Brocky Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Looking good, Dave !!!!!!! glad to hear it is only taking a good cleaning and not needing paint.. What are you going to use on the red wheels and frame?? Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Iffen' you get tired of cleaning her up,i'll be glad to come get it and finish up,i'll bring it back,i swear! Lol!....................................Mark 2 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Looking good, Dave !!!!!!! glad to hear it is only taking a good cleaning and not needing paint.. What are you going to use on the red wheels and frame??probably going to have to paint wheels, hubs, mirror brackets, it had a fifth wheel on it at one time, so I don't know what it is going to be. If it has a bed it needs to be more narrow. Definitely want to get started on the wood interior. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ah memories- had an uncle in North Haven Conn. Bought a Conn DOT Brockway-believe it was a Continental, straight 5 speed, very heavy Garwood body probably 8 yd. Disc wheels-probably 11:00 20 or 22's . Hauled for Stillman Rice Sand & Gravel who had a pit off Rt. 5. I-91 cut through the access road when it was built but new access road added off Broadway. pit still exists today run by Keagan but I think it is more of a screening plant then an active "mining" site. Was noted for its red mason sand.Liked nothing better than to go for a ride with him. This old boy grew up working for the town hiway so for sure Brockways were in his blood. Amazing what you could do with a 5 speed back then! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 What ended up happening to Kemps Brockway's? Particularly this one. Got bid over my stop point . 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/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ah memories- had an uncle in North Haven Conn. Bought a Conn DOT Brockway-believe it was a Continental, straight 5 speed, very heavy Garwood body probably 8 yd. Disc wheels-probably 11:00 20 or 22's . Hauled for Stillman Rice Sand & Gravel who had a pit off Rt. 5. I-91 cut through the access road when it was built but new access road added off Broadway. pit still exists today run by Keagan but I think it is more of a screening plant then an active "mining" site. Was noted for its red mason sand.Liked nothing better than to go for a ride with him. This old boy grew up working for the town hiway so for sure Brockways were in his blood. Amazing what you could do with a 5 speed back then!Nubieg open one in between there and P&W plant witch has been closed for a while . They have a wright of way through Keagan pit. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Nubieg open one in between there and P&W plant witch has been closed for a while . They have a wright of way through Keagan pit.EJ-did a google earth-looks like no on site screening/washing-just loading out. By the way-mother nature always reclaims the land- in the mid 60's, there weren't many trees standing north of the current Keagan operation. And I was hauling out of there when they were building the grade up for I- 91. The big Cat pans would come rolling down headed toward you and you payed attention before you crossed! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yarnall Posted September 3, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2014 Our 257 lost the air compressor belt at a show on Saturday. Luckily we had the belt and my father knew how to put it on. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Another job made easier thanks to the obstruction-free access of the butterfly hood. 2 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 AND an actual accessable belt that CAN be changed with simple hand tools!...............................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chuck P Posted September 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2014 I forgot I had this pic. Slowly returning back to the earth at Fleming's Auto Parts in English Creek, NJ. 4 Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I forgot I had this pic. Slowly returning back to the earth at Fleming's Auto Parts in English Creek, NJ.I think most of us here will be returning back to the earth before that step van. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Makes me sad to see one of those vintage Brockway radiator guards rusting away,ever look at one up close? all hand welded!.........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Makes me sad to see one of those vintage Brockway radiator guards rusting away,ever look at one up close? all hand welded!.........................................MarkMark, The Brockway name tag on the rad. shell on the older Brocks like the 260 155's were bolted from the inside, so if you had to replace them you would have to take the whole shell off!! So my dad would just use stainless steel rivits on each side and save a couple a hours work!!BULLHUSK 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-258890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BKrois Posted September 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2014 This truck still runs daily 8 Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-260344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Been a good long time since I seen a working Brockway! I surely miss seeing them,guy I know in Jersey still ran a 361 locally pulling a water tanker up until just a few years ago.............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-260374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bullhusk Posted September 19, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2014 Been a good long time since I seen a working Brockway! I surely miss seeing them,guy I know in Jersey still ran a 361 locally pulling a water tanker up until just a few years ago.............................................MarkMark I just bought a nice 761 with a tilt nose 350 Cummins 15 over as soon as I get some time I'll go an get it an take some pictures !Ernie DS 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-260381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Good deal Ernie! can't wait to see it!...............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-260438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jdfordhd Posted September 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2014 Here is a pic of the McCord 761 that Tackaberrys now own. This was taken before the red paint was applied. It spent most of its' life yellow and black. 8 Quote "If it ain't got a motor, I ain't interested.!!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-260874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post carlotpilot Posted September 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2014 thats one helluva suppository 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-260875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted September 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2014 A Brockway 550 and 1975 759 fire equipment shown at Cortland 2014. 1 4 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-260975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BKrois Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 Saw this leaving a show in Kent,CT today 7 Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-261455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Saw this leaving a show in Kent,CT todayIMG_1162.JPGIMG_1163.JPGThat truck is nice. He redid everything on it i believe. Met him to swap brockways one day in upstate NY. 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-261457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 A couple from the Winchester show. 7 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-261458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chuck P Posted October 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2014 I spotted this rascal hiding behind Gerhart's back in 2007. 3 Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32077-brockway-toughest-truck-in-the-world/page/10/#findComment-263326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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