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I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year.

My camera died at the show, but here are some photos from Boomagoo (found on the ATHS.org forum)

http://s331.photobuc...mview=slideshow

Thanks for the pics.

Welcome aboard. Good looking H!

Thanks for those pictures! Do you drive that Magnum in your avatar?

Rob,

The Mack's that were assembled in Europe were sometimes built with a locally made cab. Back then the US B cab was considered too small for European operators! So French and Dutch built Mack's came with locally built cabs to better suit the local needs of owners and drivers.

Its a damn shame Mack did not push into Europe harder, things would be different and allot more interesting today.

As far as Mack pushing into Europe, I often wondered about that myself. Who knows, there might not have been an IVECO Truck company gobbling up some of the smaller companies. Maybe MACK would have had them on the ropes?

Hello Frenchy Mack,welcome aboard. I drove Mack Midliners. You probably know them as Renault G. Five speeds and a splitter (relay) is just my speed!!!!!

that's it in a nutshell- it's all in how you drive it.

As for me, I would match the drivetrain with margin and durability in mind. If the engine has 1000 lbs torque, I would want a transmission that has 1200 lbs+ rating. I personaly am more agressive with the truck sort of the way I drove 21/2 &5 ton military trucks. Not abusive mind you, but I don't baby them either.Thats my 2 cents.

Good info. It's good to collect historical information.

Greetings one and all - I finally managed to get the old AC I bought in NY back in April back to UK. It is in a bit of a state but I am really pleased and it will be a great project. If anyone is interested I have set up a small website where I have put details of the Bulldog as well as details of the old Dodge Fire Truck I am working on. The site is at

http://rustytrucks.tripod.com/

Good luck to one and all.

Good luck on the projects. As you know the wood work while laborious, just takes a while. As for the metal,you probably know this but you might have to have certain parts made. These trucks are much more simple and straight foward than todays trucks.Do you plan on showing these trucks at the Dorsett Steam Fair in the future?

Welcome!!! I'll bet the fuel is gellin' up in Bradford this morning!!!!

Your not kidding. Its been in the singls digits already.

Welcome aboard !

macktruckfan. if you go to the for salesection on this board there is a 1980 Mack R688ST withthe 5x4 trans setup you asked about. It has the TRL1078 main trans and Spicer1241C auxiliary. If you scroll down in the comments someone posted a link to complete specs. of this truck.It only has 68,000 original miles on truck from new. It was bought new for the U.S. Fish and game commission.Joe D.

Excellent call. Thanks for the info!

Welcome aboard. I was stationed in Ft.Wainwright,'79-80. I was with 47thEngrs.

I pass thru Bradford periodically on the way to Orchard Park.

Isn't it easier with now that the road work is done! What are you driving?

How common or uncommon were the TRL1076/1078 with spicer 1241C, a 5 by 4 20 speeder? I have a R series operators handbook from the good people at the Mack museum and it lists this transmission as an option.

Welcome to BMT! Glad to have ya aboard!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

How common or uncommon were the TRL1076/1078 with spicer 1241C 5 by 4 20 speeders? I have a R series operators handbook and it lists this transmission as an option.

I want to say a hello to the members of this website. I like this site alot. My experience with Mack trucks is rather humble. I drove Mack Midliners for a few years, both the 5 & 10 speeds. I thought they were a lot better than the other trucks I drove. I have more questions than answers and I have an interest in trucks with Mack at the top of the list.