Doug Maney Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Looked at this truck before the shopping trip down south, since that trip didn't produce anything the F was picked up this week.F-model Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJsDad Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Since gas is a bit cheaper than diesel, wanna trade for an R model Doug? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 is that an old THURSTAN trailer??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJsDad Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Looks like an old Preston trailer, IIRC they used the orange and black lettering. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmacktrucks Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Looks like an old Preston trailer, IIRC they used the orange and black lettering.Yeah, now I see the colors, Preston it is...Thurstan was black and red I believe, Nice looking truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Looks really clean,what are the specs? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleman Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 nice truck...yep thats a Preston trailer...I drove 31 years for the " 151 line " Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Nice looking ride. Congrats on the purchase Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 What did "the 151line" mean..always wondered... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 What did "the 151line" mean..always wondered...Trent,maybe Billyjay can correct me if i'm wrong,but i believe the story is that preston was started with a loan of $151.00 to buy their first truck,least that what i've heard........Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 1979, 300+, 10 speed R-R, Tube Alums in and out, spring ride, power steering, a/c. It drove great, rode nice, pulled the trailer without concern. The drives are weather checked and would need replaced. The truck was a local truck most of its life. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleman Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 From what I remember when Preston Trucking Co. first began hauling freight back in 1934 at some point they started using the "151 Line" slogan saying that they had 151 pieces of equipment to serve the public.It brings back good memories of the old trucks we drove and thinking about pulling those big 40ft. trailers around town....wow then we got some 42s.....Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHBOUND01 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Looked at this truck before the shopping trip down south, since that trip didn't produce anything the F was picked up this week.F-modelNice looking tractor Doug. I'm having a lot of fun with my R-700 but if I ever get another it would probably be an F model. Quote Sometimes you're the windshield and sometimes you're the BUG!!! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 1979, 300+, 10 speed R-R, Tube Alums in and out, spring ride, power steering, a/c. It drove great, rode nice, pulled the trailer without concern. The drives are weather checked and would need replaced. The truck was a local truck most of its life.Nice Doug!!!!When my Dad worked for Charles E. Danbury many moons ago pulling new trailers (mostly out of the Trailmobile Plant in Lansdale Pa.) he had a single screw Hayward F-Model with a 300/5 speed and a 2-speed rear. Great truck for pulling trailers only. Then later on when he went to freight he bought an Allentown twin screw, I think it was a 300/10 speed. Nice looking truck, will you have it at Macungie???? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Nice Doug!!!!When my Dad worked for Charles E. Danbury many moons ago pulling new trailers (mostly out of the Trailmobile Plant in Lansdale Pa.) he had a single screw Hayward F-Model with a 300/5 speed and a 2-speed rear. Great truck for pulling trailers only. Then later on when he went to freight he bought an Allentown twin screw, I think it was a 300/10 speed. Nice looking truck, will you have it at Macungie????It will be there if it is still around. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Great find. Nice and clean and rust free. I like the aluminum tube type rims, they look to be in good shape. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18590-drove-home-an-f-model/#findComment-75632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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