Gator Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 This truck has been in my family for 4 generations and I am fizzing it up but do not know what year or make it isThanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 L Model Mack early 40's till 1953 looks like a LJ with the running boards. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Can you locate a VIN#? Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 I can't find the vinn anywhere on it how hard is it to get a title for it without the vinn Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks for the help guys Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 start with the motor vehicle office in your state, since its been in your family for so long and you can prove that, maybe they will get you a duplicate, looks like it still has the frame under it in the front, the sn# should be stamped on the right side in the wheel opening Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Definately LJ,the VIN # on those were at the back of the frame,near the rear spring hanger on the right side,but have seen them stamped left too.looks like you cut the frame off and removed engine,do you still have those or did you scrap them??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 cab has vent windows in the doors so is 1950 or newer. engine was a H model cummins. Intake and exhaust on right hand side. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I also think it's LJ.Sorry to see the frame cutted through.As for the vent windows they make sence of course but I think they started from about 1944. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 I still have the motor. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milaca Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Buy a later model truck that runs & drives and has current registration and do a body transplant. Might save you a lot of time and money. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 why'd you get rid of the frame??????? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Look like an early Cummins with the injector lines on the outside, maybe 195 (HRF) or a 220 (NH) or Iron Lung???BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I see the frame is sittin behind the trailer in the 1st picture. why would you cut it off???????????????? I think the serial number is stamped over the right rear riveted on spring hanger!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 ???????????? Because. Thanks everyone for your help Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 I found a number on rear spring hanger48qk48a-pt. I think that is what it showed Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 the serial number is stamped IN the frame ABOVE the rear spring hanger. hackin the frame off and scrappin it will pretty much make the truck unregisterable Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-186972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
refusegetter Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Hind sight is always 20/20 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-187072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks for the info. Without knowing any information about the reason for cutting "hacking" the frame up. Why does it matter to any of y'all. The truck has been in my family for four generations. We take trucks all the time and shorten and lengthen frames. This particular truck has probably been cut on more than it should have. I had an opportunity to take a truck that has not ran in about 40 years and get it running again. If I had to cut the frame to do what I wanted and needed to, that is why I love this country of ours we can do as we please with property. When a new member gets on and everyone wants to ???????!?!!!!! O my gosh I can't believe he cut a frame. If you don't want to help me with my question then don't but I really don't need your input in what to do to my truck to get it running again. So if I don't use the stock frame I can't use the title. This does not sound correct but then again I am not a god like the rest of ?????????Wanted to say thanks again for the good input I did receive Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-187077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Oh I don't think Maddog meant any harm. Probably just what happend in the trucks life. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-187080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
refusegetter Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Q: "What year and make"A: 1950's Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-187082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 nope didn't mean any harm but when YOU ask about a serial number its pretty hard to find it or us to tell you where it is when its probably on its way to China. and most states wont let you register an old truck like that without a pencil etchin of the original serial number Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-187107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayhair Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 One other possibility when checking with your DMV. It is possible it was last titled with the engine serial number as the VIN. Down here in Texas, back in the '50s, some Macks were titled by the engine serial number. When I bought my truck the Texas title had the engine serial number as the VIN. I applied for a corrected title and furnished a pencil rubbing of the number stamped into the frame. No problemo - new title in the mail in 2 weeks. I wanted to use the chasis number since I intend to repower it. Just sayin, since you have the engine, maybe worth checking it that way too with your DMV. Most every state DMV can quickly check for a title by keying in the VIN - so give them the engine serial number and see if it comes up. I'm sure it can be figured out somehow. Good luck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31386-what-year-and-make/#findComment-187130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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