mjmck Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hello All, New to the forum. Currently don't have a truck yet, looking to purchase in the next year or two. Really interested in late 50's B series to early 60's Mack trucks. I've had a CDL-B since I was 18 and drove for local farmers as a side job. Started out in an early 70's Brockway 10 Wheeler as pictured (actually a Mack in the background also). Also spent many years in an old Ford rig for another farm. So my main interests are old Macks and Brockways. Joining now to learn more than anything. I'm a major gear head, diesel nut have tons of tools and a barn for storage. Began my young life in the Diesel pickup scene, but realistically don't need one for daily driving. Currently in a 2009 F250 gasser. My Fiance works at a local Mack dealer so she is partial to them also. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Welcome to the forum! You have come to the right place for Mack knowledge. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-331719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Welcome! Lots of good people and knowledge here. Enjoy!! 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-331726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf685f Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Welcome! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-331731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Love that 761 tilt nose brock. Welcome aboard. Do you know the whereabouts of the brock. Is it still alive. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-331732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Welcome. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-331806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Welcome aboard. I'm sure you will find a lot of good info and also leads on some nice trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-331811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmck Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Thanks all! On 4/27/2016 at 5:07 PM, GreenGiant2 said: Love that 761 tilt nose brock. Welcome aboard. Do you know the whereabouts of the brock. Is it still alive. Yes it is still going strong! Used several times every year on the farm right next door to my dads house. It now has a set of floaters on the back axles for the fields. Current owner has owned since the 70's. Was originally a tractor lengthened for the body to fit. Edited May 2, 2016 by mjmck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmck Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) A few more pics from my college days for your viewing pleasure. My younger brother was out rowing everything up for us taking the pictures of me driving the old Brockway. These pictures are in Fabius, NY. I was 18-20 in these pictures, so approximately 7 years ago. Some real fun summers of my life back then. I still have my CDL, however its only a B as I got it as fast as I could when I turned 18. I cant say i've used my license since these pictures. Went off to college, and now have a desk job. A couple more pics from the Ford: Edited May 2, 2016 by mjmck 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 love it, glad its still in service. not far from cortland Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 any chance you could get the serial # of it. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Welcome to the nut house! Ron Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmck Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 14 hours ago, GreenGiant2 said: any chance you could get the serial # of it. I might be able to when i get back home. Currently in TX for work. Where is the serial located? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmck Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 14 hours ago, GreenGiant2 said: love it, glad its still in service. not far from cortland No it didn't make it far from from its home land! Crazy its lasted this long as in as good condition as it is. The current owner is an Organic Farmer who treats his equipment very well. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Welcome on here! That's a right place to get what you want. Just keep looking over the threads you're interested and at some point you will surprize of amount of info you keep in your mind. Be careful checking "Trucks for sale" forum though. This might get you out of storage place and $$ pretty soon Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Open drivers door and you will see a tag on the cab door pillar Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enck762 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Assuming it's a 8v71 detroit 318hp?. Forgot I had heard of one on a farm up that way a while back with those specs. The Brockway Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Was waiting for you to chime in 1 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmck Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 I'm honestly unsure of the specs. Back at that age I checked the oil got in and drove. Only issue I ever had with the rig was a large air leak. Luckily it was out in the field. Swapped out an old air line and we were back in business. Will update later. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Must not be Detroit powered Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45000-interested-in-learning-more-about-classic-macks/#findComment-332337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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