Memories for us old truckers

[Junkyard]

Back on topic for old trucks.....

 

[Junkyard]

Tocci’s 1949 Mack EQ wrecker

 

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And this black Hendrickson is the brother of this yellow Hendrickson, both owned by the same outfit at one time. The black one was named Little Henry and the
Yellow-Big Henry. The yellow one was powered by a 16-71 and I know RZ will like that.

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[Junkyard]

The platform trailer behind the yellow one looks to be Talbert to me. They had a few unique methods to accomplish what the Germans were doing across the pond.

I’ve seen the lower of old cranes used in the same manner as a prime mover.

 

[RZucker]

And this black Hendrickson is the brother of this yellow Hendrickson, both owned by the same outfit at one time. The black one was named Little Henry and the
Yellow-Big Henry. The yellow one was powered by a 16-71 and I know RZ will like that.

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With a snout like that, a 16V-71 would be a good fit.

 

[Truck Shop]

With a snout like that, a 16V-71 would be a good fit.

That would have a sound all it's own and be a pulling son of a gun wouldn't it RZ?

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[Junkyard]

Probably why they have a second steer axle too!

 

[Truck Shop]

Junkyard you would look good driving that!---{Off through the desert Junkyard did glide flying low and flying wide, he left streaks through towns forty feet wide
the cops wouldn't chase they would run and hide. Junkyard was just taking it for a ride.}

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[RZucker]

That would have a sound all it's own and be a pulling son of a gun wouldn't it RZ?

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That would be about 640Hp without turbos, probably has a 5900 or 6000 series Allison transmission. Worked on a few Terex rock trucks with that power pack. The best sound however comes from an industrial skid mount 16 with quad mufflers. Got to watch one "dyno" on a deep well turbine pump, they could open the outlet valve and nearly kill it at 1600 GPM. It did put out a bit of black smoke. It was later replaced with a 700HP electric motor with a variable frequency drive that could push 2300GPM.

 

[RZucker]

Junkyard you would look good driving that!---{Off through the desert Junkyard did glide flying low and flying wide, he left streaks through towns forty feet wide
the cops wouldn't chase they would run and hide. Junkyard was just taking it for a ride.}

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Ride Boldy, Ride...

 

[Junkyard]

Junkyard you would look good driving that!---{Off through the desert Junkyard did glide flying low and flying wide, he left streaks through towns forty feet wide
the cops wouldn't chase they would run and hide. Junkyard was just taking it for a ride.}

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That’s a good one lol. Sounds like some $hit I would do!

 

[Truck Shop]

That’s a good one lol. Sounds like some $hit I would do!

Your a good sport Junkyard to put up with my Cr@p.

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[Junkyard]

I’ve always been told if somebody picks on ya they like ya! Haha

 

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Only a few of these were ever produced, twin 235's with separate gear boxes, drive shafts and suspension. Rated at 20 tons, 1945 to 1946 called the Eisenhauer Freighter.

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[Mother Deuce]

Only a few of these were ever produced, twin 235's with separate gear boxes, drive shafts and suspension. Rated at 20 tons, 1945 to 1946 called the Eisenhauer Freighter.

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That's cool! Have always liked the post war Chevs. I have never seen or heard of this one.

 

[colson04]

Only a few of these were ever produced, twin 235's with separate gear boxes, drive shafts and suspension. Rated at 20 tons, 1945 to 1946 called the Eisenhauer Freighter.

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After seeing your pic I wanted to read some more about them. Found this site that also has drawings showing how the engines were mounted and how the drivelines worked. Very unique design.

http://theoldmotor.com/?p=130391

 

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The one I have looked for pictures and info on and have never seen except one small picture of is a {1931 Relay #300A with twin Lycoming Straight 8 engines}.
It was rated at 275 HP and had Westinghouse air brakes. Relay had a very interesting rear drive axle with a standard ring, pinion and a planetary gear at the
wheels. The axle housing did't have much ground clearance. So if anyone can find a picture of a 1931 Relay model 300A please post it.

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I posted the 300 on another forum and for sure j.hancock had a single photo of the Relay 300A

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[DMiller]

Not much of anything on their history. Must be like Hupmobile where in and out with the Great Depression. Cool looking machines

 

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That's cool! Have always liked the post war Chevs. I have never seen or heard of this one.

Well here is an oddity that I saw in 1994. I was taking care of an acquaintance home while he was in Alaska working on a fish processing ship. I was mowing the
yard and had passed by this 1946 Chev one ton truck several times pushing the mower. The truck was on the side of the house facing away from the road.
Something kept bugging me, I finally stopped the mower and stood in front of it just looking at it. Then bang it hit me, I was looking right at it when it registered.
It is spelled CHEVROLET not CHEVPOLET, a very rare mistake in stamping the name in the stainless grille. They left the leg off the R. I asked him about it when he
returned from Alaska his reply was {you weren't suppose to see that}.

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