The Mack brothers finally got a Mack truck

[cruiseliner64]

11 hours ago, The Heinz said:

Never heard the nickname before, but here's a picture:

Yeah thats what we know as a Bug Eye.Got the nickname because the windscreens look kinda like a bugs eyes.A few made it to the UK.I never seen one in real life.The ones in the UK were lift on/off bin trucks but idid hear of one being a tractor unit.Nice ,i like them....

Paul

[T-Mack1]

On 11/23/2024 at 7:08 AM, cruiseliner64 said:

Ok have to ask...what cabover models are being assembled now?....

Paul

The Low Entry refuse model "LR".  AKA Garbage Truck.   Diesel (Mack Eng,) and CNG (Cummins Eng). Steering configurations: Left hand only, Dual position (R & L) and Right hand only.   Note: it takes about 4 or 5 turns to get use to switching to the RH steer, You still use the Bulldog to line up in the lane only instead of the white line on the side of the road, you use the Yellow center line,  but still un-nerving pulling in to a garage bay. 

Also, the model that was formerly called the MR of MRU. Now TE for TetraPro.  Same basic design for 30 years.   Diesel Mack Eng (both sizes) and CNG (Cummins Eng). It comes in the following Axle - Drive configurations: 4x2, 6x4, 8x4 (dual steer axles), 8x6 (Tri-drive), 10x2 (odd looking - dual steer axle, 1 drive axle and the rest drop axles), 10x4 (Tri Steer), 10x6 (Dual Steer, tri drive), 12x6 (Tri Steer, Tri Drive) and the 14x6 (long and doesn't turn on a dime)

[T-Mack1]

On 11/22/2024 at 9:22 PM, Joey Mack said:

Heck,,  After reading these post's,  I'm surprised you guy's werent on here 20 years ago....   Great stories..  and family history ! 

Trolling for a while.  

 

[T-Mack1]

On 11/25/2024 at 2:09 PM, cruiseliner64 said:

Is the TE what was nick named the Bug Eye? There were a few Bug Eye Macks in the UK but none made it to Ireland as far as I know.I thought they looked nice.  ....

Paul

TE = TetraPro, which was the MR or MRu.  

[cruiseliner64]

10 minutes ago, T-Mack1 said:

The Low Entry refuse model "LR".  AKA Garbage Truck.   Diesel (Mack Eng,) and CNG (Cummins Eng). Steering configurations: Left hand only, Dual position (R & L) and Right hand only.   Note: it takes about 4 or 5 turns to get use to switching to the RH steer, You still use the Bulldog to line up in the lane only instead of the white line on the side of the road, you use the Yellow center line,  but still un-nerving pulling in to a garage bay. 

Also, the model that was formerly called the MR of MRU. Now TE for TetraPro.  Same basic design for 30 years.   Diesel Mack Eng (both sizes) and CNG (Cummins Eng). It comes in the following Axle - Drive configurations: 4x2, 6x4, 8x4 (dual steer axles), 8x6 (Tri-drive), 10x2 (odd looking - dual steer axle, 1 drive axle and the rest drop axles), 10x4 (Tri Steer), 10x6 (Dual Steer, tri drive), 12x6 (Tri Steer, Tri Drive) and the 14x6 (long and doesn't turn on a dime)

Thats some line up,mostly special applications I'd say.I take it they all use the same "Bug Eye" cab.Interesting you find RH steer takes getting used to as we are RH steer over here.Our Cruiseliner is LH steer so we have the same problem!!!!

Paul

[yarnall]

On 11/24/2024 at 10:55 PM, Jack Mack said:

Thanks Mike, cool there is another one nearby. I’ve seen your truck at my boss’s (John Haines) truck shows . Perhaps you should take your own advice and play with your parents truck as is, it’s only brakes my friend, and it is still a red convertible …..Jack 

 

I had the wheel cylinders for the left side rebuilt, but I could never convince my father to put them on. It’s not like it’s the only project we have.
I bought a B 85 tractor from the city of Reading, but two guys wanted to restore it so I traded them for one from Lowell Massachusetts. That’s another long-term project Mike.