Vladislav Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 2 hours ago, mowerman said: My 87 U model had the same grille .. I believe it had an aftercooler it was a 300 4 valve… Bob Thanks, Bob. You answered that exact matter I was thinking about. For some reason I supposed U-models went off production earlier, in the late 70's or so and were never fitted with 4V engines. So that grille looked too modern on that truck on my mind. With what you said all the ducks are in order. Hmm... interesting. Turns out U-models should have two different hood lengthes. A short version for pre-CMCAC and 2 inch longer for the later ones. Same as for R's. 2 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 It was an old Macdonald restaurant delivery rig …,, golden state foods it was white when I bought it with the Golden Arches on the air shield …,: some if you fellas might know of them…I had Oakland ca Mack dealer paint it for me they did an amazing job on the paint ….. Bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 I try to download the photograph it won’t take it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 I even use your trick and got rid of a lot of old photos still won’t work… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ TRUCK Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 I think I remember this company in a post on here years ago, hard to believe these trucks are still sitting there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ TRUCK Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 We can all imagine but, The two or three in the front row with a little work looks like they will start right up, Change the fuel filters, fresh batteries a little starting fluid and boom, a running U model. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Remmers Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 3 hours ago, NJ TRUCK said: I think I remember this company in a post on here years ago, hard to believe these trucks are still sitting there. Wow, you're absolutely right. Exactly 10 years ago. Titled "couple pics for Vinny" of all things. They've devolved a bit since then. The 2 that appear only as bushes today on Satellite images had buckets on the stacks 10 years ago. The place was a bit more active back then and it seems there are even more there today. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 is this yard still active, or is it all locked up? i wonder if it is a bankruptcy, or government impound thing? a friend lost his brand new two week old peterbilt back in the 80's when red ball express went under. the feds locked and sealed the terminal and refused anyone entry for close to two years. the fact he owned it and was parking there as a contract driver did not matter. it was in the terminal, and became government property. 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/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 25 minutes ago, tjc transport said: the fact he owned it and was parking there as a contract driver did not matter. it was in the terminal, and became government property. Which country are you talking about?? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Remmers Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Vladislav said: Which country are you talking about?? It happens here too Vlad. Big government is in control everywhere and they're trying to make it worse for everyone here now. No, this is still an operational business, just with stubborn ownership. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Hans Remmers said: It happens here too Vlad. Big government is in control everywhere and they're trying to make it worse for everyone here now. To my stupid understanding if De Jure you're right democracy should steer the things the right way. Seems like our world is far from perfection at any place. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted March 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2022 46 minutes ago, Vladislav said: To my stupid understanding if De Jure you're right democracy should steer the things the right way. Seems like our world is far from perfection at any place. not to worry Vlad. we live here and do not understand the politics either. other than all politicians suck, and will screw you every chance they got. 4 1 1 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/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 All i can do with that is put sad smile with the like button... 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/25/2022 at 8:09 AM, Brocky said: Bob, I know he was in an unhappy home situation and his Grandfather was helping him restore The U model.. Possibly his grandfather passed away and the whole project went down the drain?? He was only 16 when I met him at Macungie several years ago. If Mike Harbison has a Facebook connection with him maybe Mike can remind him to stop by here with an update??? Last time I saw him was in Macungie, might have been the same year. He was holding one end of the bigmacktrucks sign in the group photo, I'm sure that's posted here somewhere. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/21/2022 at 11:25 AM, Freightrain said: I heard Mike Harbison make a comment about a Vinny on facebook and how he was into snowmobiles. I assume it is the same Vinny? Yes, that's the same Vinny- U model nut. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 38 minutes ago, other dog said: Last time I saw him was in Macungie, might have been the same year. He was holding one end of the bigmacktrucks sign in the group photo, I'm sure that's posted here somewhere. I have this one, and everybody's names, 2017. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-493818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maddog13407 Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 last i knew some of those U models were still being used, they are across the road from Utica General Peterbilt on Railroad ave. As for Vinny, hes still into old Macks and has acquired a B model and a Teals U model along with another U model with i believe a 711. and yes hes a Family man now......r 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69412-u-model-graveyard/page/2/#findComment-494749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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