Leander Jobse Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Hi all! I've been doing some research into an armored car that was built in Juárez, Mexico in January 1914. After going through old newspapers, I've established that the chassis was a second-hand 'Mack-Saurer' truck. The International Motor Company sold it through its southwestern representative, a man named Pierre Schon. He came from Luxembourg to the US in 1904, became an automobile salesman, and advertised under the name 'Sauer-Mack-Indiana'. The armored truck could drive on both roads and railways, once the rubber tires were swapped for special flanges. The truck was described as "an ordinary delivery truck of powerful engine force" and the general dimensions of the vehicle were given as 20 ft long, 6 ft wide, and 8 ft high (these could be inaccurate). The name Mack was observed on the wheel hub caps. Unfortunately, I am not certain which specific Mack chassis was used. The closest I got was this 'one and one-half-ton' truck as it seems to have the same gearbox, but I think it would be too light for an armored car. If anyone has an idea what chassis type it could be, I'd be very interested! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74600-armored-mack-truck-in-the-mexican-revolution/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Very interesting subject, thanks for tharing. The chassis is definitely chain driven but unfortunately I'm not informed enough for a right guess. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74600-armored-mack-truck-in-the-mexican-revolution/#findComment-559343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 pretty good quality photo,,for the era,,,looks to me like an oversixed soap box derby racer,,thanks for that,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74600-armored-mack-truck-in-the-mexican-revolution/#findComment-559353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post T-Mack1 Posted November 23 Popular Post Share Posted November 23 Family photo's. The two guys in the photo are the son's of Jack Mack, the founder. My grandfather, Carroll Mack, is on the right, and uncle Kenny on the right. But, read the back of the photo. They were on a trip to visit one of the salesmen that sold trucks to Pancho Villa (the hero of the Mexican revolution). 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74600-armored-mack-truck-in-the-mexican-revolution/#findComment-562388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 That’s some great family history. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74600-armored-mack-truck-in-the-mexican-revolution/#findComment-562400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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