Terry T Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I don't know what's up with Mike, I just text him but Mikey (Mike's son) has this going on. As I hear more I'll update unless any of you have been in touch with him. The last time I visited with Mike he still had the 4X4 UPS Ultraliner at his place... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I hope Big Mike is ok.....He was just on the bookfaze a week or two ago. The 4x4 MH is now at the Mack Museum. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-478831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Terry T Posted August 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2021 I spoke with Mike. He's at home and doing as well as he can. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-478834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Thanks for letting us know .. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-478835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Thank you, I was going to post that same picture. I got an address from Mikey so I could send something since there's little chance I'll get to Iowa. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-478879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Pretty sure I have the right address, since I bought those hood emblems a couple years back. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-478909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Freightrain said: Pretty sure I have the right address, since I bought those hood emblems a couple years back. Any interest in driving over there? I'm kicking around the idea of heading over the evening before, grab a room around Davenport and heading down in the a.m. then driving back in the evening. Meet at my place & take my Chevy! If I get the roof fixed on my camper before that we can drag it over and camp in his front yard! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-478939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I do have plans for that Saturday. Interesting thought on the trip though. I'm coming through your place Monday going to/from Goshen. I'm coming across 30 and up 33. Won't have time to stop this time as it is a one day dash and I'll have an employee with me. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-478957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 7 hours ago, Freightrain said: I do have plans for that Saturday. Interesting thought on the trip though. I'm coming through your place Monday going to/from Goshen. I'm coming across 30 and up 33. Won't have time to stop this time as it is a one day dash and I'll have an employee with me. No problem, I'll probably be at work anyway. There is a small construction zone between 30 & Churubusco on 33. It's just a couple miles north of 30. You have to do a little zig, a zag and then another zig. Just be aware of it, traffic moves through it good. At night when I go through it I slow down to about 50ish.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-478980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Kinda figured I miss you anyway just due to timeline. Thanks for the traffic headsup. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-478996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Terry T Posted September 2, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2021 I had about a 10 minute phone conversation with Mike today. He's really down, his cancer is back they are treating it and some other issues. He really sounds weak. One can tell that he just wants to be working & driving but that's not to be right now. I told him that some here had asked about him and said he just doesn't get on here like he used to because he works from a tablet now instead of a computer and he has a hellavu time getting the site to cooperate with him. I told him that I am going to do all in my power to get over to the show & auction. If any of you would like to help out or send anything over for the auction reach out to Mikey or PM me here & I will get you in touch with him. I do know that there is at least one contribution coming from down under and that is greatly appreciated. Mike could really use all the help he can get at this point. He was a staple here back in the early 2000's. Back then we had a chat room here & at ATHS and there was 20 some of us regulars who were on line chatting nearly every week night and he was right in the mix nightly. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-479294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 So sorry to hear. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-479380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I hope he is going up to the Mayo clinic for treatment. They seem to have a better track record treating people for cancer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-479399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Terry T Posted September 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2021 My Dad & I made a Smokey & the Bandit like trip out to Iowa for Mike's benefit. A very nice turnout of trucks & people. We got to spend some time talking with Mike, Wendy & Mikey but just couldn't hang out as long as we would have liked to. I haven't heard any numbers yet but hope to hear from Mikey in the next few days. Dad & I took a few pictures but many of these were shared on FB. 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-480192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Thanks for sharing these cool pictures. Looks like it was a nice day. Hope Mike is doing Ok and got fun with the event provided. 2 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-480195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Looks like beaut weather and a good turn out Hoping it all went as planned for the day Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-480197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Is that R model pumper a gasser? Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-480215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Looks like a good show with good weather and a good turn out. Little too far for me to travel, but I hope he did well. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-480221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 14 hours ago, General Ike said: Is that R model pumper a gasser? It's a diesel. I read the info card on it but all I remember is that it's a 1000GPM pump & 1000 gal tank and that it is a 1981 model and is still in active service @ Morning Sun, IA. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67823-mike-harbinson/#findComment-480255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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