Nick Mitchell Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hey yallNick here and I collect Die-Cast rigs and as you can tell by my username im a fan of the Mack B61 tractor cabs .. I love watching them on youtube and got my first ever 1/34 scale first gear die-cast of one.... CHEAP too on e bay ! $33.00 and it retails for $130.00 ! Tractor-Trailer model of Alliance RacingAnyway I look forward to meeting other bulldog fans ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Welcome fellow Tarheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macks4me Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 If you like the "B" model Macks. Check out the First Gear Mack Hauling Series. These have Mack on the doors instead of companies names. I went after these as my main collection of First Gear. They Also did the AB, L & R model along with the Brockway. This was easier to have a complete collection and keep it smaller since these trucks are large and take so much space, but they are my favorite. Check out local toy shows in your area. The toy show in York Pa. every srping and fall for example. Fall is the best. Good Luck & Happy Collecting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Check out the First Gear Mack Hauling Series. "Hauling Series" Good tip, I had not seen those either!And Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKTRUCKS4 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/25865-diecast-macks/Check out this topic. Quote Live every day like it's your last, because one of these days, it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 One was hauling series "B" model (#100 series---#101,#102, #103, #104)Transport series "R" models (#200 series----#201, #202, #203, #204)Driven for a century series "AC" Bulldogs All of the above came with matching hats!There were four of each in the initial releases.There were quite a few extra releases of Mack badged trucks in various models.There was a series of five "L" models in an original release, plus one extra. (#600 series)There were two "FCM" Mack badged front discharge mixers.There were five BrockwaysThere were probably by now about 20 different Granites started in the #700 series.There were also three All American Highway trucks---- "B" model T&T-- Rte. 66 (with two decks of Mack playing cards), "R" model wrecker-- Lincoln Highway (with pair of Mack work gloves) And a Bulldog stake truck--Pacific Coast Highway (with matching hat)Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Welcome to the forum, you'll met the nicest MACK people in the truck world here. 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Almost forgot,There was also a series of"MR" trash trucks too.probably about five or six of them!Might not be such a good idea to get started with these---trust me, it's a hard habit to break! Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Welcome , I'm a collector of die-cast as well ( 1/55 to 1/48) scale , also a customiser of it ,also collect heavy machineries in the same scale . Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Here are a couple of mine I've had about 20 yearsand my Dad's Marx that I have had for 40 yearsDad is 73 and he got this at 8 years oldI was lucky to have nabbed it from Grandma's house. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Here are a couple of mine I've had about 20 years100_1937.JPG100_1938.JPGand my Dad's Marx that I have had for 40 years100_1944.JPGDad is 73 and he got this at 8 years old100_1945.JPGI was lucky to have nabbed it from Grandma's house.100_1947.JPGThat Marx race car is a rare piece in that shape,usually the drivers head is broken off! i'm sure it has sentimental value,so hold on to it!............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Welcome aboard! many other die-cast collectors/fans on here! if its a Mack,we like it!.....................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 One was hauling series "B" model (#100 series---#101,#102, #103, #104)Transport series "R" models (#200 series----#201, #202, #203, #204)Driven for a century series "AC" Bulldogs All of the above came with matching hats!There were four of each in the initial releases.There were quite a few extra releases of Mack badged trucks in various models.There was a series of five "L" models in an original release, plus one extra. (#600 series)There were two "FCM" Mack badged front discharge mixers.There were five BrockwaysThere were probably by now about 20 different Granites started in the #700 series.There were also three All American Highway trucks---- "B" model T&T-- Rte. 66 (with two decks of Mack playing cards), "R" model wrecker-- Lincoln Highway (with pair of Mack work gloves) And a Bulldog stake truck--Pacific Coast Highway (with matching hat)RonI liked the "hauling series" i don't have any front-discharge mixers,i think my favorite in the highway series is the PCH AC,the only Brockway i don't have is the wrecker,still looking,but don't seem to see many come up for sale anywhere!...........................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I liked the "hauling series" i don't have any front-discharge mixers,i think my favorite in the highway series is the PCH AC,the only Brockway i don't have is the wrecker,still looking,but don't seem to see many come up for sale anywhere!...........................MarkMark I'm glad to see that I'm not the only nut that likes these things!Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Mark I'm glad to see that I'm not the only nut that likes these things!RonNope not hardly! LOL!............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 That Marx race car is a rare piece in that shape,usually the drivers head is broken off! i'm sure it has sentimental value,so hold on to it!............................................Mark Was the driver wearing a hardhat original equipment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 That Marx race car is a rare piece in that shape,usually the drivers head is broken off! i'm sure it has sentimental value,so hold on to it!............................................MarkMark, my Dad didn't get a lot of toys on the farm and the ones he had he took very good care of. It does mean a lot to me and hope one day to pass it down to a grand child(as long as it's taken care of) Was the driver wearing a hardhat original equipment?Rob, the hat is definitely part of the driver. He is wearing goggles too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougsr Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Welcome aboardDoug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 nice collection Tim . Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Was the driver wearing a hardhat original equipment?Yup sure was! like an old football helmet with goggles,i have the same car,not in near as good of shape,my guy must have not been a very good driver,because his last accident decappitated him!............................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 nice collection TimThanks Andre' My wife packed up most of my collection years back saying we didn't have a "place" for that stuff so I need to find it know.Yup sure was! like an old football helmet with goggles,i have the same car,not in near as good of shape,my guy must have not been a very good driver,because his last accident decappitated him!............................................MarkNo roll cage! Here are a couple other things over the yearsMack plates from school in 1988Maspeth 40th Anniversary coinMack wrenches and hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Nice collection! i have the AC plate,but am still looking for the FT one,i like it because of the "Jersey Connection"............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKTRUCKS4 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/First-Gear-Dump-Truck-Mack-Hauling-MINT-CONDITION-Hat-Included-/300877379964?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460db0797cHere's a hauling truck for sale Quote Live every day like it's your last, because one of these days, it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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