speweik Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi everyone! Just got my first Mack after years of having old binders (IHC). The Mack is at '52 LF that needs a fair bit of work. I'm hoping I can pick a few brains over the course of the restoration. Looking forward to checking in regularly here. I'm in NW Ohio near Toledo. Corey. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21809-mack-newbie/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Welcome!!!! and do you have any pictures of your truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21809-mack-newbie/#findComment-92085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
speweik Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Took some pictures today- not the nicest day in northwest Ohio, but it beats the snow! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21809-mack-newbie/#findComment-92176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 wow man, thats one cool truck!!!! ya there was some dark clouds in upstate ny. vinny Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21809-mack-newbie/#findComment-92178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Congratulations on your Mack, looks like you have found a nice truck. Take your time and enjoy the restoration when your ready. Have you met Freightrain from Canton, OH ? mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21809-mack-newbie/#findComment-92179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Welcome aboard! good lookin' truck no doubt! as far as Macks go,the LF/LJ's are right up there with Western R's and B-models in my favorites.....................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21809-mack-newbie/#findComment-92228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 wow i like it,,and welcome good purchase.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21809-mack-newbie/#findComment-92229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
speweik Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I'm looking forward to working on the old Mack and learning all about it. What I know right now is that it has the Lanova diesel in it and a duplex transmission. Not sure of the rear end ratio, but it seems to cruise at about 50 cranking 1900-2000 rpm. As you can see in the pictures, the sheet metal is kind of rough- especially around the bottom back of the cab. Does anyone know if there are replacement panels being made for that? Thanks in advance for any help. Corey. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21809-mack-newbie/#findComment-92260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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