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if ever there was positive constructive advice given ; don't think it could have been delivered better. in this particular situation , the EQT it self is an unusual vehicle. I had two '49 E series Macks; one a EE and a EF; more common of the E series. believe the EQ was heaviest of the E's. have seen a number of "mini macks " made taking a Mack cab installing on a pick up chassis. following ALL the previous suggestions by Vlad ;; best of luck and keep the BMT crew updated when possible. a EQT pick up mini will definitely be in a class of it's own. Thanks for joining BMT

by "the book" the EQ made from '37- -'50 your in the right area with a '48. the EQ has one heavy drive train. EQ production shows 10,661 units. not a low produce number , but that is all EQ ..the EQT it self could be lower numbers

YOU can do it !!! good winter project; keep you out of trouble. I just acquired 81 brand new cans of model spray paint at an auction !! what colors do you want ; I'll send them out. LOL possibilities are endless. stretch the frame and make a 4 axle tractor. the one I showed You when in CT only took ???? months to build.

thanks for reply. R611 tandem dump with 9 speed way better than a 5 speed maxi .have seen tractors with 5 speeds made in to dumps many times only single axles. have some limitations when off roading job sights.

nice unit. being an old man with bad eye sight , enlarged the picture still can't tell if bulldog is silver or gold. what is the specific model :: R685 st/ R611st ? reason for asking is determining transmission. tractor had a 5 or6 speed.

models look great; question:: they look to be 1/32 scale ?? lowbeds scratch built ??

those pictures are what's called a mechanic's dream!! to have such a shop to build a project of that magnitude: SAFELY = amazing. Macks looking real good.

Birthday best to You; Barry!!! and THANK YOU for all Your work and effort to maintain this site .. You have brought the mechanical world and all it's expertise together which has helped countless of people and their projects. we have all learned a lot :if only the high school years had been this learned and fun.

enlarged the picture and saw the mounting bolts removed after post. possibly the manifold was in process of removal ??? this is another "but doc I don't feel good ; what's wrong"??. questions asked yet "Doctors== BMT crew" don't have ALL the particulars to the ailment.. was the manifold being removed to repair crack ???? was the shutterstat line disconnected before the issue ???

did you check the picture showing the thermo housing ; the shutterstat is disconnected???? seems there is more to this coolant system then I think we are aware of. by the corrosion in housing (which had a crack) shutters disconnected = meaning full time open ???? if top of thermo housing is there . for me it would be clean up assemble, fill with diluted water =some conditioner not straight water . run system see what you have. leaks ??? signs of coolant in oil??? not sure of weather conditions in turkey where truck is located ++hot-cold=humid ??

welding alum is a talent in itself ; dirty alum can be a total challenge. stick rod alum a real Pain. wire feed is fun when mastered.

It's the golden years !!! doesn't get better only worse.. the time together !! OH how lovely. mines not talking to me now!! and that's a positive.

another pass it on: Feb 21 2026. Copake Auctioneers:: lot 335 large group of Mack related items. rest of auction very interesting for that "man cave "items. 266 route 7A / Copake ,NY 12516. found on auction zip. hopefully this is of interest to some . apologies if some one on BMT had some quite bidding going on and this made others aware of lots .LOL

martin mentioned is still "in the fleet". pulled by ole #1 Mack . some times for parades etc. one of the notable projects I dreaded was brake job on the martin, 12in ? brakes which had to be cleaned and rebolt new blocks on. proper setting of the GREASED wheel bearings ; wheel assemblies had to flop around with inner nut so outer nut installed bearing properly set. P I T A

tire size to me is one of the small issues. someone has to be right on with a welder and measurements. complete change over done correctly will take some .???? 2in bigger dia tires is only one inch on each side. hit a crossmember then cut -reposition and weld back in. mounting to a walking beam suspension ??? picture looks as if the blue spring assy have been torched for removal. ??? hopefully this topic will have plenty of updates ; let the BMT folks know what end results are.