I Bought a Super Special Superliner! | 1979 Mack with a KT Cummins

[@laughton57]

"She'll go to her forever home in the woods". LOL - blew coffee all over my keyboard. Later, the 'new' dump bed went to it's 'forever home' in the weeds. What a great way to start a Saturday morning! Thanks Sam!

[@young11984]

Lmao i was thinking the same thing, at least Matt sat his on the ground and not in pre existing weeds😂

[@ScrappyIndustries]

@@laughton57 😂😂 I am guilty

[@tomburdett6639]

@@ScrappyIndustries aren't we all 😂😂😂

[@alexsands433]

​@@ScrappyIndustriesI would put à drop visor and chrome exhaust on it train horns

[@mikemoscato2995]

​@ScrappyIndustries how much did the 977 go for??

[@jeffsnider3588]

Good to see someone so young appreciate something so old!

[@gordonagent7037]

Jeff, I reckon Sam would like me, I’m older than the hills…..but I understand and agree 100%

[@ewanstewart8011]

I keep telling my wife that same thing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@robertwilliams2623]

I think the smile on his face tells the story.

[@TheRossillini]

Those older trucks were nice, top quality. That era is a testament to how great America was. “They don’t make them like they used to”

[@hoosierfatha]

My brother probably built that truck, he worked there until they closed . our high school machine shop got a ton of tooling and materials from that plant. awesome find Matt..

[@Dave-in-MD]

His name is Sam, Matt is Diesel Creek.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Oh man I love that ! Not only is it a Mack but it’s packing a KT Cummins ? Just beautiful right down to the Dayton wheels, I wouldn’t change a thing.

[@paulmollise1856]

Sam, I can confirm that truck has been in that garage for along time. My buddy and I didn’t know it even existed until the auction and we are both from Elizabeth, in the trucking business and in our late 40s. We looked at it and I said either Matt or Sam will buy it, glad to see it’s going to a good home close to us. 👍

[@parker1ray]

Mack was always my favorite! They are one of the oldest and their trucks were running around before Pete or Kenworth! The only company that was around before was Autocar! They were founded in 1897. Mack was 1900, Pete was 1939, and Kenworth was 1923.

[@noodlesswe5687]

and today its a Volvo

[@johndeerekid167]

That Mack is so original and mint. I wouldn't be physically able to cut it up.

[@fireman7415]

Great find ! I'm a traditionalist. I would leave the Dayton's on it.

[@toymachine2328]

If it's going to see much road use, I'd swap to tubeless rims for practicality and safety while retaining the spoke hub look. Most of the tire guys I know hate dealing with tubes and split rims.

[@fireman7415]

@toymachine2328 I'd definitely put tubeless on

[@billtodd6509]

The KT 450 version had a propensity to crack pistons. The 525 and 600 pistons took care of that problem. She sure held up well for 47 years old.

[@mediocreman2]

*45 years

[@mikejackman4416]

Great find ,,,she’s a beauty,,,,thanks for the history lesson

[@harrystiman1017]

nice truck Scrappy please do not cut the frame behind the cab. unbolt your cross members and rear ends and add frame to end of your frame. P G Adams can make you frame rails to match your frame.

[@tituspullo1957]

Amen.The last thing to do would be to cut the rails on a truck as rare as this.

[@GIGABACHI]

I just love seeing the smile on the face of a man who just bought a new toy. I haven't experienced that sensation in while BUT I sure as hell love when others experience it too. Good job, Sam ! 😆👍

[@littlejason99]

That is just old school cool! Thanks for sharing the story behind it, I think that's always the best part of old things is knowing the history of them and the stories they can tell.

[@macmccune21]

Thanks for including the clip of the auction, your reaction was great. Such a beautiful design on these old trucks, really have character.

[@kenpecora7526]

What ambition! Watching you and Matt makes me feel like such a slacker.

[@johnpoeta3320]

back in my coal hauling days if you had a kt cummins you were THE MAN

[@bradchandler6967]

A friend had a '78 W900 with a KTA600 that he pulled dump trailer with. I ran it for him for a little while, and it was an absolute animal !

