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Wow, that is a collection that took years to accumulate and very impressive. I have few diecast and know the cost. Wife know how much you got into it? Hope not or you may have to buy her some stuff. Nice collection!

Ya, maybe sick or half crazy but its fun... not hurting anyone. If it weren't for the interest in working on old stuff there would be something else like, drinking, gabbling, chasing women, etc. That would have my interest, all is money and time spent. You drag race as well as I did, never get out what was put in, cost is crazy these days, but it is worth it to work on something for a week to to run it 4-6 times down the strip to work on it again. Nothing like a nice clean drag car. Belvedere: Low 9's@147 Cuda: 10.4's@128 Collecting dust, no one wants them or know how to work on them these days. 34 all steel Ford hasn't been out in years. Never washed my hand before working on anything, for 50 years, but told mechanics gloves keep things cleaner. Rages still work for me, I laugh too.

Thanks but don't be sad. I know that doing this to a truck may not be for a lot of guys. However If I took the, don't do it you will never get your time or money back, point of view with the other interest I have like the wife, kids, house, businesses I would not have tried at all. My Wife is still beautiful after 28 years together, Boys are not on drugs and in collage, home is a mansion, shop is finally done, great guard dogs, lot a guns, businesses built and sold. It all took a lot of time and money, stress, thinking, fun, etc. No regrets, made and lose millions and still retired without a worry except health. But why try and keep fixing, helping, caring for everything. It is all going to die, fall apart or not work over time? A lot more people have cars, boats, planes, motorcycles with very little use. Wife has little use her cars, a Benz conv, Vett conv, Maserati (piece of crap), because I have trucks. She likes them I like trucks. No one can actually use a 67 years old truck, sort of like a 67 year old man going to work everyday with 25 year old men digging ditches. Who is going to drive a 3 stick, no power steering, no A/C, no airide, no stereo, no emissions, antique work horse? How is going to write commercial insurance on this old a truck? No matter what if in an accident it would be because of the age of the truck and safety. No front brakes on the LTL they were optional back then. This is an original 50-57 LTL, parts from all those years, not a LT cab and hood on a new frame and drivetrain as most are. Just for thought if I built truck models, painted portraits, assembled puzzles, read books, etc. What would I have to do with the objects once I finished them, not much. I just have a hobby on a different scale. Thanks for the option, I just am having fun with some big old stuff that people like to look at and appreciate but few want or keep in great shape.

Thanks, When I got it off Itchy it was in need of some attention. Since it's been in a good caring home along with a few other good old Dogs. Had all the sheet metal striped to bare metal, had some chrome done and went from all green to tan and green for paint. Found a few pieces to make it complete with all the 141 aluminum castings that make it an LTL. It is a Great old truck and the true definition of a long hood Dog!

It's OK, got here and that counts a lot. Most guys here know what it takes to get a retired 67 year old truck to look good. There is always next year for the shows.

Since Covid19 has killed all the truck shows for most of the year it was time to give the old dog a bath and groom before going to sleep for the summer. As with any old dog she was dirty and dusty from just laying around, just waiting to go to a few shows. So had to take the dog to the detailer, sign on building, and get polished and waxed because things are starting to open up again cause of Covid19. Wanted to give my neighbor some much needed work. It took four days to detail, bugs actually etched into the paint, glass water etched, polish aluminum parts and wheels. Turned out a lot better than in the past and boy she was a mess.

Did Didn't know that a B-61 can with power steering but I learn something everyday. Maybe after market part? Is the cylinder air or hydraulic and by what manufacture? Listed in the wrong section as this is parts for sale not parts wanted.

The only gold base for a Bulldog was for Display Only. I have one that I intend on using for a Superliner. Knowing full well one was Never put on on from the factory, but I could be wrong. Bringing up the Second point, the wife (excuse me the elephant) not by size but memory. She can not remember what day it is or what we were talking about 30 seconds ago but bring up memories from 25 years ago as if they just happened. Expecting me to remember what we did on our second date, I still do remember exactly what we did on the the third date.

The condenser in any system just needs to fit the area available. The newer R-134 condensers are a lot more efficient than older R-12 ones and much smaller. There is one other thing that is important, where the ports are located and which way they are directed. It did take me a few condensers to get the right one for the RW. Using my local A/C Red Dot distributor helped a lot. Taking one and trying it then returning it at no restocking charge. The 77R1105 had the ports high enough to clear the wide frame of a Superliner II. The other condensers would have worked with a standard R or maybe an RS. The area needed is approx, 33" wide X 9" tall X 1.25" thick under the intercooler. If you need exact dimensions I can get them in a day or so.

Rob, Glad you got the parts and information needed to cool down your RW. I understand saving a buck and I freely help anyone that ask even though the information cost me time and money. I do support my local parts Guy's and their businesses. Without them the only thing we would have is internet on-line sales and hope the right parts come. Remember when the Mack parts counter Guy's could help you without a Vin# and looking at a computer screen for 30 minutes to find the correct part. Old times guy would just go in the back and bring out what you were looking for, those days are long gone. It is nice that a few Real parts guys still exist and it does not cost that much to support them. I spent $800 in parts, with the higher pressure hoses, which were 1/3 the cost. Parts without hoses were $570 adding $220 for crimped custom hoses locally. Plus, got information, talked to a knowledgeable person, returned a unused part (without restocking fee or shipping) and had hoses made in 15 minutes, all expected for Great sales/service. Also had the Evaporator coil tested for $20, it was good that was in the $570 for parts. Think I got a good deal plus share what I learned.

