Superdog 5,879 Posted July 27 1 of only 12 built for UPS,only one known to have survived. Would like to see this go to a very special home,as its probably one of the rarest Macks around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyGunner 2,073 Posted July 27 Is it 4wd? Neat truck anyhow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superdog 5,879 Posted July 27 12 minutes ago, HeavyGunner said: Is it 4wd? Neat truck anyhow. yes its 4WD,biggest damn transfer case I ever saw.,built for UPS to pull doubles and triples in the mountains 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrgumby 62 Posted July 27 You don’t see too many old ups trucks make out of their hands. I tried before to buy old ups trucks and the mechanic said they don’t let old trucks get resold they cut them up for parts or scrap them and make sure they were destroyed. That’s what I was told Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superdog 5,879 Posted July 27 3 hours ago, mrgumby said: You don’t see too many old ups trucks make out of their hands. I tried before to buy old ups trucks and the mechanic said they don’t let old trucks get resold they cut them up for parts or scrap them and make sure they were destroyed. That’s what I was told I know,scrapyards weren't even supposed to be allowed to sell parts off them. I saw several of the step vans come in to one yard that had near new tires,and they had to pop them with the loader forks as soon as they hit the yard.,luckily this one escaped getting scrapped 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtymilkman 1,160 Posted July 28 That must be the last one made? According to the VIN. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaPatentman 157 Posted July 28 Maybe it survived because they didn’t feel it would be used to compete with them because of its unusual attributes. Lessons learned, Greyhound and Trailways would sell their old buses to anyone. The buses they sold were soon competing against them. I could never figure out why someone would sell a piece of equipment at a fraction of what it cost them to ultimately contribute to their demise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZB755V8 469 Posted July 28 (edited) 4 hours ago, Superdog said: 1 of only 12 built for UPS,only one known to have survived. Would like to see this go to a very special home,as its probably one of the rarest Macks around. I only hear that UPS had the 4x4 MH and did not take more then the initial order. Great to actually see one. It has a very unusual step frame that was only used on this application along with the huge transfer case. Think there was something special with the front axle as well. Defiantly a one and only to survive. Incredible to even get out of UPS in one piece. What does it have for power and trans? It needs to go into good hands for sure. Edited July 28 by AZB755V8 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxidyne 277 Posted July 28 (edited) That tractor would be a gas to drive in the snow just to hear all the comments on the CB from the drivers with twin screws that wonder if they're gonna make it... Edited July 28 by Maxidyne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superdog 5,879 Posted July 28 3 hours ago, Dirtymilkman said: That must be the last one made? According to the VIN. actually the 6th one built, VIN is 1006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superdog 5,879 Posted July 28 2 hours ago, AZB755V8 said: I only hear that UPS had the 4x4 MH and did not take more then the initial order. Great to actually see one. It has a very unusual step frame that was only used on this application along with the huge transfer case. Think there was something special with the front axle as well. Defiantly a one and only to survive. Incredible to even get out of UPS in one piece. What does it have for power and trans? It needs to go into good hands for sure. E6 4 valve and a 5 speed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtymilkman 1,160 Posted July 28 6 hours ago, Superdog said: actually the 6th one built, VIN is 1006 I misread, I thought there were 6 built Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry 370 Posted July 28 17 hours ago, Superdog said: I know,scrapyards weren't even supposed to be allowed to sell parts off them. I saw several of the step vans come in to one yard that had near new tires,and they had to pop them with the loader forks as soon as they hit the yard.,luckily this one escaped getting scrapped you have a price on it mike? terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayDee 9 Posted July 30 On 7/28/2019 at 11:27 AM, terry said: you have a price on it mike? terry Is it for sale yet? $?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry 370 Posted July 30 11 minutes ago, JayDee said: Is it for sale yet? $?? You need to PM Mike or superdog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamaican Bulldog 115 Posted July 30 I hope Mack trucks, the museum or a large truck club reach out to save this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddog13407 2,107 Posted July 30 so I have to ask, why did they only produce this in a single screw?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxidyne 277 Posted July 30 UPS didn't need the weight capacity a tandem provides. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quickfarms 238 Posted July 30 Where is the truck located Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry 370 Posted July 30 42 minutes ago, Quickfarms said: Where is the truck located PM superdog. terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superdog 5,879 Posted July 31 On 7/30/2019 at 3:50 PM, Quickfarms said: Where is the truck located my backyard in Iowa, and looks like thats where it's gonna stay unless I wanna see it turned into either a farm truck,a mudding truck,or god knows what overseas. I really thought there'd be some serious interest in such a rare piece of history. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
storkmack 522 Posted August 1 Mike, I think you will find someone that wants to see it saved. And, I agree, it’s gotta be about the rarest modern Mack around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainCrutch 246 Posted August 1 Mike I might be seriously looking at it, but without a price I can’t even really look at it, between restoring the two trucks we have and dad having to take off of work for a year to have heart surgery, not to mention grandpa recently being confined to a wheelchair, we don’t really have the money to buy a new truck right now. But if we had the money the worst we’d do to it is paint it up and put new wheels and tires on it and it’d go right back to being an OTR tractor hauling grandpa’s firetrucks to shows now instead of box trailers. What I’m trying to say is I’m sure there’s others out there who could give this truck a good home they just don’t have the cash right now to buy it, especially since it being so rare is probably gonna drive up the price... I really hope it goes to a good place though, I hate to see any old truck go to waste. Even parting it out is better than letting it rot away or turning it into scrap metal... especially a historic piece like this! It deserves to be back on the road! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hurstscrambler 258 Posted August 1 The right guy will come along with the money and resources. It looks like a good restoration project, there appears to be a lot to work with. IMHO, it would be great to see it restored to as delivered condition, but it someone really hated the brown it could look good restored stock with a correct factory sales broucher style paint job. Andy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
