Superdog Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 My AC was used to carry a small Cat as shown in this pic.It had a simple bed made of I beams across the frame with angle iron laid length ways with short beavertail.The ramps used to load didn't come with the truck,not that it matters.I'm contemplating as to what to put on the back.I have an ancient 5th wheel,the type with the long approach ramps and large pin that locked into latch in the front of trailer.I think it would look pretty cool,but trouble is I don't have one of the trailers set up for it to pull.I also have a dump box from the right era,but no hoist for it,and also a flatbed,but either of these will require a ton of work.What do you guys think,any other suggestions?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 With a classic like that, you can't go wrong no matter what you decide. I don't have the mechanical aptitude to be able to look at the photo and determine the work involved, but I would decide how much work and/or how much money I wanted to put into it and take it from there. As I said, you can't go wrong. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I am thinking leave/put whatever was on the back that you know the truck had. I think that's some cool history that it was a dozer hauler. You see lots of flatbeds, dumps, and tractors but an equipment hauler of that era is not common. To have something a little different at a truck show will stand out, especially when that's the real history of the truck. Don't blend in, stand out. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mack www.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1977vega Posted November 20, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2012 Stripper pole? 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Stripper pole? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 It didn't take long for this thread to go into the gutter. 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Just some options Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Equipment hauler is never seen, ever. If you need the early Cat, the one in my avatar that's near my driveway and holds my mailbox could go west... Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I kinda like the stripper pole idea, less fabrication involved. Just sayin Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 easyist would be flat bed but make it into a cattle hauler or wooden box van. I also like the tractor idea. A oil/fuel tank looks good on that style of truck. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I'm also for a tractor.Looks pretty cool with. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I like the flatbed. We're puttin a flatbed on my U model. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Lot more work, but I can't recall ever seeing one done up as a wrecker. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Lot more work, but I can't recall ever seeing one done up as a wrecker.I would agree with this suggestion also. Every truck looks better as a wrecker. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mack www.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milaca Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I would install something that would make the truck useful, even if only slightly useful. I like dump trucks, but a flatbed with a headache rack would be good too. The flatbed could be made with stake pockets for the addition of removable sides if ever so needed or desired. If that doesnt tickle your fancy, then install a hot tub on there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I always favored the AC chassis with a flat-bed and low sides,reason being it would be neat for parades,hayrides etc........................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I like the green mack with the red chassis idea, if it comes with those three girls and that big fishing pole hanging off the back. I'd say it was the best idea.But.........I like all original Macks with what they came with the most.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Those chicks are GIANTS! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Those chicks are GIANTS!Amazons,no doubt.I do like the old gin pole set up on this one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 I have an old hand crank wrecker boom similar to this one,but it's smaller and I don't think it would look right. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hot tub, beer tap and stripper pole Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mack www.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Personally, I think this is the best looking! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hot tub, beer tap and stripper poleJersey guys think alike! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I have a winch made by Mack , 20's-30's vintage and has it IM symbol cast on the gear case. will try to get a pic soon. also the skeleton of a 20's Fruehauf semi trailer, and I know a person that has a Mack 5th wheel.I am Thankful for my Mack friends and enjoy the day,FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Mike,I thought you had one of those original MACK fifth wheels in your inventory? That would be a good match.Don't worry about not havin' a trailer,one will show up at your doorstep when you (or Wendy) least expect it!! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28460-opinions-wanted/#findComment-147505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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