james j neiweem Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I wonder if any Mack historians know why the C Model Mack was ever produced. The B model was done in 1965-66. and the U &R models came started in 1965-66. It seems as though Mack was trying to use up B model parts and L cabs. The L cab should have been utilized more on the B's to compete with Whites A Car drivers cab. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaican Bulldog Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I think I read on here once that it was to help meet BBC requirements for over all length restrictions. It was the predecessor to the U model 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-475700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 I believe JB is correct on that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-475735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 8 hours ago, Jamaican Bulldog said: I think I read on here once that it was to help meet BBC requirements for over all length restrictions. It was the predecessor to the U model wasn't C -600 same BBC as a B-67? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-475738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 9 hours ago, james j neiweem said: I wonder if any Mack historians know why the C Model Mack was ever produced. The B model was done in 1965-66. and the U &R models came started in 1965-66. It seems as though Mack was trying to use up B model parts and L cabs. The L cab should have been utilized more on the B's to compete with Whites A Car drivers cab. When I sit in an L cab I say..."and what was the advantage of a B cab?" Oh yeah-it was more aerodynamic! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-475739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 I remember law transportation had tons of them when I was a young kid back in Massachusetts they were real cool rigs…. I’m thinking Mack had city delivery in mind when they produced them……. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-475860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) You know now that I think of it Mack dropped the ball with the C model and the B-67. They should have met the 92 in BBC limit with the C-600 instead of the B-67. The C-600 would have been much better competition to the White 9000's of the time. Actually the L cab with the B front end looked very tuff looking (like a Mack should). Actually this may be an idea for a new thread. "Where and when did Mack drop the ball over the years" 🙂 Edited June 27, 2021 by james j neiweem Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-475904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 And the c could have used a V8 Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-475906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 22 hours ago, theakerstwo said: And the c could have used a V8 Wasn't there a V8 in some of them. terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-475968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 Yes I believe so. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-475971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 was the c cab like the Ford coe ? picture please Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-475975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 30 minutes ago, 609albert said: was the c cab like the Ford coe ? picture please NO.. The C model used the L model cab.. The N model used the Budd / Ford style cab. 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-475978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 The perfect 92 in BBC Mack. Had the B-67 beat hands down. Too bad it never gained traction.🙂 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
67RModel Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Why do so many LTL freight trucks from the 60s, 70s, and 80s have the front bumper cut off on the ends? You only really see it on the fleet trucks from that time. Was it a weight and/or cost saving measure? It always jumps out at me and I don't know why companies did it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 So when they hit something, the bumper would not go into the tire and flatten it. 2 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 1 hour ago, tjc transport said: So when they hit something, the bumper would not go into the tire and flatten it. I do believe that was the primary reason-hit something like a deer at 55 MPH! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 (edited) I have seen this question before and the answer given then was for then working in deep snow, now given how little snow driving experience I have I couldnt tell you if this was true or not I guess it has merrit though Paul Edited June 29, 2021 by mrsmackpaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Never heard of the deep snow reason but I have heard of the bumper not going into a wheel on a collision. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted June 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2021 Im pretty sure that was on a Australian truck forum so theres a good chance that who ever gave that answer had as much experience at driving in snow as I do Paul 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 the snow thing was for a snow plow mount. you remove the front bumper and mount a heavy steel plate in it's place for the plow mount. the plow would hit the bumper if it was full length. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 After seeing the C photo , remember them now 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 2 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: Im pretty sure that was on a Australian truck forum so theres a good chance that who ever gave that answer had as much experience at driving in snow as I do Paul Well I doubt most of us have ever had to worry about hitting a kangaroo 🦘 so you've got that on us 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 On 6/29/2021 at 7:14 PM, alex g said: Well I doubt most of us have ever had to worry about hitting a kangaroo 🦘 so you've got that on us no, wo don't have to worry about roos. instead we have stupid people playing on the dark sections of highways at night dressed in dark clothes. they are even dumber than roos, who at least know to get out of the way of vehicles coming at them. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 Yes the bumper cutoffs were to save the front tires. Most of the trucks at the time had bumpers real close to the tires. Most bumpers now are some sort of plastic. Probably not a tire killer. I am thinking the Mack Anthem is a three piece bumper. Might look pretty retro if the corner bumpers were removed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 i also heard tire damage main reason,,,i have driven lots of them with cut off bumpers....since ive been a freight hauler pretty much most of my life,,,,and yes it has been way too long..lol.bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/67106-c-600-model-macks/#findComment-476347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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