calfabz Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 The Chassis Number is 3-QH-312 (not positive if it's the original but we were told it was). We've been searching pics online for days and can't seem to find any that really look like ours. All of them have something that just doesn't match. Seems closest to late 30's/early 40's E series - but it looks like the E series start with E-OH-####. If any of you can help us ID this we would really appreciate it! If you know where any other identifying marks are that would help let us know. Here's a link to a few pics of the truck: http://picasaweb.google.com/krsmith124/Pics?authkey=Gv1sRgCI3U2Pqw0rf-2gE#5414824744304938146http://picasaweb.google.com/krsmith124/Pics?authkey=Gv1sRgCI3U2Pqw0rf-2gE#5414824752071608162We really want to restore this back to original - so any help or pics of what it use to look like would be very appreciated!Thanks!Mitch Quote Kim SmithOffice ManagerCalFabzEmail meMy linkP: 510-790-FABZ (3229) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Are you sure the 3 is not an E there is an EHQ model in the E sreies. terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfabz Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 Are you sure the 3 is not an E there is an EHQ model in the E sreies. terryPositive - I've quadruple checked it. There is also a mark stamped not far from it that is a W with a line across the top of the middle. Don't know if that means anything. Quote Kim SmithOffice ManagerCalFabzEmail meMy linkP: 510-790-FABZ (3229) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 What does the 3 look like? Could it be an E that was stamped upside down? Things like that do happen.Check with the Mack museum, they should be able to help you.http://www.macktrucks.com/default.aspx?pageid=40 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 That really does look like an 'E' grill and fenders!!Might be an 'A'???Packer Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Here is a grill pic of an 'EH'built in 1948.Packer Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfabz Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Thank you all for your help! I've checked again, and it definitely looks like a 3, not a backwards E. I've posted pics of the numbers/symbols on the frame - don't know if that will help. The "Q" in the pic looks like an "O", but is for sure a "Q". I have also emailed the Mack Museum, hope to hear from them soon.PS - This came with the original engine, which we got running to drive it into our shop - can't wait to finish restoring this! We're going to leave that engine in it - still runs like a charm. I'll add pics as we progress too :-)Thanks again!KimCalFabz Quote Kim SmithOffice ManagerCalFabzEmail meMy linkP: 510-790-FABZ (3229) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfabz Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Here is a grill pic of an 'EH'built in 1948.PackerThis looks very much like it! The guy we bought ours from swears it's a '32 - but I don't see anything from '32 that matches ours. Closer to '42, I think he got his years mixed up. He just called today and said he found the paperwork (original pink slip!) and is going to bring it by later this week when he's in the area. Hoping that may clear up some of these questions too :-) Quote Kim SmithOffice ManagerCalFabzEmail meMy linkP: 510-790-FABZ (3229) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 That title is GOOD!!!!I'm still waiting for one or two to get titles on.I have a title for the '48 but my parts truck is just that!!Packer Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Looks to be an "EH"-"EQ" series to me being single drive axle. Appears to be an EN-354 Mack built engine. Lots of parts still available for those trucks but it will take some looking, and prepare to part with the funds over the duration.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 That looks more like a parts # stamping too me.The serial # on a E model is stamped on the right frame rail back by the rear spring hanger. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfabz Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 That looks more like a parts # stamping too me.The serial # on a E model is stamped on the right frame rail back by the rear spring hanger.Thanks - we'll check that. It looks like it has aftermarket springs though, hoping the numbers are still there! Quote Kim SmithOffice ManagerCalFabzEmail meMy linkP: 510-790-FABZ (3229) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfabz Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Looks to be an "EH"-"EQ" series to me being single drive axle. Appears to be an EN-354 Mack built engine. Lots of parts still available for those trucks but it will take some looking, and prepare to part with the funds over the duration.RobThanks Rob! The engine in it amazingly is in great shape, runs without a problem. This site has been great - people are already contacting us with parts they have for it. Much of the metal we will fabricate ourselves, that's what we do. Hoping to get it done in time for the GoodGuys show next year :-) Quote Kim SmithOffice ManagerCalFabzEmail meMy linkP: 510-790-FABZ (3229) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyhauler Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thanks Rob! The engine in it amazingly is in great shape, runs without a problem. This site has been great - people are already contacting us with parts they have for it. Much of the metal we will fabricate ourselves, that's what we do. Hoping to get it done in time for the GoodGuys show next