Enjoyed meeting Jim Hancock at the New England Chapter A.T.C.A. Antique Truck Show this past Sunday. The day was picture perfect allowing my wife and I to see many Mack’s we have never seen before. It was nice to meet up with Jim, another owner of a “DE” Model. He has taken the time to answer several questions since I joined BMT for which I am grateful. Thanks for taking the time to meet up! Great Show my Northern Friends. Attached is a pic a cousin to my "DE"

Jim, 

Do you remember which side it was, the top one (with long band) came out of the right hand door. I agree, they could have changed vendors

Prior to installing new side window glass I removed the window regulators to insure they would operate smoothly. Glad I did, the grease and debris attached to the gears was like glue. However, both the regulators did their job and mated with the 7-bolt holes in the doors perfectly. However, they were made differently. Attached is a  photo of them, one is a little more robust than the other. CAN ANY OF THE EXPERTS DETERMINE WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? Being a 1942 DE manufactured just prior to the halt of civilian production in Feb 42 the possibility exists that they were using up parts to finish these trucks prior to the dead line------ANY THOUGHTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED Thanks!

If anyone out there needs a Template for the side windows let me know. I just received my new windows from Street Rod Glass in Riverside CA. Reasonable price $75.00 each plus shipping cost. I didn't want trash the old ones until I had the new glass.

I am in search of a right hand side mirror bracket that attaches to the upper door hinge. Any leads would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Greg

Enjoyed our day there. Thanks to BMT and Watts for their efforts! Here is a photo of either a ED or a DE. Reproduction hood tag showed ED Mack production plate showed DE Would like to know which one it actually is, in my quest to determine how ED's and DE's survive.  thanks!

Here is pic I problems with

I am on the same page with you. Other more pressing projects! Here is a screen shot from Hemmings and it looks like the ED or DE in the background is also in need of hood strips

Jim, Thanks for the info about the small strips being unique to ED and DE trucks. I have a plan to fabricate some when I have somen spare time. I will keep you posted on progress.

Greg

Jerry,

I made s sketch of the strips I need. 4-total, they mount in front and behind the Mack logo

Thank you

Greg 804-283-3026.

Model DE Sketches-Layout2.pdf

Jerry,

I will measure them and give you a call. Thanks for thinking about this!

Greg

Drove a couple of Young pumpers with 2-spds and a Heavy squad by Welch. Pumpers ran like greased lightning. Sqd wouldn't get out of it's own way. I was on that LODD call, it  was a sad Saturday morning that took two young lives much too soon.

I need the center chrome strips (4) total pieces that mount adjacent to the Mack hood logo.  In front of and behind.  I have attached a pic so you can see where the strips are located. Any leads would be greatly appreciated--Thanks Greg

Does anyone know how many DE's still exist? There were only 2164 produced between 38 and 42, I am curious of how many survived. Neat little truck that is shorter than my GMC pickup!