ranchhopper Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I was really surprised to see this for auction 123s are rare to begin with but a mack 123 is a rare bird indeed. I wish I had the means to move it these are almost ten feet wide though and driving them can be a challenge.https://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucitsrh/?sl=71QSCI17417013 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50713-rare-old-mack-for-sale/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Remember these from army days in the late 60's, they were a real horse! terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50713-rare-old-mack-for-sale/#findComment-376930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Wow that things pretty neat. I'm assuming it has all Mack running gear? Any clues what engine other than diesel v8? 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/50713-rare-old-mack-for-sale/#findComment-376931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 One of those sat out at Maggio's in Rockford for years. Don't know what ever happened to it. It was rough from just being left outside for a long time. Always wondered "why a 903 ?". But after learning how many 903's the government had in operation at the time,It answered my question! 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50713-rare-old-mack-for-sale/#findComment-376932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 No connection. Probably fairly thirsty with a gas motor.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Mack-Army-M123-Truck-/112521528491?hash=item1a32ce44ab:g:a6kAAOSwjvJZR1dN&vxp=mtr Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50713-rare-old-mack-for-sale/#findComment-377280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 our local vfd had one with 3K gallon tank .......the truck never knew it was there !.....don't miss the 49 mph response speed, we nick named her Godzilla! almost needed a shoehorn in order to put her in the hall ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50713-rare-old-mack-for-sale/#findComment-377294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 They used 903s in some of the ten tons and in boats. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50713-rare-old-mack-for-sale/#findComment-377302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 They used 903s in some of the ten tons and in boats. The Bradley, Marine AA7Va1 the MLRS and M-41 run them too. Pretty universal for U.S and Nato units 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/50713-rare-old-mack-for-sale/#findComment-377305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) I ran a rough terrain crane in Viet Nam, had the 903 in the carrier, and a 220 in the crane, we had to change the 903 once, that was a real job! terry Also seen alot of the 10 ton trucks with the 903 engine. Edited August 12, 2017 by terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50713-rare-old-mack-for-sale/#findComment-377306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 They sell lots of 903 parts on government surplus sites all new in the box they just sold off a pallet of exhaust manifolds brand new for pennies on the dollar. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50713-rare-old-mack-for-sale/#findComment-377309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I can't see the photo of the truck but the GM made "deuce and a Halfs" I saw at Ft Benning had 2 cycle Detroit's and I'm assuming Allison automatics. There was a noticeable pause between shifts and the driveline would "ring" as the shift was completed! They all did it, so I don't think it was wear. I was in a quartermaster company so I never got to see under one! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50713-rare-old-mack-for-sale/#findComment-377667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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