Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Well you folks answered my question on what type of car my Grandfather owned in Bermuda which was great so I found another one. This is a photo of the truck he drove there. What type of Mack is it? Thanks, Tim 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 thats awesome!!!! love it. dont hold me against this but i think its a C or a CH? sorry if im wrong. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-109869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I've never seen anything like it before, so I won't be much help. But it's pretty cool though.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-109872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 i wonder where that truck is now? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-109875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 No need to be sorry, Vinny. It is indeed a C-series "Traffic Type" from around 1936. Notice too these had suicide doors hinged at the rear.Gregg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-109881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thanks guys and thanks Gregg, I am glad to have shared it and learned about it too. Here is my Grandfather on the left at work in Bermuda. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-109886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 There is not a definite answer on the Mack in the picture as far as I can tell. It could certainly be a "C" or an "L". Mack used this type cab for both models. The front bumper being dipped for a crank may be the tell-tale that it is a C but I wouldn't count it out as being a n L. If someone can verify, I'd like to what they are using to specify the difference. I can never stop learning!Cool pic of a Cool truck... Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-109976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne tractor Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thanks guys and thanks Gregg, I am glad to have shared it and learned about it too. Here is my Grandfather on the left at work in Bermuda. These old pictures are great, even more so when there is something to learn and there is someone belonging to them. Pretty cool history.Taking my mayden voyage tomorrow to South Royalton Vt. to pick up my trailer at Luckys. I might take Rt 2 and that should take me through your neck of the woods Tim, Coventry Vt. Might take 2 there and 95 home, there is a Popeys fried chicken in Kennybunk I 'm fond of. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-109980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 MMM Popeye's! Rt. 2 hard on the back side in N.H. and Vt. is all right for this time of year. Are you taking Rt. 2 to Rt.93 to Rt. 91 south in St. Johnsbury? That is 45 minutes south of me. I'd be happy to say hello if you have the time but I know hat it's like to grab and go. Good luck on your trip and if you need anything please give me a call at the house phone 802-754-9460. Lucky's always has some neat trucks in the back too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-109987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 There is not a definite answer on the Mack in the picture as far as I can tell. It could certainly be a "C" or an "L". Mack used this type cab for both models. The front bumper being dipped for a crank may be the tell-tale that it is a C but I wouldn't count it out as being a n L. If someone can verify, I'd like to what they are using to specify the difference. I can never stop learning!Cool pic of a Cool truck...Hey Doug,All my reference material shows the C series traffic type with the engine crank hole below the grille, and the E series with a lower mount grille and the crank hole right in the grille. I couldn't find any mention of an L but I know you must have a picture or two!Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-110050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 So this truck my Grandfather drove was a hand cranker? Would have loved to see that. Boy I wish I could have asked him about his time driving in Bermuda but didn't know about it till he was gone. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-110268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 This sure looks like a CJ to me,and from all my reference material best i could come up with..............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-110306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Here is a picture of an LMU I took several years ago. Like I said, Mack used the same cab on both. 1 Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-110309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Here is a picture of an LMU I took several years ago. Like I said, Mack used the same cab on both.Doug,i was un-aware the same cab was used on both models,always thought they were just very similar..............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-110311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Here is a picture of an LMU I took several years ago. Like I said, Mack used the same cab on both.Why didn't this one come home with you?I think there is a member in here that has a LMU.There was a military version of this model,NJU I think it was called,4x4 basically same cab,they made 700 of them in 1941 only.I tried to buy one out of a junkyard in Illinois several years ago,but I couldn't swing it with all the other stuff I'd already bought there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-110321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Different looking truck and very interesting. We've now seen them in many apps. Very nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-110333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I've also seen pictures of the L models Doug spoke of.I've also seen a picture an EB with the dip in the bumper and the crank hole bellow the grille.Very confusing to say the least !Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-110336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Why didn't this one come home with you?I think there is a member in here that has a LMU.There was a military version of this model,NJU I think it was called,4x4 basically same cab,they made 700 of them in 1941 only.I tried to buy one out of a junkyard in Illinois several years ago,but I couldn't swing it with all the other stuff I'd already bought there.Funny I see this today - I was reading John Montville's Mack book last night when I went to bed and saw a photo of those - page 113 - used to pull pontoon trailers. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-110345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Here is a picture of an LMU I took several years ago. Like I said, Mack used the same cab on both.. Dang Doug, where are them trucks located? They are awesome!!!! And Superdog do you have any of them C or E traffic types? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24074-grandpas-mack/#findComment-110486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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