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Is the TE what was nick named the Bug Eye? There were a few Bug Eye Macks in the UK but none made it to Ireland as far as I know.I thought they looked nice. .... Paul

Be safe.You cant beat a 4WD in that weather.Enjoy your trip.... Paul

Im freezin just lookin at the pictures....Its dam cold in Ireland too at the moment.Its been -3 to +4 C all week with a fair bit of snow in the west of the country but none here in the east..yet.We dont normaly get snow untill January so could be a long winter... Paul

If your going new bolts and the old ones dont dont come off.. the Irish answer is the hot spanner.....Cut.I would always replace bolts that have been rusted together..if I can get new ones that is... Paul

Ok have to ask...what cabover models are being assembled now?.... Paul

Wow that sounds really handy.Taking them out of a Hino double drive is a lot more involved than that...but then when I was doing them it was for full rebuilds so if your not taking them apart then thats the way to go... Paul

Yeah I totaly get you there.I am the very same.. just want it to be spot on.I was just pointing out it is a big job but its great satisfaction to know its done.I was inquiring about Camelback parts for our Cruiseliner and I was told theyre still availible.Our truck is plated for 150ton operation so it would be same as yours maybe??? Paul

This is something we might have to face with our Cruiseliner.We have 24in spoke tube type wheels but cannot get tyres for them.We can get 24in tubeless tyres but our tyre depot wont put them on split rims and new tubes cant be got too...at least not in Ireland. Paul

Welcome to BMT.That is a really nice looking truck.Good luck with it.Nice job you have...... Paul

I have never done a Mack camelback suspension but i'v done a lot of Hino rear suspension which is very similar.(almost a copy with a few small differences in my opinion).It is very heavy work and a lot of lifting gear,forklift,jacks and cribin is needed as well as an inch air socket tool.As Mechohaulic said its a great oppertunity to check all the wear parts and do a great paint job.Good luck with it and if you do it put plenty of pictures.The truck looks great by the way... Paul

Thanks Jojo,well i can only say the same for you.The help and encourgement we got from you and others on here is amazing.Our Cruiseliner would not even be driving yet only for you.Maybe we'll have a few cols beers someday... Paul

The Irish turn up every where!!!We are a small nation..... Paul

Macks dont have a big presence in Ireland even though Macks were assembled in Dublin in the 1970s.As of now i only know of 3 other Macks here.I am trying to find if there are any more.There were quite a few here back in the 70/80s but most were worn out or exported.We imported our Cruiseliner from the UK.Thats a nice story about your granparents,plainly good people.County Cavan is not far from us here.About 18miles to the Cavan border.Wexford is about 80miles away.Local by U.S.standards!!! Paul

Ah yes the Steyr,Very similar cab to the Kamaz.In fact its so close i wouldnt be shocked to find its the same cab shell as i think they had an agreement at one time.what engine does it have? Paul

You have some really interesting trucks there.the sandy coloured cabover you have is it a KAMAZ?...It looks like one iv seen on a visit to Ukraine back in 2019.. Paul

Welcome to BMT..yeah this is an interesting resto.old model cab on newer frame.im really hooked already to see how this one goes.best of luck with it and keep the pictures coming. Paul

Needs to be restored.great historical value.someone get on it...please!!!

James,dont worry about the state of the shop.most shops get untidy at times.the chassis looks well restored and painted.the cab looks solid..much much worse has been restored.....pictures help get problems solved.good luck its a lovely project. Paul

Yes keep posting it'll keep you going at the restoration and help get through the days when nothing seems to be going well.as steve.s said you have the attention of old Mack fans around the world.keep up the good work you have started. Paul

WOW what a birthday present.It looks fantastic.Best of luck with it and yeah keep us posted on your progress with it.Happy 75 th Birthday and with a gift like that id say you are more than happy... Paul

Hi all,I'd like to tell you of something that happened to me yesterday but first a bit of background to the story.Ireland is a very small country pop.about 4million people.Every year soccer clubs around the country compete for the FAI cup the highest trophy in the game here.Winning it is equal to a team winning the Super Bowl in the U.S. Drogheda the city were we live has a club called Drogheda United Football Club(DUFC) who won the trophy on the 10th of Nov leading to great celebrations in the city.Now to get to see the trophy is great but to touch it is an honour most dont get.One of my good friends,who lives beside me,his daughter is Public Relations Official for DUFC.Yesterday I was out cleaning and polishing the Cruiseliner when both my friend and his daughter came over and shoved the cup in my hands and said "smile"...The following picture says it all.To have the cup,our Cruiseliner and me in the same photo is something i'll never forget.Hope you all enjoy the story.... Paul

Its an absolute beauty.I like your term "east coast Cruiseliner" nice one that...... Paul

Great.I'll order that valve.many thanks to you and mrs Mack for your help. Paul

There doesnt appear yo be any shims on it at the moment but that doesnt mean a new one wont need to be shimed.I did see how to work out the shims needed but I forget..do you or anyone else know? Thanks Paul

Thats it ok Paul...thanks.My son was looking it up too but we didnt come across that.maybe we just used the wrong description....thanks Paul