Description
We sit down with Tom Menges, owner of Sweet-Smooth & Sassy, his restored 1986 Mack Superliner show truck, to talk about classic Mack power, truck restoration, and a lifetime spent in the trucking industry.
Tom shares how he found the Superliner after it had been sitting in a field for years, brought it home, and worked with his family and trusted craftsmen to bring it back to life while preserving as much of the original truck as possible. From the original paint and polished details to the rebuilt V8, refreshed sleeper interior, frame work, added lights, and the glowing bulldog eyes on the back of the sleeper, Tom explains what makes this truck special.
Tom discusses:
-The restoration story behind Sweet, Smooth and Sassy, including the interior work, frame repairs, engine rebuild, original paint, pinstriping, and show truck details
-Why the Mack Superliner and Mack V8 engines were so respected, especially for heavy hauling, torque, power, and the feeling of driving a true classic
-His lifetime in trucking, from starting in dump trucks as a teenager to running Mack trucks, hauling dump trailers, milk tankers, flatbeds, produce, garbage, and more
-Why he still believes trucks should be driven, not just displayed, and why preserving classic Mack trucks matters for future generations
This episode is a tribute to Mack history, old-school trucking, and the people who keep these machines alive. Tom’s story shows the pride, work, and personal connection behind a truck that still turns heads and reminds people what a Mack Superliner was built to be.
00:57: Tom Menges and His 1986 Mack Superliner
3:44: The Engine
6:03: The Paint
8:28: The Bulldog
9:26: Truck Shows
12:23: Spotlight: Mack Shop
13:05: Tom's Journey Into Trucking
19:49: September 11th Remembrance
20:18: Why Mack Trucks?
25:47: Tom's Legacy
29:54: What Does Trucking Mean to Tom?
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