Plainsman

Thanks to all who replied. Any other opinions are also welcome. I have restored vehicles to like new condition the past, and if I were ever to do it again, I would want to start with something in as good condition as this truck is. In response to Hobert62 opinion that the value seems low, I think part if it is it takes a lot more room to store old trucks as than to store old cars.

Thanks to all who responded. As Brocky suggested, I am looking for a ball park value for tax purposes if I donate the truck. The truck is not show quality, but is a good ruinner and looks decent from 50 feet. This type of truck was seldom seen here on the northern plains, but likely isn't so rare on the East Coast. I did not see the price on the yellow truck that Boostedretard posted.

We have a 1947 Mack EE we plan to donate to a local machinery museum. We would like to have an idea of its value first, but data is hard to find. The truck is in good working condition and has about 31,400 actual miles on it. Our neighbor bought it new and we are the second owners. It has some dents very little rust. We just had the brakes redone and the carb rebuilt. It is all original except it has a Watson auxiliary transmission. It has been shedded for most if it’s life. Tires have good tread but are about 45 years old. The box is for hauling potatoes and is era correct. Any input on what it is worth would be appreciated.

Hi All, Thanks for the replies and good ideas. I think I will try plugging the exhaust pipe and doping it again first to see If I can free the valves before removing the head or the manifolds and valve covers. I did start removing the head and the nuts came off pretty easily. What worries me is getting the head broken loose from the head studs. I think I now have some good ideas on how to break the studs loose from the head. Is there any trick on removing the distributor besides oiling the shaft well? I don't know how much access I would have to the valves if the valve covers are removed. I haven't done it yet the valve covers aren't very accessible without removing the manifolds, which also could result other problems. I am not sure which would be harder to remove, the head of the manifolds.

Hi, I have a 1947 Mack EE with a Continental L head gas six - model EN 271. It did run good but has been sitting for a while. It seems to have several stuck valves and I hope the camshaft is OK. The distributor does turn. It has compression on cylinders 3 and 4 and some compression on 5 but has a funny popping noise on that cylindar. Cylinders 1, 2, and 6 don't have compression. I have poured or sprayed Marvel Mystery Oil and penetrating oil, but have not yet been able to free the valves with tapping or prying through the spark plug holes. I have been told the head can be hard to get off as the studs can rust to the head. Any advice on how to free the valves or on removing the head would be appreciated. Thanks