Yoos Brothers Construction Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) A friend of my has what is saposibly a B-52. It originaly had a 707 gas, but he replaced it with a 672 diesel. I haven't looked at it in a while to see what the serial number tag saysor on the frame. I do know it's not a B-53. Also every thing I've ever seen says there is no such thing as a B-52. Thanks for any help on the matter. Edited November 16, 2009 by Yoos Brothers Construction Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I have a copy of the May 2003 B-Model Registry It goes from a B-50 To B-53 with no models listed in between. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/#findComment-43368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B61TENDT711 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 yea i would have to say thats a No to the B52. . . I tried searching it out all i got was air planes and singer's Mike 1 Quote 1953 Studebaker M275. Reo 331 I-6, Spicer 5spd-DD, 6.72 Gears, 11.00R20H tires.1959 Mack B61T. Mack END+T 711 I-6, 2 stick 15spd-OD, 6.38 Gears, 12.00-24J tires.1962 GMC K4500. GMC 379M-V6, SM420-4spd-DD, 5.13 Gears, 8-19.5G tires.1969 AMC AMX. AMC 390 Crossram, borgwarner T-10 4spd, 4.44 Gears, G60-14s Front N50-15s Rear.1975 Mack DM600. 300 Mack 6spd 4.17 gears 445/65R22.5 front n 12.00R20 rear.1976 Arctic Cat Jag2000. 275cc twin, belt drive, steal grips.1977 Ford F350. 351M V-8, 4spd-DD, 4.56 Gears, 245/70R19.5G tires.1988 AMC Jeep MJ. 2.5L I-4, 4spd-DD, 4.10 Gears 215/70R15 front 225/70R15 rear.1992 Trans AM GTA. 406SBC TBI, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 245/50R16 front 295/50R16 Rear.1995 GMC K2500 6.5-T, 4L80E, 4.10 gears 7.50-16D tires. 4.56 Gears coming soon.2007 Honda Rubicon 500cc Single, 5spd fluid drive trans, 27x10-12 Front 27x12-12 Rear.Still in search of M52 5 ton tractor, M123A1C 10 ton tractor Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/#findComment-43369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) If it is a B50 it would be a rare and desirable truck. It would need to have a gas engine put back in it though. Apparently the 50 series did not sell well and it was dropped. It was only offered one way though and no diesel engine. The other B50 series trucks were not introduced until years later and were not in the same category.. Edited November 19, 2009 by PZ 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/#findComment-43427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 There is only one B-52 that I know of... Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/#findComment-43446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 What about these "B52s"? Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/#findComment-43447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 What about these "B52s"?Is it just me or does that guy look queer?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/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/#findComment-43448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Is it just me or does that guy look queer?Rob Rob, I was going to mess with you this morning but did not have the heart to do so since your butt is still sore from flying all that distance this past week. You would think after all these years that those B52's would come in for a final landing and retire but, I guess they still need a good fix now and then to keep their habit going. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/#findComment-43450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Tried buying a B-50P from a scrapyard in Ny a few years back. Truck had sat for about 25 years but was solid, long wheelbase with a winch and dumping flatbed, all original. had all aluminum compenents like air tank, steering column spring hangers and everything, was very restorable. Guys father ran the scrap yard and died. and the kid scraped everything. Had a big company come in and the crushed this poor B50 down to the frame with a trackhoe, loaded all on trucks and headed to Albany with them. Guy scrapped about 8 B models, various R models, a few L models and some heavy rare 4x4 50's ford and plow trucks. His prices were outragious but the scrappers ended up giving him $40 a ton for everything. he thought he was king, joke was on him last year when scrap prices went through the roof. I did mandage to save some trinkets and a good B61 Lt drivetrain. cant save em all and cant ecven being to try when the junkyard people think their stuff is gold, or are just plain dumb. Btw, i did hear many people have stopped at his yard lookin for old Mack parts over the past year or so since. go figure ~Matt Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/#findComment-43473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueknight0517@yahoo.com Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 The first picture of a B-52 gives you more "Bang for your buck!" rather then the last. (sorry.....I couldn't resist)Jim Quote Rustednut Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/#findComment-43481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider1931 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Hi My father and I are gun and truck collectors and we have two B 52 mack thermodynes both with in a couple years of each other! they are bubble nose with the puppy dog ears absolutely amazing we are in the process of restoring both. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/#findComment-355034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Interesting. If you can post a picture of the VIN plate and the trucks, that would be great. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11416-have-you-heard-of-a-b-52/#findComment-355037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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