Talk:Mack Trucks
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[edit] The first Mack cabovers were th "H" model.I know,i drove them
The first Mack cabovers were th "H" model.I know,i drove them. Kenny Brown - 71.98.105.119 (talk · contribs) 17:02, 4 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] In the early 60's
In the early 60's a fellow who worked at Mack by the name of Walter May developed the Maxidyne high torque rise engine. They were first available in 1968 model year trucks. This was an industry changing event. The Maxidyne allowed a heavy class 8 truck to be operated with a 5 speed (Maxitorque) transmission. Previously heavy trucks were typically equipped with 10 or more gears. Drivers loved the Maxidyne. They were a success from day one. Owners and mechanics also loved them. They were the most reliable diesel truck engines ever built. To this day, no one has yet to produce a more bullet proof truck engine. Joe Cummings - 206.15.129.123 (talk · contribs) 10:28, 6 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Trivia Section
This article's trivia section seems to stick out, since it's largley a collection of small factoids that seem to have little to do with the Mack Truck itself. Perhaps it could be rewritten into the article to make a broader statement on the culture around Mack Trucks?
Thanks,
CSZero 20:50, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
- I removed it. ~ WikiDon 18:16, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
[edit] A-Model, B-Model, and R-Model production dates
From Don Schumaker, Mack Museum Curator (11/07/07):
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- "This came up a year or so ago. I thought we had made the corrections. The A Model was in production from 1950 to 1953. The B Models were in production from 1953 to 1966. The R Model was in production from 1965 to 1990. The RB and RD remained in production after that until being replaced by the Granite. I guess we need to review the website again."
[edit] Categories
Why is this in the Ford category? I see no mention of Ford in the article except for a small reference to being inspired by Henry Ford. Also not sure about the Retro style automobiles category. Stepho-wrs (talk) 01:27, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
