mackaholic

This had to be some corporate fleet truck. No gauges, tachograph, wedge brakes. Seems like a strange spec.

Found this door plate in an add on Truckpaper, https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/trucks/for-sale/list/manufacturer/mack/model/rs600. It was listed as an RS600. Just wondering if anyone has ever seen this or knows what this started as? Glider Kit?

Have you looked at the ATHS website? There's a guy in CA selling what he's advertising as an AC. It's actually an AB. Looks like it has an engine in it. https://aths.org/backlot/8787/1924-mack-ac/california/usa/trucks/

Those don't have spring brakes so the shoes might not be stuck to the drums, maybe. Back off the slack adjusters and see what happens! If they are stuck and you can get the slack adjusters backed off sometimes you can break the stuck shoes loose by hammering on the drums. Might need to use a large drift punch to get to them. Best of luck!

Not hydraulic, definitely early s-cam air brakes.

With Wedge brakes the air pot bolts right to the backing plate. None of the operating mechanism is visible.

It seems thats been done a lot. Here's a link to an article about a Northern CA log trucker who had several of them. See page 29.  https://rootsofmotivepower.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Roots-Of-Motive-Power-Highline-2006-April-Vol-24-01.pdf. I wonder if any survived?

My dads 1920 AB parked next to a new 2020 Mack at the Snake River chapter ATHS show last weekend. Trucks have come a long way in 100 years!

Thanks Vlad,

 I have a couple in steel that I will be using if I can't find an aluminum piece. The are actually under an LTL now. Not sure if they are original or got swapped after the original ones broke. Just because the truck is an LTL and the aluminum parts were available doesn't mean Mack put them in. 

Looking for one of these brackets in aluminum. Anyone have a spare? 

Looked through several Mack calendars from the 80’s that I have. These pics are the only ones I could find that look like what you’re describing.

Saw this truck complete about 8 years ago. Couldn’t make a deal with the owner for it then. It got parted out since. I did end up with the cab though!

5 hours ago, autocardc said:

Mackaholic, I have a seen a black b model tractor pulling a dump trailer several times around the San Jose area in the past year.

Haven't seen that one. I'll have to keep my eyes open next time I'm down that way. There were a couple of B's up here in wine country that would haul during harvest but I haven't seen them lately.

18 hours ago, AZB755V8 said:

Looks like Allen Nelson's LT. Think that is the one with an E9 in it. Probably not even working it hard, just a stroll in the park. 👍

That's the one. Hard to see the V8 emblem on the hood but it's there. He was behaving himself pulling away from the stop sign. not even a puff of black smoke.

On 10/7/2018 at 3:16 PM, maint1 said:

If you will PM your information with shipping cost to Colonial Heights Va. I will get a check right out to you. Ship when check clears. Thank you very much. Dave

PM sent, sorry for the delay.

On 10/2/2018 at 10:29 PM, Quickfarms said:

I took a little road trip this week to visit my daughter at college because two of my chocolate labs died in the last week and this morning I bought this truck

I did a double take when I saw your post. I looked at that truck a month ago. Never thought to ask if it was for sale. I was visiting a buddy who has a business down the street from where it was parked. Nice clean truck! Congrats

I've got a pair that are in good shape that I don't need. one has a small crack that could easily be repaired, third pic over. $100 plus shipping for the pair.

Brad

On 7/28/2018 at 1:16 PM, AZB755V8 said:

See you have some LTL frame parts. My stanchions are good but would you have a front engine mount for a 275? Mine has a crack, second one in the truck, and I would rather fine a good one than try and weld this one. Also would you have the rear aluminum cab mount? I have an aluminum rear cab mount that was damaged the first time the front engine mount broke, and the engine dropped, tearing it up with the universal joint when the trans pivoted up and front of engine went down.

I don't have any cab mounts currently but I do have the mold to make them. They are reproductions made from an unrepaired original. Even have the correct part number. They have to be machined for width to fit between your frame rails and the mounting holes drilled. If you're interested I'll contact the foundry and get a current price. Last batch were about $1200 ea.

I've seen that LTRV as well. When I sold my LJSWX the buyer came down from Canada and hauled all the way back on a 2 axle tilt trailer. Guy by the name of Ross Baird from Enderby BC bought it. He wanted to know if he could drive the LJSWX back to Canada! Quite an adventurous guy.

On 4/5/2017 at 9:47 PM, mackdaddy said:

What else are you hiding from me? even that dry creek zin wont get you talking...........

You just never know whats going to turn up here. Most recently an EH showed up. You just need to be here when we open that Zin.

SOLD!

$750. Engine has been open and in the weather for years, rust around the windshield frame, lots of good parts. In northern CA. PM for more info. Brad

865 or 866. Likely the later if the engine is original to the truck. If the data plate is still on the valve cover that would supply all the details.