james j neiweem

I was at tractor supply on Saturday and I picked up a copy of wheels of time. The feature article was a real nice spread on Hendrickson. Gave a real good description of the company history. One interesting note was that surprisingly the last Hendrickson truck sold was a 2010 model VT. It looked like similar to the HME. I guess they finally went under because they just couldn't build a good plastic truck as they were steeped in the steel tradition.

Yes sir BCR. I remember mostly twin screw Hendricksons for Crystal Lake. They were cummins powered for the most part with one Harnischfegger that you could distinctly hear its 2 cycle sound. That was back in the days when you could tell all of the power plants by there distinctive sounds. 6-71's /from NH cummins/ from Mack 673's /from IH red diamonds /from white flat head gasers /from Mack gasers. The White flatheads were really cool sounding (real deep roar). You could tell the difference between the NA 673's and the turbo 205's. These engines you could hear from miles away. Not so anymore with the plane Jane (Sorry Jane) white cookie cutters on the roads today. Those were the days when there pretty much weren't any white trucks but plenty White Motor Corporation trucks. But I digress from Hendrickson. If I am not mistaken Hendricksons were as plentiful as IH White and A-Car. Mack was king in Chicago land though. Paccar was non existant at that time.

There was a movie made once in nyc I believe with loads of B model dumps and A-Cars. Then there was that stupid movie with all of the trucks circling the gas station. That may have been the one with the nice cinnamon colored B-61 that went over the cliff. Shamefull.

They ran A's B's and R's also

I am guessing that engine is Colt-Pielstic

Are'nt the rear axles on Macks made by meritor? What about the suspensions?

I believe westport axle supplies chasis for Mack and Volvo trucks. Well as of 2 hours ago the Brazilian Holding Company was sold to Universal Truck Load Services located in Michigan. Should have kept the operation under LLC in Pa. Not sure what this will mean for Mack if anything.

Looked at Bing maps and both buildings for plant 4 and 5C seem to still be there. Looks like they have had a cosmetic makeover. Not sure what they are used for now. One looks like it has a huge array of solar power on the roof.

I probably should have put this in the antique classic section. From the looks of that Bus brochure those factories seemed to be immence.

Its a shame to cut up that DM. Probably could save that and it would out last the modern fare.

Great pics. I hope that B model got restored.

Allentown plant 5C is mentioned from time to time on this site. How many plants were in Allentown. How close were they to each other. What was produced in each plant, What was produced in the New Jersey plants. How big were the plants in comparison to Macungie and Maryland plants

Any B's left in Puerto Rico? Nice pics. Real nice.

Those McClure Macks are ex Rawson trucks. Rawson has gone to KW unfortunately.

They were both founded by germans?

We seldom see granite tractors out here in new england

Those Copars don't even have camel backs. Volvo suspensions

This brings up an interesting question did cummins ever make a 2 cycle.

What are the specs on tour black MH.

What is the best front discharge mixer Oskosh or Terex.

Mack was absolutely amazing. Did they ever try to make airplanes?

Illinois guys. Back in the 60's there was a company called Quality Carriers that had blue B-61's with shinny milk tank trailers hauling milk in Wisconsin and Illinois. I am wondering if this is the same company as quality carriers out of Florida. The Florida carrier has some nice new blue pinnacles.

Looks like no such thing as rust down under.

Nice That MB could fight a vw beetle for a paring space.

Tha hmm chasis looks nice. The low cab forward would be one ugly front discharge mixer but it would probably work