Popular Post Joey Mack Posted April 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2023 Mech.. I am a Proud Dumpster Diver... I save hundreds of dollars every year, and what I take to the scrap yard makes me money.. I stripped a stainless steel cabinet of all the guts (Copper) I got $120.00 for the scrap, and made a gun cabinet with the 6 foot tall stainless steel cabinet (Worth thousands ) .. Youngn's dont have a clue or a care.... I gladly take their trash... 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-528835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 1 hour ago, mechohaulic said: was that car a joke or made for his song?? can't really say it's JC behind the wheel ; a look a like for picture ?? Yes the car was actually built for Johnny after the song came out. It's in a museum somewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-528837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 That's J.C. and the band. I'm sure the car was made as a publicity stunt. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-528841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 8 hours ago, High Binder said: That's J.C. and the band. I'm sure the car was made as a publicity stunt. Actually a guy just built the car and gave it to Johnny as a gift. Johnny and all involved had no idea he was building it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-528885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Rubber Duck, looks like we're both correct. Here's the car that Bill Patch built and gave to Johnny Cash. It's a three door Cady and it's in a museum in Bon Aqua, Tn. The one above was built for a publicity tour and was destroyed at the end of the tour. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-528951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 7 hours ago, High Binder said: Rubber Duck, looks like we're both correct. Here's the car that Bill Patch built and gave to Johnny Cash. It's a three door Cady and it's in a museum in Bon Aqua, Tn. The one above was built for a publicity tour and was destroyed at the end of the tour. I couldn't remember exactly who built it I remember my Grandpa and his Best Friend Opry singer Charlie Louvin talking about it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-528979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1958 F.W.D. Posted April 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2023 In the interest of pissing off those out there that swear two stroke mechanical assholes are the second coming of Christ- I absolutely, completely, wholly and totally endorse the blowing up of anything painted alpine green. The only good Detroit is one with a hole through the side of the block. As for the rat rod- it's his money, he can do what he wants with it. If guys didn't want that done to old trucks, they should have gotten their wallets out when it was for sale. 1 1 2 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 I don't think 2 strokes are the second coming. But I grew up hearing about the 318 or 8v71 from Grandpa as he drove a GMC cabover with one in it for Schwerman trucking back when they had a terminal here in Lima,Ohio. I'm kinda fond of them and do like the way they sound that and the old Cummins as well. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 hour ago, 1958 F.W.D. said: In the interest of pissing off those out there that swear two stroke mechanical assholes are the second coming of Christ- I absolutely, completely, wholly and totally endorse the blowing up of anything painted alpine green. The only good Detroit is one with a hole through the side of the block. As for the rat rod- it's his money, he can do what he wants with it. If guys didn't want that done to old trucks, they should have gotten their wallets out when it was for sale. Also I didn't see it up forsale before it got hacked into a Ratrod. To each there own. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark T Posted April 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2023 3 hours ago, 1958 F.W.D. said: In the interest of pissing off those out there that swear two stroke mechanical assholes are the second coming of Christ- I absolutely, completely, wholly and totally endorse the blowing up of anything painted alpine green. The only good Detroit is one with a hole through the side of the block. As for the rat rod- it's his money, he can do what he wants with it. If guys didn't want that done to old trucks, they should have gotten their wallets out when it was for sale. Now don't sugar coat it... tell us how you really feel about them . 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, 1958 F.W.D. said: In the interest of pissing off those out there that swear two stroke mechanical assholes are the second coming of Christ- I absolutely, completely, wholly and totally endorse the blowing up of anything painted alpine green. The only good Detroit is one with a hole through the side of the block. As for the rat rod- it's his money, he can do what he wants with it. If guys didn't want that done to old trucks, they should have gotten their wallets out when it was for sale. Amen! Always lots of crying about what others do with their money/property. Especially junk nobody else wanted or was willing to pay up for. That’s why I love KT3406E on YouTube. He gets paid alot of money to eliminate those engines one by one from this earth and piss people off at the same time. He’s said those engines/trucks are worth more in scrap than anyone was willing to pay for it. On the other hand he’s an extremely knowledgable engine builder. Edited April 12, 2023 by Onyx610 