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Dec 31, 2021 | 10:15 AM

#1981

52 Merc

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Originally Posted by 85e150

At some point years ago IIRC it was said that UPS didn't sell the used ones. The ran them to the point where they could not economically keep them running and then scrapped them.
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That is true. I've never seen a retired UPS truck out in the wild. The policy must have gone into effect soon after that one was sold. My understanding, from what I've read, is that UPS decided since their trucks were uniquely bodied with their distinctive front end, they didn't want others using their trucks and potentially pretending to be UPS. Their reputation was worth more to them than the price of an old, used up truck, so they are scrapped instead of sold.

Another interesting UPS/Ford tidbit is that Ford had the contract to build chassis for UPS for years until UPS went to Ford and asked if they could build one with a tighter turning radius. In typical Ford arrogant fashion, Ford told them this is how they make them, so UPS sent out their specs for bid and GM got the next deal.

Dec 31, 2021 | 10:45 AM

#1982

tjc transport

i ain't rite

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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.

mack made 12 all wheel drive MH 6122 cab over trucks for UPS between 1987 and 1990 for use crossing the rockies in winter.
somehow, one slipped through the cracks and ended up in private hands. it was built in 1988 and is the only known all wheel drive MH in existence.

Dec 31, 2021 | 01:49 PM

#1983

wpnaes

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Originally Posted by tjc transport

https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/...eel-drive-4x4/

Jan 1, 2022 | 10:53 AM

#1984

moejr

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Jan 1, 2022 | 01:09 PM

#1985

56panelford

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Originally Posted by moejr

I actually like that...

Anymore info on it..?

Jan 1, 2022 | 01:38 PM

#1986

moejr

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No info John.... I like also, especially the gas tank.

Jan 1, 2022 | 02:03 PM

#1987

56panelford

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Wish I had more access to some old beaters...lol

Jan 1, 2022 | 06:48 PM

#1988

Marten

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From: Kemptville, ON,

Wondering how hard that is to steer, esp. at slow speeds. Very wide tire on the front.

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Jan 1, 2022 | 06:52 PM

#1989

56panelford

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Be interesting to try...

Jan 1, 2022 | 07:58 PM

#1990

bobbytnm

Roast em' if you got 'em

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From: Rio Rancho, NM

If you have the horsepower.... ...just smash the throttle and flick the wheel. You'll go right around....LOL

Jan 1, 2022 | 08:03 PM

#1991

56panelford

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Reminds me of this one..

Jan 1, 2022 | 08:31 PM

#1992

moejr

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Jan 2, 2022 | 08:42 AM

#1993

56panelford

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Originally Posted by moejr

Nice sheet metal on that one..

Jan 2, 2022 | 08:42 AM

#1994

56panelford

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Jan 2, 2022 | 08:45 AM

#1995

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