Yep, got to work with what I got, an E9 and Mack 18 Speed, it was the hot set-up years ago. Guy's made careers out of shifting Mack's and got by. If I was really working it a big Road Ranger would be a consideration. But just because I am getting soft in my old age! Just think there are "Truckers/Drivers" that don't know what a clutch is these days. If it doesn't have and Automatic they can't drive it. Let alone fight with a Mack trans. An old Mack 2 stick Tri-Plex would be out of the question to shift, no synchromesh, no nothing, just sound and fell. It would be considered Driver abuse to have anyone drive one now. I get deliveries and the Drives ask about the old Mack's in the building and want to see. Everyone sees the two sticks in the B-Model and says they heard of them but never seen one. Then I show them the three sticks in the LTL and blow them away. "How do you keep track of what gear your in" is the fist question. I just say it's on a indicator plate above the windshield, they look and say which one? I say it takes all three. They leave and said good thing they drive Automatics.

Whatz U Talkin about Man!! They ARE sweet to drive. Specially if they are turned up a bit. About 2400rpm (500rpm over stock governor) those V-8's start sounding like a locomotive and pull like one too. Smooth as Silk, good thing you don't need to shift for nothing those Mack T2180 trans don't like to shift much above 2000rpm's. Just hang on to the wheel and Smile.

I would say by the green exterior and frame that truck belonged to Stan Leman. It has external air cleaners now and pin stripping but that sure look like the one he had. He is a real V-8 Guy. Great looking engine with the inline pump!

Yes it does! It is all about heat transfer. There is as much if not more area as the Grilldenser with all the fins and is R-134 comparable. It does cool better. Grilldeser is R-12 only I was told. It is the same condenser as used on the CL's. That is how I matched it up. Never heard of any A/C cooling issues with the CL's. I do have an original condenser out of a CL if you want it $50 plus the shipping. It is in good shape and will bolt right in, holes where already in my radiator side rails, I just wanted new. Whole conversion cost about $800 in parts. Have to get higher pressure hoses for R-134. They were 1/3 the total cost. Come to think of it I have good used R-134 hoses, dryer and valve too $150 for all. Only thing left is the compressor to get.

I have done this fix. The Red Dot # 77R1105 condenser fits perfectly, it is an R-134 unit. I go over the retro-fit in this post: Red Dot R-8810-M Started June 9, 2019 photos and all. Let me know if I can help more.

Be a while for a reply from "jcclark" hasn't been to this site since June 2016.

If you like the seat except the color, change the color. Reupholster it in the color red you want, it'll cost less than a new seat anyway. Cheaper is upholstery color die, some good stuff out there.

Yes they cost that but will be payed off in 10 months storing three cars. It is space utilization just have to go vertical to get it. Whole cost of building with all the improvements will be paid off in less than 5 years. The old saying, "it takes money to make money". I am tired of working my ass off. Now I'm going to let the storage space make money and collect a check every month. Great collateral, if the storage is not paid, most cars to be stored are valued well over $200K around here.

Thanks, It has been a process and years to get together. I finally want to retire and work (play) in a shop I always wanted. Hasn't been that way until now. Had the building for 10 years, just bare floors, no paint or A/C. Full of a lot of useless stuff from 3 businesses, 4 houses and other people. Restored and project trucks and cars. Figured I would never get to work on the stuff I wanted the way it was and now in the process of clearing it out. Making it the way I want and saying NO to storing peoples stuff (or wife's treasures} for free any more. Now have enough space for a huge shop and a 50 car climate controlled storage business. All A/C, Insulated, LED lite, epoxy floor and CLEAN. Even bought a Tennant floor scrubber. Triple stack storage lifts, more to come.

I have bought parts from Gene Osborne to do my next E9 for an Ultraliner. Think your Aussie E9 was in there for rebuild at the time. Non-Dynatard cam and rockers. Had cam reground at CamCraft to Steve Travetz Spec's (same builder of the engine in Superliner). It will be a Monster, Twin 106mm turbos, 14mm pump, etc. with a HT754CR Allison trans for fast shifting. Sorry my projects take a little more time than your Beautiful stuff but it will happen. Just got my shop re-done to actually work in. I like your E9 engine photo Osborne knows his stuff. Engine next to the Frig, So is that any indication of what's for Lunch or just a snack? Cummins, Cat, Detroit?

Got this Superliner E9 down here in Phoenix that will change what you heard real quick. LOL 1150hp to the ground in it's prime. It is turned down a bit now from its sled pulling days, still sought for sure. A lot of the, fuel, A/C, power steering, etc, lines on top of these E9's can be rerouted to clean up the look.

I was wondering where Tom Brown Sr's. from Ohio, Magnum went. I was talking to Tom Jr. several years ago about it. Just after it was sold, he was bummed out of course. He said it was going to stay in the family but a collector gave crazy money for it. It was in really good shape to begin with before the boat ride over.

That is the Original Cub Cadet. Worked on many of them, they would last forever with a little maintenance. But many of them were in the condition of this one and could not be brought back to life at a reasonable cost. This one would be worth putting a couple of bucks into provided it did not need an engine rebuild. Great little tractor for a belly mower, snow plow or just pulling a cart around. All made in the USA.

Super line up of limited edition dogs. They will be well cared for. Tony Champion is a nice Guy and Super Mack enthusiast, these are a fraction of what he has. Surprised to not see one of the Very limited Bicentennial Australian Superliners in the photo. Only thing is most of us will never see them in person unless you visit Australia some day. Super collection just on the other side of the world, wish it was closer!!

It was an option with the exterior air cleaners. Same as duel or single stack.