Bigdogtrucker Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 What different type of tags did they have back in the "50's/"60's to add on the rear of a single axle?Any that were non driven,and stay down all the time? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I know there were alot of trucks that were tag tandems. Just about all the old gmc cannonballs that were tandems were tag axles. And the peterbilt 281 from the movie duel was a tag tandem Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 I was curious if anybody had pics of these setups?Was thinking of looking for one... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Blaylock Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 New way made a air tag axle that stayed down all the time but you could adjust the amount of weight it carried by raising or lowering air pressure I have 1B-Model with this setup and 1 that I removed it from Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 New way made a air tag axle that stayed down all the time but you could adjust the amount of weight it carried by raising or lowering air pressure I have 1B-Model with this setup and 1 that I removed it fromAny pics,getting rid of the one you took off? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Page was a 40/60 set up and was 4 spring on the ground all the time. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Page was a 40/60 set up and was 4 spring on the ground all the time.Page also used a large V belt from one wheel to the other making it a full power tag. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Page also used a large V belt from one wheel to the other making it a full power tag.I saw a h model with the v-belt drive it was a interesting set up Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I know where theres a B model with a spring ride rear tag Ill see if I can go get some pics of it one day. 1 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 I know where theres a B model with a spring ride rear tag Ill see if I can go get some pics of it one day.Thanks 84! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 PLEASE tell me you are not gonna weld a tag axle on the ass end of that B75. I knew I should have sold 5 trucks I own and bought it when it was one state over Bigdog! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 PLEASE tell me you are not gonna weld a tag axle on the ass end of that B75. I knew I should have sold 5 trucks I own and bought it when it was one state over Bigdog!That bad of a "thought"? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It does alter the trucks originality but if done corretly i think it would be cool cause to me i see plenty of single axles and twin screws but see very few tag tandems Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Here is a Page & Page tag,it have the belt drive spacers,but no belt.Here is a Neway air ride tag,hard to see but it has a single air bag. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 yup, bad thought. too nice of a frame to go welding an unneeded tag axle on the ass end of Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 My vote is single ax. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 yup, bad thought. too nice of a frame to go welding an unneeded tag axle on the ass end ofThat was the way it was done back then,though they weren't deemed un needed. I've got an LJ that someone made a tandem by welding a single axle cutoff from a A-50T. Least they kept it all Mack,I guess. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Here is my 1957 Neway air ride tandem. Sorry is isn't the greatest pic, I need to learn to zoom out a bit.And also the single air bag (mine is in sad shape) which controls the ride.For what it is worth, I vote single axle as well.Drew Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 like Mike said, unneeded now for probably what you gonna use it for. needed back then when all the weight laws changed, probably alright if done right but I hate when someone cobbles on a nice frame Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 like Mike said, unneeded now for probably what you gonna use it for. needed back then when all the weight laws changed, probably alright if done right but I hate when someone cobbles on a nice frameI hear ya,i've seen many a hacked frame.I just thought it would look cool,and be a neat "period correct" add on.If I did put one on it would be done right,as my frame is perfect and i'm super picky.I trust your judgement though more than most when it comes to B's,you don't miss a damn single detail when looking at a truck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Stretch her out find a mercury alum sleeper and hit the road. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Stretch her out find a mercury alum sleeper and hit the road.I'd love to Ray,but just couldn't do it to a perfect frame and nearly all original truck.I figured with a vintage tag axle it'd be period correct and I could remove it if I wanted.Just tossing idea's around...By the way,are those Mercury's hard to find??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I think there kinda hard to find. Im having trouble finding one for my truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 you should just gimme that truck Bigdog and ill give you a perfectly rusty ratty hacked up frame you can do anything you want with.... the only detail I miss is not snagging that truck of your up when I had the chance haha. almost my colors to 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 you should just gimme that truck Bigdog and ill give you a perfectly rusty ratty hacked up frame you can do anything you want with.... the only detail I miss is not snagging that truck of your up when I had the chance haha. almost my colors toI hope someday it'll be as nice is yours.Deff. gonna be green/black... .(thinking black fenders/roof&visor) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32564-tag-axles/#findComment-203367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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