steelman

I have a B47 tandem axle, with the END 465. Tranny is a 12 speed i believe (haven't looked at it in a while). It was a dump truck with a triple frame and had wedge brakes . We pulled it around the yard, and it started right up and ran great. I thought about making it a single axle with cam brakes and putting a 24' Jerr Dan roll back body I have on it (10 ton steel riggers body) to haul my toys. I have some doubts about it having enough power.

The serial number is on the top of the frame on the left front (drivers side) side.

Billy Fleck, Herbie's son owns this. The frame came from Carl Calvert in California. The engine, as fxfymn points out, is from an early AB. The transmission is an AC Mack 3 speed (early AC). Billy found the id tag on ebay a couple years ago. I believe the fellow in New Jersey with the wonderful collection of early Macks helped him with the solid tires. The plan was to use a modern aluminum radiator to keep the engine cool, with a reproduction brass shell around it so you would not see the modern radiator. Daley and Wanser had one of these trucks in the early years of the moving company, but this is not the original truck. Carl Calvert supplied drawings and sketches of the Mack Senior stage they restored several years ago to help Billy with all this. Billy did a great job figuring all this out, as a tribute to his family early years.

That tank bottom would be a fairly straight forward piece to fabricate. You could do it in aluminum or stainless steel. We are fabricators, and have done stuff like this many times..

I agree, hydrogen fracture, and a very poor weld. It doesn't look like there was any penetration in the weld area.

AK74, Hole, chamber, brown and silver bullets, Nazi's, going to get some Navy Seals and Army Rangers??? WoW! I knew a DI that would have loved to meet these guys. How sad.

That should read and other info at home. I hate spell check!

Yes, the fellow has a quarry here in Virginia. I have his name another info at home. Steelman

Regarding the "step cut" as proposed by David, the two step cuts in the frame are stress risers . Cracks will likely start from these points. More weld is not the answer. The frames are heat treated, and probably 70 to 100,000 psi yield. The weld metal you put in is anywhere from 35,000 to 70,000 maximum (most likely). The patch matrial is either A36 or 50 ksi yield material. You need more material in order to have the splice area not exceed the stress put on it and fail. The area around the weld is called the heat affected zone, and that heat will degrade the strength of the frame in that area. There was an excellent article in wheels of time (american truck historical society, ATHS) magazine last year regarding frame splicing. It had all of the technical matters addressed in easy to understand terms. I will try and find it and post a summation if I can find it.

AB rear wheels were 5 spoke, AC were 7 spoke. The front disc wheels resemble AB front disc wheels. The rear spring hanger is not Mack, AB or AC. The engine does not look like Mack, neither does the water outlet on top or the exhaust manifold.

Does not look like a Mack to me, AB or otherwise. Rear wheel, 7 spoke solid, maybe. But hood, radiator, front end, cab????? The engine looks like a Continental or Waukesha from the early 20's.

MEK is very dangerous stuff, very flammable, volitile and you should not breathe it. More explosive than gasoline. Great solvent though. Worked over 9+ year period for Dow Chem, and saw what mishandling can do.

Treadwells in NY. Nice folks, good quality, good price.

I think I have one out back on a B61. I will check. Steelman

The hood has 11 louvers, which makes it an early one. The radiator tank top is definately one of the early (pre 1922) round coil style used on the 3 speeder's.

I would also put in a plug for the Marine Corps Museum. This is just south of DC on I95 less than 20 miles. They recently added a few new exhibits, and are working on more. There are some motor vehicles on display, and a truly great museum. And the admission is free ( paid for by those who served!)

Dodge (reliance electric company) plate sprocket, type A, sprocket #A1630, part # 103240. This is a plate sprocket, stock bore 1 1/2" (reborable), 30 tooth, 2" pitch, 19.134" pitch diameter, weighs 90 pounds, 1.156" nominal thickness. This is a standard item, would save you time (and probably money). Boston Gear and Martin also make plate sprockets. I have had them burned out with hi definition plasma and also laser during my career.

The engine has casting dates on it in several places. 1947 and 1951. Someone told me it was from a "C" series bus. Sorry I don't know more. I am attaching a picture I took of it last month here in my shop. It would like a new home. Carey caricoinc@verizon.net

The Mustang incorporated a new shape wing, called a laminar flow design wing. The shape was such that the air moving over it stayed in a laminar flow state (smoothly flowing), as opposed to turbulent flow (erratic and mixing). This allows for a better flight characteristics, chief among them being less drag.

Paul, do you have the metal felloe that holds the bearings? I am putting wood under my 1918 AC. There is a wheel wright locally that can make the spokes and wood rim. I have the fronts, and am working on the rears (5 ton). I got the drawings from the museum a few years ago with the details on the wood and steel. I looked for wood wheels for years, with no luck. I was lucky a couple of years ago when I found the fronts. PM me if you want to swap ideas. Carey

It has been my experience over the years that you generally find what you are looking for, and that includes attitudes! Most everyone connected with this hobby has been friendly and helpful.

The winshield is in it and is intact. The door glass and rear glass are not in it. I am trying to get more pictures up, but work has interfered this week so far.

I made a mistake, the truck is a 1946 EF, not an EH. I paid $2,750.00 for it, plus moving it here. I have also purchased a number of items for the truck, including new wheel cylinders and a new master cylinder. I would like to get my initial purchase price out of it, $2,750. Carey

I didn't blast and prime the truck, I purchased it like that. It was on it's way to be scrapped by the previous owner. We power washed the frame and painted it black. Bare places were coated with POR first. The wheels are off because I bought new wheel cylinders and we were in the process of replacing them. The brake linings are extremely good. The previous owner had recored or replaced the radiator. I checked all fluids, and then got it started, and its runs very well. Unfortunately, I don't have indoor space for it, so it is outside like it had been for the last 60+ years. This is another reason for selling it, no space, no time, no money, and too many other projects, so I saved it so someone else could enjoy it.

I have a 673 engine with transmission out of a Mack bus I wish to find new home for. Ran when removed (about 16 years ago). Can bring to Macungie show. Best offer. Carey Leitch, caricoinc@verizon.net, 540.373.5983 days, 540.371.2301 evenings