seyser Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I was studying the build information for my truck and it was to receive a 36" Fontaine sliding fifth wheel when delivered to the dealer. The fifth wheel was removed by the previous owner. I would like to get an original period correct plate to maybe put back on. Did Fontaine make different styles or models? I managed to find a pic of the truck with a plate sitting on the truck, Not the best pic but does that look like a Fontaine brand can anyone tell? Thanks -Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 looks like a Simplex on there to me. a fontaine of that era would have been a squared off type with the lever to release and the common stud lock in the middle with the corrugated fifth wheel plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Fontaine 5th wheels were pretty common on Macks in this area. the slide rails on each side had holes and there were removable hinged pins you pulled out to slide them. Give me a day or 2 and I'll take some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Here's some I had in files,this shows a good view of the common Fontaine "No Slack" 5th wheel plate on my G73,only thing this one is a stationary mountif you look close,you can see the slide rails with holes on this Fontaine on my '71 R685.The latch was on the side and when in locked position it was at 12 o'clock and pulled back to about 2 o'clock to release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thank you for the pics. My truck has angle iron bolted onto the outside of the frame rails and it looks like the fith wheel was bolted to those with the bolts vertical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thats the way this Fontaine is mounted on my '70 RL763. I'd probably part with it if it's what you are looking for,i have plenty of other 5th wheels I can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 the one on Mike's yellow and white R model is the most common squared off type in thinkin of from that area. better start collecting them the new Fontaine No Slack II is made in China... . they use to be called 'Rebel Wheels' up here in Ny and New England. I think they are still based in Birmingham Alabama, but made in China, go figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Thats the way this Fontaine is mounted on my '70 RL763. I'd probably part with it if it's what you are looking for,i have plenty of other 5th wheels I can use.002.JPGI really do need to make it down to your area sometime with a shopping list and a pocket full of cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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