Popular Post Tony Ingram Posted April 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2013 I ran across this original owner G Model about 5 years ago. Pretty uncommon to find one of these out here on the west coast. Been going by every now and then to see if he'd ever like to sell it. He bought it new in 62' and used it to haul hay and produce here in the California Central Valley. The truck is completely original, all the badges, trim, even the original tanks are on the truck. It has a 250 cummins with a triplex and said it ran when he parked it in his front yard back in the late 80's. He was quite the tractor collector too but now that he's in his upper 80's he's looking to off load some stuff. He wanted 5k-6k for it back in the day but has recently called me asking $2,500 for it. I think I could probably get it for $1,500-2000 but this would be truck #3 and mama might not be too happy with me. I remember someone once telling me that one truck leads to two leads to three..... Would be nice to have a small collection of cabovers though, would fit nicely with my H63 and H61. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 better to ask for forgiveness than permission,that is a definate keeper and would fit in nice with your others.A little short single axle like that don't take up much room.Get it before something happens to him.Are those front wheels 24.5's? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Miketubeless original 5 hand hole would be 22.5's? But those sure fit the wheel wells like 24's? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Miketubeless original 5 hand hole would be 22.5's? But those sure fit the wheel wells like 24's?that's why I asked,I didn't think they ever made the 5 holes in 24.5 but those sure look it,don't they?Those are worth a little bit themselves if they aren't blistered inside. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 It's not a collection if you only have one Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mack www.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Nice looking' truck, go for it, then all you need to find is an H-67 to complete the set!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hope you can work a deal with your wife because that truck is a keeper. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Man, that'd be worth being in the "doghouse" for awhile. Thats a rare Bulldog. Great price too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'll buy it if you don't. It would fit in nicely with my H model too. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 that's why I asked,I didn't think they ever made the 5 holes in 24.5 but those sure look it,don't they?Those are worth a little bit themselves if they aren't blistered inside.Thats what i was thinking too,those 5 hole wheels are getting real hard to come by!....................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Nice survivor! Man that truck is straight! Just look at that bumper!!! If momma don't want the truck around, it can stay in Northern Illinois for awhile!! 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/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Nice survivor! Man that truck is straight! Just look at that bumper!!! If momma don't want the truck around, it can stay in Northern Illinois for awhile!!Shame its a daycab Al,or we could head out and team it back east! LOL!.....................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 This is quite the truck. Excellent condition, and daycab G models are extremely rare. The price is a bargain. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Wonder if he bought it! Quite the truck!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Shame its a daycab Al,or we could head out and team it back east! LOL!.....................................MarkI'm thinkin' we could pick up that pup for Ken in Az. with it too,Mark!!! 1 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/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I'm thinkin' we could pick up that pup for Ken in Az. with it too,Mark!!!About ready to pull the trigger. Have a freight company that will transport it back to Altoona for a "reasonable" cost. But I am all ears and open to offers! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 did anyone buy it, this baby is mint!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ingram Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 I'm supposed to meet with the owner the end of the week to talk it over. The old timer was quite the junk collector. Glad I happened to stop by and check up on him. He recently had a leg amputated due to diabetes and his grandson had already cleaned out some tractors for scrap. His grandson was bout ready to scrap this old girl. If I don't end up with it I'll definitely pass the info along because all this thing needs is to be hosed off, get her running and enjoy. There's no damage or dings anywhere that I could find on it. It's definitely a gem. Mama said "you already have 2 in the rv parking, guess another won't make too much a difference". Good thing is all 3 will fit just fine with several feet to spare. Got the H61 back on the road, would be nice to get this G up and running then get back to the H63 restoration. Getting sidetracked with other trucks is dragging out the process but the challenge of finding trucks and getting them running again is the best part for me. I'll keep everybody posted on what happens. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I'm supposed to meet with the owner the end of the week to talk it over. The old timer was quite the junk collector. Glad I happened to stop by and check up on him. He recently had a leg amputated due to diabetes and his grandson had already cleaned out some tractors for scrap. His grandson was bout ready to scrap this old girl. If I don't end up with it I'll definitely pass the info along because all this thing needs is to be hosed off, get her running and enjoy. There's no damage or dings anywhere that I could find on it. It's definitely a gem. Mama said "you already have 2 in the rv parking, guess another won't make too much a difference". Good thing is all 3 will fit just fine with several feet to spare. Got the H61 back on the road, would be nice to get this G up and running then get back to the H63 restoration. Getting sidetracked with other trucks is dragging out the process but the challenge of finding trucks and getting them running again is the best part for me. I'll keep everybody posted on what happens.Hope he doesn't scrap it before you can talk it over! Good luck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ingram Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Talked to the grandson today, truck is safe from the scrapper. Told him if I didn't end up with it I know somebody who'd definitely be interested in purchasing it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-176998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I'm supposed to meet with the owner the end of the week to talk it over. The old timer was quite the junk collector. Glad I happened to stop by and check up on him. He recently had a leg amputated due to diabetes and his grandson had already cleaned out some tractors for scrap. His grandson was bout ready to scrap this old girl. If I don't end up with it I'll definitely pass the info along because all this thing needs is to be hosed off, get her running and enjoy. There's no damage or dings anywhere that I could find on it. It's definitely a gem. Mama said "you already have 2 in the rv parking, guess another won't make too much a difference". Good thing is all 3 will fit just fine with several feet to spare. Got the H61 back on the road, would be nice to get this G up and running then get back to the H63 restoration. Getting sidetracked with other trucks is dragging out the process but the challenge of finding trucks and getting them running again is the best part for me. I'll keep everybody posted on what happens.How did your H-63 turn out? I havent seen pictures oof the finished product? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-177000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ingram Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 It's far from finished. Got sidetracked with an H61 I'd bought to get it up and running. Changed my mind on a couple of engines but have finally chosen the one I'm gonna stick with. Gotta fab up new brackets for that. Not a ton of work left on the chassis but the cab needs to get the sheet metal finished. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-177002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 What's the word on the G model? Did you buy it? Is it on a trailer headed to my house? My birthday is coming up in a few months. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-177730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ingram Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Made a deal on the G model today. Gotta great deal I think for $1,800. Pick it up on Friday. I'll post a lot more pics once I get it home and cleaned up a bit. Has been sitting for a long time and the windows have been down so it's awful dusty and dirty but gave it a good look over today and from what I can tell it pretty much looks like it rolled off the assembly line. Has a 250 turbo cummins with a triplex. Said he parked it in 84' cause he had a fuel problem. Thought it was a leaky tank but the tanks are original Mack tanks with factory tags still on them and they looked pretty good. Couldn't jack the cab up, prob. needs some oil in it but it still has the original handle for the jack. Looked to me from what I could see the fuel filter was cracked on top and that may have been his problem. I plan on getting it home, cleaning it up and will probably have to wait until after summer vacation to really get to tinkering on it but like I said I'll keep everybody posted. Mama said this is definitely the last one I can drag home. He had a clean REO out on his place that's obviosly been there for years. Has a crane on the back and said the truck still ran good but he parked it because the crane got weak. Pics are posted below.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-178121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 You stole it at $1,800! I'm glad you got it, man. That's gonna clean up nice and be a fun project. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30696-g-model-mack/#findComment-178122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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