Jocko Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 hi i might be getting an a model and it needs a total restorationand i was wondering if it was hard to find a model parts.thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14172-a-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 pic Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14172-a-model/#findComment-56412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Engine parts will be virtually non-existant, body parts scarce. There simply wasn't enough of them produced in four model years to be plentiful in the used parts market.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/14172-a-model/#findComment-56423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Engine parts will be virtually non-existant, body parts scarce. There simply wasn't enough of them produced in four model years to be plentiful in the used parts market.Robthanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14172-a-model/#findComment-56455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Jocko,That's a great looking old truck. Rob is right - parts are a little tough to find. Certainly tougher than a higher production model like a B-61. But some of the fun and the challenge is searching out the parts and the sources for them.You'll be surprised at how quickly your list of people who have parts will grow. And you'll be surprisedat all of the new friends and acquaintances you'll make along the way.It's all good!Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14172-a-model/#findComment-56581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Judging from the pics it appears that it is mostly complete. A lot of items are the same as the E model trucks. If the engine is a total loss then I would search out an older mechanical cummins 5.9 to put in. If you want a gas engine then I would go with a chrysler 440. It is a stretch but the 392 hemi was an option in some mack trucks! Gauges aren't too big a problem as they are common with other models. If the seats are trash then go with what fits and is comfortable. My A has a leather 3rd row bench from a dodge caravan. 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/14172-a-model/#findComment-56583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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