Popular Post Superdog Posted December 6, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 6, 2013 Just made a deal on this TV star '25 AB Mack. It appeared on an episode of American Pickers. Hopefully picking it up Sat. if I don't have to haul beans and the weather cooperates. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Very Nice! Are there more bits for it that are not on the truck? IE fenders & hood. What was the body on the back & what was the truck originally used for? Quote Richard MarkOwner / Master Model Maker Industrial Model DesignAp40rocktruck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 what you see is what I got. Luckily,I recently acquired a quantity of misc. AB parts that Rob AKA thomastractorsrvc was kind enough to pick up for me in the KC,MO area. Hopefully between those and the rusty remains of an AB I already had,there will be enough to put it all together. It does run, and the seat and windshield has been redone. The seller didn't share any history as of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I remember seeing it. Nice buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Congratulation Mike, good luck with it!Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Nice find. I am in the process of restoring a 25 AB fire truck. I am going to need valves for the engine and I am sure as I go through it I'll find other needs. Do you have any sources for engine parts? I am also looking for the carriage bolts that were used to secure the fenders to the frame. They have a much wider and shallower head than a normal carriage bolt. 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...
39 Baby Mack Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Nice find.I am in the process of restoring a 25 AB fire truck. I am going to need valves for the engine and I am sure as I go through it I'll find other needs. Do you have any sources for engine parts?I am also looking for the carriage bolts that were used to secure the fenders to the frame. They have a much wider and shallower head than a normal carriage bolt.Carl, I think the bolts you are looking for are known as step boltsYou can't get them at your local Home Depot but any industrial supply should be able to get them for you.Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Very good Mike! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Very nice find mike! Make sure you post some work in progress pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 "Carl, I think the bolts you are looking for are known as step bolts You can't get them at your local Home Depot but any industrial supply should be able to get them for you. Ron" Thanks! I knew somebody here would have the answer! 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...
farmer52 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 "Carl, I think the bolts you are looking for are known as step boltsYou can't get them at your local Home Depot but any industrial supply should be able to get them for you.Ron"Thanks! I knew somebody here would have the answer!Check with McMaster-Carr www.mcmaster.com Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Very nice find. I remember watching the show, wondering if anyone would follow up on it. Carey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 It looks really old but nice. Congratulations with that truck! Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted January 1, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 Talked my son into driving me to Des Moines today to pick up the AB. Other than the weather starting to turn shitty on us,everything went smooth. Waiting for a nicer day to unload and check it over better. Nice to get out of the house for awhile,but nicer to get home and get my leg propped back up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Nice looking Mack...Best of luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I like it, looks like a fun project and also a very challenging one. Got any ideas on what will be used for latter? I also like that trailer with the grips on the beaver tail.mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Very nice. Glad to see it being brought back. I must have missed that episode of Pickers. They are living the dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Blaylock Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Nice find Mike what happened to your leg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Cellulitis, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Good find Mike and another addition to your family. Is that a tractor tire on the right rear? and I hope your leg is getting better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 it's a 9:00x24 road grader tire. The other tire is flat, & won't hold air. I need to find 4 tires for the back. I'm not too fusy about tread or if the match,just need 4 of the same size that hold air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I saw that episode too. Great that you hunted it down and grabbed it. keep us posted and take care of that leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 wow that thing looks real good.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted January 10, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2014 Just got an email back from the Mack Museum,my AB was last truck in an order of 3 for the John Deere factory in Moline,IL.,delivered by the Davenport,Ia Mack branch.,Aug.8,1925. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Wow.....hey that's pretty cool!!!!!!! Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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