Popular Post 41chevy Posted January 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2016 Any info on these units?Ultra heavy haul? 3 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/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Thats got a long bonnet (hood) on it by the looks of it Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 LTL prototype? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 No info but would love to have it.The fuel tank looks a little different. Butane powered maybe? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 there was a story or article about this truck along time ago in either Double Clutch or WOT,custom built in the trucking companies shop. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 there was a story or article about this truck along time ago in either Double Clutch or WOT,custom built in the trucking companies shop. I found reference to it being an in house build but no info on drive train or chassis basis. 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I can see Hall Scott and IH parts 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Owl was located in Ca. or Nv.,as I recall. Like Mike said, they were famous for their shop built trucks. I remember reading a story in either HDT,Fleet Owner,or OVERDRIVE (years ago) about a Pete cabover they modified from new.They made it like 10 feet wide for some BIG stuff they were movin'. Definetly looks like IH Westcoaster fenders. 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/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Owl was located in Ca. or Nv.,as I recall. Like Mike said, they were famous for their shop built trucks. I remember reading a story in either HDT,Fleet Owner,or OVERDRIVE (years ago) about a Pete cabover they modified from new.They made it like 10 feet wide for some BIG stuff they were movin'. Definetly looks like IH Westcoaster fenders. AlI remember that too Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustydog Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Wow..everything is long on that mother.....would that be called a double gooseneck trailer?? looks like driver would need an extra set of mirrors to monitor that baby Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 are you sure it is a Mack and not some other truck re cabbed with a Mack cab and grill because the guards (fenders ) running boards fuel tanks and and battery boxes look like another type of truck to me cab sought of sits wrong what do you reckon ?????Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 A friend of mine used to have one of those Federal tractors,used to to move houses.Had a 150 hp HB600 Cummins and was geared for 28 mph. Tried real hard to buy it after he died,but it got away from me. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 are you sure it is a Mack and not some other truck re cabbed with a Mack cab and grill because the guards (fenders ) running boards fuel tanks and and battery boxes look like another type of truck to me cab sought of sits wrong what do you reckon ?????fed 1.jpgPaul I am sure they used what ever they had on hand to do the job. Could be an IH chassis with Mack sheet metal?The chassis has a good sized fish plate added. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 are you sure it is a Mack and not some other truck re cabbed with a Mack cab and grill because the guards (fenders ) running boards fuel tanks and and battery boxes look like another type of truck to me cab sought of sits wrong what do you reckon ?????fed 1.jpgPaulAnything is possible, It does appear to have a military powered steer axle (M-26 Pacific tractor?) and MACK rears if you blow up the photo. 5th wheel look to be from a WWII M-26 heavy tank transporter also. Here is their history. They did heavy construction for the DOD and would explain all the ex military truck parts in the build.http://www.owlcompanies.com/company-overview/history.html 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/43350-1950s-custom-line-series/#findComment-318341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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