Popular Post jessecam Posted April 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Found this mack LJT in the woods and see it has a huge gas engine. Cant seem to find much info on it, was there different size gas engines in them. Was hoping it had a magnadyne flat head to match my B-42 but no luck. Made a offer but havent heard back. Its in very rough shape but some good parts. Are they worth anything for parts or better to leave there? I will try they mack museum to get info if I purchase. Edited April 22, 2015 by jessecam 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted April 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2015 I'd be proud to drag that home.Lots of good stuff there for sure,actually the whole thing don't look that bad. One thing in your favor,scrap iron is down. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Complete and appears pretty solid,. That's a keeper in my book. Paul 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Are they worth anything for parts or better to leave there? Better to fix it up !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecam Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 I'd be proud to drag that home.Lots of good stuff there for sure,actually the whole thing don't look that bad. One thing in your favor,scrap iron is down.Yes scrap prices being down certianly helps but it seems my offers on these trucks are based on the old scrap prices. He had a b61 dump that I wanted and now looking at the L model and the funny looking autocar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Nice truck to restore, looks all there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 There was availability of 510 or 707 overhead valve gassers in the LJ. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecam Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) (There was availability of 510 or 707 overhead valve gassers in the LJ.)I could not find any engine identification Or engine tags, Whats the easiest way to tell the difference between the two Edited April 22, 2015 by jessecam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 ya,,,,man that thing looks way too good for parting out...good luck,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Definately a good one to bring back to life. What a shift pattern for that transmission. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 There should be a number stamped into the casting on the piece between the oil fill and the coil shown in the picture. It's right on top of the front of the houseing that contains the shaft driving the distributor and air compressor if it had one...It looks very much like my 707 but I do not know what a 501 looks like for sure. The exhaust manifold is done for...It may very well be STUCK beyond your desire to make it run.Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 It is definitely a 707! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Pretty solid truck wich shure need a lot of work if you want a show look.With the original gasser, a rare stuff nowaday.You can find the engine # putting a wire brush on the arrow marked area.510 and 707 look about the same so check out the #.Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Yes scrap prices being down certianly helps but it seems my offers on these trucks are based on the old scrap prices. He had a b61 dump that I wanted and now looking at the L model and the funny looking autocarWhats the Autocar? Any photos? 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecam Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Pretty solid truck wich shure need a lot of work if you want a show look.With the original gasser, a rare stuff nowaday.You can find the engine # putting a wire brush on the arrow marked area.510 and 707 look about the same so check out the #.VladThanks, he's supposed to let me know tomorrow on purchasing the lJT and the B 61. I won't be able to haul them home until after the seasonal load restrictions are off. They are estimating May 1st or 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jessecam Posted April 23, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2015 Sure do, she is pretty rough but like the L model, everything is there. suicide doors ??? there's something that hasn't made it back to this era. You have to love these old trucks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jessecam Posted April 23, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2015 here's a couple more. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 That Autocar with the suicide doors is neat. Can't say that I've ever seen one. Nice finds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Back in the '40s and '50s the Chicago Fire Department ran squads on this style Autocar chassis. They also had similar squads on Mack "Type 45U" chassis. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 That Autocar with the suicide doors is neat. Can't say that I've ever seen one. Nice finds.It is an Autocar model U made from 1936 to 1952. These pair were at the KEMP auction, I quit bidding when the other people had "auction fever". Glat it's to far away in Michigan.. 2 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessecam Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 do you have any idea on the engines available? I could not get to see what was in this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Hercules gas engines were used in many Autocar models of that era. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 There was also Autocar Blue Streak engines a 447 c.i. @ 116 h.p. and a 501 c.i. @ 127 h.p. I don't know if the Blue Streaks were Autocar branded Hercules engines or their own product. 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRSIMON Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Need some help guys. I am new to this but I have a 1947 Mack Truck Model LJT and and looking to find info on it. I have looked at several sites but haven't found anything on an LJT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Find the chassis number and send it to the Mack Museum with a letter asking for any information they have about the truck. After 4 to 6 weeks you will get a very nice package containing the delivery information on the truck, an owners manual, maintenance information, etc. from the museum. The service is offered at no cost, but a suitable donation to the museum should be made so we can all continue to enjoy this valuable resource. 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...
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