Coca Cola LJ Mack colors

[1961H67]

Yes I still see neat stuff for sale,, But except for the LTH , I have restrained myself,, Watching “ Coach Matt “ for the last few years has kept me motivated on the LJ . Seeing His B 73 Going down the road was a great motivator! 

 

 

 

 

[1961H67]

Front brake control, it has 4 settings,Low all the way to the left 9 o’clock then a detent notch at 12 o’clock and a detent notch at 1 o’clock and full at 3 o’clock,,, I never really thought about what years Mack used this Bendix-Westinghouse valve or if any other truck manufacturer used them,both my LJ parts trucks have this same valve , my H & C Models just have a on & off Dry/ Slippery. LTH has No front brakes . 

[mattb73lt]

Interesting valve for the front brakes. I've seen those before, but didn't realize they had settings. I thought it was like the front axle limiting valve you mentioned, just ON/OFF. My B73 had the limiting valve and a trolley valve on the column. I removed all of that and the trailer connections to simplify my system as none of that is needed now that it's a straight truck.

[1961H67]

Got a little time to work on my floor, I was unsure what shifter boots the LJ came with, As Matt and Me were comparing the cab height on the B73 and LJ when installing the backdrop manifold , the floor is lower and the mount for the Hi/low stick gets in the way of the boot mount , I made a “ Riser “ not original for sure but I’ll try it. 

[Brocky]

Looks Good!!!

Genuine "Yankee Ingenuity" this far south of the Mason Dixon Line!!!!!

[mattb73lt]

That’s a really nice touch. Great work!

[mowerman]

Ha ha I got nothing else the other fellas already covered it. Thanks for sharing…. Bob

[mechohaulic]

On 12/1/2023 at 7:31 PM, 1961H67 said:

Got a little time to work on my floor, I was unsure what shifter boots the LJ came with, As Matt and Me were comparing the cab height on the B73 and LJ when installing the backdrop manifold , the floor is lower and the mount for the Hi/low stick gets in the way of the boot mount , I made a “ Riser “ not original for sure but I’ll try it. 

of course it's "original "no one else has one . that makes it an original piece which looks fantastic. 

[1961H67]

Thanks, I’ll get the pedals all installed and finish the floor mat and see what it all looks like. 

[1961H67]

By the way, anyone know where I could purchase a clutch pad, I’ve never really looked at other 50s Mack’s , I know it’s different than a B model . 

[mattb73lt]

The B Model's are easy, same as 2 1/2 and 5 ton military trucks and plentiful. The L clutch pad is a different shape, being taller in the center. Early 60's-70's Ford and International trucks trucks are kind of similar, but I think they maybe too small. Steele Rubber Products has a large selection, but nothing specific for the L I saw. A temporary solution would be to find one that's too large and trim it to cover the pedal, then glue it to the pedal. Also, just keep asking around, one may surface that's usable.

[mowerman]

Pretty much gonna say the same thing there’s lots of applications that will fit it and I don’t think there’s anybody that’s gonna notice if it’s not the stock one my DM needs one also but it looks like a standard GMC peddle would probably fit it Probably like you I haven’t really given it a whole lot of thought Good luck bud.

[1961H67]

Yes I saw a older International with a similar looking pedal, one of my parts trucks has a good one on it, but I’m sure it would break like glass trying it remove it , My LJ never had one when I started driving it in the late 70s , I’ll keep looking for one.  

[1961H67]

Sold a Superliner yesterday, it went to a good home, it’s in good company, thought it would make a good photo at the new owners . 

[1961H67]

Thankfully I’ve got 2 small things accomplished this week, just trying to walk over in the corner of the shop where the LJ lives and do ANYTHING once a day, Shift Boots done, and I installed a new glove box! Baby Steps,lol 

[mattb73lt]

That looks fantastic!! Don't forget the little rubber bumpers in the upper corners for the glove box door.

[1961H67]

Good Eye! 

[mechohaulic]

On 12/3/2023 at 8:54 PM, 1961H67 said:

Sold a Superliner yesterday, it went to a good home, it’s in good company, thought it would make a good photo at the new owners . 

I'm likin the idea of a truck calendar more and more.  with Matts  B-73 wreath on front and B-42 have December covered . now question is what month would superliner cover ? nice picture unusual setting which makes it unique.

[Brocky]

I like the idea of a calendar!!! An all MACK calendar!!!  Maybe Barry can contact Richard Hain of the Green Magazine.. Apparently about every 50 years or so the dates on the old calendar match the upcoming year.  They produce a calendar each year with pictures of John Deere tractors from the old year that the dates match the new year.. email: info@greenmagazine.com 

Edited December 9, 2023 by Brocky

[1961H67]

Yes a all Mack Calendar would be great!

[mowerman]

Just took a look at my DM last night clutch peddle. Looks like a car size probably the same deal.as yours Bob

[mechohaulic]

On 12/8/2023 at 8:10 PM, 1961H67 said:

Yes a all Mack Calendar would be great!

NOT all pictures need to be 100% restored. take Bobs (mowerman)  DM 600 in progress restoration would cover a summer month since its outside work sun shining (june/ july ?)  

[1961H67]

Very True. Some “ In Progress Calendar Pics “ would be interesting.

[mowerman]

Well, I doubt mine would qualify for a bad joke right now but thanks for the pat  on the back back maybe you’ll have something there most of us enjoy watching progress why not..

[1961H67]

I found the little rubber bumpers and a perfect 1948 Standard Oil Southeastern US Road Map,, with NO Interstate System! Reminds me of stories my Dad would tell me about Running a H Model down to Miami and taking US 1 to NY City,,, any way a little more progress. Wishing All Y’all a Merry Christmas!