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A few years ago a guy was sent a letter from ATCA to never come back to Macungie because he made so much noise with his V12 Detroit. I was told that story this year at Macungie by the guy who sent the letter while you were making a lot of noise with your Detriot. Not everyone appreciates it. Mike

It looks great. Thanks for the pictures. When can I pick it up?

I'll be there with a Mack or two. My second favorite day of the year behind Macungie. Mike

Very glad to hear that Ernie, Jr is doing well. He will remain in our prayers. Mike

Definitely stick with the 5 holes that you have. The truck looks awesome. Do they make tube type radial tires? Mike

Not all B67's had contour cabs. It was an option. The hard nose was also an option. A long hood, however, was not an option. Definitely didn't go along with the goal of a short BBC. Mike

I would like a W model, but not a Double U. Maybe he has two U models. One of those ugly things should be enough for anyone. As for the V, I know International made a V model, but a Mack V model is new to me.

Carl, Good seeing you on Saturday. I hope you had a good trip home. Where are the picures you promised? Mike

I'll be there saturday with two trucks. Mike

My father is hauling down the AC and I am driving the GMC because it has seat belts. Can't have the baby bouncing out the window. See you there. Mike

There was an entire collection of Maxim's on the SPAAMFAA site last year. All different kinds and all pretty cheap. They had a tractor for an aerial that was converted to pull a trailer for only $3500 or something like that. If I had room for it, I would have bought it. Go here and scroll down. http://spaamfaa.org/forsaleapparatus.html Mike

I love your truck. I agree with Vlad. If it were mine I would not change a thing. Radials would be nice, but them you loose the awesome 5 hole aluminum buds. You would put a lot of time and or money into switching the truck around. If you want something different you might be better off buying what you want and selling this one. If that is the case I'll take it. I'll have Ray haul it home for me. Maybe this one will work the way it is for you or it can be kept as a trailer queen/local show truck. It would be a real shame to start making big changes. But as Vlad said, in the end it is your truck and you can do whatever you want with it. Mike

Nice truck. They would make a great pair.

It would be great if you could re-enact that photo above. I'd like to know where it is. Mike

Here is my father's 1962 257 with a continental gas. Was used by Smith's in New York, titled in New York. Apparently gas was cheaper to run up there. When they close the New York terminal it was haule to West Chester and sat outside to rust. I bought it just to save it, but my father took a liking to after after he got it running. We have more in it than it is worth and we haven't even do that much to it, but it runs well and doesn't look too bad. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/gallery/image/13519-1962-brockway-257/ My father also has a 1975 758. I am not very fond of that truck. It is off getting painted. I think I will like it better when it is not white. Mike

I prints of it in a parade in the fifties and a picture of it behind the fire house before he bought it. I would have to find them and scan them. Not to good at that. MIke

"Ben better have a rag or 2 handy" For himself of for all the oil that those 12 cylinders can leak?

Nice find. I just bought one with a gas engine. I like the small cab. I saw a newer 9000 with the Corporate Cab this morning. But haven't been able to post it. There is a guy looking for a Transtar. Hopefully he will see those pictures. Mike

I have 85LS1101 delivered to Boyertown, PA. A neighbor has 85LS1100 delivered to Linfield, PA. George Kaiser has 85 LS1106, but it burned up in a fire a few years back. It was delivered to Collingdale, PA. They are all on the same sheet from the Mack archives. 85LS1107 was delivered to Ahsland, Mass on September 5, 1947. The spark plugs are Champion D16. We made our own wires. I don't remember what we did about caps, rotors and points, but bet we got them at Napa. I had the master cylinder and wheel cylinders rebuilt at White Post Restoration. I did not re-line the pads. I also did not have the brake booster done, but I might. It cost $500 to have the booster on my 405A rebuilt. Welcome to the forum. Lets see some more pictures. Here is mine. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/gallery/image/10134-1947-mack-85ls-1951-mack-405a-1979-gmc-7000/ Mike

Cle Elum, Washington? Would I fly in to Seatle or Takoma? I'm going to have to do some truck scouting in the north west. Nice find. I am jealous. Mike

There are actually two of those paddy wagons. One is black with white fenders. The other is white with black fenders. The Comer's from Maryland provided the chassis and the cages. Gary Mahan and his crew did the restoration/build. I would assume since the picture was taken in Maryland that this is the one from the Comer Collection. Mike

I think you are missing a letter after the F. Mine is LFT1D10184. Since yours is 3575 it is much older than mine. Somewhere in the forties. Does is have a 707 gas in it? Mike

Do you know the serial number? I have a 1950 that is serial number 10184. Is it yours? Looks like a good project. And welcome to the forum. Mike

Hey Vinny, You better study up. The "S" means it is a tandem axle or six wheel even though it really had 10 wheels. And of course the serial numbers started at 1001, not 1. I know that is what you meant. That makes it the 32,815th made. Mike

If I found that for $1500 I would buy it immediately. Without seeing it in person $3000 is tough to say. Early B models are hard to come by. I would like one, but rather pay more and get one in better shape. Mike