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I really like that . Old GM's and Chevs are always on my radar . There has been some old low milage firetrucks , that body style around here that I have wanted to buy. Unfortunately , they are more $$$ than the budget will allow.

Is the dash the same as our north American C60's just reversed for driving on the right ?  

1 hour ago, 66dc75 said:

The beginning of the loadstar cab 1957

 

I find that interesting. I never saw the resemblance before.  I wonder if the doors  are interchangeable . Is the dash exact same too?   Very cool looking rig . Thanks for sharing . 

10 hours ago, mowerman said:

And of course they look better with spoke wheels ha ha

lol, I agree . I like spokes too. 

6 minutes ago, Mark T said:

I wonder if that was one of those trucks with the giant vacuum cleaner on it.  I remember seeing those with some kind of hose reel (?) on the front.  Truck looks to be in very good shape.

I think anything could be possible. I have some e-mails out hoping to find some history. 

7 minutes ago, Joey Mack said:

as I read this thread, the more I really like internationals..  Me and my best friend had scouts back in the mid 80's, and I currently own a 48 KB-7, as you may know..  I am really leaning towards wanting more IH's of any kind..  Thanks for the inspiration..  Jojo

My attraction to internationals is because of my father and my very first jobs. I grew up with them . Drove my first Mack in the middle 90's and realized what I had been missing.  For reliability , power, and durability I don't think a R model or DM can be beat. I just have a soft spot for my binders . Brings back good memories . 

2 hours ago, BOBWhite said:

Boy your right about the frame channels! I went and took a pic of another twin screw parked by my house for a size reference and they look about 1/2 the size.

 

1 minute ago, terry said:

That real deep frame is a double frame over the original rail, I have seen that on dump trucks.  Terry

Yes , the frame is like nothing I've seen.  Its almost 15 inches deep with a 9 inch frame in behind it . Its double from back to front. 9 inches over the front and rear suspension . The frame rails extend past / through the grill.  I haven't been able to find another one like that with google searches . 

Thanks everyone for the replies .  I knew the knowledge I needed would be here . I always learn more about my internationals here than on an international forum. 

9 hours ago, 70mackMB said:

Nice looking lH. Did that have a pump or winch of some kind on the front of it?    .....Hippy

4 hours ago, BOBWhite said:

A quick google search answered my transmission question: https://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/downloads/1965AllisonMTBrochure.pdf

Great truck with a great engine, All forged internals! Any idea was the PTO knob on this truck runs/ran? 

Thanks so much for that link BOBWhite.  I've been trying to find something like that. Unfortunately my google searches didn't get me anywhere near something like you shared. Thanks again !!

The strait frame right out through the grille to the front appears to have held a big winch.  You can see something big was bolted there. It looks like the bumper was out even farther but someone has cut it and moved the bumper back in closer to the grille. 

Theres also evidence of a large gearbox of some type that was mounted to the frame with a driveshaft going to the front of the truck. Its clear to see the spots where there was once hanger bearings .  The PTO control on the dash is for a trans mounted PTO.  At the moment it runs a shaft drive hydraulic pump. But its clear that's been added after. I think it originally ran a gearbox of some type . 

Welcome aboard ,   I like your setup .   

I don't think you can go wrong with Mack trucks and Deere equipment .

3 hours ago, phildirt said:

You don't need no stinking block heater if you have one of these and a box of capsules!

The manual says nothing about holding the foot feed all the way down - It says: "Depress accelerator half-way."

 

Not saying its right or wrong. But I think this is the sicker BOBWhite referred to . 

On 8/10/2022 at 9:03 PM, mechohaulic said:

Ya know it's another case of "live and learn" ;; all the new trucks i prep and worked on. never put 2&2  together with the ST vs S . a twin screw chassis usually long wheel base  was an S  signifying a straight truck  while the typical tractor (twin screw ) had the ST. 50 plus yrs later and the ole Polack is still learning. 😁

Thats why I wanted to reply to your question . Your like me , always willing to learn more .  

On 8/10/2022 at 11:26 AM, h67st said:

A guy named "Cam" on the ATHS forum says that the NHRS6B is a supercharged 743 cid engine, but supposedly they quit putting them in trucks in the '60s so maybe not the right engine code for this truck. If it's a '79 it should have an 855 Cummins.

That makes this an interesting "U" model .  Too bad the poster never came back . 

Thanks for the info 

Funny how he all think it would be better somewhere else .  I actually had a 1970 Chev pickup from Charlotte . It was totally rust free . I thought it must be amazing to live in a place where things don't rot away from salt . 

1 minute ago, Joey Mack said:

It happens,,, and the 3- 24 months later,,,,      You did your part.. always good to see you post..  jojo

Thanks Jojo , I don't stop in very often this time of year. 

I see  your busy helping people . BMT is lucky to have you . 

I still wish you could come north , lol . I don't have a good Mack mechanic . Wish I did 😀

A little more digging .........

If its a true " U659 "  there was only 501 built in 1979 only .  Thats it . So it could be pretty rare .  

Thanks so much for sharing your pics . As always , they are great photos .

I tried to pick my favourite , but there is so many nice trucks I couldn't . lol . 

Thanks again 

Looks great Vlad.

Like the others , I love reading your adventures .  

Is it an R688 ?  

Sorry to hear this.  RIP superdog.  

Looks like the dog is living a lot better life than the freightliner did .  LOL 

Dog looks very happy and content 😀

Yes, your right .   Well said 

Looks great !!!

Thanks for sharing your progress with us . 

1 hour ago, Joey Mack said:

Oh My God...  And I was talking a bunch of Sh!t....   Where the hell did you come from, snowdog??    Awesome..   jojo

Thanks , but I can't take any credit for any of that info. Everything I know is from this great forum. 

Unfortunately , the trivial stuff I know doesn't keep trucks running . The knowledge you and others bring forward is way more important .