B42 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Found this truck online, a friend arguably says only around 20 left in existence... I think otherwise from all the pictures I've seen online. what's still available for this truck, I think it's a small cam Cummins 250 or a 290 Ran when parked it shows... clear title, Ohio There is visible Some rust and holes nothing new to me... looks like low miles Not sure if it runs now or not... been looking for a single axle sleeper cabover for 2-3 years now in Michigan. Say's in the Ad. "I have been told is essentially a Mack with a Brockway body. It is a complete truck as far as I can tell" Just seeing if it's worth Buying and Restoring to Running/Driving Condition. He was asking $1400 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 interesting a pressure washer would sure help. looks like a lot of metal work needed. if it will run might be worth a shot but if i were you i`d take a real hard look under the cab .the old diamond t in the back ground is that up for grabs to? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B42 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 30 minutes ago, carlotpilot said: interesting a pressure washer would sure help. looks like a lot of metal work needed. if it will run might be worth a shot but if i were you i`d take a real hard look under the cab .the old diamond t in the back ground is that up for grabs to? i thought it was an diamond-t lol I can ask for you... But yeah Not horrible on metal work. I looked up online it said this model came with a Cummins 230 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 could be a 230 or 250` those colors look to to be atlas van line colors keep us posted 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 That truck has some very serious rust issues. If you're good at cutting out and welding in new metal, you could handle the job. It's been sitting for many years so it's going to need a lot of mechanical work also. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Earlier discussion on this truck. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53908-returning-to-whence-it-came/?tab=comments#comment-403564 Lots of cab rust $$$$ and lots of time. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Hopefully the roof doesn't blow off on the way home! Definitely quite an undertaking to bring that back. I haven't seen much updates on the fellow that did that F model. Turned out very nice. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B42 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 19 hours ago, carlotpilot said: could be a 230 or 250` those colors look to to be atlas van line colors keep us posted Will do! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B42 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 11 hours ago, Freightrain said: Hopefully the roof doesn't blow off on the way home! Definitely quite an undertaking to bring that back. I haven't seen much updates on the fellow that did that F model. Turned out very nice. ah ok. I'm not on very much only when I need info or help hope it isn't totally rusted out. Either way if it is I'd make some good cash parting it out! lol. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B42 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 12 hours ago, j hancock said: Earlier discussion on this truck. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53908-returning-to-whence-it-came/?tab=comments#comment-403564 Lots of cab rust $$$$ and lots of time. I'll try to save it if I can... If Not I can make some $$ parting it out. lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B42 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) A few people I talked to on facebook said, These used Wedge brakes which are readily available but very hard to find Parts for plus someone to repair them Most shops now days won't touch them Their mechanics don't know anything about them... Resale is good and they are exceptionally hard to find parts for Just don't find them sitting around for parts, even as much as old GMCs. An aluminum cab in an older truck is preferable over steel because of the rust. A friend said Cabs lose on chassis was a problem, So bad it would move when driving enough to cause the accelerator to stick. (<-- WOW) The cab is made by Sheller globe for Brockway and Mack... So with that little bit Not sure how this will go If Not hell I'll buy that Dodge next to it!!! LOL, I know Old Tony Youngblood will wanna buy it from me for Parts! hahaha. The only guy who owns more than 3 Dodge Big Horns!! Edited August 9, 2018 by B42 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 as for wedge brakes i`d bet that one don`t have em Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B42 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 I ain't even heard of wedge brakes till now. At 20 yrs old I mostly only know some of the Mid 80s trucks parts Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Those F model roofs, kinda like the R models got rusty in the drip rails. If bad enough I could see it coming loose once it gets up to highway speed(even on the trailer)! All the new S cam stuff is easily identifiable. If the chambers are perpendicular to the backing plate, then it is wedge brakes. Wedge brakes were just notorious for getting stuck since all the parts are internal(inside the brake drum). The later S cam stuff being external, you can grease/adjust them easily. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 All of the CF stuff that Rick shows has the wedge brakes. Parts are available but get them as you can. When we went to the show in Lexington KY he brought the info on how to adjust them. Just encase the DOT didn't know how too! ha .....Hippy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 gotta be careful with the explanation Larry a lot of the new Werner , Jbhunt and Walmart and UPS express trucks are comin thru with junk disk brakes and the cans are perpendicular to the backin plated to. they are nice for stopping power but about useless in a rusty climate and dirty back road climate. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 I would grab it for that price ...good luck ...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Wedge brakes are still in use on military equipment. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B42 Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 I decided not to get this, I always had bad luck when Anything "More than Rare" as I've been on hold for 6 Years looking for parts for my 75 Pontiac Grand LeMans (1 of 6000) Instead might get a 77 IH 4070B Sleeper Single axle, Running & Driving Low miles. Here's the add if anyone wants to try to get it. https://zanesville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1971-brockway-n4571-coe-mack/6650058080.html Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-403984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Looking for the address for the location of this Brockway Cabover. I am not interested in the Brockway, but another truck shown in the picture. Any Help would be appreciated. Please respond to the email posted. Thanks, MAB Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53992-1971-brockway-n457/#findComment-453187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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