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Yes Mike, the AAA truck. Just like you, space is a premium, and just like you, way too many trucks and way too little room! A couple pics in my gallery of the trucks I should let go. This doesn't happen often, last time I cleaned house was about 10 years ago. Call me Mike if your serious!

I have for sale a 1961 B67, a 1952 LJ with cummins and a 1940 EMU. I also have a none Mack that should go, a 1962 Peterbilt 351 needlenose. All are tractors. Prices are negotiable. I will never get to these projects due to health restrictions. All the trucks need work, I can email pics if interested. If I can figure out how to get them from my documents onto this forum, I'll post some pictures. Trucks are in New Jersey. Email me at Atrucknut@aol.com or leave message at 609-888-4879 and I'll call you back. Thanks, Jim.

^{Marvin is still with us. Just doesn't get uot much anymore. I was with Jack last Friday, Marv was seriuosly injured years back in a pick up rollover and is confined to a wheelchair, but his Mack knowledge is still intact.}

The Green B-81 pulling the locomotive is actually a B-87 with supercharged cummins and now owned by John Haines, It was at one time owned by the Mahan Collection.

The AK engine is called a BK, Don't know why exactly, just the series number. Dual ignition wasn't just in fire trucks, it was stock in this application. The crankcase and pan are aluminum, the block (or cylinder jugs) are cast iron. The heads are the same as AB engines.

Beautiful job on theAK6. Would really like to see some AK engine pics if possible. Paul

The AK engine is called a BK, Don't know why exactly, just the series number. Dual ignition wasn't just in fire trucks, it was stock in this application. The crankcase and pan are aluminum, the block (or cylinder jugs) are cast iron. The heads are the same as AB engines.

Thanks for the comments on the Blue AK6. This was done at the Mahan Collection shop, which consists of Jack, Brian and myself. We are curently working on 2 other AK6's as well as an AC oil tanker, and just finished the Marchello R model.

The A-54 is mine, and that is the rad cap behind the bulldog, it has an EN-510 engine and 9 speed duplex. I also have an A-50T, 3 A-40's, and an A-30.

It's in his museum. The last couple of years he's been taking other stuff to shows, he's got a lot to choose from.

1928 what? AB and AC serial numbers are located on the left front top of the frame, in front of the radiator on AB's and under the hood on the AC's. The serial number is also located on a serial number plate, on AB's this was frame mounted behind the spring hanger; on AC's it is on the seat riser, passenger side facing front unless it was a cowl only, then on the cowl, inside, right of the fan housing.

Hey guys, after reading this post, I had to confirm something. After working all day I went back to Building 3 at the Mahan Collection to see the DM in the collection, sure enough...DM865SX1001...yes that's correct, the first one off the line. I asked Gary and he said I should let you folks know that there was a 1001 built and sold to the general public. I'll have pics to post tonight. Jim

There is one place that I know of that may be able to help with all of what you need. The Mahan Collection, owned by Gary Mahan in Basking Ridge, NJ. He has a huge collection of trucks as well as the restoration shop necessary to redo these old Macks to better than new.

The things you ask for are around, but most who have them won't let them go. I work for Gary Mahan and I'm currently in the process of working on such rims. The last three days before the new year I have been heating, straightening, fill welding and grinding rims for a current project. We searched through about 25 rims before we found 6 rims that were worth repairing. By the way, after 3 days, I still have 4 rims to do. Most other parts are also rebuilt, we use the original spokes for the steering wheel and make our own round sections, the bolts and washers Gary had specialy made. Most other AC parts that we need are cast and then finished by us at Gary's. I know he has these parts made for his projects, but has sold a few to others, but they are very expensive just as raw castings. I can ask Gary if he will sell something you need, send me a list of your needs, and I'll let you know.

Just out of curiosity, is anyone NOT planning on attending Macungie this year due to high fuel prices?? Are you clamping down on any of your other antique show attendance???? The 140GZ Waukesha in my FWD firetruck is thirsty, and the kids need to eat......So the firetruck is going to be sitting a lot this summer.......

I spoke to many fellow antique truckers about this very topic, and most said they will pick and choose what shows to attend...Macungie to most is a "will never miss" on most lists.

FWD, just kinda thinkin' like Hellertown is what, about 18 miles from Macungie.... 36 mile round trip...even at $5 per gallon, at let's say 4 MPG, that's around $45 for the weekend in gas. Just thinking out loud, sorry.

First thing to do is contact the Mack Museum, the info is on this site. Give them the serial number and they will provide a ton of info. Also, I'll talk to my boss today and see if I can give you his office number, has many AB's and parts, not sure what's for sale. Good luck, Jim.

Hi all. The ATCA National Meet and Flea-market in Macungie, PA is just around the corner and I'm looking forward to a great show again this year. Last year we had well over 500 trucks and our flea-market has 300 spaces, and if the pre-registrations tell the story, we are well ahead of last year in the number of trucks planning to attend.

