Joe Ditchkus
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8.3 engine is not physically a large engine it would fit in engine compartment of 3000 no problems or any of engines that Rob said.Engines and trans from Isuzu,Hino and Mitsubshi midrange are very reliable also As far as controls if you stay with a mechanical version no big problems on controls.Changing gauges is not a big deal.It would be best to buy a complete drivetrain from one unit so you do not have to find matching bellhousing for your existing trans. Joe D.
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At the South Bend,Indiana ATHS Show there was a White 3000 repowered with either a 5.9 or 8.3 Cummins. The owner travels the country with it as the trailer was made into living quarters. Joe D.
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FOR SALE Mack A51S Parts for sale
Joe Ditchkus replied to Justin T Schinkel's topic in Parts for Sale
justin Where are you located at? I have a A-51 T with 510 diesel but does not run. Does your engine run? I would be interested either way for engine and trans. Contact me at quadbox@aol.com I am in Lake Ariel,Pa. about 15 miles from Scranton. Thanks joe D. -
It looks no larger than a A-40 juice brakes. Joe D.
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There are still a few V8 Mack Tri-axles running around my area Northeastern,Pa.A friend of mine has a Superliner Mack V8 I forgot what year for sure about 1990 it just had its first rebuild. Another one is a CL? run by a coal company works 7 days a week some of the time.They do have a distinct sound. Joe D.
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You will need a overdrive 6 speed as most are direct and you will loose more top end.Joe D.
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Ernie well said about placing a bet on a race thats over. Joe D.
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If it is splined could you use a porta power with the alligator type attachment nif it will fit? It would give more pressure than a bolt and wrench. Joe D.
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Mack put Chrysler Hemi's in B-Model Fire Trucks from factory. There was a discussion on here a few years ago about it. Joe D.
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Most all of the 5 ton 6x6 M-Series I saw were Cummins powered 855cu.in. 250 HP.They were not multi-fuel. The 2/12 ton were Continental multi-fuel Diesels. They were produced with gas engines in both series but I think about mid 1950'S was the transition period to diesel. I was in service from 1968 to 1972 and only remember diesel tactical trucks 2/12 ton-5 ton. This is just my experience. Joe D.
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I do not think it is pessism but being realistic about the facts. Joe D.
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B-53 was built only with Diesels from factory. Joe D.
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Nice Truck. The A Models must have had a few experimental ones. I have a 1950 A-51 with the Mack END 510 Diesel. It was built for and delivered to the Autocar Factory new. They wanted to build a similar truck from what I was told by previous owner as he bought it from Autocar.Joe D.
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L Model cab parts
Joe Ditchkus replied to speweik's topic in Exterior, Cab, Accessories and Detailing
I bought a set of floor sils and cab back from them at ATHS Syracuse Show. I cannot remember his name,he was from Upstate, New York. Joe D. -
# 9 is my all time favorite movie. I just hope it gets good ratings in Cinema's everywhere next November.Keep up the good work. Joe D.
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2050 International - What engine is this?
Joe Ditchkus replied to Olivetroad's topic in Other Truck Makes
Don't kid yourself. There an ASS for every seat. Joe D. -
Kidding right?
Joe Ditchkus replied to vision386's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
I think someone is having fun at our expense with the $ 4-$5000.00 estimate. Joe D. -
Mike I think about all of us are on the same line on this subject.I know what you mean about selling the molds. My friend that i work with has a Mack Cl700. He needed a hood and there was only 1 in the country. Dealer told him they do not want to make them and not sell. His truck is 2003 or so. It seems the same with all brands. They look at you like you are in orbit asking about replacement parts. Try to get parts for a V-8 Mack E-9. in my area a few people still run them.but parts are hard to find heads etc. Joe D..
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I think you have to be willing to pay at least the price of scrap value. Just because someone wants to save them does not mean the owner has to loose money on them. I also think its wrong with people wanting to buy parts off of trucks in boneyard but owner will not sell them parts for a fair price and then cuts then up for scrap for less money. Some people enjoy seeing others want what they have and then cut it up to spit them. Joe D.
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B models
Joe Ditchkus replied to umodelnut's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
There Headquarters were in New York City at one time. No manufacturing plants though. Joe D. -
Truck insurance
Joe Ditchkus replied to MACK MAN's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
I have insurance with Gulfway Bayonet Point,Florida and J.C. Taylor from Penna. With Gulfway you can pull a trailer with your own trucks. Not with J.C.Taylor. I do not have phone #'S at the moment. Joe D. -
Mark It seems at most shows nowadays Pete and KW are becoming the main trucks. We owned them and they performed well but my preference is still the East Coast style of truck. I would rather see a nice Brockway or Mack with spoke wheels painted than aluminum and everything chrome. I think I am in the minority with my likes. Joe D.
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White Trucks has a website ClassicWhitetrucks.com As Mike said Brockway has a very loyal following for a small truck manufacturer and website BrockwayTrucks.org. They have a show in August every year in Cortland,New York that is where they were built. They close down Main Street for the day and have parade of only Brockway's. Joe D.
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B 61 weight
Joe Ditchkus replied to roscoe69's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
If it is double frame and heavy spec. dump box I would think 22,000 lbs. or better. I had a 1972 Paystar 5000 heavy spec. dump 24" tube tires 14' dump it was 30,000 lbs. empty. Joe D. -
One reason for so few Bighorns is Dodge went out of heavy truck business in 1975. They only started making Bighorns around 1973.Of all class 8 trucks the Dodge Bighorn is very sought after and brings more money in restored or unrestored condition. Dodge cabs were small but well constructed and the swing fenders on them made it easier to work on then other short nose trucks with steel noses. Joe D.
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