Popular Post Mr. Buck Posted August 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2021 Hello 🖖 In the process of Dancing with CT DMV getting the paperwork right for a 1972 Mack R685 I purchased. Looking forward to keeping her for the most part stock. I have long loved the simplicity of how Commercial trucks are designed. No extra frills. No extra sheetmetal. They are designed and made for one thing, Work. I will be taking the 5th wheel off and finding a flatbed, so I can use it bit around the small farm I have. Other than that Truck Shows and taking the wife out for ice cream. Lets hope she will ride in it. That didn't go so well with my Harley. I enjoy all of your posts and thank you all for making this place the success it is. 7 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Welcome to BMT. You sure picked the correct truck for what you want to do. What are the specs and more info if you would. And more pictures! We need more pictures the better! What is the problem with the CT DMV, changing it from a tractor to a flatbed? (Let me speak to my boss, he has a Volvo he might want to trade. The driver would like to have a real truck to drive every day.) .....Hippy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 i can see westbrook ct on door' can't read the company name. i worked waterbury mack '69-75.if that's an original ct must have come from bridgeport mack. doesn't look like a slider 5th wheel. i welded the date on all the sliders i installed between the driver side trunnion 5th wheel rail . (40-50 wheels installed). nice truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Looks like your purchase went well. . Congrats on your new wheels . Nothing cooler than a steel dash R model. Welcome aboard , it will be a great ride 2 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted August 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2021 No no no no, the best thing about having a rough riding noisy old Mack is Princess hates riding in it 😄😄🤣🤣 Should be a great truck for you Paul 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Buck Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 8:08 PM, mechohaulic said: i can see westbrook ct on door' can't read the company name. i worked waterbury mack '69-75.if that's an original ct must have come from bridgeport mack. doesn't look like a slider 5th wheel. i welded the date on all the sliders i installed between the driver side trunnion 5th wheel rail . (40-50 wheels installed). nice truck It I believe actually may have come out of Georgia dealership. I am in the process of chasing that down now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Ya welcome aboard there used to be a lot more people on here all of a sudden most of them are gone and yes Paul my wife is not interested in my DM at all .. bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I have 14 old Mack's from1956-2001 B R U DM-8 DM-6 Superliner I'm from N. Branford ? 2 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Nice looking R-model. Would be definitely an alternative for your Harley after putting some care to the look. Have fun! Vlad 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Nice find on the R model. What is her history specs etc. Flatbed with stake sides would be nice if needed. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 4 hours ago, blackdog2 said: I have 14 old Mack's from1956-2001 B R U DM-8 DM-6 Superliner I'm from N. Branford ? 1-CH-613 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Buck Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 7 hours ago, blackdog2 said: I am up in New Milford. I hope I run into you at a show or two. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 On 9/5/2021 at 6:31 AM, blackdog2 said: I have 14 old Mack's from1956-2001 B R U DM-8 DM-6 Superliner I'm from N. Branford ? EJ...YES!!! you are from North Branford🤣 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Welcome Mr Buck!...keep us current on your progress. New Milford?? Nice -close to Matt Pfahls 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Mr. Buck Your in new milford , do you know Albert ; owns AJP milk haulers from roxbury. he's had macks for years. hopefully i'll see your mack riding around town soon . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-479717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 On 9/9/2021 at 10:34 PM, Red Horse said: EJ...YES!!! you are from North Branford🤣 Not in my front yard ? 1 Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67874-hello-from-connecticut/#findComment-480118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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