1951 Mack LJ Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 So I just found this forum yesterday after getting home with my new project. It is a 1951 Mack LJ.I don't have all the specs and details yet about this truck but I do know it had a 220 Cummins installedat some point in its life. And it has the 5 and two twin stick setup with an extra 3 speed brownie after all that.I do see myself reading a ton on here in the future and asking many questions. I will add some pictures when I figure out how. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 So I just found this forum yesterday after getting home with my new project. It is a 1951 Mack LJ.I don't have all the specs and details yet about this truck but I do know it had a 220 Cummins installedat some point in its life. And it has the 5 and two twin stick setup with an extra 3 speed brownie after all that.I do see myself reading a ton on here in the future and asking many questions. I will add some pictureswhen I figure out how.Sweet Ride....that baby is in good shape. Cheers Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-102808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 That is a sharp looking LJ,doesn't look like it needs much. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-102811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1951 Mack LJ Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 It has not been on the road since around 2000. I do need to go through and fix all the air leaks. And the rear brake linings are about gone.The floorboards are about rusted out completely. The tires somehow still hold some air. I am getting very excited to start in on fixing everythingon the truck to get it road worthy again. I also picked up a 1958 Peterbuilt the same day from the old man. He wanted to sell them to someone to fix up and not scrap out. Well he sold them to the right guy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-102814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Since you are new,we'll let it slide this time,but we don't use the "P" word here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-102819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Welcome aboard! good looking truck, ex-logging? looks like its pretty straight solid to start with,and as Superdog said,careful bout' using the "P" word here,get you in the doghouse pretty quick!............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-102821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
speweik Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Welcome! Nice L model. Where are you located? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-102829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 nice mack!! looks like its pretty tough too!! if you want the build sheets and everything send the mack museum a letter with the trucks serial number. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-102834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I like the green and red. That is a clean truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-102861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 That is what I am looking for - where do you live? When will you be on vacation? Where do you leave the key?Sharp looking tandem - Welcome to the fun house! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-102868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Welcome to the Jungle. Nice looking LJ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-102907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1951 Mack LJ Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks for all the compliments guys. Olivetroad I am out here in Washington State.... I almost never go on vacation... and currently you don't need any keys to drive this old Mack. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-103053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 nice looking sunviser.least its not covering half the windshield.today's visers suck.could i get chassis number from you so i can put it on picture also the length of the engine hood.I have have the two top halves but there shorter than mine which is LJSWX.there off LJ but there are three or four lengths.email me at oldlogdog@shaw.ca. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-103132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 just read your in wash.i'm on van isle.travel to bellingham quite a bit.Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-103134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdunkdfunk Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Nice find! Another westcoaster... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-106183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Is that a scoop of some kind on the hood.what town in Wa. are you in .got any specs on it yet.love those L cabs.Bob D Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-109010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDug Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Nice clean Mack. Maybe sneek a pic of the Penisbuilt in the "odd truck?" forum on bottom of forum page. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-109251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hi, Welcome, And very nice truck!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-109256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Nice clean Mack. Maybe sneek a pic of the Penisbuilt in the "odd truck?" forum on bottom of forum page. . Ha ha funny what you said about peterbuilts. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-109258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDug Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Hey VInny , I gotta clean it up , forgot you were a young man. I was your age when I first fell in love with trucks. Probably in the 70's when "Smokey and the Bandit" came out was what sealed the deal. Have you seen that movie? I remember when i was young my parents asking what I wanted to be when i grew up, I always said TRUCK DRIVER. Good Luck with your U model ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23344-new-owner-of-1951-mack-lj/#findComment-109274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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