Speed

Thanks,Barry;

I'm waiting for the current owner to find his papers on the truck so he can email the VIN,and answer a couple of questions I have about chassis length and whether this truck has a tachometer. Once I have the VIN,I'll do as you suggested and contact the Mack Museum to learn more about the truck.

Would this be one of the "Jr" Macks?

By the way-in my intro message I told of plans to trade my '62 Chevy for the Mack;another possibility has presented itself,I'm selling my motorcycle (1968 Triumph TR6-R) to another friend for enough to buy the Mack and cover the basics to get it roadable. So it looks like I'll be able to keep my little truck too.

Just out of curiosity,what sort of options would there be regarding re-powering this truck if the engine isn't useable? do you know if there are bellhousing adapters available to fit the transmission to a newer or different engine? I fully intend to run it pretty much as is,mechanically,but I won't give up on the truck if the engine is bad.

Speed

Hi all;

I'm in the process of getting a truck from a friend of mine. He says it's a 1940 model EH,but I'm not so sure;from what I can tell,it more resembles a 1938. The picture is in my message in the introductions . Can any of the old timers here help me with identifying this rig? I'll be getting some more info from the owner soon,but I'm anxious to get started learning as much as I can about the truck. I have lots of questions!

The engine is a flathead six gas engine-what would the displacement likely be? What years did they use this engine? What is redline for it? What kind of road speed could I reasonably expect? I'm assuming it'll run about 50 or so. I know the word economy doesn't really fit this truck,but what kind of mileage should I be expecting. I'll be installing a flatbed probably about 16 feet long,and doubt I'll be hauling much over a couple of tons on it. I was told it has a 5 speed and a 3 speed Brownie;is this possible,or likely? I couldn't get under it to see what boxes it has.

Are taller wheels/tires than the 10.00X20's available for it?

Last,for now-was this truck available with propane power,and would that be worthwhile?

Thanks for any info you can throw my way! I'm getting really jazzed about getting it on the road again,and you guys will have a lot to do with this project's success!

Speed

Hi;

I'm Speed,and I'm new to the world of Mack. I just made arrangements to acquire what I'm told is a 1940 Mack EH tractor. I figure this is the best place to learn about this old beauty. Right now,all I know about it is that the owner had it running and says it sounds healthy,the tires are near new steer,about 75% but a little weathered drivers,it's a six wheeler,has a flathead six engine a 5 speed,3 speed brownie,and I'm sure I remember seeing a 2 speed axle.I'll be posting pics as soon as possible,I think I have one I can post now. For now I'm not planning a restoration as such,but I will be driving it whenever possible. (I'm sure THAT'll be a learning experience!) Plans are to install a good flatbed and a knuckle boom on it,as I will be using it to move a variety of things,from pallets,to engines,to cars,and towing trailers for short distances.

I look forward to your input as I become comfortable with this od truck. Feel free to remind me I'm a novice in this arena.

Speed