fire4t3 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Here are a couple pics of the Plainfield, New Jersey Mack plant that I took today. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire4t3 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Logo door handles Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire4t3 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Old mack circle emblem over 2 of the doorways. I thought some of you B model owners would like to see where your truck was built 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 doesnt look open anymore,,did they move it?.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thats were both my B came from WOW! My AC was made in Astoria the building is still there and used by the NYC FD I believe. Cool photos thanks for posting them. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire4t3 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 I believe mack left this place maybe 40 some odd years ago. I believe they moved to allentown,pa. Good move on their part, plainfield is not a pretty place though im sure it was at one time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Id love to have that logo above the doors. So who will buy the building for the BMT group meetings. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I believe mack left this place maybe 40 some odd years ago. I believe they moved to allentown,pa. Good move on their part, plainfield is not a pretty place though im sure it was at one time.ah gotcha,,i didnt even know it was gone... my 62,f model i think was built there.my 66 DM was built in allentown..thanks bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The original plant was at 1325 West Front and opened in 1911, 1355 West Front (building b ) opened just before WWII and closed in 1961 when the Hagerstown plant opened. Got this from the Plainfield N.J library site. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The original plant was at 1325 West Front and opened in 1911, 1355 West Front (building b ) opened just before WWII and closed in 1961 when the Hagerstown plant opened. Got this from the Plainfield N.J library site. Paulahrite thanks..there was another one somewhere in jamestown,ny,i suppose its gone also ..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The original plant was at 1325 West Front and opened in 1911, 1355 West Front (building b ) opened just before WWII and closed in 1961 when the Hagerstown plant opened. Got this from the Plainfield N.J library site. Pauli know we used to have quite a few mack dealers in california,,most of them gone now.sacramento,oakland,los angeles,fresno..depressing man ..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire4t3 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thanks paul for looking that up. I just drove by again, the building next door is an old bank(now a church) and its 1301, the rest of the city block is now labeled 1355 and is pretty big. I work for the electric company here and i was inside the building 2 winters ago for a no power. That was before i realized it was the old mack plant. I toured the macungie plant during the antique show in june. That and all the nameplates on the b models with plainfield,nj on them got me curious of finding where this place was. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I never even thought to see if the Jersey plant was still there, I think that 1325 is the part of the original SAUER trucks building with the stone International Motors logos, that's what is on the ABs, ACs and AKs. The Manhattan plant was torn down in 1946 and the Astoria plant was / is Swingline Staplers by the el. The LI City plant is part of the NYC FD truck garage on the western service road of the LIE. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 the oakville, ontario plant was just tore down about a month ago! bobo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I didn't know they built trucks in Plainfield. It was World headquarters before Allentown office opened in 1970 and the engine plant until Hagerstown opened in 1961.Both my F's 1963 and 1970 were built in Allentown. The 1963 has Plainfield,NJ on the door tag because that's where HQ was at the time.Gregg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 My 1962 B Model was built 4-16-1962 in Plainsfield and shipped to Neely Coble Mack Dealer here in Nashville. An the buck stopped there cause the State of TN will not give info out to any buyers of a vehicle. mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 My AC and B were both built in N.J. I don't have a scanner but in John Montvilles book "BULLDOG" there are a few photos of the early part of the Plainfield plant with AB and AC chassis coming out if this door. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Its good to still see the logos there, I hope the owners appreciate the history behind the building.How about the Atlantic ave plant (its still there!): Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Probbly no idea. of its history and could care less. The post office was refaced a few years ago where I grew up. They stuccoed right over the plaque the was dedicated personally by Ike. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Probbly no idea. of its history and could care less. The post office was refaced a few years ago where I grew up. They stuccoed right over the plaque the was dedicated personally by Ike. Paulman,,,aint that just the way it is,,,,but dont dont forget the spotted owl.lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-83558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Was there a plant in New york?? My LJ has a tag that has Mack Manufacturing Corporation New York USA.. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-84405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Was there a plant in New york?? My LJ has a tag that has Mack Manufacturing Corporation New York USA.. Thanks PaulIt was in Long Island City /Astoria Queens, it is now part of the NYC FD garages. tThere was also a plant in Manhatten in the 20s early 30's/\. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-84411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeEater9920 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I took these pictures inside and outside of the Plainfield, NJ MACK plant in 2011 when I was employed there by the Union. At the time, I didn't know what the building was used for. But soon after, my employer told me that they used to make MACK trucks here. I was surprised. This building has alot of history behind it.Just being able to step inside some of the run down parts, and look at some of the old machinery they used to use, was amazing. I did some further research, and It let me to your guys' forum. So, included in my post, you'll find a few pictures I took.Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-148386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I took these pictures inside and outside of the Plainfield, NJ MACK plant in 2011 when I was employed there by the Union. At the time, I didn't know what the building was used for. But soon after, my employer told me that they used to make MACK trucks here. I was surprised. This building has alot of history behind it.Just being able to step inside some of the run down parts, and look at some of the old machinery they used to use, was amazing. I did some further research, and It let me to your guys' forum. So, included in my post, you'll find a few pictures I took.Enjoy.Very cool!!! Thanks for posting!!!! Welcome to the site!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-148389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Welcome and thanks for sharing your photos. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20028-mack-factory-plainfield-nj-pics/#findComment-148464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.