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This was a Thermos company Federal truck that was restored in the original colors.

Cool. Maybe she just loves the Macks!

I am sure that is true Glenn. If you got a bunch of parts guys together on a forum, they would have a long conversation about how stupid customers are.

Is that a set back front axle? The box sure looks good.

Possibly the speed nuts are bent. Try reforming them with a pliers or get new ones. You can use something like a small deep well socket to push them tightly into place.

This was a recent move of a steam locomotive at the Mid-Continent Railway Museum in Wisconsin. A time lapse video - I didn't like it at first, but it isn't so bad after you watch for a while. You can watch one screen at a time if you want. Click the icon at the lower right for full screen.

They look better with spokes.

A low cab forward L model.

It was the forerunner of the DM-600. There was a B-50 made in the 1950's but not for a long time. I think it was a standard model between the B-40 and B-60 series. Possibly it was dropped because of weak sales.

Here is a heavy MRU. Triaxle. In South Dakota. http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=5867929&dlr=1&pcid=2000672989

What is the difference in appearance between the L and H ? Larger, heavier bumper on the H?

Titusville Herald July 24, 1965 Cochranton Man Critical After Crash A Cochranton man was in critical condition at Spencer Hospital in Meadville last night after the truck he was driving struck a tree, according to Meadville city police. John Kramer, 20, of Cochranton, RD 3, was operating a dump truck owned by the V. L. Dunn Construction Co. of Cochranton on Hickory Street in Meadville, police said. The truck was traveling down State Road Hill when an unknown factor caused Kramer to lose control of the vehicle. It crossed the intersection at Washington and Clark streets, then struck a tree. Kramer was pinned inside the truck for about two hours while rescuers worked to free him. Fire trucks stood by in case the truck caught fire, police reported.An article two days later reported that he did not survive. Possibly the cause of the accident was that he fell asleep?   

Sorry for aging you - LOL. It must have been some time in the 70's when the Beaver trucks weren't seen anymore.

There is - in southern Wisconsin. But as Mike said, the map on CL shows it at Waterloo Iowa.

Did you work for Beaver Al? The one that had Beaver in big letters across the trailer. Blue tractors. They were quite a common sight at one time.

I don't know if you are taking the tank off just to do the restoration, or are planning on keeping it off, but I like it and would keep it with the truck. It is rare to see a B model like that and it makes a good combination.

Welcome. We would like to see the truck and hear the story on it.

Could B.

And, you should gain some gas mileage.

Then 4.60 is probably correct.

Would that have been a B-86? There were five of those listed and often with a different motor the number would change. I wouldn't be surprised if the 413 truck motor had as much or more power than a 707. They were popular in big Dodge tri and quad axle dumps. If not, what was a B-86?

If you think it is only one wire, instead of tearing the harness apart, run a new wire between the two end points. The wiring diagram will show where it goes.

It looks like it's in your house!

I am wondering if that shop goofed the job up for the previous owner and that is why he refused to pay them.

You might have to expand your search. There were probably relatively few B's sold in that area when they were available. Put your post in the "Trucks Wanted" section. Keep looking, eventually you will find something.