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  1. j hancock
    GTW sounds similar to our GVW/GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Here in the US, the current GVW of a typical highway tractor trailer combination is 80,000 lbs. Are your trucks set up as tractors? Tippers?
  2. j hancock
    I had a conversation with the owner this afternoon and the truck was built in Venezuela in 1983. Shortly thereafter, this truck and a couple of other trucks were purchased by a broker in OH because their sales fell through in Venezuela. The truck is a spare in his fleet now but a little South American Mack resides in Massachusetts.
  3. j hancock
    Using different size drive sprockets, ratios could be changed relatively easily to adjust the effective mph of a vehicle. In that time period, typical road speeds were 35-40 mph. During WWII, there was a mandated 35 mph national speed limit. I would speculate the FH did most of its heavy hauling work at 25-30 mph and 35+ mph running empty.
  4. j hancock
    These fellows were inspecting closely the chain drive on this heavy duty FH. No. 60 of 265 FH units built between 1937-1941.
  5. j hancock
    Like Paul said, bigger springs and blocks raises the whole truck. Bottom edge of the wrecker cab lines up with top of tire. Bottom edge of wrecker cab is parallel with the top of the fuel tank. RD dump truck on 24" rubber showing the same "look". Plenty of clearance between the tire and fender
  6. j hancock
    They also took the picture while kneeling down on the sidewalk across the street.
  7. j hancock
    A good quality truck parts shop can get you the correct fittings.
  8. j hancock
    I'm OK with a dirty blonde.
  9. j hancock
    I believe that Monroe had the bulk of the deal but Gabriel had a taste also.
  10. j hancock
    Christmas colors.
  11. j hancock
    Congrats Hat! Been there, done that and got the T-shirt to prove it. Now you can retire up north....
  12. j hancock
    What articles....?
  13. j hancock
    Well done Paul!
  14. j hancock
    Are you thinking of Will Markey?
  15. j hancock
    A piece of heaven from 1987.
  16. j hancock
    Message Big Mack member "fifth wheel". He has the door w/s you are looking for.
  17. j hancock
    Some good and bad doing the pos. to neg. swap. Here is a link to alternators that look like generators that maybe helpful to keep the original appearance. http://www.jegs.com/p/Powermaster/Powermaster-PowerGEN-Alternators/757123/10002/-1
  18. j hancock
    It is OK to bring a spare tractor.
  19. j hancock
    Maybe the Mig here still has some warranty left.
  20. j hancock
    As Terry indicated, the gold dog came with the Maxidyne program. Here is some further discussion that started with more modern uses of the gold dog. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38273-gold-dog/
  21. j hancock

    Thanksgiving

    j hancock replied to 1965's topic in Odds and Ends

    Gobble, Gobble!
  22. j hancock
    In this day and age, there will probably be a microchip embedded in the part so you can use an app on your smartphone to tell you where to start digging in the mud. Sorta sad....
  23. j hancock
    It is an RD-688. Here is a pic from the other day. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51627-heavy-haulers/
  24. j hancock
    No matter the color, a preserved Jr. is a good thing!
  25. j hancock
    No doubt. Lots to see at the show!

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