Steve L Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Saw Joe Biden on the news here a couple of days ago, he was giving one of his speeches and was surrounded by quite a few new Mack’s. Don’t know if he was at the Mack factory or the scene was purposely set up, but one things for sure he wanted to be surrounded by an American icon. Maybe just maybe the government or a private conglomerate will purchase Mack’s back from Ovlov (remember a buyback happened with Harley Davison) my feelings about Volvo is as soon as they build a conventional cab Mack will disappear. Don’t know about in the US but here in OZ, if you go into a dealer for parts for you “OLD” Mack which was built before Volvo started building them then Mack is a dirty word. I started in Mack’s workshop in 67 and spent 2 years of my apprenticeship in Bougainville, mid 70s I purchased my first Mack and am still running them. So I have seen a lot of changes and of late I’m saddened and appalled at how the bulldog is ending up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67563-biden-and-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I guess it depends on your deale, Mack in Townsvilleare perfect, its quicker for me to order stuff over the phone and get it air bagged to the other end of the country Traralgon are good Dubbo is pretty good as well Laverton are okay SwanHill are okay Mildura are a waste of time, yet they own the SwanHill branch It really depends on the dealer But hands down Jenny in Townsville is the best and the rest of Townsville spare parts crew are pretty bloody good as well Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67563-biden-and-mack/#findComment-477633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 True, recently I needed a couple of fuel tank cap gaskets ( you know the ones that are made of cork ) I requested 2 tank cap gaskets for the large brass caps. He toddled of to his computer with my vin and started tapping away, after quite awhile he returned asking me ‘ what does a tank cap gasket do ‘ doh I nearly fell over. What hope do we have. Haha! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67563-biden-and-mack/#findComment-477636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Steve L, Volvo has a conventional cab. I agree some American conglomerate should buy Mack back, however as conglomerates do they may sell them again in the future at the highest bidder. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67563-biden-and-mack/#findComment-477643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaican Bulldog Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Yes Biden was at the Mack factory and also claimed he used drive a 18 wheeler.... which never happened🙄. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67563-biden-and-mack/#findComment-477651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Well, he drove to mcdonalds and got a bigmack. So in his mind that is the same thing as driving a Mack. 😄 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/67563-biden-and-mack/#findComment-477658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 I thought Volvo dropped the conventional cab awhile back, maybe it’s just don’t see them here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67563-biden-and-mack/#findComment-477698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Mack has almost as large of the market share as volvo. I don't think they'll be disappearing anytime soon. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67563-biden-and-mack/#findComment-477727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Milkman: Good observation. Seems like a lot of Mack's being sold in Canada. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67563-biden-and-mack/#findComment-477862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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