Popular Post J Mack Posted April 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2019 I’ve been on the hunt for a restorable Mack EEU, EFU, EGU, cab over for a few years when a deal popped up on one of my searches for a 1952 LH, three stick trans and a 220 Cummins that I had to have. I’ll be asking plenty of questions trying to get this old Mack back on the road and appreciate having you guys as a resource. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56753-new-to-bmt/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Pictures?! More the better! .....Hippy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56753-new-to-bmt/#findComment-420735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J Mack Posted April 17, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2019 2 hours ago, 70mackMB said: Pictures?! More the better! .....Hippy I bought it out of state and I’m having it delivered in two days, I’ll take a few photos when it gets here. This is all I have from the sale ad for now. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56753-new-to-bmt/#findComment-420748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Nice! Mack built 822 LH models. Was the truck originally a tandem tractor? On the VIN tag, does it say LHSW or LH2D? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56753-new-to-bmt/#findComment-420751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Mack Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, j hancock said: Was the truck originally a tandem tractor? j hancock, I don’t have any paper work yet with VIN numbers so to be honest I don’t really know what I bought. According to the seller it has a Mack duplex and a Brownie behind a freshly rebuilt Cummins 220, he said it is a 1952 Mack LH but I’m having a hard time finding much info on them so I can’t confirm these are original. I’m spending way too much time on this web site (BMT) trying to learn as much as I can before I start asking questions. I appreciate the warm welcome. J Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56753-new-to-bmt/#findComment-420753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Mack Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 8:25 PM, j hancock said: On the VIN tag, does it say LHSW or LH2D? Looks like it is a LHSW, Can you tell me what’s unique about the “H” models in the L series? I’ve read “The L-Series trucks usually had a sleeping compartment with a low roof. Basically, these trucks were delivered to the West Coast, where the quality of roads was awful, and the terrain was full of steep climbs and descents. Such trucks had a cabin trim made of aluminum sheet to reduce the total weight. The LF and LH models were light variants in the range” on TrucksPlanet.com. Other than that I’m struggling to find much. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56753-new-to-bmt/#findComment-420951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Looks like it says both LHSW and LH2D. Nice truck either way, and a 3 stick trans. Awesome find. 1 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56753-new-to-bmt/#findComment-420952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 I really don't know much about the LH model. Built between 1940-1953, they did seem to be set up for highway hauling out west. I haven't seen one with an integral sleeper or running on spoke wheels. There may be a sleeper out there or spokes, just haven't seen it. Power was a Mack EO 519, Mack 707 or Cummins. Also seem to be tandems which is why I asked if the VIN was LHSW. SW and 2D indicate tandem rear suspension. Wish I had more info for you. Have fun with your project! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56753-new-to-bmt/#findComment-420955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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