[@albertbasson6611]

1979. I was 12 years old....this the type of trucks that will last forever!!! No electronics.....

[@davigorb]

I was 13 in '79

[@ianbedwell4871]

@@davigorblol.. I got married in 79!

[@olspanner]

Just kids lol. I was 40 in 1979!!

[@KobusBreed]

1979, I was 22 years old.

[@bradwbangerter863]

I was 13 years old in 1979

[@malcolmcavalier7849]

Thanks for letting me know that I wasn't having an hallucination when I saw the truck at the corner of 50 and 18, I thought I was seeing things. I wasn't aware of Denny's passing and the auction. The Mack definitely found a home that he would approve of.

[@serdneb]

Love the Mack’s! My dad had several B and F series from the 60’s to 80’s! So happy to see it went to a good home. It’s such a gem!

[@gordonagent7037]

Magnificent purchase Sam, what a glorious piece of American trucking history, simply gorgeous and for sure, you will be a fantastic steward of this truck, Denny will be smiling from a truck stop in heaven knowing it’s gone to you, just😅 so wrapped for you. First thing, a good cut and polish.

[@fatblokes_ferguson]

I’m in my 50’s now and must add live in the uk, my dad drove trucks all his life so I was always interested and watched all trucking films and shows etc, see that Mack brought back me back to my younger days. That is a beautiful example of how a truck should look. I’m really glad you managed to win the auction and can’t think of a more deserving person to own that truck 👍👍

[@stevea9604]

Fat Alice is the workingest vehicle on Matts lot 👍🏻🤩

[@motor2of7]

Drives nuts that it runs so bad

[@downmid]

Impressive combination of knowledge and hands-on experience, with such a smiling attitude to match. Always enjoy seeing Sam in action.

[@jerrypinnick8309]

What a beautiful truck. I love Macks. Glad you won I know you will take good care of it. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@fastjeffy]

Love the Mack videos! Wife’s family has had a trucking company since 1920 and ran primarily Macks until the R models. Father in law still has his old cruise liner

[@Meltzmaen]

That thing is awesome! Short, stubby and good sounding! Please keep it as original as you can. God knows, it might be the last one of its kind.

[@can5015]

I used to live outside West Alexander for 35 years and moved away over 4 years ago now and watching you guys drive around and seeing and recognizing the places around brings back such fond memories... thank you

[@michaelmikeymichaels]

What amazing condition that Mack is in! Obviously you can do what you want with it but being so nice and original, I kind of hope you decide to leave her as is. I mean you've got two trucks more than capable of moving whatever you'd want to. Also think that short wheelbase just looks kinda tough too! Regardless glad it's with someone who will take care of it. Nice score!

[@toymachine2328]

Having a short wheelbase truck around could be handy for tighter areas, and really fits in with the classic vocational truck look. (edit, didn't notice his comment about the turning radius until my second watch-through, d'oh)

[@young11984]

First thing i would do is convert that axle mounted steering box to something with a much better turning radius if possible then the short wheel base would be handy, the way it is it turns in the same diameter as the red truck and a shorter wheel base lol

[@George-i7p]

​@young11984 it's not possible!

[@haroldphipps3457]

​@@George-i7peverything is possible. Might not make sense, or it might be hard, but, it is possible.

[@ianbartelmez4720]

Oh heavens, you don't think the auctioneers knew somebody wanted it and omitted information intentionally do you? Because, that would be unethical...

[@macg9940]

What a beauty! I wish you could see something like this here in Germany. Keep the short wheelbase. I can't wait to see the conversion of the 50s Mack to a dump truck.

[@franksmodels29]

Beautiful American Iron nothing better 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kenburns4802]

Hello Sam thanks for sharing and taking us along love that Mack great find

[@steveelco114]

I love that you showed the auction and price .

[@UltraMagaFan2]

I am not a truck driver, and have no desires to become one, but MAN I love these Mack Superliner trucks. I can appreciate a fine piece of machinery.

[@spookgriffith2892]

Never was a Mack fan but will confess that is a beautiful truck, fine engine and I am very happy for you.Don't think you will ever regret spending a few more bucks to get it. Congratulations!

