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Edited the original post to include another picture.

Hi folks, I haven’t been around in a while, it’s been busy here to say the least. I have 2 new additions recently, As the title states, I purchased a 78 R686 Mack tractor with a 285 tip turbine and a 6 speed , nice truck with low miles and next to no rust. My wife and I also welcomed our first child 4 months ago, a healthy little boy !

Anyone know if Brads southern classic show is happening this year?

Yes,I had a local wrecker service transport it from WV to their storage yard, then I picked it up from there. A 50 ton RGN trailer won’t make the turn into my driveway and there isn’t a place close to unload and drive it to the property. Plus the B-815 needed a little workout

Second video

Finally got the video to post.

It’s home, The B-81 got here safely, the trip went well with no issues, other pictures and video to follow.

The frame is in excellent shape ,no cracks or rust jacking, the cab does have some rust but nothing too bad.

Last ones

Here are a few more

Sorry for the late reply, busy week, here are a couple pictures to tide everyone over till the B is shipped here.

Hi all, Just as the title says, I have agreed to buy a 1964 B-81 tractor to go with my B-815 dump. It has 58k rears with 7.14 gears ,it’s still running 10.00 x 22 tires and it has a END 711 backed up by a quadraplex. The cab has rust in the usual places but the doors are solid, the frame is in excellent shape with no rust jacking. I forgot to take pictures, but I will post some upon recovery.

Well, the 3 inch spacer band worked flawlessly, I still have 7/8 inch or better between the tires. Time will tell how well it holds up.

Yes,all 4 rears that 3 1/2 spacers, although it's obvious that some have been squashed by someone using an impact on the wedges. I have measured the rims, all (including the new one)are 8.5 inch wide rims, I did notice the new rim does have a more gradual roll from the wedge seat vs the old rim. That may account for the extra distance,the narrower spacer will cure that.

Well folks, I figured it out, It is a spacer used on the inner wheel so they will clear the brake chambers, I tried installing the inner wheel without them and the wheel hit the chambers. I guess now I will be buying 3 inch wheel spacers vs the 3 1/2 inches that it currently has so I can get the wedges to seat properly.