41chevy Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 This is the same one, couldn't be two of them. Who ever did the conversion appears to have been a craftsman. The fit looks almost like a factory build. Paul 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/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-250324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Very interesting! The front wheels have a GMC look to them also? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-250365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Very interesting! The front wheels have a GMC look to them also?Budd to Dayton converters? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-250369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I think you have it with the converters. I didn't pick up on the second set of lug nuts. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-250373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Paul Thats the one. Different for sure. Thanks Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-250417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Holsteinbull Posted January 4, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thought I'd share, "My Dream Truck" 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-273123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Oil changes would be a snap! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-273125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Oil changes would be a snap!Pit? We don't need no stinkin' pit! Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-273141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 There is a group of 4 old Hendrickson pics for sale on ebay. One is of the super-rare set forward front axle model,that you just didn't see around. Here is a pair built for someone.Note the dead (non-driving) front axle (pusher) in the tandems.These are not as long hooded as the traditional set back axle models were. I do believe they made a few that were,though. Al 2 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/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-273309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted January 6, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2015 Some older Hank's (Chicagoland slang for Hendrickson's) that belonged to Sunrise Cartage in Crystal Lake,Ill. These all have 1674 Cats/13 speeds in them. The older is a '68.The newer ones are '72's if I remember right. The grandson of the owner (in a nursing home) said he'd sell 'em If someone was interested. No prices were discussed. The 2 newer ones were probably slated for scrap in the spring,as told to me by the grandson. Al 5 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/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-273394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I remember the day when they pulled the old trailers with yazel painted on the sides. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-273396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Yes. They already cut up the nicest of the '63 Galion dump trailers.There are still 1 or 2 left..... Al 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/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-273398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA_Dave Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 In my 35 years of fire apparatus photography, I have only managed to capture one of these. In fact, in my over 50 years of chasing fire apparatus, it is the only one I know about!Engine 16, Opelika, AL (retired)1975 Hendrickson H-3/Pirsch1000/500 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-319574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I was going through a bunch of pictures that I took a few years ago and I came across these. Jake Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-320429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 On 1/18/2016 at 11:27 AM, jakebrake said: I was going through a bunch of pictures that I took a few years ago and I came across these. Jake The VT-100. AL 1 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/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-321322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I think Jimmy Lootens has the only VT-100 Hendrickson around here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-321337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Here's some more "Hanks"...aloha_freight_hendrickson_flatbed.jpgHiggins--were they from Buffalo? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-321378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 I think your right,Ranchopper. Have a HDT reprint when they introduced them and the late Earl (Thunderbird) Campbell (long time MEYER driver) tested the truck. Will have to scan that. Since Earl (of S. Elgin) just passed away in the last couple of weeks,many of his fellow employees asked me for a copy. Al 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/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-321559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 More Sunrise Hank pics. Roland Funk,also! Enjoy. Al 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/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-356803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I remember those old funk trucks from when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-356811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 16 hours ago, ranchhopper said: I remember those old funk trucks from when I was a kid. You're showing your age,Kevin! (just like the rest of us! lol!) Al 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/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-356873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hendrickson should revive their truck for the heavy haul market now that Mack Titan appears to be done. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-356980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Always loved Hendricksons, that one with the fiberglass front end looks like late 80s didn't know they made them that new! I prefer the appearance of the older steel units! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-357504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 l remember seeing Hendricksons in Chicago back around '78-'80. I delivered candy from Boston (Schrafft's, Doran's, Nabisco) for Polar Transport of Hanover Ma. I also have the C/J doubles from Matchbox, whats left of them. l let my son play with them way back when. Hippy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-357588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 My dad had a friend who drove for giertz melahn years ago when they bought the new macks he stayed with his old hendricksen said the macks were to hard to drive without power steering so he kept the hendricksen until he retired. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29540-hendricksons/page/8/#findComment-357617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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