[@brentmiller3951]

I grew up on the Oregon coast in the 80's and 90's .The log trucks looked like this plus a lot of screaming jimmies.I love it .I just moved to the Pittsburgh area and will be a new sub following this build

[@Glynchbrook]

What a beautiful old truck. So n ice buying something that you know was well cared for.

[@jamesberry276]

I've never herd that the Superliner was designed by Brockway before, but it surely is the same "Mack type" cab that was used the last few years on brockway conventionals. Corse Brockway was owned by Mack motors since sometime in the 1950's anyway. I noticed the cab being the same as the last Brockways back when the superliner 1st came out. Funny the GMC General arrived looking along the same lines but didn't go on long like the Mack Superliner did. Really enjoyed the video! Great seeing that iron still being appreciated!

[@stevesalvage1089]

Great find Sam, what a belter, thanks for sharing,

[@stevea9604]

That dump went from set of weeds to another 👍🏻🤩

[@frankleonard6570]

Very nice old dog! Very beautifull shape. Always liked them superliners! ❤

[@pauldillinger2286]

Sam you have some very nice oid trucks and machines. I love it. Thanks for sharing it all.

[@ronaldvanotten6812]

Hi Sam, back in the early 80's my dad and my brothers built several KW Glider Kits for local truck shows... in the 1980 project we used a KT 450 Cummins. Back then 450 HP was a big deal. 400 HP was the norm. The trucks were sold after the shows. Fun to see one run again! Ron from Sandy, UT.

[@WAZZUjohn03]

Cool truck. I love how much of a time capsule it is. I can't imagine cutting it up and modernizing it when you have a fleet of capable trucks for hauling.

[@sidneymcdonald1673]

Congratulations, Scrappy..so awesome...happy for you...

[@tturtle1659]

Cummins-engined Superliners were rare in the US but I can tell you all the ones we had in Israel back in the day had 855s, the V8 was never popular there. But one with a KT, well that's a unicorn, good catch.

[@eladfitz5673]

It was so funny around 13 minutes, you started the tractor in the garage, the dogs knew you were in there and came running

[@richo2895]

The cut-off and replace the front axle to hub pilot's.... I'm happy for you. Super cool Mack !!!

[@jhoncho4x4]

I always respected Mack for making their own drivetrain components, designed to work together. A more powerful, easier to drive and efficient truck that needed near half the # of gears for the transmission; less shifting and wider power band Mack engine. Brockway was usually Mack cab with other makers drivetrain components; same way the other makers made their trucks.

[@TsunauticusIV]

That truck is worth double what you paid. What an absolute WIN!

[@jesstrueblood2317]

My dad bought 2 1979 superliners that my brother and I drove. They had NTC 400, 12-5-13 Trans, camel back with the deluxe interior. We pulled bellydumps and lowboy. We also had R700 with v8 and 2 R600s with ENDT 676

[@sterff89]

I like the short wheelbase and color scheme! I’d vote to move the oil tank and bypass filter.

[@billries7204]

sure am glad you were able to end up with it, couldnt go to a better home to be cared for and used also.

[@2A3A66]

God bless you, Sam! The photo of you with Dennis' sister and hearing of her appreciation that you're saving her brother's pride and joy was just simply heartwarming! Thank you for saving the old iron! 🙏🙏

[@badasssamurai4954]

I was thinking the same thing ❤

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

What a find! a Super Dawg with a boat motor, I have always wanted to build something with a KTA. I would stretch it and defiantly budds with float fronts.

[@40beretta1]

That 79 Mack is straight... wow... and that Cummins just purrs

[@markthomas4083]

Fantastic video, packed full of information. What a fantastic rig. The engine has a beefy rumble to it. So glad you were able to win the auction.

[@billferris5292]

Can't wait for more of the Mini-Mack!

[@DiamondMNathan]

That old girl is a beauty!!!!!!! I’d hate to change a thing on it, but a truck is a truck. Nothing lasts forever. LOVE the old beacon lights and daytons. Like being right in 79!

