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Is that frame length original? Either way a rare truck, dont see many F's left and you sure dont see many day cabs either.

The M-Drive/i-Shift can handle the full HP output of the Volvo 750HP D16. In fact all of the high HP European engines are only offered with an automated manual transmission. You cant get a 750HP Volvo FH with a manual gearbox. I think that is the case because with all that torque, a simple erroneous gear change or clutch pop would tear the drive line apart. So to reduce the chance of drive line damage, they only offer auto gear boxes.

I was going to mention that one but it was a bit different. Read something like: "I dont dial 911, I dial .357"

I once asked the same question, the simple answer was that the demand dropped and Mack finally stopped production. Why that happened? I don't know but i sure would like to.

Don't bother with a dual antenna system. They are only effective if spaced about 9 feet apart and create a directional radiation pattern that favors fore-aft reception. They also need to have a specific coax cable length to keep the impedences matched. Just buy a quality 1/4 wave whip antenna.

Fantastic! Good to see old iron still working, in Europe!

As you all know, I also bought a ~1948 Clark Y40 forklift with an F-124 continental gas engine. The distributor is shot so I bought a new Pertronix electronic (no points) distributor. The problem is that the old F-124 needs two conti parts to adapt the new distributor to the engine. I could make on myself but I just don't have the time or resources at the moment. Anyone know a good reputable conti parts dealer that stocks parts for the old F-124's?

Congrats Trent!

What interests me more is what is on the back. Those two pillars appear to latch onto something OR they are very stubby winch booms. I bet its a custom wrecker, maybe it was used for tunnel work. The Holland Tunnel opened in 1927 and the Queens-Midtown in 1940 and the Lincoln Tunnel in 1937. So the truck could very well be an early tunnel wrecker or test truck. Plus the push bumper is a sure sign of it being a wrecker.

Thank you! I have to go and find those brochures now. I have always wanted as full collection of the M series brochures, electronic or dead tree version.

I cant understand (but at the same time I can) why people hoard trucks and don't let them go. Next thing you know they pass away and their family calls in the local scrapper to clean up the property to sell. All the while he could have sold the trucks saving them instead of sending a whole slew of rare iron to the scrap heap in one shot. I do however understand the mentality of not wanting to part with something. You work hard to acquire something and its yours. However, I would still rather sell than let it rust away. Id take that LJSWX and B80-something.

Thomas, One M100 is in New York city near where I live. It hasnt moved in some time and you can see it from Google maps/earth. http://maps.google.com/?ll=40.593031,-73.805047&spn=0.001017,0.002064&hnear=90+Carolyn+Blvd,+East+Farmingdale,+Suffolk,+New+York+11735&t=h&z=20&vpsrc=6

NICE! Thanks for that. Where did you get that brochure and is there any more to it?

I found this video on YouTube by chance. It was taken 14 years ago and there are some great Mack's in there, B's and LJ's including an LJSWX and a B80-something. Anyone know who owned these trucks or what happened to them? It was taken off route 22 in what the poster thinks is Berlin, NY.

Welcome to the forum Bob. I am very familiar with your gallery on Hank's site. Very impressive collection of Pacific photos, the best are the factory photos! Anyone interested should go here: http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/bob_dingsdale.htm

That is what I first thought but I doubt it is. I have seen an M15 brochure as well as pictures and it came with 80k 8 spoke rears on solid walking beam along with a 6 spoke 23k front axle. This truck has Mack Planidrive axles with the old dual camel back suspension that was used on the LR trucks. The 8 spoke front axle (either 23 or 26k, not sure) is also typical of the LR but also found on smaller single axle M models (M25).

Found these two gems. RD800, E9-500, 65 rears, triple frame with a long wheel base. http://www.truckpape...x?OHID=3269015 Id love to see this beast with a lift axle pulling a 100 ton low-boy fully loaded. Imagine the sweet music she'd be making.

I don't know what this is. Wrong model number but its sure is an interesting truck. It looks like a cross between an LR and an M series. Front and rear axles are the same setup as an LR and the cab/hood is off an M series. For the year I think it could be factory, perhaps an early M series or one of a kind custom build. That or its a rebuilt LR. Lots of good pictures for a model builder. http://www.truckpape...x?OHID=3111273

Amen to that. California is responsible for all of the lame brain EPA laws that thrashed the truck and diesel manufacturing for the last decade.

Looks like Mack is getting an MP10 rated to 685HP Down Under. Its putting out 2300 ft-lbs! SCR without DPF allows for a lot more HP but then again that is for Euro 5 emissions. EPA2010 is actually a lot cleaner than Euro 5. There are Euro 5 engines in Europe putting out in excess of 700HP, Volvo having the highest, 750HP! http://www.macktrucks.com.au/default.aspx?pageid=5718 (Click the "NEW! View MP10 Engine Specifications For This Model – Coming Soon" link toward the bottom.) Too bad the Mack Australia web site does not have any brochures on their trucks, I would like to see what other options they offer.

Fantastic looking truck. Welcome and have fun with the restoration.

Trucks aint trailer queens and truck owners/drivers know that. They know that trucks are more than a vehicle, they are a tool and tools get dirty. Whether the truck is factory mint restored or a rust bucket that just made it to the show, it brings a smile to their face because under all the paint is a hard working machine that at one point earned a living for someone. Lets face it cars really aren't tools, they are transportation and a status symbol. And that is what causes the over zealous car crowd to be so uptight, status. Trucks aren't status symbols, there isn't a million dollar Italian sports dump that goes 0-60 in 3 seconds. They are hard working machines that drivers spend half their life inside of and that is a bonding experience. That truck put a roof over their head and food on the table. The fancy car just sat in a garage and the owner tooled around in it to get looks from the ladies, big whoop.

Shoot, glad to hear your okay Rob. Shame your truck was wrecked.

Hmmm, dont have a torch that big. I do have a pretty hefty propane torch though, I will give that a try.