FreidasBoss 1 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) I used to drive this truck ages ago and loved it. Truck went missing for over a decade, and just turned up at a salvage yard near me. I pulled the grill to refinish and hang in my shop. It’s in rough shape but all the slats are still there and the mechanism to open/close them still works. Only problem is the bulldog is gone and I’d like to replace it. Not sure where to source that other than eBay and not sure if there is a specific model I need. All I remember about the truck is that it’s from the mid/late 1940s. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! Edited December 31, 2020 by FreidasBoss Better pic 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maddog13407 2,194 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 why not save the whole truck?? kills me when a Mack like that wore the same dog or shell for 70 years and someone scammed it off it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FreidasBoss 1 Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 Buddy, if I had the time space and resources, it would be with me undergoing a full renovation. Sadly, it’s last 14 years appear to have been outdoors. Not ideal for an open cab. I was just excited to find it wasn’t already recycled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,197 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Yes the truck looks way too good to just let go but yes I understand the storage issue especially homeowners association.... bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hicrop10 618 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I understand the issues of owning an antique Mack, I have 2 and 1 ford along with 6 caterpillar tractors.If you don’t have the resources then maybe you can let others know the location of this truck is.Hopefully someone steps up and save her.I just can’t understand when someone keeps the location secret when they have no interest in restoring the truck for what ever reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,197 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 even if its too rusted,,looks like tons of good parts on it,,,might be a nice low mileage drive line for someone...bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,197 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 you can go to any mack dealer for a new bulldog,,,even order over line they are pretty much the same dog,,,they just changed the ears a bit...good luck..bob 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vladislav 2,993 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Of my uderstanding the dog must have 5 digit patent # (87931) not 7 digit newer one and also have longer ears. Higher edged to his back not his face. Check out ebay, plenty of dogs there so look all the images patiently and you will figure the true style. Non pitted ones show out for $60-$150. Be shure it's of the normal (large) size since there were smaller dogs of that old style which were used a an ash tray decoration and wouldn't look good on a grill. BTW nice looking L-model, sorry to see it in that poor shape. Hopefully somebody will take care about it or at least use some parts for his other projects. Vlad 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to post Share on other sites
FreidasBoss 1 Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 6 hours ago, hicrop10 said: I understand the issues of owning an antique Mack, I have 2 and 1 ford along with 6 caterpillar tractors.If you don’t have the resources then maybe you can let others know the location of this truck is.Hopefully someone steps up and save her.I just can’t understand when someone keeps the location secret when they have no interest in restoring the truck for what ever reason. Not trying to keep it hidden Chief. Go find it at Essington Auto Parts along with three other antique trucks. Thanks for helping me identify the truck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HarryS 454 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Here's a picture from their website: https://www.essingtonavenue.com/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hicrop10 618 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Thank youFreidasBoss I know I saw that truck before just couldn’t place where I saw it.It’s been there for sometime.Maybe I will go by it tomorrow it’s only about 30-40 minutes from home.Will let everyone know if it’s for sale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
odSteve 4 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 I bought a L-model fire truck once. It was a fully-enclosed crew-cab that was sitting next to a green lawn like those in the picture. The owner claimed it sat there more than 15 years. I knew it was not running but I bought it based only on pictures. When it was finally towed to my place, I was very disappointed. What the seller failed to tell me is that the lawn sprinklers have been spraying the side of the truck every night all those years. That one side was so rusted out, bottom half of doors, floors, everything, the truck could not be restored. So I'm just saying, be careful with old trucks sitting next to irrigated lawns. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry T 344 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Mike Harbison probably has a long ear dog that would be period correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Harbison 132 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I do have the right dog for that truck,message me if interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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