Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted July 25 Popular Post Share Posted July 25 Hi all,my name is Paul O'Brien and im from Drogheda,Ireland.I have been intetested in anything with an engine and wheels since i was born.In 1978 i saw the movie Convoy for the first time and fell in love with Pig Pens Mack Cruiseliner and promised myself id own one someday.Well that day has come as my son and i have just bought an 1982 Cruiseliner.Now Macks are thin on the ground in Ireland,in fact our Cruiseliner is the only one in Ireland,so im hoping this site can help us with information about parts repairs and so on.Both my son and and I are mechanics and I also drove trucks for a living for 16years.The mist pressing issue now is we have to submit our cruiseliner to the customs for importation as its currently on UK plates.We need to know where the engine and chassis numbers are located as the customs need to see them on the truck.We have no idea where they are and dispite serching with wire brush and WD40 in hand have come up empty.any help would be greatThanks Paul. Some pictures of our Mack 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Did you look behind the right steer tire on the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Welcome to BMT Paul. There should be a plate on the drivers door with truck vehicle Informationn on it.engine should have an ID plate in the area of thee injector pump. Not sure on frame number on the cab over, but most all other Macks have the number stamped into the frame passenger side front, so I would imagine yours would be there too 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Hey man, welcome aboard nice looking ride. I had an 82. Also, I really liked mine. Good luck. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67RModel Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 (edited) If its a 6 cylinder Mack engine the serial number is cast into the engine block. It is stamped into a ledge in the engine block casting just above the water pump housing on the front right. 82 might have an actual VIN number. Otherwise the truck / chassis serial number is stamped into to the frame rail on the passenger side behind the front wheel. Usually somewhere between the two leaf spring hangers around the shock mount. Was this truck built in Allentown, PA USA? Edited July 25 by 67RModel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 Only one in the country ? Wow. Truck looks to be in very good shape. I'm sure I speak for many of us here when I say it'd be interesting to know more about this truck. Thanks for sharing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted July 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 25 Hi.Many thanks for the replies.we have looked on the frame around the steer tyres but found nothing so far.The engine is an EM6-300 with a Maxitoqure gearbox Mack tandem with Camelback springs.It drives really good.It does need front wheel seals and passenger wiper doesnt work.Theres also a lot of electrical issues on it which we think are bad earths.The truck was built in allentown PA but was exported to Kuwait when new but was never used and sat in storage for 7 years before being re exported to the Uk.It worked in the Uk for 5 years and then it was restored for shows only for a few years.The person who sold it to us had it in storage for almost 20 years.It is overall in fantastic condition and yes we do intend to paint it in Pig Pens colours....Thats as much as we know about it so far. PAUL 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 Hi guys,we have no luck in finding the chassis number yet.could it be behind the shock absorber tower?...dont want to start taking bits off if we dont have too.we also need wheel seals and oiler caps for front axle.nobody over this side of the world even know where to get Mack parts so if any of you could recommend someone in the US who migjt ship them to us we'd be very thankful. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Well pickle me grandmother TeD Bullpit Mate thats a great story and a cool truck Chassis numbers on Australian Macks are just behind the first front drive axle RHS Wheels seals etc are easy to get, I doubt you'll go any good chasing a Mack part, I dont even bother in Australia for simple parts like wheel seals etc Caps and the rubber bungs for the front hubs are Stemco or most other brands fit I would of thought you would change the front hubs to 10 stud like Pig Pens Engine number, check on the top of the block were the injector pump bolts up No luck there, RHS about half way along the block Very very cool stuff Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted July 27 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 27 Thanks Paul,we will look in the places you decribe for the numbers.we have tried all the part suppliers in Ireland for stuff for the Mack but there is just no parts available over here as Macks are as scarce as a back tooth for a hen..... We cant even get a fuel filter here. We would love to go 10 stud wheels to make it even more like Pig Pens but its down to dollars.we are ordinary blokes working ordinary jobs and doing this as a life long dream. Paul 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark T Posted July 27 Popular Post Share Posted July 27 Just a thought, but if this truck is just somewhat of a hobby (?) Maybe the front wheels, you could get away with taking it apart and cleaning everything up. Then instead of using oil in the hubs, pack them with wheel bearing grease. Grease is less likely to ooze out like oil. Under the cirumstances ? might work. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 I wish I had parts to send you. I greatly appreciate your honesty. I say that MarkT has a great idea about greasing the front hubs.. I too am just a regular Joe, I have an old truck that I pick at from time to time.. I have a bunch of parts from other trucks tha I will fit to my truck.. It takes time, I have a full time job, and enough other things to maintain.. I like this post... Jojo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 Hi Mark T i will look into the idea of changing over to grease in the wheel bearings.It is a hobby truck that wont do much milage.Thanks jojo for the kind words.Like you we have full time jobs and it is a project for my son and I.It will take time to get the truck just how we want it.what truck do you have. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Joey Mack Posted July 28 Popular Post Share Posted July 28 I too am slow to get things done on it, the first pictures and the second pictures are 1 1/2 years apart. I build Mack engines for folks, in my shop, and some other engines too. I have built 7 during that time frame for others, and let my 'Toy' sit.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 Wow thats a really cool truck Joey.love the shop you work in.we are working outside on gravel...if it rains we are wet through.still love doing it.its all about the Mack!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cruiseliner64 Posted August 13 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 13 Hi all,i had meant to thank all of you for your suggestions about engine and frame numbers locations.we found the frame number behind the fuel filter at the rear spring hanger of the front axle.the engine number was found on both the acc.drive housing and rear of the block.both numbers covered in paint so heavy they couldnt be seen.many thanks to all. Paul 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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