Popular Post 41chevy Posted January 21, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2016 How many know MACK built trailers, dump and cargo bodies and a lift off container in the mid 1920'sMack made 6,201 similar semi- and full trailers from 1929 to 1944, and some were bi-directional four-wheel wagons that could be towed from either end. MACK Model 12-16S trailer built in 1938, single rear axle and Westinghouse air brakes. The trailer carries a Caterpillar industrial diesel from about 1929.MACK 1921 enclosed semi trailerMACK 1921 Dump trailerThe Bi directional trailer MACK built used a lot of off shelf AC components. MACK Bi Directional Trailer w/AC6 MACK Bi Direction Trailer 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Never thought a trailer could look so cool. 1 Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 wonder how many are still around? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 wonder how many are still around? I wonder how many were mistaken as an other make. Not many know MACK made trailers, truck bodies and aluminum lit off containers (look like a vintage Pod) 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...
Superdog Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I scored this brass tag on Ebay sometime ago,love to know what it was attached to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I know where there are two Mack trailers in northeast PA. Maybe they are not there anymore. They were in bad shape, but they still existed. I have thought many times about buying them, but always spend my money on something else. One was a flat trailer. The other had a cole body with multiple doors down each side. I have pictures somewhere but I don't know where. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 In one of my vintage BULLDOG magazines from the '60's,there was an article announcing MACK's re - entry in the trailer business. I never read any more on that second venture into trailer manufacturing. Maybe kscarbel2 can shed some light? Al 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 I would like to find a MACK Aluminum Container and the Ramp Track system with it. Made the from 1926 to??? They were meant for less than a full load shipment. 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...
kscarbel2 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steelman Posted January 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2016 I have a mack built trailer built around 1917 or 1918. It was built for the military for use in world War 1 and used to carry searchlights or antiaircraft guns. I brought it to Macungie this last year and Don Shumaker provided me with 40 some pictures of them from the factory when built. I am restoring it along with my ww1 AC which was sold to the US Govt. For the war. The trailer has four solid rubber tires, and a picture of a similar trailer is in Montville book, Mack, on page 65. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doug Maney Posted January 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2016 In one of my vintage BULLDOG magazines from the '60's,there was an article announcing MACK's re - entry in the trailer business. I never read any more on that second venture into trailer manufacturing. Maybe kscarbel2 can shed some light? AlIn the late 1960's Mack did announce that they were entering the trailer market. It was a venture between Mack and Theurer. The Mack trailer was ultimately going to be a rebadged Theurer which was built I believe in New Jersey. Several trailers existed and were used by Mack for testing and storage. There is not much history on the project and I am not aware that any of the trailers exist. 3 Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 In the late 1960's Mack did announce that they were entering the trailer market. It was a venture between Mack and Theurer. The Mack trailer was ultimately going to be a rebadged Theurer which was built I believe in New Jersey. Several trailers existed and were used by Mack for testing and storage. There is not much history on the project and I am not aware that any of the trailers exist.Thanks Doug. Al 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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29Bowtie Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks for posting this thread. I love learning the obscure history of Mack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekennedy21 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Superdog, that tag you have is off of dump bodies Mack offered around the 20's. I believe the bodies were built for them by heil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Superdog, that tag you have is off of dump bodies Mack offered around the 20's. I believe the bodies were built for them by heil.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Superdog, that tag you have is off of dump bodies Mack offered around the 20's. I believe the bodies were built for them by heil.MACK ended dump body building in 1927 or 1928 and Heil took over the dumpers.The AB shown was one of the last style MACK built. 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...
41chevy Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 1926 MACK Aluminum Container and Ramp Track System to load and off load unit. Designed for less than a car load of freight.1926 also was the year MACK built winches came out,PTO's and followed by MACK built 5th wheels in 1930. When you ordered a specific truck for MACK it was 95% MACK built. 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...
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