New to the site and military trucks!

[Shawnb1976]

Would love to get help identifying this truck , its life started as a mack endt 673 powered dump truck other than that im kinda lost. Plan on bobbing the truck utilizing a triagulated 4 link and air bags. It will have 939 super singles and 14x20 tires! Im excited to learn more about the truck and address some of her issues.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Welcome to the site. A factory 5 ton dump truck with the 673 Mack would be an m51a1 model.

 

[98G]

The Mack's are somewhat rare. And desirable.

As to tire size, I recommend against 14.00's. 14.00's are no longer in use by the military and the supply has dried up. Replacing them will be a PITA.

395's are plentiful and cheap and frequently already mounted on a compatible rim. 395's are 45" and the 14.00's are 48".

16.00's are another good choice. 16.00's are plentiful but more expensive than 395's. 16.00's are 53".

For a toy truck I like 16.00's. For a working truck I like 395's.

I have 16.00's on my 818...

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Welcome Aboard

Find a bunk, stow your gear, and prepare to get underway

As you have already found, there are a lot of good troops here ready and wiliing to answer questions and render knowledgeable advice.

Again, WELCOME !

 

[fasttruck]

Macks usually pull harder than M51A2s with Continental engines and run faster than M809 series trucks. The key to survival is read the reading: don't make a move without the pubs: operators' manual, organizational maintenance manual and parts book, and the lubrication order. There are probably 40 grease fittings on this chassis, 4 on the handbrake alone. Neglect them at your own peril. A A1 will have 2ea more on the firewall for the throttle linkage. If all the data plates are present in the cab, 1 will identify the publications for this vehicle. These are available on line or in paper form at swap meets. Grease is cheap. Parts cost money. Be guided accordingly.

 

[kblazer87]

Welcome from southeast Indiana. Where in Ky are you located?

 

[Shawnb1976]

Welcome Aboard

Find a bunk, stow your gear, and prepare to get underway

As you have already found, there are a lot of good troops here ready and wiliing to answer questions and render knowledgeable advice.

Again, WELCOME !

Ty

 

[Shawnb1976]

Welcome from southeast Indiana. Where in Ky are you located?

North eastern ky, ashland

 

[Tracer]

Welcome aboard from Nevada. Good Luck with your project.