Doug Maney Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Don Shumaker is not in at the museum right now. He would be the one that would have the authority to approve such an endeavor. I spoke with him early last week about the truck, prior to this discussion, he knew about it and said it would be nice to have, but the museum doesn't have a budget to purchase trucks. I can assist any endeavor but with the recent weather and other things absorbing my time, I can't head this thing up. Since this is BMT through Watts, maybe Barry can offer a suggestion. I'll contact him this morning. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I sent notes to the Mack Museum (Don S) and also the owner. I have not heard anything from either one. I will try contacting the owner again to get his contact information and a selling price. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 I could "head it up" so to speak but would prefer someone more in the east locale perform the service.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Im in for $100. Lemme know where tand when to send the check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I just talked to Doug and it sounds like a great project! Watt's & BMT are definitely on board! We can set up a special paypal and mailing address for donations, also! Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks everyone for your interest. You can always send your money to me! I am willing to head up this endeavor. I sent another note to the seller to contact me. Until the seller makes contact and he states the selling price there is not much we can do at this time. In the mean time I will talk to the Mack Museum and get their input.Does anyone know the seller? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCR Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Assuming that the museum is set up as a charity, 501c3, donations made to it are tax deductible. Hopefully the Museum can set up a special account for the purchase of this truck and donations made directly to the Mack Museum. Denny 1 Quote Denny330-550-6020A "Mack Pack" Charter Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Wheels in Motion...As I stated, Don is not in and will return 9-26. I don't know if anyone else at the museum can authorize any outside endeavors like this. I believe the museum is set up for tax deductible donations, we just have to arrange the donation process properly so it can be creditted accordingly. There are alot of hoops to make it through when dealing with this kind of thing. As soon as Ken hears from the seller, I would like to speak with him, I'll send you a message. Thanks, Doug Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Im in for $100 as well. When I read the post, I was upset. Then the seller turns up saying he didn't have the heart to export it. Amazing turn of events.Joe, you did the right thing. I as well as other will try to help you get this truck to the Mack Museum and kept on American soil. Thank you.Also of note: there is a website called kickstarter.com that helps with stuff like this. We can use it to pool the dough, buy the truck and get it to museum. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 any news on what's happening with the truck?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I sent four (4) emails to the owner (2-eBay, 1-BMT, and 1-email address). So far NOTHING! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Keep trying and Thanks!Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Just received this from the Mack Museum:The new owner of the MH613 Interplant Truck (listed on eBay) lives in Canada. He is aware of the activity on Big Mack Trucks. The Museum has a verbal agreement that we will pick up the truck in Edison, NJ and bring it to the Museum “for a year or so.” He will send me an e-mail with details. We may go for it one of the next Wednesdays. For now, we would only do clean up work to make it showable. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I am willing to head up this endeavor. I will second the motion for Ken to head this and any similar future MH issues. It is quite obvious to anyone who knows him that his passion is the MH series. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 So the guy on here and ebay did sell it to a guy outside the US but it will be taken to the museum for display for a bit? Well that ends that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 We are not exactly sure. I was at the Museum yesterday and got the news about it being taken to the museum. More info to come. I think this is the owner that had it on ebay, He is out of Canada but the truck was in the states. I will keep you posted as I learn things. Doug 1 Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 funny story, I called at the museum yesterday. I'm from Canada. I bought a MH-613 in NJ. are we talking about the same truck??? reading the older post about the truck, 9 members how me 100$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Congratulations on your purchase. I just volunteered to collect the funds. I am glad it is going to the museum. Keep us updated on the the truck. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 So again the guy on here and ebay sold it to fullfuel from Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 So again the guy on here and ebay sold it to fullfuel from Canada.Yes, that is how I read it. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 10-4 me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stev Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 funny story, I called at the museum yesterday. I'm from Canada. I bought a MH-613 in NJ. are we talking about the same truck??? reading the older post about the truck, 9 members how me 100$ well, i am one of them. if you are transferring ownership of the MH to the Mack Museum, i will be glad to contribute my share . . . . if, as was mentioned earlier, it is being loaned to them for some period of time, well . . . . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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