cruiseliner64 Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 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 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74780-the-mack-brothers-finally-got-a-mack-truck/page/2/#findComment-562659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Mack1 Posted November 27 Author Share Posted November 27 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) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74780-the-mack-brothers-finally-got-a-mack-truck/page/2/#findComment-562720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Mack1 Posted November 27 Author Share Posted November 27 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. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74780-the-mack-brothers-finally-got-a-mack-truck/page/2/#findComment-562722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Mack1 Posted November 27 Author Share Posted November 27 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. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74780-the-mack-brothers-finally-got-a-mack-truck/page/2/#findComment-562723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted November 27 Share Posted November 27 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 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74780-the-mack-brothers-finally-got-a-mack-truck/page/2/#findComment-562725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted November 27 Share Posted November 27 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. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74780-the-mack-brothers-finally-got-a-mack-truck/page/2/#findComment-562734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Mack1 Posted Thursday at 07:25 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 07:25 PM On 11/24/2024 at 10:29 PM, yarnall said: My parents bought a 1955 B85 tractor in 1997. It had pulled a ladder for Harrisburg then Camp Hill PA. It was great fun to ride around in but a very rough ride. It has hydraulic brakes. They went out about 15 years and it has never been fixed. You have a great advantage if yours has air brakes. I’m sure you can find a B85 with a canvas top to copy. My father’s had a top at one time because it has snaps on the back of the cab. It would be a lot of work to make it a 4 door. Might as well play with it the way it is. Mike Mike, are you related to Mark? I meet him at Trucktober Fest this year and have his card. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74780-the-mack-brothers-finally-got-a-mack-truck/page/2/#findComment-562892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yarnall Posted Thursday at 07:31 PM Popular Post Share Posted Thursday at 07:31 PM (edited) 6 minutes ago, T-Mack1 said: Mike, are you related to Mark? I meet him at Trucktober Fest this year and have his card. He is my father. It’s his fault. I could have collected stamps. Edited Thursday at 07:32 PM by yarnall 3 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74780-the-mack-brothers-finally-got-a-mack-truck/page/2/#findComment-562893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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