m16ty Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hello everybody, I'm new to the forum and just bought a 1991 RD822sx. V8 Mack engine, Mack 12 speed trans, 65k rears (I think), 22k front (I think), walking beam suspension. The truck came from the TN National Guard. I'm trying to find out more about the truck but when I call the local dealer with the VIN, they can't pull up anything on it. It does have a standard 17 digit VIN but I wonder if there is something about it being ex-military as to why the VIN isn't in Mack's database? Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 http://www.macktruckshistoricalmuseum.org2402 Lehigh Parkway SouthAllentown, PA 18103Telephone: 610-351-8999Email: mack.museum@macktrucks.comThey should be able to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hello everybody, I'm new to the forum and just bought a 1991 RD822sx. V8 Mack engine, Mack 12 speed trans, 65k rears (I think), 22k front (I think), walking beam suspension.The truck came from the TN National Guard. I'm trying to find out more about the truck but when I call the local dealer with the VIN, they can't pull up anything on it. It does have a standard 17 digit VIN but I wonder if there is something about it being ex-military as to why the VIN isn't in Mack's database?Any help would be appreciated.What is your model and serial number, as shown on the vehicle identification plate located on the driver's door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16ty Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Model RD822SX VIN -1M2P193Y7FA001100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kscarbel2 Posted October 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2015 On 10/20/2015 at 9:31 AM, m16ty said: Model RD822sx VIN -1M2P193Y7FA001100 Great. All any Mack dealer needs to hear is RD822SX - 1100, and they can research the truck parts you need. Mack trucks sold to the military still have normal model and VIN numbers. Only once in a great while was a truck missing from the Mack parts system, or the information in the system was incomplete. I suspect your truck was one acquired to meet a "war emergency" requirement for Operation Desert Storm (http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/34637-mack-people-and-trucks-tackle-the-eye-of-a-storm/?hl=stockertown), and was later turned over to the National Guard. It was a civilian model, and most likely repurchased from a dealer by Mack Trucks for the short-notice requirement. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post m16ty Posted October 20, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) I suspect your truck was one acquired to meet a "war emergency" requirement for Operation Desert Storm (http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/34637-mack-people-and-trucks-tackle-the-eye-of-a-storm/?hl=stockertown), and later turned over to the National Guard. It was a civilian model, and most likely repurchased from a dealer by Mack Trucks for the short-notice requirement.That's great info. This is indeed one of those trucks. It has a sticker in the door that says " Outfitted by Lehigh Consolidated Industries ". Here's a pic of it. Edited October 20, 2015 by m16ty 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 That's great info. This is indeed one of those trucks. It has a sticker in the door that says " Outfitted by Lehigh Consolidated Industries ". Here's a pic of it.Well, there you go. You're driving a piece of proud Mack history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genco Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 nice truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Welcome and congratulations on a great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Welcome and nice piece of history .............Bobby j. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Congratulations Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post m16ty Posted October 30, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2015 I put the old girl to work this week. I moved 4 loads that grossed around 160,000lb each. This is actually a small load for us but it's about all I can handle until I get a bigger trailer. The truck didn't even know it was back there.I still need to add a caution light to the headache rack and add a pusher axle that I have lying around. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Looks like it was a good buy for sure Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Great shots! Thank you for sharing and it's awesome when you find something you really like and put to work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 looks good to me Tim a wise person once told me "find a job you love and you never have to work another day in your life" theres some smart fellas out there Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Really cool to be able to work it. That's great. Enjoy it and that V8! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Looks Great! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Should be able to fight it's way out of a brown paper bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Very nice- does clock work and if so what does it show for mileage? National Guard-kind of like buying a used fire truck -no miles, washed frequently but better than a fire truck- no pump hours on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16ty Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Very nice- does clock work and if so what does it show for mileage? National Guard-kind of like buying a used fire truck -no miles, washed frequently but better than a fire truck- no pump hours on it!I don't recall the hours but it's showing 26,000 miles. I do remember the hours seemed to match the miles so I believe them to be correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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