Firemack Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I was cleaning out another MH612 and found 5 2008 Ralph Smith calendars featuring the MH. All but one were damaged from weather etc. I was able to get one apart without damaging the picture. This was a great shot of the MH612 with the gorgeous chrome horse trailer.As you can tell from the picture the Smith's were very proud of their trucks and had ordered many Macks starting from the early bulldog Macks. They hauled many of the most famous race horses to racetracks all over the country. My MH is 25 years old but was well maintained so makes a good tractor for my needs- to haul the B75 Mack Pumper to the Mancungie, Harrisburg Spaamfaa and Gerhart shows. I am working on the lowboy this week, getting it registered and inspected. I am still looking for a pony motor to use instead of adding a wetline to MH612. If anyone has one for sale let me know.Firemack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17252-ralph-g-smith-horse-transportation/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 So, they used single axle tractors with those trailers? Are there any pictures of twin screws pulling the horse trailers?I the calendar all horse trailer pictures, or are there pictures of their other moving business there also?A few of their older trailers are for sale here:http://www.frankdibella.com/semi.htmlFor their age, they appear to be in great shape . . . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17252-ralph-g-smith-horse-transportation/#findComment-70396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Stev,They only had single axle tractors, I don't remember any tandems in the Smith fleet.Firemack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17252-ralph-g-smith-horse-transportation/#findComment-70400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I have an old Smith truck...it's a 59 H model. Pretty well rusted but I'll save the good parts off of it for my other projects. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17252-ralph-g-smith-horse-transportation/#findComment-71076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 h67st#160 chassis #H67T 3071 if my memory serves me correctly.205 H.P. ENDT673Nine speed overdrive duplex transmissionSpring parking brakesfull fenders made changing rear springs a snap!worked on and drove this a time or two!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17252-ralph-g-smith-horse-transportation/#findComment-123162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I was cleaning out another MH612 and found 5 2008 Ralph Smith calendars featuring the MH. All but one were damaged from weather etc. I was able to get one apart without damaging the picture. This was a great shot of the MH612 with the gorgeous chrome horse trailer.As you can tell from the picture the Smith's were very proud of their trucks and had ordered many Macks starting from the early bulldog Macks. They hauled many of the most famous race horses to racetracks all over the country.My MH is 25 years old but was well maintained so makes a good tractor for my needs- to haul the B75 Mack Pumper to the Mancungie, Harrisburg Spaamfaa and Gerhart shows.I am working on the lowboy this week, getting it registered and inspected. I am still looking for a pony motor to use instead of adding a wetline to MH612. If anyone has one for sale let me know.FiremackWe have a brand new pony engine off a Rogers detachable trailer. If you're interested call me at Gerharts monday 717-626-8544 Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17252-ralph-g-smith-horse-transportation/#findComment-123166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Firemack is not on the site all that often anymore. I know he came up with a home made pony set up, but I'll let him know about this when I see him at Macungie. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17252-ralph-g-smith-horse-transportation/#findComment-123167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Mike Yarnall on here has a few Smith Macks. I like your H model h67st. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17252-ralph-g-smith-horse-transportation/#findComment-123296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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