ff6cav Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) I can't remember if I posted this before or not, but I recently found some old pics of trucks my grandfather used to drive. I found pics of his H, F and R, but unfortunately couldn't find any of the B he drove for a while. my dad told me that the F model had been crashed head-first into a building, and then rebuilt before my grandfather got it. they sure build 'em tough, dont they?mack h.bmpmack r.bmpUntitled-Scanned-09.bmpUntitled-Scanned-11.bmp Edited June 11, 2010 by MB400 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 MB 400Thanks for posting these pics, you can tell he really liked his Mack's, and had pictures with each of the trucks with his family. Hope you can find the picture with the B model. What year did he start driving and what was the last truck?Firemack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 MB 400Thanks for posting these pics, you can tell he really liked his Mack's, and had pictures with each of the trucks with his family. Hope you can find the picture with the B model. What year did he start driving and what was the last truck?Firemackoh yeah, life was good back then,nice pics,,,Randy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Thanks for showing the pictures. It's always a joy to see history of these trucks and the people that drove them. I also hope you find the B Model photo's. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Here is a photo of my grandpa and his truck shortly before being inducted into Army service during WWII. Here also is a photo of my grandma at the St. Louis Mack dealer with grandpa's new 1947, or 1948, EH, or EQ truck, (he had both).I'd never seen the photo until it was posted on another board several years ago. I sent it to numerous relatives who confirmed the lady is my grandma. She, sadly had passed prior to me seeing the photo but her daughter, and my cousins proofed it immediately upon seeing this photo.If I get into my long ago archives, my truck driving family goes back to mule teams prior to the 1900's which we have some photos of. That's when drivers, were drivers. I've been told that when grandpa had a sick animal, he would sleep in the barn/stall with them. Some of the harnesses and such were something to behold I'm told.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/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 MB 400Thanks for posting these pics, you can tell he really liked his Mack's, and had pictures with each of the trucks with his family. Hope you can find the picture with the B model. What year did he start driving and what was the last truck?FiremackI'll haveta check on that info. I was old enough to remember when he quit driving, and I believe his last truck was a cab-over freightliner of some sort. He also at one point drove a IH Transtar. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I've been told that when grandpa had a sick animal, he would sleep in the barn/stall with them.RobYou keep bringing home stray trucks and mamma is gonna make you sleep in the barn with them. 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/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 You keep bringing home stray trucks and mamma is gonna make you sleep in the barn with them. I already share the "cottage" with the dog in the back yard.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/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Rob, Ya know I have to ask the question.....right......Is your grandmaw holding her grandbaby......Rob in the picture?....The swollen jaws gives it away. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmindy Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I can't remember if I posted this before or not, but I recently found some old pics of trucks my grandfather used to drive. I found pics of his H, F and R, but unfortunately couldn't find any of the B he drove for a while. Love the H! Thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Rob, Ya know I have to ask the question.....right......Is your grandmaw holding her grandbaby......Rob in the picture?....The swollen jaws gives it away. mikeGrandparents never had a dog that I know of; and I begged for one.The Mack dealer always had a bulldog everytime we were in there. I suppose the photo is of one of theirs.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/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Thats a great post! thanks for putting it up,i always enjoy seeing pictures of other families in the trucking business.......Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 very nice pics . later yall Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14296-my-grandpas-trucks/#findComment-57746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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