mowerman Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Well I’ll be working on the model for sure gotta show some improvements around here and thanks for the pep talk lol half tempted to drop everything and pull out my go kart I started building 44 years ago and it’s been reworked a few times and still not to my satisfaction lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-567294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 57 minutes ago, cruiseliner64 said: Your nearer Philly? Was there too on the same trip...enjoyed it... Paul 100 miles north of Philly Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-567299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 -15* this morning in NE Ohio. Screw this!! News said coldest calender date in 40 yrs. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-567322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Ouch !! This global warming thing sucks.. oh wait, its mid January. Be safe Bud.. I know what your dealing with.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-567323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I get it about the weather.Red storm warning for all of Ireland tomorrow.Winds forcast to exceed 80/90MPH.Heavy rain with Snow in some parts.....No work on the Cruiseliner for a day or two.... Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-567327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Weather has been wacky everywhere. Ours right here isn’t much different than it usually is, but we usually have a lot more snow and rain this time of year. It’s been really dry. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-567334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 6 hours ago, mowerman said: Weather has been wacky everywhere. Ours right here isn’t much different than it usually is, but we usually have a lot more snow and rain this time of year. It’s been really dry. Lucky you with it being dry...I can put up with the cold an extra coat sorts that but rain I cant stand.... Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-567368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 lol I hate all shit weather but is gods gift for our reservoirs rain makes my yard a sloppy mess it’s mostly dirt and I can’t move the Mack till it somewhat drys up otherwise the. Tires just dig real deep ruts as far as snow goes I hate everything about it again gods gift for water table we have been in severe drought here before 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-567377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Thursday at 11:02 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 11:02 PM well made a little headway today,,,went to local tire shop last resort,,,,guy was super nice,,,,hes ordering my brand new 2 tubeless rims for the front,,,,and 4 used tires,,, 2 1100.22,5 and 2 1000-20 used mounted on rims,,,,,not sure of the total bill but im sure ill be saving quite a bit compared to buying new over the internet and paying huge shipping,he also said he had just sold 4 used tubeless rims a couple of days ago,bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-569952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adkat Posted Thursday at 11:49 PM Share Posted Thursday at 11:49 PM Good find there Bob. Bugger you weren't a few days earlier. At least you got onto some good tires out of it. Adam 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-569957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted yesterday at 12:35 PM Share Posted yesterday at 12:35 PM Ya, I spent nearly $3000 last spring on four new drive tires! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-569993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted yesterday at 01:05 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:05 PM Oh yeah Larry it’s ridiculous. At least around here. I didn’t think I was going to be able to find them anywhere. That’s one thing the Internet is not very much help with I was having the same problem up to $500 for each tire plus 240 shipping till landed this little deal bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-569996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted yesterday at 01:12 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:12 PM I am hoping to have it Road ready soon. Not sure what soon is supposed to mean but I thought I better do something with these wheels since pretty much all 10 tires were junk…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-569997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted yesterday at 01:15 PM Share Posted yesterday at 01:15 PM Even if it doesn't go far, going on newer tires that aren't bombs is a plus. 2002 I paid $250/ tire and $50/ rim = $1800 total. It's gone up just a bit..... Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-569998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted yesterday at 01:21 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:21 PM Yeah, that’s not surprising. I did not know they’re phasing out 1020s either. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-569999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted yesterday at 02:46 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 02:46 PM and yes larry,,,i have also been concerned about tires blowing out just sitting there,,,,front tires for example lotsa tread but they also have alotta surface cracks,,,i do not trust them at all...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-570005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted yesterday at 07:01 PM Share Posted yesterday at 07:01 PM Tires getting crazy expensive. We're going to have to go back to using these. Although I never liked the pistol grip style. The old cross handle type was much better to use. But apparently they no longer make them. Seems funny because all the old time tire guys that regrooved a lot only used the cross bar handle type 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-570020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted yesterday at 07:15 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 07:15 PM oh tire prices have gone outa control i think around 3-5 years ago they went way up in one jump,,,then covid was blamed for everything back ordered for quite a while,and many companies decided to bring everything back slowly and jack up all the prices,,,,right before i retired mechanic was telling me they still have issues getting fifth wheel grease .....come on now,,,theres only so many stories you can hand us...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-570022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted yesterday at 07:51 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 07:51 PM cheapest 10-20 i can find on line are 235 a piece which is pretty right all position but $100 shipping plus tax Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-570032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago 2 hours ago, Joseph Cummings said: Tires getting crazy expensive. We're going to have to go back to using these. Although I never liked the pistol grip style. The old cross handle type was much better to use. But apparently they no longer make them. Seems funny because all the old time tire guys that regrooved a lot only used the cross bar handle type Regrooving tires is like the present day so called mechanics, can’t rebuild nothing, just replace the whole item! terry 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-570040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago Re grooving went away, because once you re-groove you can't re-cap. Cap gets more extra miles out of the casing than you'll get re-grooving. also re grooved are not allowed on steers, caps are (trucks not buses) 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-570041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago Caps on steer axles ?? Ok, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-570042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago § 393.75 Tires. (a) No motor vehicle shall be operated on any tire that— (1) Has body ply or belt material exposed through the tread or sidewall, (2) Has any tread or sidewall separation, (3) Is flat or has an audible leak, or (4) Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. (b) Any tire on the front wheels of a bus, truck, or truck tractor shall have a tread groove pattern depth of at least 4⁄32 of an inch when measured at any point on a major tread groove. The measurements shall not be made where tie bars, humps, or fillets are located. (c) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, tires shall have a tread groove pattern depth of at least 2⁄32 of an inch when measured in a major tread groove. The measurement shall not be made where tie bars, humps or fillets are located. (d) No bus shall be operated with regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels. (e) A regrooved tire with a load-carrying capacity equal to or greater than 2,232 kg (4,920 pounds) shall not be used on the front wheels of any truck or truck tractor. (f) No motor vehicle may be operated with speed-restricted tires labeled with a maximum speed of 55 mph or less in accordance with S6.5(e) of FMVSS No. 119 at speeds that exceed the rated limit of the tire. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-570045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago 41 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: Caps on steer axles ?? Ok, Fine on anything but a bus. It's done all the time. Floats on the front of trash trucks are really common. And I don't know about now but UPS used to run them on steering axles all the time. People say "Illegal" all the time over truck driver's tall tales. They all used to say frame welding is Illegal. They say straightening or welding an axle housing is illegal. If you challenge them on it they claim the welds all have to be done by a "Certified Welder". If you ask them "Certified by WHO??" they can't tell you. That is because there is no certification required to weld truck frames. "CERTIFIED" is mostly a salesdouches buzz word. Like "Certified Pre Owned" 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-570046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago I've even heard people say "Spokes on the steer are illegal"! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/46/#findComment-570047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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