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  1. 1961H67
    Some days are harder than others,, this weekend has been tough, My friend Jim Buckner of 40 years that I’ve traded Mack parts with, Went to a lot of Truck Shows with, And mostly just a good Friend, Passed away last Thursday, This is his B 73 Leading the Funeral Procession today.
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    All the way to the right would make more room for sure. He says he’s going to drive it to school when he turns 16 ,, he probably will, he’s 1/2 way there, lol
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    It certainly takes getting used to, Mine are size 12 , and with steel toe work boots you can’t just slip your foot from fuel to brake, kinda have to lift it and set it back , but I think the picture does show it closer than what it is,, but it is still a little tricky. I’ll try to find a closer picture, I’ll start paying attention to other trucks with that 3 speed auxiliary.
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    Geoff you are correct about the “ Brownie “ box shifter being directly behind the fuel pedal,, it came factory with this setup according to the original owners son,, I’m unsure if this was common back then with Mack’s , it was originally a log truck sent to Northern California. Dan Thomas has the Sister truck ( 1 serial number newer) I’m unsure what transmission setup his has, it was on the cover of Wheels of Time last year. ( Note the 8 track radio under the glove box,, it was a early 70s restoration)
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    I have seen those at truck shows but I can’t think of anyone who has one ,, I’m sure they are out there,, I’ll keep my eyes open for one, I know a guy who has a few old Bs junked ,, I’ll ask him . I have an air compressor for a 673 with a PS pump on it.
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    Good Work,, send more pictures as you assemble it.
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    I was just looking through some old posts,, always interesting. Our 55 LTH .
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    Looking absolutely gorgeous! I refloored my 53’ Landoll with Apitong , that’s what came on it new,, most new lowboys come with it,, It’s very tough! And it will look great on yours for sure.
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    Thanks for the 5th wheel input on my friends H . And the interior of Your H is amazing! Great work!
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    I love old garages like that! Imagine all the Hard work that has gone on there!
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    NC State Troopers used to have a old patrol car like that, I think it was once in the transportation museum in Spencer, didn’t go in that area when I went to the truck show a few months ago, unsure if it is still there.
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    That is awesome! I felt great talking to the original owners son of my LTH,,, Having a truck that your Dad bought new is priceless! There aren’t many of them around,, I’ve only seen about 5 . Thanks for sharing your story!
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    H Model Mack Days for sure! I got to thinking about it and looked him up, My Dad bought a record from him. ( I have Dad’s cap , on a shelf,, just like the one Lonnie has on. ) All great memories from my childhood!
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    Yep ,, That was one of their main routes to Chicago, Hauling Cigarettes from Winston Salem, I remember when the Silver Bridge fell , Dad knew one of the drivers, there was 2 Hennis trucks coming through, one got caught by a red light, the other was on the bridge, The driver in the sleeper didn’t make it, the driver swam out with a broken arm. I think they were in a F Model. I think I saw a picture somewhere of a Hennis fueling at the Lima truck stop,, One of the Hennis drivers wrote a song about that run from Winston to Chicago,, look it up it’s called “ Goosball Brown “
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    I finally got the picture to download
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    A friend of my Dad’s has been working on this H 67 for a few years, he’s actually got it in pretty good shape, says he may paint it someday, He drives it to local Truck and Car shows during the summer,, he had it out today , I’m going to show him some pictures of yours, maybe it will inspire him to paint it. ( I have looked at the 5th wheel plate for years and I’m not sure of the purpose of the circle plate, I’ve never seen another one like it.)
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    Nice ! Great Looking Fire Trucks!
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    Good looking car ,, life gets very busy, but sometimes it’s good to swap projects for a little while.
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    I wish I was as far along as the H Model and the B73 ,,, I’m going to have to get in gear,, it’s been crazy busy hauling equipment,, but hopefully that will buy more LJ supplies for winter.
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    A little more floor mat work last few days, trying to get the inside done so I can move forward on the fenders, hood and doors,, I hope to move forward on the body work this winter!
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    Well I figured since I made the comment about Mowermans DM about working on it 30 minutes a day,, I should practice what I preach,, so I worked on installing the LJs fuel pedal today,, for about 30 minutes!
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    Your heading in the right direction, I’m bogged down on the LJ project now, Work is busy, and I’m worn out at the end of the day from the heat, I got a lot done through the winter by spending at least 30 minutes a day on it, and some rainy, snowy days, 8-10 hours. I’ve found the main thing is to keep it in front of you, try not to put it on the back burner,,, believe me, I’ve let that happen a lot!
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    Brocky , the top 2 pictures were originally color, The H 67 was on a calendar my Dad had, I think it was taken on US 52 , Fancy Gap , North of Winston Salem, the other was taken in the parking lot of Hennis home office in Winston Salem, both hung in our house when I was growing up, the black and white is just one of many that Dad had. I have one taken with Pilot Mt in the background, it’s a F model ( Remember Andy Griffin, Mt Pilot ? , that’s where the name came from) . The Hennis Brothers were originally from Mt Airy , Same as Andy Griffin. I think Shirley Mitchell bought them in about 1947 and moved to Winston Salem.
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    My Friend, That is the Most Beautiful, Detailed H Model I have ever seen! I would love to see it in person! Great Job!
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    I’m not sure about the 855 ether, i think the 220s came out in about 1959 (743 cu in ) I know that 743 block went on back , my 1951 LJ had a 200 Cummins, I’m with Brocky 855s probably early to mid 60s . I’m sure someone with way more experience than me will tell us.

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