PA truck show

[Todd B]

Is anyone here going to the PA truck show (ATCA) on June13-14.

I am seriously thinking of taking my semi tractor. I would leave the trailer behind and trailer the tractor most of the way.

[grey beard]

Todd,

There are several ATHS shows in Pa this summer. From the date, I assume you are speaking of the Macungie show. It is a great show - over 500 trucks each year, nice grounds with lots of shade, a big flea market, and it's all free!

This is my all-time favorite show. And yes, I am going. If you do come, please let me know. Would enjoy meeting you and seeing your truck. Pics of it look very nice.

Regards,

[MBF]

Todd-we'd love to have your truck at Macungie. You can obtain the registration form @ antiquetruckclubofamerica.org. Mike Fowler

[Todd B]

Mike, is this show mostly bigger trucks?

[Don Coatney]

Todd;

Where can we see a picture of your big truck?

[MBF]

Todd-there's a mix from pickups to big rigs, the majority of the show is big stuff-nice big stuff. There definitely was a good turnout of smaller trucks there too (pickups, jeeps, scouts, etc). With fuel prices where they are this year that could change! In fact one of the ATCA members drove a pilothouse from either PA or NJ to Colorado Springs for the annual ATHS show last year! I'm taking my '78 Dodge 1/2 ton because the 52 isn't ready for the trip yet, and I've got to be there to work the show setup. As long as it's 25 years or older there shouldn't be a problem but I would suggest preregistering to avoid delays getting into the show with your truck if you're bringing one. There's an unloading area for you to use if you need it. PM me if you would like more info (mfowler53@hotmail.com). Mike Fowler

[grey beard]

Also, be prepared to see lots of Macks. They were made orginally at Allentown, just a few miles north of Macungie. AND if you go o the show, try to make time to visit the Madk Truck Museum, just north of Macungie on rte. 100 - very nice. Those Mack collectors pull out all the stops. Last year there were several huge dump trucks completely restoree. The paint on the spring hangers and differentials was better than on my cab. They even made new dump bodies just for show restorations - a huge project. These trucks run 24-inch rubber - really big stuff and beautiful. Also you will see lots of chain drive brasss era Bulldog Macks with open cabs, etc. It's a great show. Come on down.

[MBF]

Go to our website and you can see some pics from last year's show. Hope the weather is as good for this year as it was for last. Yes the Mack tour is worth the walk. There's a free air conditioned shuttle that runs from the show to the factory and back!

http://www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org/

Mike