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  1. Speed, I should have the other parts you are lookng for. Just wanted to let you know my EQX is still around.
  2. Speed, The photo of your future truck is definitely an EH or heavier. The heavy 'E' models share this grille design, while the EG and smaller 'E' models shared their own unique grille. The engine is probably an EN354 or an EN354A. The EN354 had an updraft carb, while the EN354A had a downdraft carb. According to a Mack sales brochure the displacement of this engine was 354 inches with 121 HP @ 2700 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque @1400 rpm. The model can be determined by a quick look under the bulldog at the top of the grille. A small marque will identify the model (i.e. EH, EQ, etc) The VIN tag is on the seat base inside the passenger's door. The S/N will indicate the model (EH?) and the sequential production number. If the truck was originally a tractor the model EH will be followed by a T. This designation was a common practice for Macks. Barry's suggestion regarding the museum is the best way to get the most accurate information about the truck. An e-mail to the museum (corporate tab on macktrucks.com - contact us) will result in a setting ticket and distribution history for the unit. If the truck is equipped with a 354, parts are available to keep it running. The EQ I have been driving will travel at 55 mph, but really prefers 40-45. Your truck, unlike an EQX1D was intended for highway use and should perform at satisfactory highway speeds. Early 'E' models used a three bolt spring hanger cap to secure the leaf spring to the chassis. Later(probably 1949) they changed to a four bolt spring hanger cap. They also added steel C-channels below the spring caps, fore and aft of the steering axle, to increase frame stiffness. I included a picture of a 1950 EQ for comparison to your truck. Also, this is about the same time the fixed windshield, door vent windows, and lower cab vents were introduced. Friends and family that drove 'E' models to make a living are quick to point out the improvements made over the twelve year run. My Dad cut his teeth on old Macks. I thought the restoration of an EQ would be a great activity that we could work at together. As the project moved along, my Dad was never anywhere near the 'E' model. I asked a mutual friend why he (my Father) was not interested in working on the EQ. He thought my Dad's words were something like "I had to work on those b#&%ards when I was trying to feed a family, I'm sure as h#ll not going to work on one now that I have a choice. Now that the truck is nearing completion, he is just as excited to see it roll down the highway as our friends that are old enough to remember driving (and mostly working on) these early bulldogs. The driver and mechanic WAS one in the same. I hope this is enough to get you started until Don or Snowy can give you the facts from the museum archives. (Consider a donaton to the museum)
  3. Andy, I have some 'E' models 1948 EQX1D 4975 Dump Chassis 1945 EHT1S 3258 EH Tractor with the heavy front axle 1950 EQX1D 9854 Dump chassis - restored 1950 EQX1D 10070 Dump chassis - restoration started 1950 EQX1D 10071 Dump chassis 1948 EQX1D 6351 Dump chassis with a Baldwin wrecker I noticed the comment regarding the 'E' model at Gerhardt's yard, so I included the entire 'E' fleet. Some running, some not. Thanks for your work on the registry.
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