Superdog Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 There was some N model discussion on ATHS,and I mentioned the "air shift" Triplex that's in mine.Here are some pics. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Very interesting. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 That is a neat setup - do you have a photo of the whole truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 wow. Thats pretty cool!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Wow....that's cool. Didn't think both handles were air shifted? Very unique set up. Bet you had to be very "ginger" with it to get it to shift smoothly? Wonder how much "feel" you have in the controls?Wonder if you could bolt that onto any Triplex? If it still worked right, wonder if you could transplant it into a B Model or something like that. Make up a console to hold the controls. That would be really different! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 That is simply awesome. Goes to show you there was plenty of interesting truck technology way back when. I like how you have to wait for the neutral light before letting go of the clutch. I would assume if the light blew it would leave the driver hanging with his foot on the clutch for quite some time before they decided to let go and see what happens. They should have reversed the logic and designed it so the light goes out when in neutral.Thanks for posting the pictures. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twostickmutt Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 that looks slick mike. an old guy like me would like to take that thing for a rip. Quote and remember "PREFORMANCE COUNTS" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Here's a pic of the whole truck.I bought it out of a junkyard in IL that was being crushed out back in '95.40 acres of nothing but trucks,teens to the '70's,lotta neat stuff was crushed.Anyway,the N61 had 1966 plates and was showing 381k.It had been there a long time.never could get any of the wheels to roll,steering column is froze tight.It'd take a fortune to restore,but I'd never seen another in person at the time and couldn't let it go away forever. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 I found the remains of a registration in the truck,it apparently was owned by a Owner/operator and leased to Aetna.I know nothing of the company at all. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Nice Mike, was there any U models in that junkyard that N model came out of? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I know Aetna had an office next to my buddies machine shop for years. It closed some time ago and the little building torn down. I remember the sign. Looks like sign says Warren, Ohio which is about 45 minutes east of me.Would be neat to tinker with. Even if to not restore, but just make it run again. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Nice Mike, was there any U models in that junkyard that N model came out of?There was some of everything, a chain drive AC,E models,A models,L models,H models,G models,F models,B models,U models,R models.i need to find someone that has pictures as it was a once in a lifetime deal.All my film got ruined,unfortunately.Had I been a rich man I would have bought them all,but I was only able to save a few,this N61,a G753,a B20,a EGU,and 2 truck loads of misc.parts. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Nice Mike, was there any U models in that junkyard that N model came out of?All crushed flatter than day old beer in the sun.Uncle Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Neat! I would love to have it. I think my neighbor has one like that, when I get back to PA I'll go down and look. I'll post some pictures if I can.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 There was some of everything, a chain drive AC,E models,A models,L models,H models,G models,F models,B models,U models,R models.i need to find someone that has pictures as it was a once in a lifetime deal.All my film got ruined,unfortunately.Had I been a rich man I would have bought them all,but I was only able to save a few,this N61,a G753,a B20,a EGU,and 2 truck loads of misc.parts.Its not your falt Mike, but im seriously ready to cry, im not kidding. Do you remember if they were early U's with oil bath breathers, or younger ones like mine. Also whats your estimate on how many were there? sob sob sniffle sniffle. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I found the remains of a registration in the truck,it apparently was owned by a Owner/operator and leased to Aetna.I know nothing of the company at all.They are now owned by the Tii family which owns Greentree Transportationhttp://www.transportinvestments.com/afl.php Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I would have mistaken it for a late 50's Ford Cabover if it were not for the Mack emblems.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-112673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 An N model nust be rare enough these days, let alone one with an air shift.Here's a page from a brochure.And here's the rest of it.http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_brochures/mack/mack_n-40_1958/ Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-113039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Thanks for posting those photos,Mike.When we talked about that truck on the phone,I had a hard time imagining the set-up.That certainly is a rare one.Tough to float the gears in on that one,I bet! And thanks Green Dash for posting the brochure link.You just can't get this kind of knowledge anywhere else but BMT,can you? Makes me want to turn my C-8000 FORD into an N,even if its only cosmetically! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-113146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hydro-pneumatic clutch control? sounds fancy!............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-113178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hyrdo-pnumatic clutch??? Was that an air operated hydraulic clutch??? Or a straight air clutch???Have never seen or even heard of a lever operated air shift system before..Sure would like to look one over as it looks like the clutch could be plumbed into the shift lever with no problem..I have driven a pusher type school bus with a straight air clutch, took a while to get used to but worked fine.. Just do NOT park it in gear!! This was prior to spring lock brakes so if the air leaked down you were on the move when it started!!Brocky Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24302-triplex-in-a-n61/#findComment-113556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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