Antique Semi Trucks

Daniel Cary

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54 Mack LTL "Cummins 275 Iron Lung"
61 International "444 Big Cam"

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Details? Year, make and model, engine size, etc.? You're teasing us!
 
Thanks for bringing back a childhood memory...

We had late 1940's International semi tractors on my dad's farm. He would cut the frame a foot behind cab and lengthen it. He did all that with chain hoists. chalk lines, and calibrated eyeball. The only part he needed help with was for a big machine shop to balance the extended driveshaft.

The tractors had straight 6 engines, 5 speed trannys, 3 speed differentials, and 2 speed electric rear ends. With a 20' bulk box on the back full of potatoes I remember driving those at 14 years old at 50 MPH. Not a vibration to be felt.
 
It's a "Small Bore" ;
I've never heard a more Menacing Motor in my Life!
 

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