ThaddeusW Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hey everyone, I was just going through my Macungie 2008 photos and I found a picture of what I believe is an LMSW. Anyone know the model and who owns it? Real beauty right there! Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7813-what-model-and-who-owns-it/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hi Thad,This may be an F model. Some "super duty" construction trucks started production in the late 1930's. Post WWII trucks used the L cab offset to the driver's side. The heaviest chassis built would be FT or FW models. I found in my books some reference to an FCSW, but that was an all-wheel drive truck. I don't know if the designation would be the same. I'm pretty sure the truck in your photos belongs to Roger Gerhart in Lititz, PA. It is at his show every year on the ground driving around, not sitting on a trailer. I must say, quite an impressive sight to behold. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7813-what-model-and-who-owns-it/#findComment-28389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Am I seeing things or does the second picture show the binder chain around the mudflap bracket? Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7813-what-model-and-who-owns-it/#findComment-28408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Am I seeing things or does the second picture show the binder chain around the mudflap bracket? Hmm after you said that I took a look and I believe its a tow loop or hook. I don't think mud flap brackets have four sturdy looking bolts through them . Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7813-what-model-and-who-owns-it/#findComment-28412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 It does kinda resemble the back of a tow hook. But it is a and I could see bolts that size used for a fender bracket Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7813-what-model-and-who-owns-it/#findComment-28416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I does look like a bracket but the thickness suggest a hook.look at the front bumper chains. try that with one of todays trucks... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7813-what-model-and-who-owns-it/#findComment-28421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Would you use plastic chains on todays plastic bumpers Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7813-what-model-and-who-owns-it/#findComment-28425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Am I seeing things or does the second picture show the binder chain around the mudflap bracket? No, that is a frame mounted tow hook, the fender bracket is at the bottom of the frame rails. I had to look a couple times too. Makes for a great optical illusion considering where the bracket is for the mud flat that is no longer there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7813-what-model-and-who-owns-it/#findComment-28436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 45LMSWM Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Thaddeus,Truck is a 1947 Mack LMSWM owned by Roger Gerhart of Lititz, PA. The truck was previously operated by J. Robert Bazely of Pottsville, PA, a large strip mining and heavy contractor. I had the pleasure of driving this truck for a lap at Lititz in 2007. I bought my 1945 LMSWM from Gerhart that same weekend. His '47 is in fairly better shape then mine. One of my favorite all time trucks.Regards,John Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7813-what-model-and-who-owns-it/#findComment-28474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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