felicello122 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Polillio from Stoughton,Mass had this 6 wheeler and currently owns the 10 wheeler autocars. The rocktruck is being completely rebuilt starting with almost new frame railsPD_0013.JPGrocktruck.jpgtractor.jpgtractor_dump.jpgWOW, nice collection of A-CARS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I always liked this style Autocar with the set-forward axle,you don't see many of them anymore,sharp truck/colors thanks for posting!........................................MarkI have heard mention amny times (Macks also) about a set back or set forward axle...why was this done? Weight distribution? Turning radius? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted March 17, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2013 This is a friend of mine's 85 Autocar. I believe it has a 400 BigCam Cummins in it that has been turned up for pulling.He just uses it for ATHS shows and truck pulls. One of the last few A-cars left in this area. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post David Posted March 17, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2013 Dick Bird auction last year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I have heard mention amny times (Macks also) about a set back or set forward axle...why was this done? Weight distribution? Turning radius?Exactly right! many vocational trucks have the steer axle set-back to allow better weight distribution and a better turning radius in tight areas. Where most highway trucks have the axle set-forward where its not such a factor..........................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKrois Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 McClure's Autocar. Ex-Romanello truck i believe 2 Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Do you got a pic of the R-model in the background? 1 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Exactly right! many vocational trucks have the steer axle set-back to allow better weight distribution and a better turning radius in tight areas. Where most highway trucks have the axle set-forward where its not such a factor..........................MarkThanks Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Autocar I spotted today at Derby Truck parts, Derby Vt. Bubba always has something interesting kicking around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moosejockey Posted March 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2013 Martin mulch of Ephrata, Pa. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Martin mulch of Ephrata, Pa.Thats a sharp looking truck! not overdone.......................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BKrois Posted March 20, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2013 7 Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Awesome Bryan. Thanks for posting. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Byran,The middle photo is quite the truck, 5 hole steel discs up front & spokes in the rear, low sided heavy box with a off highway type automatic tailgate, then a shiny box cover. The colors look like a Mauro mix, I like the way is sits up in the front.Rick Quote Richard MarkOwner / Master Model Maker Industrial Model DesignAp40rocktruck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Middle truck is Dave Mauro's and is pretty sharp. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM897SX Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Middle truck is Dave Mauro's and is pretty sharp.Every one of his trucks that I have seen is mint. Does anyone have a fleet shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKrois Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 This autocar was being used onsite in New York 2 Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Cool old girl. I like the Autocar suspension. RFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Two fine examples taken at the wet and windy ATHS National show. 1 Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fifth wheel Posted March 21, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2013 A few more,DC 200, I can't remember where this was. (1980's) photo.DC 100 ? heavy suspension, 24" tires. The owner had a dump body on it and I hired it in 1982 to haul out of a job,then he hauled silage on his farm. I ended up with it.(1999).FW 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Not like these other trucks, but an Autocar just the same. This picture was taken in 1942, man's name was Dan Edwards. My granddad bought the business but kept the Edwards name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Sorry, forgot to attach the picture. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Nice to have a story with a picture. There is even a locomotive in the back ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RFCDrum Posted March 23, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2013 Supors two heavies. Cheers, Rob 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Found this one across from me at the Exxon yesterday. Sorry for the poor cell pic Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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