Let's See If The New Drivers Can Idenfify This One....

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[FONT=Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif]History[/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif]In the early 1950's, when tag axles began to gain popularity, it became evident that they frequently caused traction problems. In an effort to address this problem, a company was started in Sioux City, Iowa in 1956. This company's answer to the problem was to produce large pulleys and install them between the dual tires of the drive axle and the tag axle. By connecting them with a large V-belt, the drive axle powered the tag axle.

Power on the Road from Silent DriveSince the tag axle was powered by silent belts instead of noisy gears, the company was named Silent Drive.

By 1972, when Silent Drive was purchased by the present owner, suspension lifts were already edging out V-belt drives in the marketplace. Silent Drive was already producing axle lifts -- both hydraulic and air. Expanding products meant an expanded facility. In 1974 a facility was constructed in Orange City, Iowa. All operations were moved to the new facility at that time.[/FONT]

I win? heheh
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I think you cheated, k7

 

"gasp" I would ever stoop to such a level

I just used a little "noob" ingenuity... I think that is the politically correct term.. we are about political correctness this day and age.

 

I'm gonna guess it's a B model Mack

 

I was going to guess a Mack, too... but not because I know much about trucks. I simply know they've been around a while.

This stuff will eat at me now 'til I know the answer. I checked all over the 'net and can't find what company used those drives.

 

I feel like such a newb. I didn't even know IH made trucks; I thought they only made farm equipment. (Uhh... assuming we are on the same page here and IH being International Harvester...)

Guess I'll crawl back into my cave now... BUT -- not without first telling Burky that when my kids were little, sometimes I'd take them to Strasburg (PA) to the train museum for the day... and we'd highlight our trip with a ride on the steamer there. The kids loved it... and I have to admit that Mom did, too!