mattwilliams Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hi guys, joined the forum after picking up a 1948 EG this weekend. Don't know anything about Macks other than I would like a B model and lowboy someday to take some of my Cat crawlers to shows. Saw this EG and picked it up cheap.A couple questions for you.- Someone put a White engine in, what would be the "correct" Mack engine on this model.- Looks like someone mounted a air tank on the passenger frame, but the truck has hydraulic brake lines. They are going nowhere now. What was the original brake system, hydraulic ?- Is there a way to lookup the s/n EG 1S 6035 and see what the original build was. Someone cut and extended the frame ( not very well)- Looks like there are alot of B model parts available out there. Is there a source for parts on the E's such as window moldings, door mechanisms, etc.I posted some pictures in my album.Thanks Matt Williams Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinlo Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hello Matt,It looks like you have a nice E model. I have a 48 EF and my truck has an EN290 Continental Engine in it. The first thing you need to do is have contact the Mack museum in Allentown with your serial number. Last year the Mack museum combined forces with the American on Wheels museum. The people that worked at Mack's museum are wonderful and I am sure some if not all went to the new location. They will put you on there list and will pull you all the build information on your truck. Check out my pictures of my EF when you have time. Here is the link to the museum.http://www.americaonwheels.org/PS Don Shoemaker is one of the gentleman from the Mack Museum.Brent Ohl Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 There is no real website for the Mack Trucks Historical Museum, they are piggy-backed on Mack Trucks site. The website posted in the prior link is not for the Mack Museum. Your best bet is to contact them directly,The Mack Trucks Historical Museum Don Schumaker, Curator997 Postal RoadAllentown, PA 18103Telephone: 610-266-6767Fax: 610-266-6823Doug Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotiveBreath Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Matt, congrats on the truck and welcome. It looks like you got yourself a pretty decent old truck there. I got the history on my old B model this past December and was highly impressed with the info. provided by the museum. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinlo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Doug,Thanks for keeping me straight. I thought that the museum on postal road had closed. I wish my toy box was as big as yours. LOLThanks,Brent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Matt,The EG looks good, hope all goes well with your truck and welcome to the site. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Matt,I see that you said you have some old Cats.What models do you have and where are you from?I to collect old Macks and Caterpillar tractor.I'm from Phila.PAMy Macks consit of only 2 for now.They are a 1964 B-87 tractor,1979 R model. We brought both of these trucks new.Good luck,by the way the mack musum is a great place with some super nice folks there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 My EG has an air valve at the hydrovac and a trailer air valve on the steering post.It also has an air compressor on the engine.My '48 has a REO engine in it.Must be an upgrade done at some time.My Mack history is a bit rusty but Mack and REO were togather at one time.That might be why I have a non-Mack engine.Than again - - - maybe not!!!!! LOLPacker Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattwilliams Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Thanks for all the info guys. I will be giving the Mack Museum a call next week to get some more info on the truck.Mike, I used to live up by Stroudsburg,PA not that far from Philly. For Cats I have a D2 toolbar, 2 - D4's with dozers, 2 - D4's with Trackson cable buckets, a wheeled D6, and a Gas 25.Matt Williams Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotone Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Matt, I also have a 1948 EG. The original engine is a EN 330 cu. in. Continental. If the tank you see is behind the passenger side running board, it is a vacuum tank. Mine is a tractor and has the trailer brake valve on the steering column. Mine also has hydraulic brakes with a hydrovac.Mine had a cracked block when I bought it and I looked everywhere for a block to no avail. I had mine repaired at a pretty big cost. Naturally, after I had mine fixed, they started turning up all over. I believe Continental calls them a M330, and I've seen them in a Gallion road grader, Bucyrus Erie dragline, Buffalo Springfield roller, and several stationary applications, like welders, compressors, and such.I'm no expert on 48 EG's, but I did take mine down to a bare frame and started from there. I haven't touched it in 3 years due to health and financial situations. (those 2 things seem to go hand in hand!) Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.Tom Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Matt, you might be interested to know that Lee Haeberlein (also a BMT member) in California has a fully-restored 1948 EH1S with a White motor, IIRC. I have his contact details if you're interested in getting in touch with him.Good to hear from you, Tom. Quote Whatever rubs your buddah. The Mack E Model Registry - 103 entries The Mack A Model Registry - 14 entries Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Matt, you might be interested to know that Lee Haeberlein (also a BMT member) in California has a fully-restored 1948 EH1S with a White motor, IIRC. I have his contact details if you're interested in getting in touch with him.Good to hear from you, Tom.WWII surplus White halftrack engines were a popular repower,because they would bolt in without many modifications and could be bought cheap. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks Mike, didn't know that. Any of yours have the White motor? Quote Whatever rubs your buddah. The Mack E Model Registry - 103 entries The Mack A Model Registry - 14 entries Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Matt Try John Chalmers in Cashtown,Penna. He is located west of York,Penna. on Rt. 30 i think. I bought some A Model Mack parts from him he might have some of what you need as the E model and A model were very similar cabs. Are you still in Stroudsburg I am about 40 miles from there in Mount Cobb. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7980-model-eg/#findComment-29942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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