[@jakealter5504]

All I’d do is stretch the frame, give it better wheels, and put air suspension in it

[@Machines.In.Action]

That truck's been through more history than my high school textbooks. Respect! 💪

[@cleenlivin]

I’m not a truck driver but always loved heavy machinery and all things mechanical. What a beautiful Mack. It’s always sad to see something that was important, valued and loved by someone else left behind. However. I’m happy to see the Mack go to someone like you who will take good care of it and share it with all of us. I looked up the company and read the obituary for the previous owner and enjoyed reading the kind words.

[@KOTR-SRGY-BOOST]

It really is strange seeing both you and Matt traveling to/through all these places I've been around all my life. Our little corner of PA is not the first place I'd expect to see successful KZbin channels thrive.

[@denislipp790]

Sam: Back in 1975 I drove a R model w/a 237 Mack and the Mack suspension it was a day cab . 5 speed main w/ 2 sp and rev. Even though it only was a 237 it would still pull the hills.

[@michaelclark4959]

She's a beaut Sam. Don't think I ever saw 1 here down under with a kt. Tuff truck and a tuff old Cummins 👍

[@alexcrouse]

I love watching you and Matt and seeing all kinda of familiar places because i'm from there too. I couldn't believe you made that turn on to South Main in that beast!

[@gunnerdetra9449]

Glad you ended up with it! There was a lot of usually low miles and low hour stuff at that auction. I couldn't believe how nice that truck was. That triaxle was pretty nice too.

[@jameshallas1312]

I really like the short wheel base, I know everyone loves the stretched chassis but that thing just looks like it's all engine

[@michaelpage7691]

I love the older designs. They look like prime movers compared to today’s plastic fantastics. In Australia you still see a lot of the older trucks travelling through the north because they were built stronger and better in a lot of ways. Solid bodies and not hard to repair electronics as in today’s trucks. Great buy. 👏👏🇦🇺

[@M.Arbogast]

What a beauty, thank you for sharing the auction process and what you actually want to pay for it

[@zachwisler9976]

Leave that old girl as is. Do a mechanical restoration where needed. What a beauty man!

[@Vistacruiser_1964]

Like to think Dennis is smiling down on seeing the old girl back at work.

[@tsirron]

Wow! Wheels and hubs, if it was an option for that year and truck, go for the update. Great score!

[@ultramaroon-h8r]

It is quite an education course on Mack trucks. I will look at these trucks in a different eye.

[@bonnieleighton8280]

The smile and happiness when you on the bed was worth every bit of this video. I always glad to see your videos, but this one was special. Seeing your little boy was pretty cool too.

[@2StrokeDriptroit]

Yeeee👍🏻😋perty cool Sam! The little chop at Matt about the utility body was/ crack up! Hope Matt gets a laugh out of it too! 😆 Keep ‘em comin’ man! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jamesbeck7505]

I used to work at a Mack dealer. if your truck has a double frame we would cut off about 3 feet of the outter frame weld a piece on the end of the inner frame. grind it smooth then weld an piece of the outter frame over lapping the weld on the inner frame. then remove the bolts on the trunnion slide it back to where the front hole line up with the rear holes if that give you enough lenth drill and ream holes and get body bound bolts from your dealer

[@scottsherwood8555]

Congratulations on your new Mack! Great comparison too!

[@silentepsilon888]

i just love the look of those wheels and the short chassis. I know it might not be very practical for you to use it this way, but everyone stretches trucks these days and those short ones, especially classics are rare to see

[@john7414]

that mack would look cool hooked to an old Freuhauf tub dump trailer

[@toymachine2328]

Getting loaded by classic cable shovels👍

[@paulstanding7267]

That is one truck that should be in plenty of shows as it is very nice and original when you purchased it but not original when it was built and sold. Still sounds great and pulled very well. 👍😀😀

[@LAP1050]

Love the Dog’s bark. Definitely has that well cared for look to it. Try moving that oil tank forward so you can keep it short while not compromising safety.

