70mackMB Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Joey, Whats the idea of the extended front bumper? .....Hippy 13 hours ago, Joey Mack said: Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 i AM GOING TO GO OUT ON A LIMB AND SAY THAT FRAME IS FROM AN EX FIRETRUCK WITH FRONT MOUNT PUMP. 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/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 back in '77 I bought a new ford F-350 dual wheel C&C had a flatbed dump body installed. back then the motor craze was to have a 4x4 with white wagon wheels. many at work questioned my vehicle till winter came and the request to borrow my vehicle started. ' boy bet you can haul a lot of wood on that or gee my three snowmobiles will fit on there. my reply = can haul a lot of wood and pull the lever and it dumps the wood!! don't follow the trend == set it!! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, tjc transport said: i AM GOING TO GO OUT ON A LIMB AND SAY THAT FRAME IS FROM AN EX FIRETRUCK WITH FRONT MOUNT PUMP. I concur ex firetruck but may not necessarily have been a front mount pump, could have been an extended bumper for tool or hoseline storage. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted March 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2023 I made the front bumper, because in my area, there is a certain culture of people that runs red lights on purpose, and sometimes veer into my path. If I see someone who is about to run the red light, I let the clutch out and jump forward a bit, and they usually slam on brakes.. it makes me laugh.. I used to have a 'Rebel Flag' tag on the front, but too many guys would yell at me or give me the finger, when they cross the street while I'm at a red light.. p.s. never was a fire truck.. and the rust stain is from a winch.. I used to use it to pull axles out from under Mack's when I ran a 28 truck fleet.. jojo 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I really like the thoughts that it was an old fire truck.. It makes me proud.. I made measurements, and drew the plans on note paper, then took my paper to my metals supplier and asked them to cut each piece to my lengths. then I took an extended lunch break and put it together.. Thanks for making me chuckle... Jojo 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 A 28 truck fleet? Wow care to expand on that, sounds interesting.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted March 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2023 Straight up.... No B.S. for 7 1/2 years (self employed) I got a fleet of trucks for a pre-cast concrete company in my area, because when I was at the Mack dealership, I was the one that knew how to fix thier trucks. They saw something in me.. So after I got fired from that Mack dealer, I started my Mobile Mechanic business. (Dec. 2009) When this outfit heard the news they scooped me up.. 28 big trucks (4 FLD's +2 Columbias, 1 Volvo day cab tractor, 1 Sterling Tri axle dump truck, and 1, 8100 4x6 Int.) the rest were Macks.. '96 RD's and Ch's. up to 2000 Ch's. 35 trailers, (6) 3 hooper dry tankers to haul cement, rice, and fly ash.. one step deck, and the rest were 45' flatbeds. 5 flat beds had pipe masters on them, the others carried Moffet Mounty's. The RD straight trucks were flat beds with Moffet's.. I also took car of the Moffet's.. Buddy.... I did everything, I sometimes could hire some help, but I did Everything..... I met my wife there. She was a Tanker driver... She ended up in the shop with me, after we married, and she would work her butt off.. we did clutches, engine repairs and builds, she did enough bundle oil cooler repairs that I let her do the whoeljob, accept for when I had to remove the fan and water pump.. anyway,, I reckon I should stop here... you did ask.. 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 theres more, but.... I dont want to bore anyone.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 your wife is a truck driver AND a mechanic !!! no way will you say she can weld also 😁. You have found the perfect Women. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Her ex was a pro welder.. so Maybe... yes Mech,,, she's "Tough" 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 Hey bud ?????? Who’s the good looking peach???? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MACKS Posted March 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2023 Cool story.. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Your funny Bob.. I posted that picture a while ago. We were at the Bottomley truck show in My.Airy, N.C. That's my 🍑... Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 I know I mentioned that before I thought you would get a kick out of that. Refresh your memory come on back.happy hump day!!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Happy prince spaghetti day everyone! 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/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 She's a truck driver, mechanic , welder owns and drivers a trike ! with total respect intended::: AND a fine looking lady. now JoJo you have made myself and possibly many other here jealous. LOL😇 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted March 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2023 Thank you for your kind words.. You guys made me love her a bit more.. She's a rare one.. I'm pretty lucky. Jojo 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted March 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2023 Hey Mech?? are you sittin' down?? Yesterday, My Peach, asked me to buy her a '98-'02 RD, Tri-Axle dump truck.. She wants to get back on the road.. She misses 'dump truckin'.. So now.... I have to start shopping.. She loves a Pete 379, but wants a Mack like what she used to drive, and because I know those trucks inside and out and can keep it rollin'' (Her Words).. Ohh My... Jojo 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Let the fun begin Joey Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 Here we go the chick’s always seem to come first 4???????? lol you’re not alone bud ha ha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 lucky for me I was sitting down reading the RD text LOL. ALL of the BMT "crew" will be waiting for pictures of the new '98-02 RD Mack . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 You'll be waiting a while.. 😉 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 70mackMB Posted March 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 16, 2023 Joey!! This ones for you pal! .....Hippy 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 I helped a friend pull a 4 speed out of his new $800 1979 K25 chevy truck. Second gear was out is what he said The transmission jack went out again so it might be fun getting the new one back in. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/16/#findComment-527346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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