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I had one just like it on a tandem GMC Brigadier, came from a forklift dealer,landing gear system worked great. The one I put on my H Model is a Schwarz made by the farm equipment company, it’s all one motion up and back at the same time, good for farm equipment or trucks, but too steep for cars, The one here on the B73 looks like it will be great for cars, not nearly as steep as mine. It’s going to be sweet with the wood floor. 

He said it’s drivable, ( Mack Diesel) it must be newer than my LJ because it has the newer style instrument panel. I passed on it , Trying to stay the course and finish a 40 year project. 

Turned out to be a good show, good weather! Thanks for sharing the group picture, it’s great to put a face on our names. 

If I get done in time tomorrow I may wash the C Model, I’ll have to haul it down on the Landoll because I haven’t driven that far in years,, hopefully I can find a place to park my truck and trailer 

Planning on making the Truck Show in Maiden NC Saturday, hopefully I’ll see some of you there. 

Progress! 

They are making a 4 lane on 143 ( Sweetwater Rd ) , across the Mt at the Appalachian Trail. I’ve been all over that area, there was a couple Superliners on 129 but I haven’t seen them lately. Still always looking for LJ parts ( Fenders mainly) when I’m back  off the beaten path. 

Thank you,, I’m going to try and make it! ( Spent the day in Robbinsville today,, Moving equipment and hauling bridge beams on the road widening projects) 

That’s good,, you will get a jump on winter, I can’t wait to see that flooring! 

Yes they are good shows, Another in Cherokee in October, I’m not sure I’ll make it to Dacusville, Hopefully Lincolnton. I’ve been so busy I can’t get time to work on any Mack’s . 

Thank you for your comments . As for the pinstripes on the spokes I love that! Another fading art , everything is decals now days. 

Thank Y’all . I’m sure you have met him Brocky , he was always at the Waynesville and Cherokee show, and he would help me when we had the Truck Show at the WNC ag center across from the Asheville Airport years ago. 

Great Video! I love old school Common Sense testing! No Laptops Allowed! Dang that is a Beautiful H Model! My Dad would have been very proud of you, he was a H Model guy for sure! 

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. 

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 

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. 

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) 

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. 

Good Work,, send more pictures as you assemble it.