This Job was a little slick. Buckle up and Hold on it got a little rough!

[@adf-meclub489]

Old and still purrs like a kitten. Glad to see a driver that knows just how operate it to show off that Macks abilities 50 years later and running strong. She's cherry, engine sounds amazing.

[@AppalachianRust]

@@adf-meclub489 Sure is. Solid and strong. I learned in this truck

[@GiannaWhite-j8d]

If you have never been in that situation you have known idea how much talent this kid has from a40 year driver you can difennly set at the big people table this thanksgiving love your videos lol

[@AppalachianRust]

Very much appreciated, thank you. I feel comfortable in this truck. I know about where its limits are.

[@pauldillinger2286]

The ol Mack just needed more speed up the hill. She got it done. Great job buddy.

[@AppalachianRust]

Thank you

[@Kyle-ir3bz]

Yep we love seeing the old Macks and the Autocar at work

[@AppalachianRust]

For sure

[@MarkGrant-ew3wk]

Great video the older macks are probably best trucks on the road that dm is so cool still making a living 😊

[@AppalachianRust]

@@MarkGrant-ew3wk built to do the hard jobs

[@kenburns4802]

Hello James you are the man behind the controls the man behind the wheel the man with nerves of steal great job loved the video thank you ken

[@AppalachianRust]

Appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@lucidrain9469]

These here vidyas are one of my favs where youre actually wrenchin/fixin parts in the rig! I like the POV shots as well- 🤪

[@AppalachianRust]

I’m sure I’ll have more haha ..stuff breaks unfortunately haha

[@CharlesSmith-ty2ce]

Slow and easy nice driving young man😊😊😊

[@AppalachianRust]

Thank you

[@kman-mi7su]

That's some "Mack truckin" right there! You gotta love an old R, U, or DM and even the occasional B model (They're rare to see working but not impossible. I have seen them where I'm from in the NY, NJ, and Philly area) still on the job with someone who knows how to drive the old dog. Even if the truck was built before the driver it looks like. Somebody taught you well! Good Job!

[@AppalachianRust]

They are tough trucks. yeah, trucks older than me haha glad you enjoyed

[@davieferdinand8832]

Another great video, from the camera's POV I felt like I was right there with you going up the hill. At the point of the first wheel spin I gripped my arm rest thinking it was the passenger door. Love to see you guys maintaining and running the Macks they're a reliable breed of machines that were built tough to handle the job.

[@AppalachianRust]

Thank you haha I laughed reading this. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MisterRoyd]

You're awesome man 😎

[@AppalachianRust]

@@MisterRoyd I appreciate it

[@frfrpr]

Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed driving my RD Mack Dump Truck.

[@AppalachianRust]

Absolutely, glad you enjoyed

[@geneheck]

I never get tired of the old Macks. Larry the cable had the right expression that fits a Mack to a tee, "Git'er done"

[@AppalachianRust]

Haha absolutely!

[@Thefunnyfarm78]

Weren't no greenhorns at that rodeo! Good job geten're done!

[@AppalachianRust]

Thank you!!

[@danielfontaine1880]

Bonjour . waouh ! mon gars toi ,tu sais gérer la situation , et tout aussi bien ton MACK . Et bien des conducteurs poids lourd que je vois sur nos routes ;se seraient " vautrés " dans le premier tournant !!! s'enfonçant jusqu'au ponts , parce que tirant a régime trop élevé ! c"est sur , que la : à pleine charge ; sol détrempé ; et forte pente : il faut etre expérimenté ! C"est une vidéo super merci ! Bonne continuation a toi 👍👍

[@AppalachianRust]

Thank you, I appreciate the compliments.

[@David_Richard_241]

Man, this was a wild ride. I have been in some greasy situations with a big ole Mack dump, but I felt the pucker factor watching this video. I must compliment you on your skills, young man. This was not a job for the faint of heart.

[@AppalachianRust]

@@David_Richard_241 Much appreciated!

[@David_Richard_241]

@@AppalachianRust I'll bet you were glad to get home and hit the couch when that day was over.

[@AppalachianRust]

@ oh yeah I’d broke a sweet after that one haha

[@raycrocker2844]

Great work, you got the same weather as me in Cornwall UK. Makes the job a challenge.👍

[@AppalachianRust]

@@raycrocker2844 sure does, sometimes you got to make the decision whether it’s worth going to the job or not. This day it wasn’t looking any better for the next couple weeks

[@raycrocker2844]

@@AppalachianRust you made the decision and got it done and I’m sure in the process made another loyal customer.👍

[@davidforbes6250]

Well done.

[@AppalachianRust]

@@davidforbes6250 thanks

[@davidcaskey4669]

I have went backwards and spread going uphill in a mack but it had the two stick 6spd and i could shift and get the power off the wheels to keep them from spinning and just let that mack pull down low in the rpm's

[@AppalachianRust]

This truck actually had the same transmission but instead of the hi lo reverse stick this truck has an air shifter. I can shift through reverse too. Back spreading here probably wouldn’t have worked well. I did back spread on a haul yesterday, I recorded it but it’ll be some time before I have it up.

[@davidcaskey4669]

@AppalachianRust i never got tired of grabbing gears in reverse backing up on a pile to dump. I've got old trucks like y'all 76 359 3406b was a factory 5x4 but pull 5spd out many years ago and put a 13spd double over in it and keep the 4spd auxiliary it has 2spd dana 52 on short spring Hendrickson the other trk 78 W900A but it has KT 525 in it and same running gear as the 359. My dad bough both new. I 62 yrs old now dads been dead since 2010 I still haul a little coal and gravel and a occasionally heavy haul when I need to strech my legs. Don't get rid of your old ones they will never leave you to come home in limp mode

[@AlanSextonVT]

Knowledge, patience, and perseverance result in yet another win. How is the new GPS speedometer you installed working, James?

[@AppalachianRust]

@@AlanSextonVT it seems to be working well. I’m just judging by how fast I think I’m running. I think it might have a slight delay though.

[@OdySlim]

Once you go Mack you never go back is what we used to say.

[@AppalachianRust]

Haha I hear ya

[@matthewjones8620]

What engine does it have

[@AppalachianRust]

@@matthewjones8620 It’s got a 237. Check out my video “Let’s walk around the yard” it’s from a couple weeks back. I do a walk around on the trucks and give some specs on them. Thanks for watching