Carson Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I'm looking for information about the Mack A-20 flat bed or possibly a dump bed. What is the approx. weight and length of this truck? I am told the truck runs and is in fair to good shape. Can anybody give me a range of value? Thanks for the help. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 The chassis itself is about 6,000 lbs. No idea on the wheelbase of the truck in picture. Pricing is difficult to do over the phone but if it is in decent shape, runs and drives and STOPS I will say 4K because I am not feeling generous tonight. If there is no rust through, price would be more. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 That truck looks way clean to me it either looks original or really old restoration... gotta consider dry rot tires leaking seals sheet metal seems to be mint yes Jim 4 Gs seems fair although a bit steep But then he claims it runs well I think beauty is in the eyes of the beholder If it doesn’t need very much attention ... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 STOPS is a big thing on older juice brake trucks. can spend a fortune weeding out the problems. not as popular as air. and why does that truck look so familiar????? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottyairborne Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I am excited to see more of it. If it is drivable and fairly rust free 4K seems fair. As a recent a A40 buyer, that is ballpark to what I paid. My truck runs and drives well, interior is a complete do over, tires needed replaced, and the lights need some work. I don’t have rust, but I have a lot of patina, and it would take a full-resto to be a show truck. Mine has strong air brakes...we are slowly making it a pseudo daily driver around town. These things are cool, so they are worth much more than that to me. I think the wrong hotrodder could snatch them all up and butcher them with money doubling efficiency. Sadly they are worth twice these prices as rat rod cabs. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 nice thing about those,,,you dont need an oversized garage,,to work on them...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Bob, you must not have got the memo.... Every garage is TOO small! 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaarite,,,,, I hadn’t thought of that... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 What does A-20 stand for? I will have more info on the truck in a few weeks and thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/1/2020 at 7:23 PM, Carson said: What does A-20 stand for? "A" is the truck model. 20 is the rating of the truck. An A-40 looks basically the same but it would have heavier springs and components than the A-20 as an example. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottyairborne Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 From what I have seen, the A-20 would have GVW of 17,000lbs Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Thanks again Can anybody tell me what type of truck and trailer I would need to haul a truck this size? Also is there a specific place that I can look up the VIN number? Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Carson Posted August 5, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2020 I just made the deal for this 1950 A-20. I'm as happy as a fat kid eating cake! Thanks again for the help. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Congratulations. It's a beauty. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 That looks great. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottyairborne Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 That is a beauty, you have done well. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) On 8/3/2020 at 12:43 PM, Carson said: Thanks again Can anybody tell me what type of truck and trailer I would need to haul a truck this size? Also is there a specific place that I can look up the VIN number? Thanks Carson, that size should fit on a HotShot dual tire tandem axle gooseneck flatbed behind a 3500 dually all right.. or a longer heavy duty tag along? Edited August 5, 2020 by Brocky Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Thank you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nor'Easter Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 The A20H I restored felt like 8-10,000 on my gooseneck. H is heavy spec though, had majority double frame and spoke wheels. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 I found out the other day that this A20 scale wt is 7455. Where do you get parts the the A20? Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 What parts are you looking for? Wheel cylinders might be available through Napa it another parts store. Ignition parts the same. It looks like you don’t need sheet metal. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Nice! Interesting to see the Brown Equipment mud flaps on the back. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-457888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 The attached picture is an Mack A20 gas line at the gas tank and my plan is to drain and rinse out the tank. I have loosened and removed the nut that attaches the gas line to the next fitting. Problem is when I loosen the larger nut the gas line rotates with the nut and I'm worried that I will break the gas line. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-459311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 looks like a copper line with a compression fitting, there is a ferrule on the copper line that is stuck in the threaded part of the fitting, grab the line with pliers and wiggle back and forth, should come out of fitting. terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-459318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) If Terry's idea doesn't work, soak it with PB Blaster let it sit over night and try again to wiggle it out like Terry said. Paul Edited August 23, 2020 by 41chevy 1 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/63543-mack-a-20/#findComment-459322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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