Popular Post 1941 ED Posted September 27, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2016 Just joined a few minutes ago and today is basically day 1 for owning a Mack. I have been around old trucks for most of my life and love the character that they all have. I am turning 50 in April and cannot wait to get this truck on the road. A large tree fell on this truck in the early 70's in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Hoping to learn and help down the road with other members trucks etc. On a mission for sure this old Mack had been waiting since the 70's for the restoration. Looking for parts connections used and new to help me leap forward in the start of this Preservation in October. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Welcome!! Good look with the resto. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Welcome. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Welcome.......good luck with your truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 On 6/30/2016 at 9:44 AM, HarryS said: Bobby, It sounds like you are having the same problem as I am. Any luck? I have not come up with anything yet. Harry.....I finally got around to taking my tie rods out.....they were both right hand thread......5/8 stud and one inch fine thread.....I took mine to ga tool in macon ga....he found the ends for me and trying to get a new cross bar as mine had a slight bow in it......next I'm gonna tackle the drag link assy.......Bobby j. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1941 ED Posted September 28, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2016 Thank you Gentlemen, and excited about this new challenge. I will post some new pictures of the progress next month A lot of trucks never climb out of this condition, I save them one at a time..... 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Welcome aboard. That truck is certainly a worthy save. Bobby J, I was able to find a pair of tie rod ends and am now back on the road. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Looks like you got your hands full. I hope this is not going to be another Rat-rod or Custom job, cause anyone that can take these and make it look new again, has gained total respect from anyone that has had any vehicle restoration experience. Good luck with this project. I myself wonder how that roof can look new again, as in factory finish? I'm guessing that it would need cutting off and pounding out the dents and straightening the posts, filling in where needed etc. etc. Keep us posted. Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941 ED Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Thanks Mike and others for the kind words...I am a metal man and paint guy, I will restore my ED (BONE STOCK) and I will drive it too. The cab is not savable but I have another cab that needs much less. I am working daily on the contacts and designing a plan for the restoration that will start in October. I will keep you guys updated. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Welcome aboard! and good luck with the ED. just for curiosity sake what's the chassis#? Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Welcome to the group. Looks to be a good project, what is the rear body? Fire truck, a service truck or some thing other ?? 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/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Looks like an original Mack pick-up body to me. Ron 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Excellent welcome aboard and have a ball with it...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941 ED Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Yes, a factory bed is on the truck. I am planning on reproducing the ED Bed, it is already in the works. Starting to disassemble today. This truck is a mini tank, made of thick metal,....Love it. So fender by fender here I go. Anyone else out there with early pickups send me some pictures please. My email is richie@oldmacktruck.com ...thanks Below picture is the Deluxe front bumper that was on the truck since new. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-347482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941 ED Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 The body is a Stock Express Delivery Bed. The model of the truck is ( ED ) or Express Delivery. Total production of the Model ED line from 1938-1944 was only 2,686. So it is a rare bird in one sense, Diamond T and I believe REO had similar Express Delivery Beds, Rated from 1 TON to 1 1/2 TONS for a pickup. My truck has a pretty cool story and I am lucky to have it, in this condition not a lot of enthusiasts would want to tackle it , but it is up my alley. trying to source out engine builders and parts etc. so if anyone wants to DM me please do, I am jumping HEAD FIRST this weekend to start on my "1941 MACK PRESERVATION MISSION". I do have a small site up to log my progress and I will update here as well. Thanks again What is the best place to post pictures of my Restoration process ?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-348615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Welcome 41 Ed! The back fenders look remarkably like a 201 Diamond T p.u. My first wrecker was a Diamond T 201 with an Eaton two speed dual wheel conversion done by my dad in 1950. Looked kinda bizarre(20" daytons on the back,17" Daytons on the front)! Your sheet metal looks like a candidate for cob blasting or one of the other methods that preserves the original metal! You're in the right area for finding someone to rebuild your gauges. There was an article in street rodder showing some new postage stamps featuring old pickups.They did a 30s international, but left out the Diamond T and Mack Jr, which I lament, but is understandable as only old guys and antique truck aficionados have ever heard of! Am looking forward to pictures of your build! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-348619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 On 10/13/2016 at 9:47 PM, 1941 ED said: What is the best place to post pictures of my Restoration process ?? Right here in this thread. A step by step account of a restoration process with pictures is interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-348627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 On 10/13/2016 at 9:47 PM, 1941 ED said: The body is a Stock Express Delivery Bed, the model of the truck is ( ED ) or Express Delivery. Total production of the Model ED line from 1938-1944 was only 2686. So it is a rare bird in one sense, Diamond T and I believe REO had similar Express Delivery Beds, Rated from 1 TON to 1 1/2 TONS for a pickup. My truck has a pretty cool story and I am lucky to have it, in this condition not a lot of enthusiasts would want to tackle it , but it is up my alley. trying to source out engine builders and parts etc. so if anyone wants to DM me please do, I am jumping HEAD FIRST this weekend to start on my "1941 MACK PRESERVATION MISSION". I do have a small site up to log my progress and I will update here as well. Thanks again What is the best place to post pictures of my Restoration process ?? Never ever heard of the ED referred to as Express Delivery? It was the smallest truck in the E series that was brought out in 1936. The EB and EC were traffic type units that came out in '36 along with the larger E model conventional trucks. The first conventional trucks were EH, EJ, EM, EQ, and two chain drive models the ER and ES. In 1938, after the joint venture between REO and Mack to produce the Mack Jrs was over, the smaller E models came out those being the ED, EE, EF, and EG. A further edition to the E series line up came in 1939. This last truck had a little heavier rating than an ED and not as heavy a rating as an EE. I never heard this for sure. But it makes sense why it ended with the moniker of DE? They were out of letters! Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-348638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1941 ED Posted January 25, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2017 The Dust has settled.....so the disassembly is on the way, been busy at work but making time weekly now to get her on the road this year. You can see the Donor Cab beside the crushed one. of course lots of rust expected since she is 75 this year. The Bed is the original and I will be making a new bed by reproducing this exact one. That will come down the road a ways, I am in search of headlamps which are the torpedo style which is in the Manufacture photo. so any leads please let me know, they ran a few different headlamp styles 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-359700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941 ED Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 This is how the truck was found in the 70's in Wyoming. mostly untouched and was transported to Northern California where the Previous Owner Stored it and dreamed of the truck being restored at some point 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-359703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vladislav Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Welcome to the site! And one cool project you have. Sure plenty of work should be done but it could be done if you really want it. It's a rare animal indeed and is handy with its small size. Good luck on the project. Vlad 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-359753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 $675.00 Cab, body, and taxes extra! Ron 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-359773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Underdog Posted January 27, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2017 $675.00 Cab, body, and taxes extra! Ron Ron, have I got a deal for you! I'll give you an even $700 for yours! 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-359900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Ron, have I got a deal for you! I'll give you an even $700 for yours!Let me think on that for awhile Greg!!RonSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47043-1941-mack-ed-project/#findComment-359918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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