jaysm35a2 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Fresh off the press. Jay Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Wow what a difference then and now, these days bystanders wouldn't be allowed within 200' of the accident and here they are milling around and some even look like they're posing for photos next to the Mack (can't blame 'em for that now, can we???? )p.s. don't let the EPA see that photo they'll try and track down the owner of the Mack and fine him for pollution from the oil spilled Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Awww man, thats a nice old Bulldog. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 It doesn't look like either one of them is hurt much..........course maybe the bus is a Mack too! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I find it interesting that there are no other vehicles in the image. Noting trying to get by, nothing parked . . . . . . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Looks like a staged scene for a movie. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Look how skinny everyone is! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Actually, that is a later ACU model with an offset cab. The driver got out to unload and forgot to put down the kickstand. Thus the result of falling over(DOH!). The bus load of people all came over to see what all the commotion was about.It took another 50 yrs before Mack decided to try the offset cab ordeal again. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Actually, that is a later ACU model with an offset cab. The driver got out to unload and forgot to put down the kickstand. Thus the result of falling over(DOH!). The bus load of people all came over to see what all the commotion was about.It took another 50 yrs before Mack decided to try the offset cab ordeal again.I can clearly see it does not have an offset cab. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 What a difference from now! No lawyers at the bus, handing out neck braces. Nobody taking off with the load of flour in the AC. Probably just on the edge of the Great Depression too. Paul 1 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/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I can clearly see it does not have an offset cab.hard to see when it's on it's side. . . . sometimes that's all the indication you need Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Kinda hard to believe that raggedy-ass bus put that Bulldog on its side! BUT,i bet when the truck was righted,couple turns of the crank,and it was prolly DRIVEN away! try that with a "modern" truck,so much plastic,fiberglass,etc. most are totalled by a minor fender-bender anymore!......................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Its a given the Mack was tipped back up and drove home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 And they probably used the MACK bus to right it! Paul 1 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/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I cant believe that there isnt more talk of how a modern truck would have folded like a pretzel but the vehicles in this pic arent, they are made from real steel back then they were probably riveted together, the bus body is probably 1/4" plate steel riveted together with cast channel iron as bracing. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I can clearly see it does not have an offset cab.Now that it's mashed on its side it isn't.Ok, ok, I was JOKING!!!! (I made the whole thing up) I thought SOMEONE might see the humor. Guess I failed on that one. We'll try again later. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-132830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
msm618 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 The bus looks like a ACF "Metropolitan" street-car (as they called it at the time. Dam things were built like battleships. Mack vs. ACF would have been a pretty even match, IMHO. Boston drivers.................lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26665-mack-ac-bulldog-in-wreck-with-a-bus-pics/#findComment-133057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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