Popular Post steelman Posted February 4, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2015 A new addition to my collection was delivered today. This is a World War 1 aviation model class B Liberty truck (or what's left of it). It is actually pretty complete except for the front and rear axles. I obtained it for parts for my other Liberty we are restoring, but I might think about attempting to fix it up, or at least fix what is there as a display piece. I am planning on bringing my Liberty truck and a Mack built World War 1 gun/searchlight trailer to the show in York and also Macungie. Thought I would include some pictures so you would know how deranged I am. First three pics are what arrived today. Next pic is the Mack trailer, and the last two pictures are of the Liberty I am working on and plan to bring to the shows. Steelman 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Pretty damn cool stuff if you ask me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 hmmm solid tires = no flats Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 That's the epitome of "old iron" right there. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Those will keep you out of the bar rooms for a while I guess. Really cool stuff. Thanks for sharing. Good luck.Greg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Very nice! I see the Liberty's have different front axles. Different manufacturers of the trucks or a model change? The one at the U.S.M.C. Museum at Quantico on display and their parts truck both have the " shallow dip axle" The "belly axle" looks to be a Locomobile Military built Liberty. Paul 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/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 I am not sure who built the newer (smaller) Liberty, but the 3 ton I am restoring was probably built by Graham Bernstein in Lima, Ohio. All of the grease caps have GB on them. The engine looks like a Hinkley, but I have been told it was built with Continental and Waukasha parts. I haven't had time to compare the two engines side by side yet. The one I am restoring and hope to bring to the shows will run. I would like to find axles for the new one (even if they were wrong). I think I can get the engine running (given enough time and money). Carey 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I am not sure who built the newer (smaller) Liberty, but the 3 ton I am restoring was probably built by Graham Bernstein in Lima, Ohio. All of the grease caps have GB on them. The engine looks like a Hinkley, but I have been told it was built with Continental and Waukasha parts. I haven't had time to compare the two engines side by side yet. The one I am restoring and hope to bring to the shows will run. I would like to find axles for the new one (even if they were wrong). I think I can get the engine running (given enough time and money). CareyHere is the 3 tonne in the Bovington Museum in Great Briton. I don't believe the brass radiator is correct but the truck was assembled by Locomobiles Importing facility in Brighton England. 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/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Austin Powered. Paul 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/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patdbossct Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Awesome! Have fun! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Pretty cool, how did you find that piece of history? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steelman Posted February 5, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2015 I was looking for a transmission for my Liberty, as the one in it is not the proper one. I had placed ads in Wheels of Time and the Double Clutch, with no responses. John Boyajain out in California saw my ad and called me a month ago and said he knew of one in Dinuba, Ca. in a truck junk yard. With their help, I located the yard , and they donated it to me if I would acknowledge their donation. Larry Garabedian, Plant Manager, and Daniel Holeman, Yard Manager, at LKQ Truck Parts (550-490-4726) in Dinuba, California have been most helpful, and graciously donated the truck to me in order to help with my restoration. I just had to truck it across the country. Please keep them in mind when you need parts for your more current trucks. This hobby has some of the nicest people in the world. For years I was a member of the AACA (antique auto club of America), and the old truck, steam and gas guys can't be beat! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 So did you get the transmission? The Liberty that the Marines restored in Triangle Virginia has / had a Liberty parts truck for their restoration. The partially stripped truck was in back of the restoration shop in 2008. A good part of the drive train and axle assemblies were intact. Might be worth contacting the director of the museum LIN EZELL lin.ezell@usmc.mil 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/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hats off to your derangement, Steelman! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks, Paul. I couldn't find out how to contact anyone there (I am only 22 miles away). This helps a lot. No, I didn't get the tranny. The one in the new truck is different. There are lots of parts on it I do need though. When I am done, I think it will make a pretty cool display unit. Carey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I always think of Hemingway's "Farewell to Arms" when I see WWI military trucks... That bronze grill surround certainly seems out of place on a military truck. Too good of a target. Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I always think of Hemingway's "Farewell to Arms" when I see WWI military trucks... That bronze grill surround certainly seems out of place on a military truck. Too good of a target.British . . .used in France 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/38781-new-treasure-for-my-collection/#findComment-277762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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