ThaddeusW Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I saw this posted on hanks site by a fellow in Israel. I don't ever recall there being a set back axle F700 then again I have seen an SBA MH in Australia. Oh and the headlights are in the bumper because of Israeli law to keep the light from blinding other vehicles. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1650-set-back-axle-f700/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Thad this is a new on me 2 very intersting looking F model YOU CAN TELL WHERE THE HEADLIGHT USULLY ARE LOOKS & remind me of A DMM the way the lights are down low later Bulldog Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1650-set-back-axle-f700/#findComment-8109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 IIRC, towards the end of the F models production in the U.S. Mack announced the availability of a set back front axle option and a high roof double bunk sleeper option too. I remember one U.S. trucking magazine tested the set back axle F, but I've never seen one on the highway. I have seen pictures of them in Europe- perhaps they were all exported? As for the MH with set back front axle, the british "Truck" magazine had a photo of one parked at the Macungie plant, but I've never seen one on the road either. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1650-set-back-axle-f700/#findComment-8110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Those were called a FM. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1650-set-back-axle-f700/#findComment-8112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainyday128 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 OK the grille has been turned inside out.The mirrors are European (convex) certainly not Delbar.But what's the deal with the rear axle? (note axle shaft) Is that a cast housing 44,000 tandem that's been singled out (turned into 4x2)? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1650-set-back-axle-f700/#findComment-8121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxidyne237 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 its a 29.000lb single axle rear Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1650-set-back-axle-f700/#findComment-8122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 The Set-back axle F was tested but was never released in the States. There is a photo of a white FM in the rear of the Mack Trucks Photo Album by Warth. There is also a photo of a White FM with blue stripes that was painted by an aquaintance when they were being tested. It was pictured in a book somewhere, I just can't put my finger on it right now. It is an extremely nice looking truck, I'd take one!Doug Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1650-set-back-axle-f700/#findComment-8140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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