Popular Post eddeere Posted August 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2019 After finishing my B 61 I started looking for a new project . Wanted an H model but could not find what I wanted although Superdog had one I thought was priced right but needed more work than I wanted to get into. Raybing posted a F 797 from Craigslist a few months back. Thanks Raybing . The truck was located in Missoula MT. at a Mack dealership. I called with no intent to buy . The salesman asked what I was thinking so I thru out price not expecting to be accepted . A few hours later he called back and accepted my offer . Had the truck delivered to New Mexico. I think I am over my head again as there is lot of things on the truck I am not sure about . I am sure there will be a lot of help here as always . 12 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Nice! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-429787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Ed, That's a nice solid looking truck. I had the same experience with a B-68 C&C some years back. I made the mistake of calling a towing company that was selling the truck to cover towing and storage. Not far into the conversation they asked that same question "what do you have in mind" as to price. I threw out a number to include delivery (about 20 miles) thinking they would never accept. Low and behold it was mine. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-429788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Would look good with an airstream camper on back. Hard to find these rust free. Good capture. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-429790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Really nice looking truck. I haven't personally seen a heavy duty F model only a few pics, you snagged a rare one good job! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-429815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERTRAM Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Is that one of those models that was built for the Air Force? Aluminum frame? A similar one was for sale in New Mexico a few years back. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-429820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidyne Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 IIRC aluminum frames were only available on the Western models in a straight rail configuration. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-429830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Yes it was built for the military . Posted here 4/26/2016 GSA auctions . Sold for $1625 I think . I am trying to get the details from the Mack Museum . Thanks all . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-429835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Nice! Yours will be the only one in the neighborhood! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-429981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Can't loose that in a parking lot with that paint!!!! 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-429987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Freightrain said: Can't loose that in a parking lot with that paint!!!! ...not to mention the size. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-429989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Wow I have always been a big fan of that model...plus a lot easier to find parts...have a ball with it...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-430145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 To bad they wern't aluminum or galvanized cabs. Paccar and freightliner beat them to the punch with the aluminum cabs Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58552-f-797/#findComment-430206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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