newbie hype!!!

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I drove a Mack like that too from 05 to 07 but it was a '99 and the hood/fenders was tapered back a bit from the headlights out. One thing's for sure, Mack really didn't change their truck styles too often.

 

No. It was the previous. If I can find a pic, I'll post it.

 

You think they have THAT much? I'd think all they could see is their windshield wipers and a little bit of hood.

 

First, I was wrong in saying it was a '99, it was a '97. The truck was a Mack RB 688. I drove a semi, but this pic is of a straight truck. The only thing similar is the hood. My air cleaner was more squat. When I get home, I'll see if I can find a pic of the actual truck.

 

[QUOTE="semi" retired;3997214]I drove Volvo's for a freight outfit like 10 years ago, the older style Volvo's. They were ok, I guess, pretty generic. They had like a billion miles on them. My first truck was a Western Star, well, half a Western Star. I had the back cut off and glued a Pete rear half on. Tell you what, that was a good old horse. Made money with that truck. If I got back into it, I'd only want a 379(or 89) Pete. I'd like a 359 like my 2nd (or 3rd) truck, but they are getting pretty hard to find. I never put anybody down for liking what they like. What ever turns your crank, is fine. Here's my Star, sorry about the pic quality. http://images.hemmings.com/wp-content/uploads//2014/03/HowardArbiture_02_1500.jpg[/QUOTE]
Cummins.

Most of the problems were not with the engine however.

Electrical stuff, and a recurring problem with the transmission output shaft.
The output shaft problem could have been fixed the first time if the lugnuts would have just checked for scratches on the race.

 

Paccar 485

 

Again. Personal preference. I felt cramped. When I can easily touch both sides, that's cramped to me. Some don't. I LIKED the Volvo other than that!