Speaking of old Clark lifts, does anyone out their know how to tell the year of the old Clark Truck Loaders???The company I work for has one and we just got it back running...Needed a battery and a choke cable!! otherwise its 90% original and is still in working order!!if anyone can help me please let me know..thanks..

The serial # should be stamped in the frame just under the left hand tilt cylinder. If not check under the right hand cylinder. Let me know what parts that you need.

call your cat dealer,,, they still have guys who worked on it when it was young...

dowdeluxe, Do you know anywhere I can get assitance with an old Towmotor?
I have an old towmotor in the Cincinnati, Oh area and it does not have a nameplate/model number on it. Is there anyone out there that can assist me on the model# identification and then on locating some parts for it.
Thanks,
J814
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Ive seen people fix old tractors so lift trucks are not out of the question.Most tractors go anywhere but an old lift well you know.

I didn't know the DOB of my clark CY50 2.3t when I picked it up, it was the cheapest machine I could find at the time. I managed to track down the build card & it was made in 1964 with a holden six grey motor from factory. (its only a few years younger than me).
It was a bit neglected but no more, Its a joy to work on & a newer machine just wouldn't be the same.
The engine was missfiring a bit (running on LPG) so I fitted an Electronic dizzy of a 80's commode door & now it just purrs like a big cat.
I don't see too many of these around, maybe they are getting collected as well.

I have a customer that still runs a circa 1958 Budda. 4 cyl, 6 volt pos ground, wet clutch, lp conversion. It's about 3 1/2 cyls now.

double post

a few years ago my friends dad asked me if i could get parts for a circa 1920 mechanical pallet jack
other than being an interesting piece it wasnt worth fixing (maybe it was who knows lol)
i dont think these old trucks have much value except to the OEM who may want them for nostalgia
or as part of a period piece for some sort of display

i put a 1940s lt30 to rest about 2 years ago lol
you sat beside the motor
the clutch job wasnt worth it to the customer lol

Mil forklift; I didn't see your reply because it was attached to my response somehow. You can email me at gitrucks at adelphiadotnet.

The models of HC Forklifts have long-term tradition and I have good experience with using them. We bought two pieces from GLfau company and it works very good.

[quote] I have 3 ancient trucks in my yard. One is a 1946 Towmotor model LT40. The other is a 1947 LT50 which has springs that compress on the back tilt so when you relieve the pressure it causes the mast to tilt forward. Both trucks are in running condition and believe it or not, they both have the original spec plates attached. I also have an Clark Clipper that is so old that it has an oil heated LPG vaporizor, since the truck didn't have a water pump. If anybody is interested in any of these, make me an offer. [/quote]

Still have those old trucks? I am interested in restoring something like that. I am located in New Hampshire also.

Bill

A priceless exchange I would say.....no....not the value of the trucks or the opinion....the exchange of wit.

That is more than I would pay for your sarcastic opinion

I have 3 ancient trucks in my yard. One is a 1946 Towmotor model LT40. The other is a 1947 LT50 which has springs that compress on the back tilt so when you relieve the pressure it causes the mast to tilt forward. Both trucks are in running condition and believe it or not, they both have the original spec plates attached. I also have an Clark Clipper that is so old that it has an oil heated LPG vaporizor, since the truck didn't have a water pump. If anybody is interested in any of these, make me an offer.