Whiskymack Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I came across some photos on the brockwaytrucks.org site showing 360 and 361 restorations in progress. The frame looks just like the Mack R and U frame with the tapered rails which flare out at the front. Some of the crossmembers also look similar. Is this just a co-incidence or were Mack and Brockway sharing frame rails?Sorry, I tried to insert the link to the pages but couldn't get it to work for some reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Mack purchased Brockway in 1956. The frame supplier to each may have been the same vendor. For many years, rear frame cross members were the same part between the two trucks. I believe the frame "taper" was similar but I don't think it was a match. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Not an expert on the frames but Mr Hancock made it all clear! Now I know why mack and Broadway shared cabs for so many years.international,Hendrickson,diamond t(my list truck) and I think Hayes and federal shared cabs too. I could be wrong but I think Marmon had its own unique sheet metal.fascinating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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