Tony Ingram

Hi all, I'm looking for any information on Mack's H-63 model. I received some information from the Mack museum on mine but am looking for any detailed information that I can get ahold of about that particular model. Since I am in the process of restoring mine and plan on keeping her for a long time, I'd like to learn as much about this model as possible. if anybody has information, pics, literature or is just an H-63 Guru, please let me know. The only thing I've found on the net is production #'s from 54' to 58'. I'd also like to start a registry for all of the H models. Let me know, thanks. Tony

I'm wanting to find any fellow H model owners. I'm going to be in need of some parts, pics and maybe some advice during my restoration on my 57' H-63. I don't see many posts about these great Mack trucks on here and I'm wanting to get some names and numbers of people who have them. I know there's got to be some of you out there so let me know. Tony

There's an auction coming up July 14th in Fresno, Ca. on some old trucks and misc. heavy equipment. It was supposed to take place a few months ago but I just got a flyer on it. Go to www.rabin.com to see the trucks, engines and equipment for sale, saw an LT and an AB on there.

Thanks for all of the help. I contacted the Mack musuem and found out that Mack engines were the only motors put in H-63's. I figured cummins engines are more plentiful out here than Macks but a 300 Maxidyne would sure be nice to put in there. It's been great cruising along Hwy 1 by the ocean in the old girl. When I get home in a few weeks she's starting to come apart and the real work starts. Just trying to get some ideas. Wasn't too sure how hard the mods would be for a cummins. I'll keep searching for a Maxidyne in the meantime. Now if I find a 300 can I still run my triplex or is it not beefy enough. My fifth wheel is about 8,000 lbs. not much weight. Got tired of being honked at and flipped off by motor homes climbing a couple of grades on the way. It's not gonna happen again, I'll be telling them who's #1 next time.

I found a couple of solid black ones at South Union Truck Supply in Bakersfield, Ca. They're old school but that's probably what you're lookin for. I put some new ones on my H-63. I know what you mean by the handle extensions, mine had two but it was like shifting an old rat rod, clear up by your cheek. Their # is (661)831-6400, ask for Robert but he's better known as "Cowboy". If you don't want to call let me know and I can get you a couple and just ship them to you. I'm gone on vacation until the day after Father's Day so I don't know how big a hurry you're in. I think I paid around $10 a piece but I can't remember. I just got them about a month ago. Hey I don't know if you saw my post but I'm wanting to know if my H-63 would have been available with a cummins in it from the factory. I'm looking to put in a big cam 350 or so but just wanting to see if I could order engine mounts or if I'm gonna have to fab some up. Let me know, Tony..

I'm wanting to put a later model Cummins in my H-63. Wasn't sure if it was an option as far as getting mounts for it if I do it or am I going to have to fabricate them? I've got the old 673 running good but I found out pulling my fifth wheel over to the coast I need "MORE" power. Thanx

Look in my gallery. Still can't get pics to download. The owner passed away and the family is auctioning off all of his trucks and parts. He has alot of different makes and engines. There will be an auction on May 30 in Fresno California. I heard the LTL could probably be picked up for around 10k or so and it has a 275 cummins in it. I won't be able to make the auction due to being out of town and was told by the wife that if I did, I would be living in my H model on the street.

Hey, Garth (aka Packer) just retired so have him come out and you guys can do this full time. Would be nice to get paid doing something you love to do. Sounds like he's picking up enough trucks left and right to keep you busy for a few years to say the least..

I went to the antique farm show in Tulare this Saturday to check out some old trucks. Was a little disappointed to only see one Mack there though. I got the feeling after talking with some of the truck guys that Macks seem to be outcasts out here for the most part. Oh well, I still think that old H model when it's done would still be the best looking truck there. Hopefully next year I can roll that old heap up there and represent. I tried to upload the photos for the post but can't so you'll have to go into my gallery. Also I'm looking for an old school air horn for my truck. A good deep sounding one. Can only find train horns or electric for the most part on the internet. Let me know of a place to get a good sounding one if you know, thanks.