james j neiweem

Saw on facebook a 1986 Mack Rd686s for auction at the owlshead museum. 18,300 original miles. Can be seen at owlshead.org under mack

Steve L, Volvo has a conventional cab. I agree some American conglomerate should buy Mack back, however as conglomerates do they may sell them again in the future at the highest bidder.

Six speed was popular in these. Easy to drive also.

Vlad great story! Definitely need wide tires in the front. That would make one slow heavy camper. Post the specs when you get a chance.🙂

Bob quite possibly to detune the cabs natural frequency. Not sure if that's the reason but I like it.🙂

Does anyone know what the purpose was of the cab ridges on the back of the Mack B and L cabs. The 3 ridges on the back vertical corner of the cabs.

Does anyone know what the purpose was of the cab ridges on the back of the Mack B and L cabs. The 3 ridges on the back vertical corner of the cabs.

Do like the Black and Gray color combo.

Mrs. Celli. Glad to have you aboard. Those Celli trucks made me into the Mack nut I am today. In Wheeling Illinois, while waiting for the school bus in the morning, I would see the Celli B-42 Mack gaser dumps and the B-61 tractor trailer dumps almost daily. They sure made my day. I missed out on seeing the many R models and CH models Celli had as I moved to Connecticut after the Navy. 57 BCR has posted several great Celli pictures on this sight. Feel free to post any old Celli pics that you may have. We would all enjoy them. Eugene Celli was quite the innovator.

Would be good if they offered municipality specs for snow removal etc.

KS come on back!

Phase 1 : Thanks for the clarification. I guess that concern doesn't take precidence over aerodynamics now a days.🙂

I agree with Tanto. No offense meant towards autocardc the originator. This is a great thread but the title could use some adjustment. What say you autocardc?🙂

Yes the bumper cutoffs were to save the front tires. Most of the trucks at the time had bumpers real close to the tires. Most bumpers now are some sort of plastic. Probably not a tire killer. I am thinking the Mack Anthem is a three piece bumper. Might look pretty retro if the corner bumpers were removed.

Good news for Oskosh!