We changed our advertised show dates to Friday (June 15th) and Saturday (June 16th) because people would show up on Sunday afternoon to see only a few trucks left. We are letting trucks on the fields Thursday afternoon. I have heard a rumor that all trucks must leave by Saturday night, this is NOT true. As always, everything must be removed by 7am Monday morning, so you are welcome to stick around on Sunday.

If you haven't been to the Macungie show, you are missing one of the best.

Jim Widmann, President, Antique Truck Club of America

On the AB's and AC's the serial number is on the left front frame horn, top, not the side. Usually if you lightly sand that area is shows up fairly clear.

Are you sure of the town? Is it Ringoes, NJ? If it is, I'll be there tomorrow, let me know for sure and were it's at.

Hey Bill, hope to see it at Macungie. Sure does look good! Merry Christmas from the Widmann's.

My plan is to restore all my trucks, but that doesn't mean it'll happen! Like a good friend of mine said, if we didn't have trucks waiting for resto, we wouldn't have anything to look forward to. Your A-40 looks pretty darn good, I have an A-40 also, with a rigging bed and winch on it, and an A-30 rigging truck as well. Now I guess I have to get an A-20 to complete the set. I have B-models, but my favorite is the A, it just has such a great look. Here's a picture of my EMU and A-40

What the heck, here's the A-30...and a B-61SX

and a neat bit of trivia, the A-30 and A-40 a both 1952 model year. When I got the paperwork from Mack, they were delivered on the same day, June 30, 1952. The 30 to Newark, NJ and the 40 to Trenton, NJ. They're twins!

OK, how 'bout this one I TRIED, BUT IT WON'T LET ME TODAY!

How to spend a Saturday...good friends, good food, great trucks! A few friends and myself went to pick up my A-50 on Saturday morning down in MD. I made a deal to buy the A-50T during the week of the Baltimore ATHS show, and finally got down to get it. Lou Barber (tow truck owner) and his dad Lou, and Tom Zacney and I followed in the pick-up. We drove and hour, stopped for breakfast, drove another hour and hooked her up, spent and an hour BSing and headed back. A fresh battery, a gas can, some starting fluid, some tinkering and we drove it into the garage. Lunch from the deli, more BS and down to Philly to move a Brockway for another trip. Nothing like a 12 hour day with old trucks! Life is great, and this is one crazy hobby.

Dustin, the old B's aren't hard to find, just go to a show near you and talk to an owner of one. I'd say 8 out of 10 times, he nows where there is one or has a few himself. Join the ATHS and the ATCA to get the show dates. If you live in New England, the have tons of shows, you just missed Bellows Falls, Rutland, Hudson, Massena, Cortland and Barrington, but you can still make it to Thompson Speedway and Foster, RI. I went to a few of thes shows and found about 6 B's for sale at decent prices. Another can't miss for Mack fans is in Lititz, PA at Roger Gerharts place. There is always a truck or two for sale there and not for millionaire prices. By the way, these two trucks found me, once you find one, many will follow! Good luck and don't give up the search, they'll find you eventually. Jim.

A friend of mine told me this hobby is "just crazy" and I think he hit it right on the nose. Cliff Sharp, Tom Zacny and I started out at 5am to retrieve these trucks (actually Cliff started at 3:30, he had a 1 1/2 hour ride to meet us). The Blue Arrow Express is a B-70, the AAA Trucking is a B-67. They have been stored since 1990 and haven't seen daylight since. When we got the 67 to my place, we aired up the starter tank, primed the fuel, and she started on the first spin. The B-70 needed a condensor and off she went. Nothing like a Mack truck! Our plan is to leave these trucks as is to preserve the history of these companies, and also to have them at Gearhart's Mack Show in Lititz. The former owner is a very early member of the ATCA and was co-owner with his brother of Blue Arrow, which is still in business. Their story will be in a future issue of Double Clutch. He bought the AAA B-67 at the liquidation auction in 1989, just down the road from where I live. I remember the orange and black trucks running around for many years in my town and always thought they looked pretty darn good. All AAA B-67's had round fuel tanks, air start and horizontal exhaust, and they had a lot of 'em. Sorry for being long winded.

Skip McKean is a great guy from New Hampshire that owns a heating oil company, both local and bulk delivery. That's why the two different names on the trucks. He and his wife come to Macungie every year to show us their trucks, and the trucks are just as nice as the McKean's. Jim Widmann, Pres. ATCA.

Just thought I'd let you all know the official numbers for the ATCA's 27th Annual National Meet in Macungie Memorial Park. There were 546 trucks, 99 vendors on 280 spaces and 14 Crafters for the ladies. Thanks to all those who support the ATCA and came to our show. I hope your spaces worked for you Barry, next time we'll make sure Amy gets the stuff out to us! See y'all next year! Jim Widmann, President, ATCA.