eddeere 481 Posted August 10, 2019 After finishing my B 61 I started looking for a new project . Wanted an H model but could not find what I wanted although Superdog had one I thought was priced right but needed more work than I wanted to get into. Raybing posted a F 797 from Craigslist a few months back. Thanks Raybing . The truck was located in Missoula MT. at a Mack dealership. I called with no intent to buy . The salesman asked what I was thinking so I thru out price not expecting to be accepted . A few hours later he called back and accepted my offer . Had the truck delivered to New Mexico. I think I am over my head again as there is lot of things on the truck I am not sure about . I am sure there will be a lot of help here as always . 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarryS 406 Posted August 10, 2019 Ed, That's a nice solid looking truck. I had the same experience with a B-68 C&C some years back. I made the mistake of calling a towing company that was selling the truck to cover towing and storage. Not far into the conversation they asked that same question "what do you have in mind" as to price. I threw out a number to include delivery (about 20 miles) thinking they would never accept. Low and behold it was mine. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james j neiweem 674 Posted August 10, 2019 Would look good with an airstream camper on back. Hard to find these rust free. Good capture. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prowrench 92 Posted August 10, 2019 Really nice looking truck. I haven't personally seen a heavy duty F model only a few pics, you snagged a rare one good job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BERTRAM 30 Posted August 11, 2019 Is that one of those models that was built for the Air Force? Aluminum frame? A similar one was for sale in New Mexico a few years back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxidyne 308 Posted August 11, 2019 IIRC aluminum frames were only available on the Western models in a straight rail configuration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddeere 481 Posted August 11, 2019 Yes it was built for the military . Posted here 4/26/2016 GSA auctions . Sold for $1625 I think . I am trying to get the details from the Mack Museum . Thanks all . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j hancock 12,008 Posted August 13, 2019 Nice! Yours will be the only one in the neighborhood! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freightrain 2,320 Posted August 13, 2019 Can't loose that in a parking lot with that paint!!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarryS 406 Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Freightrain said: Can't loose that in a parking lot with that paint!!!! ...not to mention the size. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 1,790 Posted August 15, 2019 Wow I have always been a big fan of that model...plus a lot easier to find parts...have a ball with it...bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james j neiweem 674 Posted August 16, 2019 To bad they wern't aluminum or galvanized cabs. Paccar and freightliner beat them to the punch with the aluminum cabs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
