Leach Packmaster (early style) continues... Above: Body shell with tailgate assembly now removed sits atop Chevrolet chassis Rear view shows a section of the body floor removed. Paul plans to replace the entire floor structure to make it as strong as possible. The tailgate assembly, removed and awaiting repair. The tailgate floor and one side wall will have to be replaced. Note the tailgate lift cylinders still attached, which normally are concealed with the storage body. Since the 1960's, external mounting of the cylinders has become near universal within the industry. Unless it moves, it's not a refuse truck: motive power will come by way of this beautiful Mack B61 conventional, with a freshly detailed six cylinder gasoline engine. Planned colors are black cab and white body, the original scheme used by CWR in their early days. Next: Another classic Leach... 5/1/05 © 2005 Eric Voytko All rights reserved Photos from factory brochures/advertisements except as noted Logos shown are the trademarks of respective manufacturers