Superdog Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 http://twinfalls.craigslist.org/cto/4925793331.html Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Damn, I would buy that right know if they would meet me half way with it. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-282860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 pretty cool ain't it? That would be one to either get running and leave as is or restore it with the mods left in place,maybe a little better hood. Can't beat the price,either. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-282863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I would leave as is and fix the hood and make it safe and reliable and have fun. I would use it to run into town and get parts, that would be awesome to see heading down the road roaring and going about 20mph wide open! Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-282865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 At 20 mph it probably would sound like 100mph with that "hot rod Lincoln" engine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-282909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Flathead FoMoCo V-8 engines and Chevy/ GMC 216 and 235 sixes were popular swaps. 1/2 the weight and double the power. Depending on the sprockets you can get 50 mph out of them.I'm waiting for a call back on it. 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/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-282955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Flathead FoMoCo V-8 engines and Chevy/ GMC 216 and 235 sixes were popular swaps. 1/2 the weight and double the power. Depending on the sprockets you can get 50 mph out of them.I'm waiting for a call back on it. PaulGood luck,I'd like to see someone in here get it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-282958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 It's ideal for my needs. I've made a dozen trips to Mahans to photograph, scan, measure and have engineering drawings made of the AC / Christe conversion they are restoring. This one is clean and a perfect test unit to test fit the parts up. Also has a pretty clean cab with the often missing door assemblies. If all goes o.k. I can pick it up on the way to or from the MARMON GATHERING in Denton, Tx in the middle of April. 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/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-282971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 It looks great for the price. The bulldog shredding the paper has value alone. There is one on eBay now for $500. Overpriced but still. Good luck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-282986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Seems worth the parts alone but too bad nothing left of the original hood, they are so hard to find in decent shape. But the windshield, trim, tranny etc. all worth something. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-282992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Seems worth the parts alone but too bad nothing left of the original hood, they are so hard to find in decent shape. But the windshield, trim, tranny etc. all worth something.I have the MACK drawings for the hood and have cast a set masters to make the stamping / cuttting dies for the side louvers. Eventually I'll be able to make a most of the hood. The originals were actually 3 pieces hammer welded together, not including the small flap on the top. 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/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Looks like a good buy. What do you thinks shook would be on that? If you don't mind me asking... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Looks like a good buy. What do you thinks shook would be on that? If you don't mind me asking...Shook?? 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/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Damn cell phone Shipping. It's out west right? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Damn cell phone Shipping. It's out west right?Yes in Southern Idaho. I'll pick it up on the way to Texas with my Marmon and trailer. 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/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Long way from Texas 1200 miles from KC Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Hope you land it 41chevy. It sounds like you are pretty deep into these things. Keep us posted on it and best of luck.Greg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Long way from Texas 1200 miles from KC 1500 from L.I. to Denton Texas for the Marmon Gathering , 1400 from Denton to twin Falls for the AC than 1260 to Belle Plaine Iowa for an other AC-6 chassis and a pair of 1935 AC-6 / CJ-CH rebuilt flathead 6 cylinder engines, than a 1000 to my shop in Fork Union Va.I am 90% retired, semi single and have nothing but time to travel and search out AC MACKS. 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/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 1500 from L.I. to Denton Texas for the Marmon Gathering , 1400 from Denton to twin Falls for the AC than 1260 to Belle Plaine Iowa for an other AC-6 chassis and a pair of 1935 AC-6 / CJ-CH rebuilt flathead 6 cylinder engines, than a 1000 to my shop in Fork Union Va.I am 90% retired, semi single and have nothing but time to travel and search out AC MACKS. Perfect lifestyle ! ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Paul,Sounds nice. I am retired but no money and no time. Hmmm, I must have done something wrong. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2015 Never drank or smoked, My Polish-English ancestry taught me too squeeze a penny til Abe paid me to stop. Seriously, the thing we did was set an average yearly "salary " to live comfortably and everything over and above that was invested in property, stocks and T bills. My rental houses are now as in the past are rented to blue collar working families. My hobby shop in Glen Head has had the same manager for 26 years. No credit cards or time payments...ever. On the farm and my salvage business I never bought equipment for the sake of having the latest or the fanciest. Heck I'm still using equipment my grandma bought in the late 30's to early 50's. Works fine and does the job it was meant to do, why get rid of it? No AC drive it faster, need heat? work harder, you'll sweat. We are just frugal farm folk . 4 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/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 If you get to Belle Plaine,you are only a little over 100 miles from me.Hope you have time to stop by on your way back east. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I guess you won't have room to pick up a Crackerbox for me in Colorado then. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 If you get to Belle Plaine,you are only a little over 100 miles from me.Hope you have time to stop by on your way back east.Would never pass up the invite for all the AC's in the country!If I didn't have the second chassis and AC-6 power packs probably would have. 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/39282-hot-rod-ac/#findComment-283321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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