Popular Post D2Denny Posted October 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) About 16 years ago I sold my B and my H. Been looking around for a single axle, day cab, naturally asperated, cabover (that's all I have room for in the barn) as a winter project. Doug Fetterly turned me on to a G in Virginia. The owner passed away and Scotty Shifflet and Ken Sage were handling his estate. Was able to strike a deal and hauled this beauty back home to the Buckeye. 1962 G75LT END 673 with a triplex (aluminum case). The cab is aluminum also. There was no accompanying paperwork to document its restoration or who did it. The truck was sold to the deceased Va. gentleman by Ken Crouse of Iowa who got it from Bill Smith of Fort Dodge Iowa who supposedly purchased it out of Michigan in restored condition. Does anybody recognize this truck and could provide me with further info as to its history? Haven't driven it yet as the radiator needs to be re-cored so that will be the first order of business. Thx Dennis Edited May 22, 2022 by D2Denny 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Very nice...first order of business...Maxi's??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63BMack Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 If it was in Iowa for a while there's a good chance that Mike Harbison might know something about it, he's on here, he's a helluva nice guy and knows his Mack trucks like the back of his hand. When he sees this he will chime in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Terry T Posted October 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2021 I forwarded the pics & post to Mike last night. This was his response: "Im pretty sure Bill Smith did the restoration, there was a very similar truck that was owned and restored by Tom Pierce from MI,but I really don't think this is it,but I could be wrong. Bill Smith's collection had been sold off for 10 years or so,when this G75 and a restored KW were found hidden in a terminal building. Ken Crouse and his now late brother George,bought them,and Ken resold this one,his brother donated the KW along with some of his other trucks to ATHS in his will." Mike's health still has him down somewhat but his spirits are good. He no longer has an actual computer so he doesn't get on this site much at all as he cannot log onto here with his tablet. He does post on several Mack & ATHS related FB pages however. On FB he is Mike Harbison Sr as Mikey is also on FB as Mike Harbison. If a Mack has ever landed in Iowa there is a good chance that the Mike's know something about i! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) Very nice piece! Glad you have yourself another toy to play with. Edited October 22, 2021 by Freightrain 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jettertrucks Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 that was charlie cole truck from brookneal va he passed away july 11 2021 charlie had serveral trucks been to a lot of truck show over the years he was a good person to know in your life 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2Denny Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Thanks for all your comments. Got a call into Tom Pierce on this. Been friends with him since his “Big John” restoration. Also no maxi conversion possible without major changes as the RA91 axle has the chambers directly below and up against the springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Wow score nice looking ride from what I heard they were Mack westerns norm Taunton had 2 of them at one time…. I think they were the the only ones I have ever seen in person … that’s excellent,, have a ball with it.. but why the natural aspirated???? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/21/2021 at 7:24 PM, Red Horse said: Very nice...first order of business...Maxi's??? Lol chocks baby works every time. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 It is really amazing to see many of the parts on the G model that are used on many of the other Mack trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2Denny Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Wanted simple old schooll truck Like the sound of a non turbo engine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Oooooooooooo gotcha wasn’t sure weather you were impressed by this or simply stating that’s what they usually run in them my first Mack had that setup 62 F model …. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 It also had a 10 speed unishift transmission 5 speed with a hi- lo air splitter wasn’t crazy about it. You had to pause and wait for it to click into hi alotta times it would get stuck in neutral if you didn’t wait long enough to let the clutch out… bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 3 hours ago, mowerman said: It also had a 10 speed unishift transmission 5 speed with a hi- lo air splitter wasn’t crazy about it. You had to pause and wait for it to click into hi alotta times it would get stuck in neutral if you didn’t wait long enough to let the clutch out… bob Wasn't the Unishift in essence a Duplex with an air splitter???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) Yes it was good idea when it was working properly, it had a cable that ran down off shifter onto transmission that activated a 2 position valve … bob Edited October 24, 2021 by mowerman Miss spell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Man, that's a great starting point. Excellent shape. Have fun with it. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) I would have thought it started off as a bed bugger but day cab?????? Interesting… bob Edited October 26, 2021 by mowerman Miss spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/23/2021 at 10:43 AM, D2Denny said: Thanks for all your comments. Got a call into Tom Pierce on this. Been friends with him since his “Big John” restoration. Also no maxi conversion possible without major changes as the RA91 axle has the chambers directly below and up against the springs. I have the SWDL56 rears on my H67, it had the brake chambers up against the frame rails so I couldn't use maxis. I saw some trucks that had the spiders rotated one bolt hole to put the brake chamber below the frame rail, I don't know if this would work on yours but as long as your parking brake is in good shape you'll be fine with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Harbison Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 7:25 PM, D2Denny said: Tracked this truck back to Tom Pierce and his restoration shop in Blissfield, Michigan. He purchased it around 1992, restored it, painted it in Norwalk Truck Lines livery and took it to the 1994 ATHS show in Buffalo. I was there with my 36 Dodge LE32 but don't really remember it. It was sold in his auction to Bill Smith in 1994. Will be inquiring of the Mack Museum for the build sheet and who it was originally sold to. I really didn't think it was Tom's old one,but I hadnt seen it in nearly 30 years. How's he doing,its been 5 or 6 years since I've heard from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Air start parts are a lot cheaper it’s probably a bad check valve or an air line yes I realize they can drive you crazy….. good luck bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 12 hours ago, D2Denny said: H67st. See your in the Johnstown area. Are you a member of the BVH and do you run with Don Martin and Dan Vaness a couple of the big time truck collectors in the area?? Larry Since you switched over to air start do you have a schematic of the system? The H has an air starter and it won't hold air for 30 minutes. Have to start troubleshooting it. Might consider switching to electric if much cost involved in repairing what I have. Mike Tom is getting up there in years now but he is still the cheerful, amiable self he was 30 years ago. If you want to contact him give me your email and I will forward his phone # Back in my earlier Mack Days 2002 on the way to Syracuse ATHS show Nice pair. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 On 10/27/2021 at 8:41 PM, D2Denny said: H67st. See your in the Johnstown area. Are you a member of the BVH and do you run with Don Martin and Dan Vaness a couple of the big time truck collectors in the area?? Larry Since you switched over to air start do you have a schematic of the system? The H has an air starter and it won't hold air for 30 minutes. Have to start troubleshooting it. Might consider switching to electric if much cost involved in repairing what I have. I'm a member of BVH but I don't get to all the shows, I've seen those guys but don't know them personally. My air start system had some leaks, one thing I did was put a new ball valve on the tank outlet so when the truck is going to be sitting I can shut it off. Mowerman is right, you could look at the check valve...also soap the fittings or listen for leaks with a stethoscope hose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 i put all brand new parts in my DM air start and it holds air for months,,,theres only 2 major parts to them...good luck..bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 ooooooooooooooooooooooo forgot to mention that was 27 years ago....so the parts do last a long time...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Dennis, when I converted mine over I followed Vince VanNewkirks advice. Ditch the old steam valve in the cab and install a tank mounted valve with remote operation. I really wanted that old valve but Vince said it would always be a problem. He runs air start on all his work trucks. The alum tank came with air operated valve on the tank(wished it would have been electric so I could use existing starter button). I bought a new air push button for the dash, rebuilt the valve on the tank and a new check valve into the tank. It holds over 100# for 7 months with no problem. The only line off the tank goes to the starter so there are no chances for leaks while sitting. The control valve is all new so it too should last a long time. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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