Doug Maney

Best antique truck show in the world is June 17-18-19, Macungie, Pa. The Antique Truck Club of America National Meet! It is a do not miss event! Same place, Father's Day weekend every year. Be sure to look me up when you get there! Doug

The Mack Museum is now located in the Mack Customer Center which is the former Mack Engineering and Test Center. The Mack Trucks Historical Museum Don Schumaker, Curator 2402 Lehigh Parkway South Allentown, PA 18103 610-351-8999 610-351-8756 fax Tell Rose I said "Hi"

I hope this will help. The 4 in the vin must be an A, 4 is not an option in that location. This position is for the plant of origin. 1M2V121C2C4001201 1M2 – US PRODUCED INCOMPLETE VEHICLE V121 – E9 400HP C – 33001 & UP GVW 2 – CHECK DIGIT C – 1982 A – ALLENTOWN (4 MUST BE AN A IN THE VIN, 4 IS NOT AN OPTION) 0 – EXTRA CHARACTER (ALWAYS 0) 01201 - SEQUENCE NUMBER

The e-mail is: mack.museum@macktrucks.com A call is always nice as well to let them know you are sending an inquiry. Don't forget to remember the Mack Trucks Historical Museum with a donation for the information they are able to supply. They operate within the Mack Trucks umbrella but every bit of additional funding they receive keeps the doors open longer. Doug

The MH really looks good! I can't wait to see it.

It will be there if it is still around.

1979, 300+, 10 speed R-R, Tube Alums in and out, spring ride, power steering, a/c. It drove great, rode nice, pulled the trailer without concern. The drives are weather checked and would need replaced. The truck was a local truck most of its life.

Looked at this truck before the shopping trip down south, since that trip didn't produce anything the F was picked up this week. F-model

Tapped into the reserves... These are trucks that I have known about for awhile and decided to not put them off any longer. I swore I would't hesitate anymore when opportunities arose, I have missed too many nice pieces. I just needed to remind myself of that. I have picked up some nice trucks over the years and lately have been holding off. There are still a few opportunities pending... I will keep you posted.

No, it is just a great time to gather things up. I haven't even had time to post photos of the F-model I drove home on Thursday night.

We went today to look at an EE that I have known about for some time. Daryl and I hauled it home. EE Mack

The Mack is certainly an E model. It is a small E, there is no way to tell which one from the photo. The model number will be included on the serial number tag. The serial number tag should be on the seat base inside the right door of the cab. E-models also had a small tag on the center bar of the grille just below the top. Look at the grille and if it is not there you will have to get into the cab. If your grandpa had a title, the serial number will include the model number. Sorry for your loss, good luck with selling his collection. Doug

This is a good place to start looking. I'm sure someone out there in BMT land has something more useful that what you have. If not there are several that I can check on local to me in eastern PA.

We mourn the loss of a remarkable man. His accomplishments not only offered support to his family, his contributions benefitted the entire trucking industry and the families that were reliant upon trucks. The trucking industry has lost a pioneer. Thoughts and prayers from myself and the members of The Antique Truck Club of America. Winton John Pelizzoni Winton Win John Pelizzoni died in Allentown, PA, on Friday, March 18, 2011, at age 97. Born April 21, 1913, in Allentown, he was the third of four sons of the late Joseph and Irene (Rege) Pelizzoni. A 1930 graduate of Allen High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University in 1934. On September 9, 1950, he married Patricia Hogan, and they recently celebrated 60 years of marriage with family and friends at a gala event at the Lehigh Country Club. Soon after college, he began a remarkable career spanning 44 years with Mack Trucks, Inc., joining his father, a General Superintendent, and three brothers who all worked for Mack in management capacities. The Pelizzonis were among the first Mack families, to make significant contributions to the companys growth and the quality of its products over many years. Win started in the Engine Development & Test Laboratory at the International Plainfield Motor Co. (Mack Trucks) in Plainfield, NJ. He became Lab Manager in 1942 and was actively involved in developing the Mack diesel engine (known as the Lanova), which became the direct injection Thermodyne diesel. This product boosted Macks reputation for reliability and economy of operation in the 50s and 60s. In 1957, Win advanced to Executive Engineer in charge of Macks entire Engine Design & Development. In 1961, the plant moved to Hagerstown, MD, where he was promoted to Chief Engineer-Powertrains Division. In 1971, he was transferred to Macks Allentown headquarters, where he was elected Vice President Engineering-Product Development with responsibility for all new product programs. Win was awarded numerous patents throughout his career, all relating to internal combustion engines. His most notable achievement was co-inventor of the Maxidyne Engine Principle, the first successful constant horsepower diesel engine in the heavy-duty truck industry. It has been described as the greatest breakthrough in diesel technology since the invention of the diesel itself. It was a great success for Mack and played a major role in the companys preeminence in the late 60s. The Maxidyne engine ultimately revolutionized the trucking industry worldwide. A licensed professional engineer in PA and MD, Win was a 50+-year member of the Society of Automotive Engineers; he served on technical committees, chaired meetings, presented papers at local and national meetings, and was elected to Fellow membership in recognition for his industry contributions. He also became a Director on the Board of the Engine Manufacturers Association and was honored with the prestigious Alumni Award in 2004 for his contributions to Lehigh University. After retiring in 1978, Win consulted for Mack Trucks, the Penske Indy Cars Racing Team, and other firms. His was indeed a brilliant mind that remained active. He left behind works in progress, including a new clutch invention that he intended to market. In his retirement, among his greatest pleasures was time spent on the Delaware River, where he enjoyed relaxing, boating, fishing, reading, admiring nature, and reliving treasured family memories. He was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. Survivors: Surviving Win are his wife, Patricia Hogan Pelizzoni; daughters, Pamela and Celeste; sons, Peter, Winton II, David, and Paul; daughter-in-law, Megan (Davids wife); and grandchildren Brenna, Natalie, and Benjamin. Services: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Church. Interment is immediately following at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum, 547 Krocks Road, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome and should be mailed to LifePath - Milford Square Pike, 3500 High Point Blvd, Bethlehem, PA. 18017 and to St.Thomas More Catholic Church 1040 Flexer Ave. Allentown, PA 18103. Arrangements by the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. Published in Morning Call on March 20, 2011

I was told it was put in the mail on the 11th. I guess it will be here in a few weeks.