41chevy Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 So is the blue one a prototype of a different Brockway? Almost not experence or contact with Brockways. All the trucks where I grew up were I.H,Mack and AutoCars for heavy trucks. Chevy ,Dodge and Ford for medium duty and Chevy, Divco and I.H. for light duty. Closest Brockways were Fuelers at the NYC Air Ports. 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...
j hancock Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Sort of looks like a Huskiteer model which was a low cab forward. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 PaulThe blue one in your picture is what went into production as the 527 and 550 low cab forward Huskiteer medium duty truck. Since the picture is with another prototype it is possible that the picture was taken in the Design / Engineering shop. The one that looks like a G model Mack that Daily Diesel posted at the top of the page was appearantly discarded as no one has ever seen one beyond this picture.The red one is is one of the prototypes assembled to be a new introduction conventional in 1978. When Mack closed the doors in the spring of 1977 that prototype went on to become the Superliner.. There is a whole thread on this truck on the Brockway site and also the Huskidrive site, if anyone knows where it is today it would be Peter Grimm or Tom Millard. Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Here is a 550 (??) that is owned by the Brockway Truck Preservation Assn. There is another, I think 527, from Mike Yarnell's area which I do not have a picture of. 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 So where is this 527 in my area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 MikeMaybe I am having CRS?? But was thinking there was a yellow Huskiteer fire truck at Mucungie 2012 that said Boyertown on it???Went back thru my Macungie pictures and did not see it.. Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Is this the same truck painted in a 1978 Brockway factory photo? PaulBoy if I didn't know any better I would think that was a GMC GeneralBULLHUSK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Boy if I didn't know any better I would think that was a GMC GeneralBULLHUSK. What's up with the headlights on that thing.....maybe a third shift truck.......bobby j. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 BobbyThat picture was taken in the Design / Engineering shop. There is a whole series of these pictures over on brockwaytrucks.org with different grilles, bumpers, and headlight combos. Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Did the 527 influence the Mack MR? I always thought there were similarities. I would say the MR looks more like a Brock 527 than mack MB. I think the MR came out shortly after the Brockway shutsown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 BobbyThat picture was taken in the Design / Engineering shop. There is a whole series of these pictures over on brockwaytrucks.org with different grilles, bumpers, and headlight combos.. Thanks for that info brocky down here in ga never really seen an abundance of brockways .........also just wondering was Detroit kinda the "house" engine for brockways as most I came across down here were Detroit .......again thanks for info will ck out website.........bobby j. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 gudday fellas got reading this Brockway thread never seen one in Australia but they did bring them in at least for 1973 evadently the new owner was pretty happy with his ride and so were UK diesels so happy someone wrote a poem Bruthen is a town in south east Victoria when you start to climb up the great divide thought Brockway blokes might get a laugh seeyaPaul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 was thinkin the same thing about the GMC General lookin grille. in all honesty I don't think Brockways look good with square headlites, even if it is in the design center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Bobby JThe original "house engine" was Continental gas..In the mid to late 50's they added Cummins as their first diesel, then in the early to mid 60's Detroits. I do not know when exactly Cats became an option?Aussie PaulBy the pictures and topics on justoldtrucks.com, Brockways were imported to Australia starting in the 20's and have continued ever since. Ed Edminston of Dubbro is probably the "down under" Brockway expert if you have a way of contacting him. Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chuck P Posted June 9, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2014 Spotted this sweet Huskie at a local truck show today. 6 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 GreenGiant2 Posted June 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2014 pics of my inlaws k-361 5 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BKrois Posted June 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2014 This was working on a site job on RT 25 in Newtown,CT a few years back 5 Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted June 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 19, 2014 Win Hill, a good friend who just passed away sent me this photo about 6 months ago . 1948 Brock with odd hood sides. Paul 6 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...
j hancock Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Pretty KooL!Made wider for a more modern engine with turbo and accessories? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 PaulThat is a very interesting Brockway.. Also looks like it had center point steering?? Wonder how he kept i diesel cool with that small radiator?? Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Win Hill, a good friend who just passed away sent me this photo about 6 months ago . 1948 Brock with odd hood sides. PaulI remember seeing this truck on the PA Turnpike back in the late eighties, talk about taking a double take!Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 PaulThat is a very interesting Brockway.. Also looks like it had center point steering?? Wonder how he kept i diesel cool with that small radiator??Geez I feel bad! I could have gotten answers if I posted it a few months earlier. My good friend Win who drove it for a while just died. 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...
Popular Post 2stacksuperdog Posted July 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2014 Moved some stuff for a friend yesterdayU360 powered by a V12 Detroit 12 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jdfordhd Posted July 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2014 Here is a 1976 one owner Brockway that just sold June 12 for $38,000 in Nashville. Powered by 3408 Cat. It belonged to McCord's Heavy and Specialized Haulers based in Nashville. They are in the process of shutting down all services after 70 years in business. This truck was driven exclusively by William "Shorty" Crawford. Shorty, as a 12 year old black boy mesmerized by big trucks, started sweeping the floors of the shops for Buford McCord, the founder. Shorty rose to the position of "Most Respected" within the company and within the company's huge clientele base. Now in his 70's, Shorty is still there helping with the task of cleaning up and cleaning out.! Shorty has been and still is the "go to" guy if you need to know anything "heavy haul"..!! Here is a link to auction results (may not load for everyone):https://www.rbauction.com/1976-brockway-m761ll?invId=4068623&id=ar 9 Quote "If it ain't got a motor, I ain't interested.!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted July 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2014 Great looking chassis at the show....and the blonde was nice too. 12 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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