Author Topic: Looking for GMC 7500 / 8500 Series QTY (8) Units (Read 1949 times)

mitchell916 · « **on:** August 24, 2005, 05:12:19 pm »

Good afternoon all,

I am in search of (8) 5 ton Dump trucks (either stake or dump body), preferrably with air brakes, diesel [ie GMC 7500 / 8500 series vehicles]

If anyone with a lead or contact for a would be seller can get in touch with Mitchell, 905-876-2434 x226.

Thank you in advance,

Mitchell

mrthompson · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2005, 05:46:34 pm »

New or Used?

Giant Dwarf · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2005, 09:55:04 pm »

Knowing Mitchell, it's gotta be new. He's not one to go for a used dump. :-)

Mitchell, give Dave a call -- surely that's a family who knows where to get heavy machinary and likely from the same area you are looking.

barrie1 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2005, 11:12:29 pm »

It just goes to show you with GM"S high quality and many different models that even these older models are still highly desirable. Somebody's still got a good use for them.

mitchell916 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2005, 08:50:37 am »

Morning All, as a point of clarification, NEW or USED will be fine.

Thanks,

Mitchell

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2005, 10:26:27 am »

Mitchell, are you looking for a dealer or specs? Have you contacted dealers? What is the usage for the dump truck / materials in it? Where will the units reside / be delivered / travel?

I happen to have a VERY good contact for GM Medium Duties.

What configuration are you after?
Cat or Duramax?
Regular Conventional Cab or Crew?
http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/mediumduty/modelsel.jsp?year=2006&brandID=2&ser ies=1&src=/dmdindex.htm
...and let me know.

Thanks!

(Message edited by sirAQUAMAN64 on August 25, 2005)

Brigitte · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2005, 10:46:26 am »

More importantly... WHAT FOR???

You starting your own mining operation, Mitch?

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2005, 11:05:28 am »

If you need a fantastic mine engineer, hear you've come to the right place as well.

Snowman's ridiculous remuneration requirements are justified by his superlative work, don't cha know? He's a bar-goon for hire!

quadzilla · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2005, 11:29:56 am »

"More importantly... WHAT FOR???"

He is going to steal the gold from Fort Knox and then drive it out of town.

(Die Hard 3 reference for those who didn't get it)

mitchell916 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2005, 02:18:48 pm »

Siraquaman64, would you be so kind as to forward the contact information to my email address mitchell916(at)yahoo.com.

Brigitte; we're planning on using the dumps to move "things" or "stuff" . . .(for all you wise'guys)

Actually, the reason for these units is to haul light machinery about the country side.

Any other questions?

inco · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2005, 03:33:27 pm »

Heavy trucks - light machinery. Makes sense, but is this a career change and another Saab story?

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2005, 03:41:47 pm »

Hope some info I sent helps.

Keep us updated on your truck leads, options, and what you wind up with

mrthompson · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2005, 03:45:58 pm »

And please post pics!

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2005, 03:53:24 pm »

Yeah.

What exactly does a fancy-flanked GMC C-Series Medium Duty for a "heavy/light/things/stuff" business looks like?

Brigitte · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2005, 08:33:46 pm »

You paying cash or credit card, Mitch? Can we race them at Cayuga when you're done?

barrie1 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2005, 12:25:06 am »

Too many gears and not enough HP for Cayuga. Why not give Ryder a call or Pollock Rentals as they have large fleets of these For Sale across the province. These make good grain trucks as well as Dump trucks with their Detroit engines or the Cats.

mitchell916 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 26, 2005, 08:14:01 am »

I'm partial to the CAT power personally ;)

barrie1 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2005, 01:28:27 pm »

Yes they make a good engine but it all depends on the usage as to which is better for the job. If its mainly flat land driving then the Cat is better but if its the long mountain type of climbs with heavy weight then the Detroit are best and also cheaper to repair or replace. A complete inframe is alot cheaper on a Detroit then any other make.

mitchell916 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2005, 03:28:17 pm »

Barrie . . . .it's been ages since I've talked to the likes of you.

I'm simply partial to CAT power plants as this manufacturer is our vendor of choice when it comes to the Heavy Iron in our fleet.
Notably the new In series turbos on the big earth movers and loaders is something else to see. Yesterday I got up close and had a look at a 365 Excavator . . . amazing how quiet those engines are given the size of the machinery they power.

Now if I can only find a way to upgrade the turbo in my 9-3 with one of those rebuilt turbos . . . bbye lag.

:-)

Brigitte · « **Reply #19 on:** August 26, 2005, 03:35:11 pm »

Geeeeez, Mitch. Four posts in two days. Are you sure you can stand the pace?

Do you need to sit down? Can we get you something to drink?