jaysm35a2 Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 I found this today on my way to look for a trailer. Figured yall might want to see it. - Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 I found this today on my way to look for a trailer. Figured yall might want to see it. -Yes, thanks for posting. Don't get to see too many of those any longer.That one looks as if it's earned it's rest.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Hey Packer, heres one slightly in your vicinity waiting for your call. I hope it misses the bone yard. Somebody get the frame number and door plate and turn it in to the museum or Tom Gannaway quick before the IRONMAN comes and takes it away. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryB Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 I found this today on my way to look for a trailer. Figured yall might want to see it. -Thanks for posting the pic. Before my son had to stop riding with me to start school he rode all over the midwest and east coast holding the shifters in one of those saying "now daddy now? ". He got doggone good shifting a duplex and triplex but nowadays my grandsons are with me operating an air-shift 18sp. Thanks for the memories. Jerry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Hey jay,nice find! just think,with a little tlc,some armor all wipes and a little elbow grease it could look like this one!.....i did notice it had a small crack in the windshield!.......mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 10-4 , Thats a tree growing accross the windhseild not a hair line crack like ha ha. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxidyne237 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Look at Reid sod farm r700 in background! 8v71 in that one. Hey jay,nice find! just think,with a little tlc,some armor all wipes and a little elbow grease it could look like this one!.....i did notice it had a small crack in the windshield!.......mark Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Look at Reid sod farm r700 in background! 8v71 in that one.I took that picture back in 1980-something up at raceway park in englishtown,there were hundreds of trucks there that day...i was like a fat kid in a candy store!..mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Probably looked a lot like this one when it was new,i sure like these B-model sleepers,i always thought they were good looking trucks. Hard to find an integral sleeper these days,course there were'nt all that many built either.....mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 That black/grey sleeper B model is owned by Doug Fetterly in PA. At least the last time I saw it at Syracuse National Convention in '03. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 That black/grey sleeper B model is owned by Doug Fetterly in PA. At least the last time I saw it at Syracuse National Convention in '03.That name sounds familiar to me,just can't think where i know it from....mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 I got the owners info, I will let you guys know how it goes. It is a tandem axle. - Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I got the owners info, I will let you guys know how it goes. It is a tandem axle. -Great! i would be interested in seeing what goes on with it,these are worth saving if at all possible,just don't see them anymore.......mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hey Packer, heres one slightly in your vicinity waiting for your call. I hope it misses the bone yard. Somebody get the frame number and door plate and turn it in to the museum or Tom Gannaway quick before the IRONMAN comes and takes it away. mike I looked a bit but couldn't find a place or state!!Let me know where, and if at all possible, I'll take some cash and a look!!I need another 'B' like a poke in the eye but I could use a 'Sleeper B'!!Packer Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Guess im making a trip back up there. I called the owner yesterday. He said he is in his late 70's. Seems to be a very nice and honest guy. He told me the B model is all there (what he thinks) and he said he wont ever restore it. He wants me to look it over and make an offer. Im lost on what the cabs worth though even if the rest is junk. It did look pretty good while I was there but I didnt crawl all over it. It is missing things as you can see. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-56737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 I plan on driving it out with only one new 6V batt. and some fresh fuel-Well , its in pretty good condition based off it sitting for 24 years. I really wanted to start cleaning it and pulling it out. I didn't bring any tools or sandpaper to check the VIN on the frame , the door tags gone but still could be n the truck. The bunk area was nice, most of the head liner was coming off and hanging down but it still have a pillow and mattress in the back. It would look alot better pulled out and cleaned up a little. Then a full on restoration. Like it said its a tandem axle , missing a couple back tires. The motor is there . I do plan on going back again - Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-57065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Might be worthwhile to try and save the cab if nothing else can be salvaged,these integral sleepers are getting harder to find everyday,in ANY kind of condition.I always wanted one myself, just never seem to have the time which is something i'm looking to change. I just run ALOT of miles,and i'm usually wore out time i get home.....dont know what the mechanicals look like,but from a bodywork aspect the sheetmetal looks to be sound,but would still take a lot of green to bring this one around, old girls'pretty far gone!........Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-57106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Well to all , I got the deal on the B61. So its not going to be scrapped or torn up , maybe during a restoration. - Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-57341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Well to all , I got the deal on the B61. So its not going to be scrapped or torn up , maybe during a restoration. -Thats a good deal! worthwhile saving a sleeper!....glad to hear that.........Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/14154-sleeper-cab-b-found-today/#findComment-57342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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