Doug Maney

how do you get to the photo section? I only saw one picture,a green G-model

You have been approved as a member. That is necessary to keep the spammers out of the group. The photo area is listed on the left column. Check it out.

Doug

Everything is shaping up to be another great ATCA National Meet and Flea Market. If I remember how many we had last year we have more preregistered trucks this year, the camping area is full, the flea market is nearly full, the camper area is full and the ATCA Family Reunion sign-up sheet has about twice as many names as last years trial run.

This year we have door prizes for participants, a model truck raffle and several other exciting new features.

As always we could use some help. If you could spare a little time over the weekend we would be greatly appreciative. If we all chip in a little bit of time, the work could get done and we could all enjoy the show. When you show up, please mention to the gang at the registration booth that you would be willing to lend a hand or contact me at atca@comcast.net.

We hope everyone has a safe trip to Macungie and be sure to look me up when you arrive.

Thanks, Doug

Check out the Mack Cabover Trucks link on Yahoo.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/MACK_Cabover_Trucks/

There is a photo section that covers quite a few F-models.

Doug

What you have is an R-700 model, the 63 designates the driveline. The following numbers are the sequential serial number. I suggest you contact the Mack Museum with this info and request the build information for your truck. It may tiake a little time but what you receive will certainly be beneficial.

I suggest you forward a donation to the museum.

Doug

Check out my gallery for photos. I'll get some frame pics and stuff when I get some time. Most of my spare time is being spent getting ready for the ATCA National Meet and gathering stuff for "Double Clutch"(the official publication of the ATCA). I have brochures on both RW's and RW gliders, I should be scanning this weekend and should be able to help with those as well.

I urge you all to fill in your member info page so we can find out where you are from and other interests!

Doug

I'll do my best to answer some of your questions, I have both a Superliner and a Superliner II.

The Superliner II was intorduced in 1985, the most visible change was the square headlights. The II was built on an entirely different chassis going away from the separate front frame stub sections that you considered too thin.

Interior levels did vary and could be specified when ordering. From sparse to the Level 4 with steps at every number.

Model numbers do specify howthe truck is spec'd. RW 6 hundreds were the standard spec trucks, RW 7 hundered were the heavier spec'd trucks possibly including double frames and dual steering boxes. The last two numbers in the 6 or 7 hundred specified different powertrain configurations in earlier years and axle configurations in later years. (I'll have to check on these for specific examples)

Macks could be spec'd any way you preferred. Superliners were one of the few models that pulled off being considered a road tractor and a severe duty model.

The Superliners I have are prime examples of that, My 82 is a spec'd with standard tractor components and my 89 is spec'd heavier with 14000# front axle and 44,000# rears, E9 V-8, dual steering boxes, double frame, and external air cleaners.

I hope I have answered some of your questions. To check out the differences in person I suggest you come to the ATCA National Meet June 13 & 14 in Macungie, PA. There will be Superliners there for sure!

Doug

Thanks to those who made the first ATCA Central PA Chapter - Crab Crazy show a success. We had over 20 trucks and nearly 20 cars. We all had a great time enjoying friends, fun and food. The Crab Crazy menu included a wide variety of items that pleased everyone attending. From burgers to crab legs I didn't hear any complaints. Paul and the Crab Crazy staff went out of their way to make the day a wonderful event. I mean out of their way, Paul offered door prizes including hats, t-shirts and gift certificates. The tickets were given to everyone showing a truck or car by the Crab Crazy Ticket Chick, keep an eye on upcoming issues of Double Clutch.

Thanks All!

Doug- What time can I show up on Friday? If I get there early enough I'll help out for a bit.

That would be great! We need all of the help we can get. We'll be registering trucks sometime before 8:00am. We will gladly accept a hand from anyone, there is always alot to be done. Thanks, Doug

Hold up Randy! The ATCA National Meet is 2 weeks and 4 days away, June 13 & 14, we'll be setting up starting Wednesday. If anyone can spare some time to help that weekend, please see someone at the registration booth. Thanks, Doug

I still have too much to do to ignore the additional 4 days!

Yes, all D models were gas, updraft carb, Magnadynes. D-20, D-30, D-42 and D-44 were all powered by the tiny little 6 cylinder gas job. The strangest one that I have seen is a D-44, tanker, camel-back, 44,000# rears with a Quadruplex. I can't imagine driving around a town built on a sidehill.

My D-42 is one of 601 D-42's built. It isn't a prototype. D's were built in two styles, Mine is the second styling with the extra emblems and trim, the first styling resembled an MB from later years with a square grille.

Central Pennsylvania Chapter, ATCA

Antique Truck Show and cars too

May 24th

Crab Crazy

Route 662 (between 562 & 422)

Douglassville, PA,

12:00 til ?,

live music from 2-5pm,

sandwiches, seafood dinner specials, ice-cream

for info e-mail: atca@comcast.net

(this is the replacement to the Berkshire Mall show)

As far as I know there was not a long nose version of a hard nose R, (flintstone version to our freinds abroad). The hard nose R was a 600 series, standard length hood. An RM is a setback R that has a longer hood. These were mainly for snowplow use in the northeast and oilfield use in the south, west and abroad.

It would be cool to put one together though, hoods and filler panels would have to be fabricated but it would be pretty neat.

