Popular Post rwood64083 Posted December 17, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2016 Went to a antique tractor salvage yard auction a couple weeks ago. Picked up salvage tractors (for parts) for my old '29 McCormick-Deering and '35 Farmall F20. The salvage yard had gone out of business due to the passing of the owner. The three children, all middle age adults, fought over wanting to keep the yard in business and wanting their share of what it was worth. After almost a year it finally came down to absolutely everything being auctioned off. Sad to see it go as I've walked the acres and acres locating parts for many of my vintage tractor projects. Personal opinion: The two sisters that squeezed the brother into auctioning the estate lost a massive amount of money going that route. I mean, c'mon... I was the only bidder on a 40ish year old working Coke machine that I took home for five dollars. None of my business, everyone has to do their own thing. That brings us to the truck. Along with tractors there were a few trucks, pickups and larger, that were sold. Included was an old, rusty, worn out Mack truck missing a few parts. But most if it was there and I'm a sucker old iron and the lines on vehicles from the mid 1900's. Didn't know they were selling any trucks and certainly hadn't planned on trying to buy one. Took a gamble and decided to join in the bidding. I mean, if I got the truck cheap enough and it doesn't suite my taste I could always sell it or make the money back on scrap. I decided six hundred dollars was all I'd go. When the bidding stopped and the gable struck, the auctioneer pointed at me and said "SOLD, what's your bidder number?" I thought the bidding went higher and I was out. What a surprise! It was getting dark and starting to sprinkle. The auction company workers on tractors and loaders were busy scurrying around helping people get trailers loaded. So I decided to winch the old girl up on my trailer myself. Took a little time but I got her. Got the title. It hasn't been licensed since 1996. Don't know if it runs but was told by son that worked the salvage yard that all it needed was batteries and diesel fuel. Judging by what I've checked out it will need a bit more. But we'll just start with getting the engine to fire. I've never owned a Mack before. Worked on many large trucks and construction equipment and have been well versed in the automotive field for decades. I think I can handle it. Will have many, many questions along the way. Enough with the chatter. Bring on the photos! Gratuitous $5 Coke machine shot. Why? Because it's funny. 12 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Nice save, score on the coke machine. It will look good keeping pop cold in your shop 2 Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rwood64083 Posted December 17, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2016 After unloading Nellie (figured every old gal needs a new name with a new home) my wife and I drug it to the edge of our driveway. It's going to be sitting for awhile with it being cold outdoors. Why not use it for one of the outdoors Christmas decorations? Over the course of the last week we've had many people slow down and a few even stop on the 40 mph road in front of our house. Part of it is the 1950 John Deere tractor lit up in the front yard along with all the other decorations. But I'd like to think it's mainly the Mack all lit up on a photo sensor from dusk-till-dawn. I'm new to this forum. Whether I step on toes or not I'm going to go ahead and say it... Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings! 19 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 That is very cool. Nice save. In addition to all of the great help and information you will get from this site you need to send the chassis number to the Mack Museum along with a suitable donation. They will send you any and all information they have about your truck including who the first purchaser was as well as an owner's manual and other technical information about the truck. http://www.macktruckshistoricalmuseum.org/ 2 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwood64083 Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Fxfymn, thanks for the info and contact. Will do. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Great save and seasonal use. Merry Christmas to you too. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwood64083 Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Thank you HarryS! Those lights may just have to stay on for awhile after the holidays until I get around to making her run. I mean, who doesn't like a Mack lit up in their driveway? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Nice tractor! You did good at the auction and nice lights! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 You did great. Truck looks like it should be saved. I like the lights. Have seen it done on a few tractors around here but no trucks. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Good save and welcome to BMT! Oh and Merry Christmas to you,aĺso! 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/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted December 17, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2016 1 hour ago, rwood64083 said: Thank you HarryS! Those lights may just have to stay on for awhile after the holidays until I get around to making her run. I mean, who doesn't like a Mack lit up in their driveway? My wife! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwood64083 Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 12 minutes ago, Hobert62 said: My wife! Guess I'm one of the lucky ones. Susan likes the truck as much as I do. We live outside city limits on five acres. The closest house which is a couple hundred feet to the side of us... let's just say they aren't very neighborly and we've had issues. Long story for another time. Breaks my heart the large rusty lighted display in the driveway that divides the two properties doesn't sit well with them like it does with us 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted December 17, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2016 Welcome, and nice purchase. I must be lucky, my wife not only points the older units out but even helps me bring them home. Even surprised me a few times with "here's the address, go get your new toy" Paul 6 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/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I have a f-12 I bought for parts and a 2 bottom plow I was gonna stick in the yard. The neighbors wouldn't have minded but my wife's has a diffrent opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rwood64083 Posted December 17, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2016 8 minutes ago, 41chevy said: my wife not only points the older units out but even helps me bring them home. Even surprised me a few times with "here's the address, go get your new toy" Same here. That's how I ended up with the '29 McCormick-Deering 22-36. I found it online, chatting with the guy about it, came home from work one day and Susan said "I got you that tractor for your birthday, load the trailer and go get it". She wanted to make my 50th a special one. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack58B42 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Nice save! I like the Coke machine too... If you'd like me to add your truck to the B-Model registry, where we try to keep track of the ones still around, feel free to send me your s/n and any info you're up for sharing about the truck, or you can check out the data form at http://www.mackb-modelregistry.com/ Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Wow lucky you...... Enjoy your 2 great bargains...bob Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwood64083 Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 10 hours ago, fxfymn said: In addition to all of the great help and information you will get from this site you need to send the chassis number to the Mack Museum along with a suitable donation. They will send you any and all information they have about your truck including who the first purchaser was as well as an owner's manual and other technical information about the truck. http://www.macktruckshistoricalmuseum.org/ 1 hour ago, Mack58B42 said: If you'd like me to add your truck to the B-Model registry, where we try to keep track of the ones still around, feel free to send me your s/n and any info you're up for sharing about the truck, or you can check out the data form at http://www.mackb-modelregistry.com/ Mike Thanks Mike. I'll get you the info. I have the title and door plate info but didn't learn until today there's a s/n on the frame near the right front shock mount. Want to get that also. Looks like I'll probably submit the info to the historical museum also. What do I have to lose, right? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwood64083 Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 21 minutes ago, mowerman said: Wow lucky you...... Enjoy your 2 great bargains...bob Thanks Bob. Actually, aside from the Mack and Coke machine two parts tractors were acquired. To top it off I also got a Lincoln arc welder (been wanting one for awhile) and a home made metal forge. May give it a shot at making a knife or two. Then try a sword. I like to stay busy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Excellent....Have a ball got 2 welders no place to plug them in ... For now anyway.workshop coming soon searching for contractor now....Can turn tricks with a good welder...I'm anxious to start using one...Lol..bob Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwood64083 Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 I hear ya. Got a 30x40 workshop that's filled with projects and play toys. Definitely outgrown it. Sometime next year it will double in size. Needing to build a paint booth. Two welders here now. I learned on a Lincoln arc welder decades ago. Been using a Millermatic 200 since the mid 90's. Built lots of projects with it. Really want a tig welder. All in good time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Excellent.....Mine will be 30/30...Should be all I need but pretty excited to get started rite now I have no garage at all.... Hopefully it won't get too stuffed with household stuff lol...Bob😁😁😁 Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwood64083 Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share Posted December 18, 2016 I'm blessed with a 3 car attached. Susan keeps her daily driver and two play toys there (2005 Mazda RX-8 Shinka and a 68 Camaro SS I've been building on for years for her). I wanted her to have the garage to herself while I have the doghouse (shop). 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fxfymn Posted December 18, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2016 Quote Susan said "I got you that tractor for your birthday, load the trailer and go get it". She wanted to make my 50th a special one. A good friend's wife and daughters surprised him with a 1929 ALF fire truck for Christmas that had been saved from a scrap yard. To say it was rusty is being kind, but he went from VA to NJ with a way too small trailer to get it and drag it home. He spent the next six years restoring the truck and it is beautiful. 5 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 storage, work, n parking...one side mack other side ill share with wifes car i work all night she works days,,,should work out....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48060-saved-a-mack/#findComment-355472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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