mackcl96 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Ok pull out your history books ,,,,,Could be the mid 1970's plastic Mack letters on the front that makes me think this is not really a Mack but had to ask.6 cylinder, 10 speed, 30,000 miles, Cemco lift hydraulic, runs like new.http://www.lowerpriceequipment.com/pre_owned_detail.asp?sid=09922449X2K2K2014J6I13I19JAMQ7644R0&veh=3517829 1 Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Could be a Mack, it hasMack hubs. It would not have been built by Mack that way. It looks as if it may have started as an N-model. There was an N-model jockey at Gerhart's that was custom built. It looked similar, I don't think it is there anymore.I'll have to see off I took a photo of it. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Interesting truck... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Im the only one who found a U model in one of them pictures Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 You mean the blue one isn't a U model....? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 You mean the blue one isn't a U model....?Nahhhhh. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Im the only one who found a U model in one of them picturesRed U or DM in the background. Good eye, Vinny. 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Just looked through all their Macks. That one in the back that i thought was a U i think is a DM that has been shortened and put a single axle rear in. It has the heavy front hubs and floaters. They have one listed as a U model but its a DM. They have alot of steel dash trucks. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Wow...after looking at their website listings I would not buy anything from themWhat is a K-700?Cab-over R? Actually looks like the K-700.600cc and 673cc engines?If they can't list it correctly, not worth the time to look. IMO. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I like the 1972 Mack Mack , can I bring both of them to a show ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Im the only one who found a U model in one of them picturesAnd it is a 2013 model too with a 685cc engine. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I like the 2013 Green Dash U-Model!...................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I like the 2013 Green Dash U-Model!...................................MarkI know! Bring the U model back! Its obviously a DM though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Vin,i guess they didn't bother to open the door and check before they listed it?...........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Vin,i guess they didn't bother to open the door and check before they listed it?...........................................MarkLazy people Mark! Just looking for cash. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 That truck was on an auction,earlier this year I'm certain. I know there was a link in here to it and the truck was discussed very briefly. There was also a restored B model and a few others on the sale. I would also say it is a N model chassis at least with a homemade or aftermarket spotter truck cab. It definitely has N model battery boxes. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Just looked at the rest of their listings,the B61 they have was on the same auction as this blue spotter truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Seems like i remember talking to another ATHS member at a show years ago about the early yard spotter trucks being built from single axle cab over chassis from a couple different manufacturers, i think it was a kit available from one of the early spotter truck makers so companies could use their old trucks once they took them off the highway. im trying to find info on it but im coming up with nothin so far. 2 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/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 definitely has a Mack front axle and rear end and spring hangers, kinda looks like and MB door on it actually 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 if it wasn't cut so square along the fender and had a different door handle,it would look like a MB door. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 1959 says the add, looks like an air start tank in the left side. A company now called RampStar made CBE MACK conversions ( K.W., GMC, Dodge and Diamond T also) for Military aircraft refuelers and aircraft cargo conveyor trucks. There is a fuzz picture in Bart Vanderveen's book on A Record of Military MACKS in the Services and Beyond. Ottawa also made similar styled rail yard goats. 1 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/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-230243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks Guys,,,,,For the history infoThis winter has been more busy then normal...Been hard to find time to get on here to thank yaI forgot that this is what old school trucking was like,,,,,, Over the road trucks became regional trucks and then became ,,yard spotters or become glider material..This is why the other truck makers make gliders today,,But not Mack what are they trying to tell us Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34500-1959-mack-yard-spotter-true-or-false/#findComment-235304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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