Wayne Hetrick from southeastern PA had a really nice hardnose R painted red & black, it has since been sold.

hello doug i thought that there were 100 mh and 100 superliners and the total was 200 you could get them whit different sleepers and engines and you had 3 year warrenty or 300000 miles i am glad i have whan whit the biggest sleeper and the biggest engine greetings rene

Yep, I should have proofread my note before pressing the submit button. Sorry. for the error. I have a couple of info pieces on these and will post them the make up my error.

You do have a good one Rene, E-9 with the big bunk! If you pay for shipping I think there is someone here that would buy it!

See you soon? Doug

There is a factory day cab near me. I have looked at it several times at a local garage and have seen it on the road. Just recently I located a Freedom MH with an E9. It is rough and the owner is a little out of touch on value. There were 200 of each built, I have a different ad on them, If I can find it I'll post it. Doug

It is with sadness that I post this message. Snowy was a wealth of knowledge and offered his support whenever called upon. The ATCA and our members can be grateful for his contributions to Double Clutch where he shared a small portion of dwindling Mack history with us. A conversation with Snowy was filled with undocumented Mack historical facts that simply were a result of experience and a devotion to his work. The Antique Truck Club of America and Mack Truck enthusiasts worldwide mourn the passing of Snowy.

Snowman W. Snowy Doe, 84, of Macungie, died April 30, 2008 in Lehigh Center. He was the husband of Edna M. (Schroder) Doe. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June 2007. Born in Worcester, Mass., he was the son of the late Arthur W. and Gladys A. (Sprague) Doe. He worked for Mack Trucks for 37 years, retiring in September 1984 as Head of International Service Engineering. Upon retirement, he served as the curator of the Mack Truck Museum. He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus. He was a 50-year member of Jerusalem Lodge 26 F.&A.M., Plainfield, N.J. where he served as Past Master, and was a member of the Rajah Shrine and the Allentown Consistory. He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and was an active Boy Scouts leader. He honorably served his country with the 245th Combat Engineers in the European Theater with the 3rd Army. Survivors: Wife; son, Dr. Lawrence W. Doe and wife Patricia L. of Annapolis, Md.; daughters, Deborah E. Doe of Bristol, N.H. and Sally B. Urban of Emmaus; Sister, Barbara G. Poole of Macungie; Grandchildren, Lawrence W. Doe, Jr. of Crownsville, Md., Christopher T. Doe and wife Jennifer of Abingdon, Md., and Andrea E. Urban of Birdsboro. Services: Funeral Services 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in Faith Presbyterian Church, North 2nd and Cherokee Streets, Emmaus. Viewing Sunday 1- 2:30 p.m. in the church. Entombment Monday, May 5, at 1:00 PM in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Schantz Funeral Home Inc., Emmaus is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, may be made to the church, or the Rajah Shrine, P.O. Box 40, Blandon, PA 19510.

Published in the Morning Call on 5/2/2008.

Just a reminder, there are deadlines for the preregister only areas at the ATCA National Meet. If you are planning on attending, check the show info on preregistration for camping, Truck Corral or Flea-Market. There is a sign up sheet for the Friday night ATCA Family Reunion, last year was a blast, we want to see you there this year!

Doug

We were just outside of Indianapolis. I found a man that has some old stuff that he needs to get rid of, we brought 1 load back and are finalizing plans for a return trip for some more. No F-models though. Doug

I was out in Indiana this past weekend to gather up a bunch of Mack stuff, I was hoping there was a decent F, there was not. We did however bring back one load and are gaong back this weekend with two trailers for stuff. As always I will keep an eye out for good Macks.

Doug

I Know of one available, it is on a dump with a cab protector. The rear panel is very nice, I will have to call to get a price. Doug

That is the Titan I saw being hauled on the lowboy. I stand by my original opinion, 9900 International.

Back in the good old days, Mack only used letters to identify their models. A CH612 is a CH model, single axle. Check out some of the books on Macks, like Mack, Driven for a Century.

Doug

I may be able to get what you are looking for at a friends place. How long a piece do you need?

You may also want to check out:

http://www.restorationspecialties.com/

Doug

Welcome,

Most of us are into the same things, that is why we have gathered here. Macks typically tie into equipment of some kind. Depending on where you are located there are some great shows that feature all of your interests, check out www.nationalpike.com. This years HCEA Convention will be held there.

There is an all-Mack Show in Lititz, PA in October and the ATCA National Meet in Macungie, PA in June that always has a bunch of B-models on display. The best place to locate a truck is at a show, lots of connections and at the National Meet a truck corral with trucks for sale.

Doug

I suggest you check with The Mack Trucks Historical Museum, you supply the serial number and they will send you a packet of information including the build sheet (if available) and can probably answer any other questions. They do all of this for Mack and Brockway enthusiasts. It is suggested that a donation is given for the packet. This is an extremely valuable resource we have for our Bulldogs and Huskies, I would hate to see it go away, besides being former Mack employees that are a wealth of knowledge and are just plain great people!

Doug

I wondered what was going on with the H-S LTL.

The Mack Trucks Historical Museum

Don Schumaker, Curator

997 Postal Road

Allentown, PA 18103

Telephone: 610-266-6767

Fax: 610-266-6823

Hours:

10:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday