Popular Post vision386 Posted May 25, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2015 Since I posted some random Macks,check out the buses,and the looks like new Huskiepup?...................................Mark 14 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Love those Matlack R's and the Brockway. Other pics aint bad either! Thanks for posting! Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Man, how did they keep the logger from upsetting on a curve. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Man, how did they keep the logger from upsetting on a curve.Pretty scary to see it is a LM with offset cab.You know what happens to those U models! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 That Brockway is nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Man, how did they keep the logger from upsetting on a curve.Our would you want to be the one Tightening those cables or loosening them Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I can't like it, but I like it!Any ideas on what the make is of that red cabover next to the Brockway? Ford was my first (wrong) guess, maybe a Marmon? 2 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I doubt you'd catch me standing next to the logs in the first picture.That red b model is what I always imagined the phantom 309 to look like. Cheers for the pics. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 great pics I reckon that log truck has a good load of sticks on it Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 The headache rack on that log truck makes me laugh. With a load like that what's the point?! 1 Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 it just holds the trailer tongue when empty....... at least with that load!... now i want to see the cable loader that loaded it!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Ah Matlack! I remember seeing a lot of those R's and many with sleepers too! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I never saw Matlacks with black fenders, I just remember the all green ones. Did Matlack just fold or were they bought out? Nice pics. Love pictures of the fallen Mack fleets.Might make for a fallen Mack fleet thread. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I never saw Matlacks with black fenders, I just remember the all green ones. Did Matlack just fold or were they bought out? Nice pics. Love pictures of the fallen Mack fleets.Might make for a fallen Mack fleet thread. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I am not sure about Matlack"Pipeline on Wheels" demise. But about another fallen Mack Tank Fleet Chemical Leaman is now Quality Carriers from Tampa,Florida. We had a truck leased onto Quality for about 15 years. Thanks Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 i see those Matlack R's have air starter tanks and no battery box on the pass side. don't think I ever saw an R with only one battery box . kinda a shame to see all those big Mack fleets gone and replaced with plain white and blue trucks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 MarkWas that Matlack picture taken in Sweedsboro NJ??? I do not remember any Matlack tractors with blck fenders either? I think it is just the way the shadow falls on them?? No aiar starters either?? The 2 white dots behind the fuel tank in the first one are pump outlets and the black square in the last one is a PTO driven compressor for blowing off liquid loads. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I think Matlack went out of business (union issues?). A good friend of mine worked in the maintenance shop and moved to Air Products. He since retired from AP. I will see him at York if not I will see him at Macungie. There is a current Matlack website (can't post link) for "old timers" and shows pics of the fleet and functions.I think all were green with yellow wheels. The shadows make them look like black fenders. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 There was a quality carriers out of Wisconsin in the 50's and 60's. They hauled milk. Blue B 61"s with silver taners. May bee some H's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Jim,i wondered about that myself (the truck next to the Brockway) I'm thinking it may be one of these IH Conco's? given it's an IH dealer? and the timeframe? just a guess on my part....................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 KenMatlack went out of business by a combo of deregulation and poor management, and possibily a break up of the Rollins family. They were owned by the Rollins family from Delaware. The family also owned Rollins Leasing which was sold to Penske, and the Dover DE race track. The Majority of Matlack equipment and customers went to Superior Carriers. Dana also took one of Matlack's large southern lease operators and expanded their operation nationwide.James:In 1974 the CEO, CFO, and a couple of other Matlack top officers took their year end bonus and bought Quality Carriers of Bristol Wisc, and expanded it into chemicals and I believe it is still the same company which now has Tampa FL as an address on the doors. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 KenMatlack went out of business by a combo of deregulation and poor management, and possibily a break up of the Rollins family. They were owned by the Rollins family from Delaware. The family also owned Rollins Leasing which was sold to Penske, and the Dover DE race track. The Majority of Matlack equipment and customers went to Superior Carriers. Dana also took one of Matlack's large southern lease operators and expanded their operation nationwide.thanks for the correction and the "rest of the story". Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Jim,i wondered about that myself (the truck next to the Brockway) I'm thinking it may be one of these IH Conco's? given it's an IH dealer? and the timeframe? just a guess on my part....................................MarkThe door handles don't look like anything I've seen on an International. Also the door window opening is curved at the bottom rear. That's why I ruled out Ford. I'm thinking it's somewhat rare model. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Jim,Mark,I'm thinking the red cabinover is a Marmon also. Door handles give it away. See what what you guys think.That Brock sure is a beauty, though! Al 1 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/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Jim,Mark,I'm thinking the red cabinover is a Marmon also. Door handles give it away. See what what you guys think.That Brock sure is a beauty, though! AlI'd say that's it. I don't think very many trucks had those rounded window openings on an otherwise square cab. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40167-been-a-while/#findComment-291299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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