1926 and 1929 AB Mack Trucks
 Yes, they were for sale, but after 33 years we just couldn't bring ourselves to say good-bye. Instead, we are going to begin restoring the old trucks and put them back on the road where they belong. We will be updating this site periodically with our progress. If you know of anyone who has old truck parts they are willing to sell, or if you know of anyone who can produce reproduction parts for old trucks, please send us an e-mail and let us know RHEJHE@aol.com. Thanks and enjoy the photos and video posted on this site.

 
The Mack AB was the company's first standardized, high volume model series, introduced in 1914. The first ABs could be purchased with either chain drive or worm drive rear ends. In 1920, a dual reduction drive replaced the worm drive as an option. The AB filled the medium-duty role and incorporated many innovations particularly adapted to the times. Its simple, classic styling and overwhelming customer acceptance endured continuous modification and a production run extending through 1937, for a total of over 55,000 units.


 

We shot this video of the 1926 Mack operating. Not many people today have heard a 1926 Mack truck being run, so turn on your speakers when you play the video.

We rescued the 1926 from years of static display at a truck stop in 1972. We did a frame-off amateur restoration and drove it for many years in parades, local shows, etc. It has been outdoors since restoration, so the paint and upholstery are in poor shape. The engine starts (hand crank) and runs beautifully. After a brief 10 year lull, some cosmetics and a few minor mechanical items need correcting. However, the truck is complete and drives very nice as is.
 
 
1926 AB Mack

 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 



We rescued the 1929 Mack from a rock quarry in 1977. It was still being used in the quarry until a leaking water pump was removed and subsequently lost. Recently we learned that the engine is NOT an original 1929 AB engine. Rather it came from a 1938 to 1941 EG Mack truck, model FK engine. If anyone knows where we might be able to locate a water pump from this engine, please contact us at RHEJHE@aol.com or call us at (805) 485-2295