year :-)Kim: My guess would be 1945-1947 EG, EH or most likely an EM model. I'll wait for the Mack Museum to weigh in on this. By the way, the Mack Museum is moving to the Allentown Test Center and the test center will become a customer service and test center where customers can test Mack trucks on the oval and various test tracks. Completion date estimated to be October 2010.Best regards,John Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffbyrne Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thank you all for your help! I've checked again, and it definitely looks like a 3, not a backwards E. I've posted pics of the numbers/symbols on the frame - don't know if that will help. The "Q" in the pic looks like an "O", but is for sure a "Q". I have also emailed the Mack Museum, hope to hear from them soon.PS - This came with the original engine, which we got running to drive it into our shop - can't wait to finish restoring this! We're going to leave that engine in it - still runs like a charm. I'll add pics as we progress too :-)Thanks again!KimCalFabz Hi Calfabz, that is a parts #, probably front axle. The chassis # that tells you what model and serial # your truck is. It is stamped on the chassis rail at the back of the truck not exactly sure of its exact location. These trucks were built from about 1936 up. My guess is EH. Regards jeffro Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfabz Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Hi Calfabz, that is a parts #, probably front axle. The chassis # that tells you what model and serial # your truck is. It is stamped on the chassis rail at the back of the truck not exactly sure of its exact location. These trucks were built from about 1936 up. My guess is EH. Regards jeffro We've checked for numbers on the chassis rail all front, rear, sides tops & bottom - no luck. Nearly all of the parts on the truck seem to include a "Q" in their part numbers - could this mean that they were made for an "EQ" series - or are they pretty standard part #'s? Found a few EQ's that look pretty close to this - but also quite a few EH's. Still haven't heard back from the Mack Museum. If anyone has a contact there I could talk to that would be great! Hoping to get all the papers on the truck later this week too - we really hope that will shed some light. Quote Kim SmithOffice ManagerCalFabzEmail meMy linkP: 510-790-FABZ (3229) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockmen027 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 It appears to be the same as this one, unfortunately I didn't focus on the model, I was too busy drooling over the B-67 and the H-67 there. (Click on it to make it large) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfabz Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Just a quick thanks to all of you - this a very friendly and helpful little community! We'll definitely continue to be a part, and will post pics of the restoration as we go. Hoping to get those papers from the seller this week - should clear up once and for all what this truck is. We've stripped it now - ready to start some fabricating! Looking forward to getting this ready for the GoodGuys show next year. Quite a tight schedule but we're determined :-) Quote Kim SmithOffice ManagerCalFabzEmail meMy linkP: 510-790-FABZ (3229) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfabz Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 It appears to be the same as this one, unfortunately I didn't focus on the model, I was too busy drooling over the B-67 and the H-67 there. (Click on it to make it large)It does! Where was this at? Maybe I can find another pic of it somewhere to see the year/model Quote Kim SmithOffice ManagerCalFabzEmail meMy linkP: 510-790-FABZ (3229) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockmen027 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) Here is an interior shot. These photos are from the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum in Cherryville NC. Mr. Beam was the founder of Carolina Freight Carriers. Edited December 15, 2009 by dockmen027 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfabz Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Here is an interior shot.We just took the pic and compared it to our truck - seems like a match! Any idea what year or series it is? Thanks! Quote Kim SmithOffice ManagerCalFabzEmail meMy linkP: 510-790-FABZ (3229) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockmen027 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Another shot of it... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfabz Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Another shot of it...Thank you! I just emailed the museum to see what the year & model of this truck is. Thanks a bunch! Quote Kim SmithOffice ManagerCalFabzEmail meMy linkP: 510-790-FABZ (3229) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Here's another picture of an "E", maybe an "EH". This truck started out much worse than the one you have.Check your emailDave Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 That looks more like a parts # stamping too me.The serial # on a E model is stamped on the right frame rail back by the rear spring hanger.Yep, try the passenger side rail just behind the spring hanger. It may be buried under layers of crud. Is the tag still on the seat base? Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11806-help-need-to-know-what-type-of-mack-truck-30s-40s-we-have/#findComment-45316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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