Popular Post Yoos Brothers Construction Posted November 17, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2013 Well I finally drug home my ancient relic . I'm still not sure year this one is exactly yet but i'm guessing it's about a 42 or 43. I got all the extra parts for it a couple of weeks ago. It was last on the road in 1976 a couple of months before my RS was even built new . Now I need a good cab shell and engine for it but my brother is willing to rebuild the old cab if necessary. Right now it's powered by a 428 ford but it is completely junk. Obviously she needs a lot of love that I'm will to give her ! Enjoy.Thanks, Josh 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Looks like a great project and lots of spares too. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Looks nice, especially on the first two shots Hope to see some progress soon. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcotkg Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Meadville Metals wasn't that far out of your way... At least you have one good picture, the tailgate of my B61!Looks like a good winter project, I'll be over to check it out eventually.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Meadville Metals wasn't that far out of your way... At least you have one good picture, the tailgate of my B61!Looks like a good winter project, I'll be over to check it out eventually.BobI get told that all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Break out the smoke wrench! Best of luck. There has been a completely rebuilt flat head 6 (331??) on EBay off and on for awhile now. Might be worth a look. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 if it turns out like your RS it will be a sharp one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Damn thats sweet Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 What are your plans for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thanks for the coments Guys. I'm planning on doing a ground up restoration but I'm considering updating the eninge from the original, but I haven't decided yet. I'm going to paint it green with a green frame like it was originally. The vin is EF 1D 3146. I've got another one to go get that my dad found for $200 that really rough, but I have enough parts to build 3 E models. Here's some more picture that I took this morning.Thanks Josh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Bulldog stand intact,that's a major hurdle right there. As much grief as my EF has caused me,going to a non original engine is a good thought. I'm searching for something different myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Ya I was suprised to find the base was intact too. I actually have one better than that off of my Dads 45S because he had a NOS one he put on. The one off his has very little pitting and perfect chrome. I'm thinking of putting in a Dodge Cummins with a really quiet muffler because Mack did put Cummins engines in there trucks back then. I just need to talk My Cousin out of his Mack Diesel emblems for the hood . Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 6bt or 4bt would be a cool powerplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcotkg Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I had some rusty old parts in my pickup the other day and went to the local scrap yard to check on somethings. Guy says after you get unloaded come talk to me. I said NO these are good parts here and he laughed at me!I do like that winch Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Great pictures. Looks like lots of rust will going to be remove by you. I'm really excited on the progress of your project. Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R700 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Josh, that is going to be a cool project!Now all you need is a set of double drum winches for that old Mack, they deserve a good home as well!Awesome project, cant wait to see it finished!!!Ethan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Can't say as I've ever seen a set of Mickey Thompson valve covers on a Mack... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 An acquaintance put a 6.9 in an E model. It came out very nice, but needless to say it was a lot of work. He retained the original rear as well as the other running gear and used a Gear Vendor overdrive. The brakes were a bit of an issue since the diesel does not have a vacuum pump and the Chrysler hydraulics did not move enough fluid for the Mack brakes. I believe he used a GM set up to overcome it. His first show was the ATHS show in Winchester, VA this past Sept. and I expect he will have the truck at Macungie this year. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinlo Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Looks good and I agree the bulldog base is great. I just lost storage for mine last week. Need to get my crap together and start on it. I do have another 290 for it as well. I will have to hunt you up. I am coming into Erie and down into Waterford for work this week.Brent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Cambridge Springs is only a little ways south on RT19 from Waterford. My Dad and I work at AA robbins block plant right in town. Let me know if you want to stop in.Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcotkg Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Make him buy you a par 5 hoagie for lunch if you stop. You won't be disapointed in the hoagie or the Mack collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Loads of fun there! keep us posted on progress and remember the pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMBERCAMP Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Know chis walker from cabridge? My wifes uncle, we`ll be seeing him over holidays, her parents are in mckean, im big into the e`s myself, like your projects, for me maybe 5.9 or detroit 466 on mack 6x6 chasis, if could find one narrow enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMBERCAMP Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Secound the hogies in venango Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMBERCAMP Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Sprag farms aint a bad visit once in a while either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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