james j neiweem Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I saw a picture on facebook which really floored me. It was a Consolidated Freightways Mack F model 50 in BBC. The caption stated that it probably was from a company that they bought out. It was done up in the later year white paint scheme with the red and green stripes. I wonder what company that might have been from. The only Mack's I ever saw for CF were the CH's from the 90's. I would think that would be a collectable photo. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Terry T Posted July 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2018 I was also surprised to see the CF F Model. A very interesting truck. I, too, would like to know the entire back story on this & how many there might have been. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 wow very interesting all i can remember was freightliners and fords....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Haven't seen a "ragtop" dry van in decades very nostalgic! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 i see alotta similar trailers out here,,,,think they load grain and wood chips with them..not sure..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidyne Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 IIRC back in '78 in Pennsylvania I saw an F model western in CF colors, speced identical to CF's Freightliners. Story I heard was that CF bought them to evaluate the competition. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 That picture is a PA produced Mack. If they were evaluating the western F's they may have not followed through because of poor build quality in Hayward (as Mr. Karbel stated about the early Cruiseliners from Hayward). Also if they were evaluating the eastern F models, they may have been to heavy. Since CF was a coast to coast carrier the maxidynes of that era may not have worked well in the western mountains. Then again Detroits and Cummins were offered in the F's of that time. Price and delivery times may have been an issue also. More insight is needed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mackdaddy Posted July 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2018 The H-653 to the right was sold new by Mack to CF for testing triples in the state of Oregon. It is a long story and I believe I have shared it on this site before. It is a true fact as at the time FL did not make a BBC with the needed power that this H model could do so they bought it for the trial runs. Note the fuel tanks, air horn sideways and a few other "required CF" options. The model year from Mack shows a 1957 but then again it resurfaces as a 1959 sold to Haney truck lines which is also who bought the one to the left new in 1957. Both are turbocharged thermodynes with tri plexes. I had Ken Self of FL fame confirm the purchase of the H model. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 do those two oldtimers still exist? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Why did they require the Airhorn to be sideways?? Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 Definitely CF green from that time. Too bad the CF logo was missing. I don' t think the 673 205 hp would have held up as this was before the piston oil cooling and other 673 turbo improvements. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 10:11 AM, james j neiweem said: I saw a picture on facebook which really floored me. It was a Consolidated Freightways Mack F model 50 in BBC. The caption stated that it probably was from a company that they bought out. It was done up in the later year white paint scheme with the red and green stripes. I wonder what company that might have been from. The only Mack's I ever saw for CF were the CH's from the 90's. I would think that would be a collectable photo. Did you know there were 5 CHs put into the C.F. fleet with factory L10 Cummins engines. They were Mack test trucks and the only CHs to ever be powered with a vendor diesel engine. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 10:11 PM, james j neiweem said: I saw a picture on facebook which really floored me. It was a Consolidated Freightways Mack F model 50 in BBC. The caption stated that it probably was from a company that they bought out. It was done up in the later year white paint scheme with the red and green stripes. I wonder what company that might have been from. The only Mack's I ever saw for CF were the CH's from the 90's. I would think that would be a collectable photo. http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/cf_tribute_90_00s.htm Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-402910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 On 7/22/2018 at 10:51 PM, carlotpilot said: do those two oldtimers still exist? yes they do and someday I want to get one restored. Both were bought "new" by Haney truck lines Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-403172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 12:49 AM, Hayseed said: Why did they require the Airhorn to be sideways?? in the NW mountains it was for snow building up in the horn! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-403174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 1 hour ago, mackdaddy said: in the NW mountains it was for snow building up in the horn! Thanks, Mate. We Don't have that Problem down here.. Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53819-consolidated-freightways-f-model/#findComment-403179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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