Popular Post 57 bcr Posted December 12, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2013 Nice article from the BULLDOG (issue 3,1986) featuring the late Mary Hitchings. 8 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 A class act for sure! its such a shame the world is running out of people like this more everyday WORKED for what they had,and enjoyed doing it as well!........................................Mark 2 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 hey Al,while you are scanning,scan the Freedom article in that same issue and send to me so I can forward it on to Will Wingo. I can't get my scanner to work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'll scan it and start a new topic with it,Mike.Then everyone else can enjoy it too! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I sure regret not painting the 66 R719 I got from the estate in her colors. Maybe some day I will! I have the B in the picture too. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 I hear ya,Dan.After I painted the BCR,I thought I should have left it the previous owners colors.But I didn't and still get lots of compliments.Mixed feelings. Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Does the old Hitchings B still have a V8,Dan? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 No, typical of west coast they were changed out for cummins. I have 4 in the boneyard that way. I have a few spare V8's for conversion back to original. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Nice line up of trucks. I see a White 5000 at end of row. I have one pretty different to say the least. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 My truck is still in "General Towing" colors. I like the color scheme and I still get comments from people that remember the truck. Though the bunk kinda throws it off, the typical color scheme is there and I will keep it that way.I used to bug the previous owner for picture from back in the day, but once he sold the company he packed it all away and doesn't seem to interested in digging it up for me. I'd like to do an article for WOT(ha, ha, ha, well I used to want to). Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 It would make a great article for the ATCA Double Clutch magazine. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 A white 5000 is an engineering marvel to say the least. How many parts on one was specific to just that model? perhaps the whole truck! even the front engine cover of a Cummins is unique to it. The best is that the radiator stays when the cab is tilted and there is something like 7 fan belts to finally make the fan turn?? The advertisement for one stated they were designed for fleet maintenance. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I think their description of fleet maintaince was to keep shop and parts dept. busy.How about the drivers door is about twice as thick as passenger door. Fuel tank mounts are also specific to the 5000 only. Best description of a 5000 is "Wrap your ass in fiberglass".For those that do not realize whole cab is made of fiberglass.I had mine for sale with a few lookers but I think I might keep it.One of the most different looking trucks ever designed from any angle windshields, sleeper shorter than rest of cab. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I was told by a few of my Aussie friends that White brought one down under to test it out. They said it came into the dealer after crossing the outback and the FRB gave out around the floor boards and the drivers seat was about to the steering tire below. They called it the Tupperware Tilt Cab!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I heard some of Mary's Mack's went to New York. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Dennis Meehan ended up with at least two of her Macks that I know of. think one was a single axle V8 R700 and the other was a V8 single axle Superdog Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted December 15, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2013 The "Superliner" Dennis ended up with was in fact a RS700 that had been refitted with a Superliner hood.It had a 300 with a 5 speed. I inquired about it and pointed out the fact it was a RS,not a RWS and he basically told me he had been working with Mack trucks for over 50 years and I didn't know what I was talking about,but a week later he changed the ad. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I dont know where they ended up after that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-221562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I saw the article at the start of this thread on Facelessbook the other day Back in the 80's I read a article on her, would of been either English or an Australian magazine I gather the trucks and their owners are all long gone now I wonder if Mary and Andrew ever new their stories made around the world I did some Googling and I reckon this photo was in the article, but thats probably 35 - 40 years ago now so I may be wrong She reminds me of another lady I habe met, Miss Elle drives trucks and coaches most of her life I reckon Elle is even shorter than Mary and is a absolute live wire, in her late 60's now and still full of beans And she don't stuff about when driving either, I'm flat out keeping up with her Anyway, totally off topic now Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-549347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I think those trucks are in Fresno. Seems like I’ve seen them around there someplace parked, but that was 30 years ago…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-549353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Or at least they were parked around there somewhere ….Fowler California perhaps has been 35 years of so since I’ve seen them all L models painted the same colors… look like the same trucks , but it’s been lots of years. I don’t know. Also, I missed this somehow when it was first posted …most of these guys have disappeared.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-549354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Yes Bob, the old posts on here are quite a shock as to some of the posters that were on here every day not so long ago Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-549369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 I’m sure a lot Of them survived. Dave Prichard in New Hampshire has one or two of her trucks and is trying to sell them. I don’t know the price though, or which trucks. I think Mack Daddy- Dan Thomas has one in Oregon. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-549399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpentersteve Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Mary Hitchings had a lumber yard in Santa Rosa for many years after her husband passed…she treated everyone there as her best friend…there were 7 or so Macks lined up at the entrance, I’m hoping to find a photo of her standing there with them… 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-552785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Well there wasn’t much added to this column as I mentioned I saw some of them somewhere around Fowler California they were inside what look like a horse corral. I wasn’t paying a whole lot of attention to them. I was trying to find a wrecking yard that was around there someplace. and that was a long long time ago. There was two or three of them was only about 27 years old and yes, that was way before GPS and cell phones. Good luck. And yes, Paul everybody has disappeared. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33856-mary-hitchings/#findComment-552815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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