alex g

It's not a job Vlad it's the adventure! at least that's what I keep reminding myself. LOL

For anyone familiar with Tallman Transport in Welland Ontario they unfortunately went out of business after 75 years.They were well known for there at one time large fleet of Macks.My father was fortunate enough to by the last and only R model they had left on the road.Its a 87 350 4 valve 15 speed with a 72 inch spread on nuway air ride.

thanks you know we were at the Big Rig Races In ST.Thomas and there had to be over 100 trucks there and 99% of them were Petes and KW's I had the only R model there.It is a pretty cool feeling when people look at my old Mack I'm glad it didn't end up in a container like so many others did and still do.

thanks Dan

I do not have any saved pics of the build but I will take some more pics when I get a chance

thanks for the replies I get a lot of comments and looks when I am out in it.There are not a lot of r models left around here other than dump trucks.So it really sticks out in a crowd.I forgot to mention I replaced the passengers door and had the drivers door and both bunk doors repainted the paint matched almost perfectly if you didn't know you couldn't tell.I was very happy with the paint a friend of mine did for me.The truck is a 350 4 valve with a 13 double over on nuway airride with 24.5 rubber

Finally got my truck finished after 11 months of my son and I working on it.Replaced the cam and lifters rewired the dash to the headlights tore the interior out and reinsulated the cab new air horns and bullet lights completely replaced the brakes drums cams bushings seals shoes etc and just when I thought I was all done I found out the mainshaft rear bearing was laying in the bottom of my transmission so I pulled the trans and replaced both main shaft bearings.Now its time to go to work

just went through that I wanted to change from rectangular to round but the sizes are different and would have had to drill new holes in my roof.

Probably a few things you should know before you start.Once you get to the clutch back off all the bolts don't take them all out at once because there is tension on them and that clutch and pressure plate is heavy you might want a second set off hands to remove them.You will need a pilot tool to reinstall the clutch and you have to line things up with the pilot tool then slowly tighten the clutch bolts while wiggling the pilot tool in a circular motion until its all tight and the pilot tool slides in and out with ease.If you don't get the clutch lined up straight it will vibrate like hell.Also make sure when reinstalling the trans line up your clutch bearing with your linkage.I'm not sure if you already know this but when I did my clutch I was given this advice and it was very helpful as far as balanced all I know is your pressure plate may need to be turned in a lathe to get it true again that's the only balance I'm aware off and while it's all apart it's a good time to check your rear engine seal.Good luck

sorry to hear about your Dad keep cool over there

I live in Dunnville on the north shore of Lake Erie.Thanks for the pics too bad the fenders are rough this is for my Dad so I will tell him about it [he is not internet savy] I can't see from the pic but is the headliner OK

yes please where are you located

Looking for parts for a 1976 MB Mack truck need fenders and interior specifically.But any leads on parts would help.Thanks

1980 Ford Louisville single axle 238 Detroit 10 speed body is in great shape runs great $2800 call Alex 905-701-0034

on behalf of all of use Canadians thanks guys

Can anyone help me I sold my Brockway and made a deal to deliver it to Syracuse New York.I talked to U.S. Customs about what it will take to bring it across.They told me with it being antique to just pull up to customs tell them what I'm doing fill out some forms and I will be on my way.I hate to question the powers that be but they made it sound too easy has anyone ever done this and maybe give me some direction here.Thanks

sold heading to North Carolina

It's a flathead 6 continental 427 cubes and a 5x2 tranny and it's a 157 model.

I'm thinking about selling my Brockway I've had my fun with it now maybe it's time to move on.I'm asking $10000obo

yes thats a real B model on the pole

The man I bought my R model from owns that truck it is a beauty.Has anyone noticed the B model on the pole in the background.