned nice truck to work with there and should be proud of it. If you think you paid a fair price it's all good and I'm certain the prior owner is happy for you as we are here. Edited February 9, 2021 by Rob 3 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/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadparrot Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 thanks for the input guys Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 So can you say what it cost you? terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 It would be worth a lot more if it wasn’t an offset cab there is usually a limited market for them but that thing looks really clean I would go eight or nine G.s on the condition of it.. bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 But then again ha ha try to get it!!!!!!! Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadparrot Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) Oh sorry... meant to disclose that in my thank you post. I paid $2500 and they were even nice enough to drive it out to my farm since I couldnt get off work before it got dark. I didnt want to try to drive it to the farm after dark just incase I did have issues. It had sat for seven years. Put new fuel lines and new batteries in her and she drove all the way to the farm with no issues. I felt like it was a good deal. He was happy to get rid of it. They were only selling it since it was sitting. No power steering and his bad shoulders talked him into parking it and buying a different truck seven years ago. I understand value is based on what someone is willing to pay. He posted it on market place and since I know them personally he gave me first shot at buying it. I didnt barter, just paid him asking as I thought it was fair. But there was nothing to really compare it to. I discovered all of you after the purchase. Its a perfect project for my kids and I. Now if I can get my hands on a clean superliner.... now thats my personal dream truck. Edited February 9, 2021 by deadparrot 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Sounds like it worked out well for everyone. You got a good deal and he got some cash for something that hasn't been important enough for him to deal with for 7 years. 2 Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark T Posted February 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2021 I wouldn't feel like you cheated the guy. Believe it or not (lol) not everyone feels the same about old trucks. Most on here would consider that truck a sweet find..... but some guys check out what they're worth as scrap 😲 What you paid is probably around what it'd scrap for ( depending on scrap prices ) Guy's probably happy to get what he's satisfied with, you're happy to have the truck, and I'd bet lots of guys here are happy it didn't get scrapped. That's a nice U 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadparrot Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Mark T said: I wouldn't feel like you cheated the guy. Believe it or not (lol) not everyone feels the same about old trucks. Most on here would consider that truck a sweet find..... but some guys check out what they're worth as scrap 😲 What you paid is probably around what it'd scrap for ( depending on scrap prices ) Guy's probably happy to get what he's satisfied with, you're happy to have the truck, and I'd bet lots of guys here are happy it didn't get scrapped. That's a nice U Its funny you say the previous owner is happy. He was happy to sell it and that I was going to restore it. It was their workhorse for a long time. However, his hired hand that does most of the driving (hauling grain and farm stuff) said "im just glad its gone so I never have to drive that POS again."... I can only imagine what its like driving it all day with no power steering giving the slow speed maneuvering we do around grain bins and such with old farms not designed for big trucks. Eye of the beholder for sure. I got a good chuckle. Now he is forced to drive loaded w900's with enough lights to land an airplane. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 back in the good old days, we never realized how hard it was not having power steering, air conditioning, or heat. the lack of those items kept us in shape. i remember many a time having the truck in the lowest gear possible, and standing up in the cab to get a better grip on the steering wheel for more leverage to turn the wheels. 3 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/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 2/9/2021 at 11:45 AM, deadparrot said: Its a perfect project for my kids and I. Now if I can get my hands on a clean superliner.... now thats my personal dream truck. What part of Ohio are you in? I'm in Johnstown...a lot of the farmers in my neighborhood have R models and Superliners, but no U models. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadparrot Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 4 hours ago, h67st said: What part of Ohio are you in? I'm in Johnstown...a lot of the farmers in my neighborhood have R models and Superliners, but no U models. Just west of Circleville. Not to far from you at all. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob Posted February 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2021 8 hours ago, tjc transport said: back in the good old days, we never realized how hard it was not having power steering, air conditioning, or heat. the lack of those items kept us in shape. i remember many a time having the truck in the lowest gear possible, and standing up in the cab to get a better grip on the steering wheel for more leverage to turn the wheels. I still do that with my 51 A-40 dump truck when loaded. And I even got more ass than used to!!! 2 1 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/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 ya 2500...you way underpaid....i would have guessed 5 GS...would be about appropriate...for a U model in that shape...have a ball with it...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65648-1980-u685st-restore/page/2/#findComment-468804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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