Spelling Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 as is written: opinions are like ass--oles = everyone has one, from my mechanical aspect: I started on Macks , when changing to Baskin which ran 318/350 DD it was going from one learning class to another. knew nothing of DD . fortunately the mechanic at Baskin was one of the best teachers. after yrs of trial and error. I was able to learn how to build/ set up a DD. to get the rack perfect in the flip was a pride I learned. same as transmissions have there proper place so do 4 cycle vs 2.. none are better then others ; all have down falls 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 I'm sorry if it came across as if I was crying about the picture I posted I don't care what people do with their stuff. I was just giving my honest opinion on something that was up forsale and in my opinion was a waste of a truck especially one I'm kinda fond of. Now if I was into sled pulling or drag racing maybe my opinion would be alil different 🤔. But I neither have the time or money for such hobbies lol. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 26 minutes ago, The Rubber Duck 006 said: I'm sorry if it came across as if I was crying about the picture I posted I don't care what people do with their stuff. I was just giving my honest opinion on something that was up forsale and in my opinion was a waste of a truck especially one I'm kinda fond of. Now if I was into sled pulling or drag racing maybe my opinion would be alil different 🤔. But I neither have the time or money for such hobbies lol. I wasn’t speaking of you directly. However there are people on here that even bitch about sled pulling trucks being a waste….I guess guys that drag race old classic cars are wasting those too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Onyx610 said: I wasn’t speaking of you directly. However there are people on here that even bitch about sled pulling trucks being a waste….I guess guys that drag race old classic cars are wasting those too. I didn't think you were I was just putting out there so I didn't sound like those other kinda people. I took no offense. I myself enjoy sled pulling especially semis and I love the old style drag racing as well. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 NOT ME !!! LoL sled pulling big rigs / old farm tractors are the best. not so much the million dollar "farm tractors" with 4-5 engines. the ole farmer taking time from the fields, to compete with other farmers. classic cars drag racing was a way out for the hero service men and women of our country to relive stress. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 I like the NTPA sled pulling and I love the Antique tractor pulls. I also love the over the road semis. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I personally like the trucks pulling those loaded trailers of lumber up a hill. Never seen in person but the vids are intense. I’ll have to check it out someday live. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Onyx610 said: I personally like the trucks pulling those loaded trailers of lumber up a hill. Never seen in person but the vids are intense. I’ll have to check it out someday live. I'd love to see those or possibly participate with a suped up Mack of Some Sort lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 That’s messed up Mecho I am the same way I have trouble throwing anything out. Old lady is pretty much the same way as far as the car goes I have never seen it…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-529109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 I was all excited when I saw this truck in the "for sale" lot in Macungie. I thought I'd found the truck I was looking for, a GMC with a 2 stroke Detroit , 6V-53 with a 5 speed and 2 speed rear. Unfortunately, it was just parked there in the unloading area until they parked it on the show grounds. 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-539816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 27 minutes ago, other dog said: I was all excited when I saw this truck in the "for sale" lot in Macungie. I thought I'd found the truck I was looking for, a GMC with a 2 stroke Detroit , 6V-53 with a 5 speed and 2 speed rear. Unfortunately, it was just parked there in the unloading area until they parked it. I already had visions of rolling into the Hellertown Truck Stop in that unit. 1 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-539818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 That colour green is gunna hard to hide in from the law Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-539825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 7 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: That colour green is gunna hard to hide in from the law Paul yea, ALMOST as bad a "banana yellow" 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/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-539831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted October 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2023 21 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: That colour green is gunna hard to hide in from the law Paul but then all law abiding citizens shouldn't have to hide from the law and I don't think a non- abiding individual would be that dumb to steal that color truck == so on the bright side (be sides the color) owning that greeny should be safe. just sayin. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72621-what-a-waste-in-my-honest-opinion/page/2/#findComment-539848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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