Popular Post T-Mack1 Posted January 4 Popular Post Share Posted January 4 (edited) I got chance to go to the Mack Historical Museum on December 23rd. I had some stuff to drop off (framed pictures that once hung in the old World Headquarters). I also wanted to talk to them about my brother Jack & my B85F. And to take pictures of the enclosed cab B85 firetruck that they have in storage for references. It's in original condition, but needs going over. Plus, my Mack Trucks employee badge is getting turned in Jan 10th when I retire, so I wouldn't be able to "badge" thru the front gate soon. (note: since Mack Defense has a small assembly line in the facility, the gate is now manned by a security guard). After looking at their B85, the curator Doug Maney asked if I submitted a request for info. I told him yes, back in the end of November. He said that we should be coming up soon. Then he asked if I wanted to see the build sheet...... My response was "Of Course". Yes, I held the build sheet in my hands. Our truck (B85F-1211) was third of three trucks on the order (see picture). The order sheet has engine, trans and axle serial numbers. And, if it's anything like how we run now, it's a "as planned" number. It looks like we have the axle from 1210. Not sure the number on engine is a serial number or a build date number. The number of characters in the serial number doesn't match the stamping. I haven't tried to contort myself to find the trans SN yet. Edited January 4 by T-Mack1 spelling fixes 3 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted January 4 Popular Post Share Posted January 4 Wow great progress when I retired from fedex they gave me a retirement badge to I get 75 percent off on shipping for life. Maybe Mack will do that for you … bob 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted January 5 Popular Post Share Posted January 5 Wow I love looking at those build sheets! They have sent me the copies for all my Mack’s ! I’m glad you actually got to hold the original one for your truck. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted January 5 Popular Post Share Posted January 5 When planning a trip to the Mack Museum also add the America on Wheels museum downtown Allentown to your list.. It was established by both Mack and Andretti money. 5 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 The engine number more looks correct in the built sheet as I used to see them. What was the spot you took the pic of your actual number? Mack used to stamp them into the top of a portion of an engine block at the right front of it. Sounds like a great experience visiting the museum! Been there, done that 2 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I wanted to go there when I was in macungie but after 2 full days of walking I was burnt out 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 3 hours ago, mowerman said: I wanted to go there when I was in macungie but after 2 full days of walking I was burnt out You gotta plan better!!!!!! Always plan on a couple of days to be a tourist!!!! 1 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 i heard allentown is a really cool town,,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 6 hours ago, mowerman said: I wanted to go there when I was in macungie but after 2 full days of walking I was burnt out The museum used to be right at Macungie back in the day. But it was smaller I think. I've never been to the Allentown Museum 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted January 8 Popular Post Share Posted January 8 17 hours ago, mowerman said: I wanted to go there when I was in macungie but after 2 full days of walking I was burnt out ya need a three wheel mobility scooter. otherwise known as an old man cart. 😁 with me bad knee and hip i am only good for about 1/2 hour walking, but with the 15 mile range on the scooter i can go 2 days without charging it. 3 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Yeah that would be the ticket I’m good for quite a while but macungie was huge I have a minibike and a 3 wheeler security cart but I can’t just fold them up and carry them out there like George jet zen does with his car one of our City drivers used to live there and he told me they have a really cool old amusement park and lots of good restaurants Nevada this year I think I’m just going to watts it’s a lot smaller and lots of conversation haven’t decided yet Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted January 8 Popular Post Share Posted January 8 i used to have a hitch mount carrier. my old scooter would come apart into 5 pieces, none heavier than 50 pounds... and that was the battery pack. took about two minutes to take apart, and about 5 to put together. the new one is one piece, but i have the 16 foot enclosed trailer to just drive it in. the old one had top speed of 7 MPH, with rheostat speed control. so it would do any speed you want. the new one is computerized. and has two speed settings. low and high. low is 7 mph, high is 14 mph. and let me tell ya, 14 does not sound fast until you are sitting in the open 18 inches off the ground on three wheels. 1 2 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Around town here they have a service for two wheel scooters they are very small and very fast too bad. They don’t have anything like that in Macungie. I’m thinking of going back this year. I’ll have to check into that. Fedex sent me off with a little bit more dough than I would’ve thought And yes, I am not complaining. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Mack1 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 On 1/7/2025 at 3:13 PM, Vladislav said: The engine number more looks correct in the built sheet as I used to see them. What was the spot you took the pic of your actual number? Mack used to stamp them into the top of a portion of an engine block at the right front of it. Sounds like a great experience visiting the museum! Been there, done that The numbers on the engine, that I took picture of, were on R/S lower block. Sort of down between Air brake compressor and distributors. (fire truck, gas engine, and hook & ladder so Air brakes. Distributors (2) are where the diesel fuel pump would be) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74941-visit-to-the-mack-trucks-historical-museum/#findComment-565833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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