[@hollyschlag7681]

You might be able to put the steering gearbox on the outside of the frame like on a Kenworth so you don't have to deal with putting it on the inside of the frame

[@jayman4095]

I can't help but crack a genuine smile seeing old iron going back to work

[@ManBearPig1968]

Super cool truck and it’s all yours, so do what you want. Especially improvements that make it safer and more useful. Just keep everything that you take or cut off, because you never know what the future holds. Can’t wait to see what your vision for her is👍💯

[@corydriver7634]

It’s obvious you’re fired up about this truck, glad you got it. In my opinion the right guy owns it now.

[@Greyingbloodnut]

Nice touch to see you interacting with your boy .Also nice touch to see "wifey" walking off hand in hand with your boy .

[@carlmaurice449]

I think the Superliner is one of the best looking trucks Mack ever built. If you are not a member yet I hope you will join the Antique Truck Club of America. The ATCA puts on the show in Macungie each year in June and you should bring the Superliner to the show. Last year they turned out over 1000 trucks so there is something to see and enjoy for everyone. What's up with the A model? I own a 52 Type 75A fire truck with the ENF510A engine.

[@michaelstake7440]

In my opinion why not just leave it alone. It’s an all original truck and the nostalgia should be there. Don’t fix or ruin it

[@young11984]

Actually its nothing original but drivetrain and body, all original colors were changed and wet line added. I like the stretch it for 5th wheel clearance/drop axle to be usable for his needs and a more usable truck but i would have to keep the old guys colors just for nostalgia of the past owner

[@ronaldduwaynebrown8071]

@@young11984 yeah I'd stretch it out for sure on air ride

[@calvincoolidge5545]

It’s better to make it useable for his needs than to have it sit semi original and unused. There are still plenty of Mack Superliners that are all original.

[@Noelzsazsa]

That makes no sense not to work it still a good trucks for low loader work especially with the SWB and Camel back rear

[@AlanBerwix]

F that, stretch it and make it functional.

[@MichaelSuter-s9k]

One of the 3408 cat powered early production models exists in a private museum in Exeter Tasmania. It was delivered to Cleary Brothers at Albion Park NSW when new. Spent most of it's life in heavy haul work. I believe Brambles Industries at Port Kembla had a couple with the 3408 also but I have no idea if they still exist.

[@wynottgivemore9274]

Sorry to hear about the lost footage...that would have been really cool to see. I understand that that things happen... love the macks

[@Markmckwn]

Brilliant video lad. Love you and Mats channel's, they definitely are the best. Keep up the great work, cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@gideonstrydom8242]

Hi Sam Gideon here from South Africa You stumbled upon a real gem here. One always wants to keep it as original as possible, but we do have to keep in mind the original owner might have ordered it to a certain specification. If that spec doesn't suit your application perfectly, I see nothing wrong with alterations. Provided one does a proper and perfect job with original parts, that will still represent factory standards afterwards. For example the lube refiner filter. Nothing wrong if you move it to a better location in order to do a clean replacement when necessary. I'd definitely stretch that chassis, 75inches stretch seem to be what I'd go for. Or make it the same wheelbase as the SL2. Not only will it be so much more usable with a better ride, it will look so much better. Not being disrespectful, it looks more like a pony now than a full size horse! In my honest opinion there's only pros and no cons in stretching it. But I'm not fond of a tag or pusher axle. Just doesn't look right anymore. That Daytons may be era correct, but I don't like them. I'd change all six hubs to hub centers. With a nice set of Alcoa's. That's my humble contribution. Thanks for sharing, really like your channel!

[@RuggedCoastExplorers]

What beautiful old iron, I love the looks. Please leave it as is…..

[@henkweurding3339]

What a beautiful truck you bought.... She's a museum piece, Just keep the decals on it as a memorabilia. Again what a beautiful truck and use it accidentally to do it pride.

[@dalesteffen985]

Great video Sam, love to see your passion in the equipment you have.

[@MikeCurrysHorsepowerChannel]

Love it! what a great story and a cool unit! good luck with it. Looking forward to future videos on this one. Cheers!

[@edgiesbrecht4414]

That's cool . I knew a someone who hauled logs with a Cruisliner that was powered by a KT . His brother in law gave it to him to get him out of his house . There you go , a job and a bed .

[@whiskeyinthejar24]

Fat Allis is one of my favourite sounding machines. Sounds so tough and grumpy.