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Mr. Linsky BusTalk's Offical Welcoming Committee
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 5071 Location: BRENTWOOD, CA. - WOODMERE, N.Y.
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:57 pm Post subject: 'MORE COOL AC'S FROM MACK' |
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Continuing my stroll down memory lane I take pleasure in showcasing Mack's Model AC chain drive Bulldog which was not only 'the world's most famous truck' but set the company's course to become the leader in truck manufacture that it is today.
A little history;
Mack's famous AC model was introduced in 1916. With its chain drive rear axle, the AC earned an unparalleled reputation for reliability and durability, and was called on to help accomplish nearly impossible military and civilian tasks.
The AC model was manufactured continuously through 1939 - a remarkable 24 years, and 40,299 were built. The AC is not only credited with giving Mack its famous Bulldog identity, but also with achieving a degree of success and international fame that has never been accomplished by any other motor truck in history.
It may be interesting to note that the AC chassis with its myriad of optional strengths served in every conceivable application including that of motor coaches and fire apparatus.
Seen below in a promotional photo taken in Los Angeles by Mack circa 1920 is a heavy duty (7-1/2 ton) 470 cu. in. four cylinder Model AC operating for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner and about to delivery its weighty load of news print.
Note that this early model carried pre-pneumatic solid tires and an undersized cooling radiator (located between the hood and windshield) the capacity of which was increased in later production.
The 118 year old Los Angeles Herald Examiner ceased publication on November 2nd. 1989.
Photo and some information courtesy of Mack.
Mr. Linsky - Green Bus Lines, Inc., Jamaica, NY
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Mr. Linsky BusTalk's Offical Welcoming Committee
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 5071 Location: BRENTWOOD, CA. - WOODMERE, N.Y.
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:41 am Post subject: |
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Shown below both at distance and close-up is another fabulous Mack Model AC chassis carrying a fuel tanker body and beginning its crossing of the William A. Rugsby MacArthur Bridge over the Wood River in St. Louis, Mo circa 1932.
The truck, which was hauling Mobilgas for marketing in the Eastern Missouri region, was owned by the Lubrite Refining Corporation - a division of the Socony Mobil Oil Company.
Notice the chain hanging from the chassis to the pavement under the truck which kept the vehicle grounded and was especially important when dispensing flammables.
Years ago, we used such straps under our cars to reduce radio static.
Images courtesy of Flickr.
Mr. Linsky - Green Bus Lines, Inc., Jamaica, NY
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Mr. Linsky BusTalk's Offical Welcoming Committee
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 5071 Location: BRENTWOOD, CA. - WOODMERE, N.Y.
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:50 am Post subject: |
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Here's a couple of interesting AC's unloading at the Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Station at West and Debrosses Streets in lower Manhattan on June 18th. 1936.
Notice the strange combination of tires on the truck closest to the camera showing pneumatics in the front and solids in the rear.
Of course, both trucks still carried hand cranks hanging under the front bumpers just in case!
Enjoy.
Photo courtesy of New York City Archives.
Mr. Linsky - Green Bus Lines, Inc., Jamaica, NY
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