fordguyhey Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I was curious if anyone has ever seen a B model cab put on an R model frame? I'm in the process of making my B75 tandem and I've picked up an R model for all the donor parts. People keep telling me I should just put the B model cab on the R model frame that is already tandem. I haven't done any measuring yet, but I'm really curious if it's even possible without tons of fabrication. Me personally, I would rather keep the B model frame under the B model, just wondering what everybody else thinks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I was curious if anyone has ever seen a B model cab put on an R model frame? I'm in the process of making my B75 tandem and I've picked up an R model for all the donor parts. People keep telling me I should just put the B model cab on the R model frame that is already tandem. I haven't done any measuring yet, but I'm really curious if it's even possible without tons of fabrication. Me personally, I would rather keep the B model frame under the B model, just wondering what everybody else thinks.there was at one time a b model to r conversion !I see no reason the other way about would not work!The area where I live there is a converted b! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/#findComment-48896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 there was at one time a b model to r conversion !I see no reason the other way about would not work!The area where I live there is a converted b!Cant see why it wouldnt work, an old timer years ago in buffalo switched his B53 truck to a r model cab and hood, the truck just sold after his death for $ 4000, truck was still road worthy.Green Giant2 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/#findComment-48900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordguyhey Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 (edited) Does anyone have any pictures or info on the B to R model conversions? Edited February 4, 2010 by RC B75T Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/#findComment-48910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I have seen it done but did not take any measurements. I know some of the cab mounts were fabricated and not original to either a B, or R model truck.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/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/#findComment-48913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordguyhey Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 The only way I would ever do this is if it would come out looking like it was supposed to be that way. I guess I'll have to do some homework and see how well it will work. Otherwise I will be stretching my frame. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/#findComment-48957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordguyhey Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Cant see why it wouldnt work, an old timer years ago in buffalo switched his B53 truck to a r model cab and hood, the truck just sold after his death for $ 4000, truck was still road worthy.Green Giant2The other problem I might have to deal with is that I want to do this with a B75. The only B models I've heard of on R model frames are short nose trucks like B61 style. The B75 is like 9 inches longer in the nose so I'm going to be doing some careful measuring this weekend. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/#findComment-49038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordguyhey Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 In case anyone is interested in the topic... try this link out found a little info on converted B models. its a PDF you have to go down to page 25.http://www.macktrucks.com/assets/mack/BulldogMag2006V2_PDF.pdf Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/#findComment-49214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
95k1500 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 In case anyone is interested in the topic... try this link out found a little info on converted B models. its a PDF you have to go down to page 25.http://www.macktrucks.com/assets/mack/BulldogMag2006V2_PDF.pdfTHe owner is a member on this site...57BCR, I think, he has had a few posts lately. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/#findComment-49227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 In case anyone is interested in the topic... try this link out found a little info on converted B models. its a PDF you have to go down to page 25.http://www.macktrucks.com/assets/mack/BulldogMag2006V2_PDF.pdfHey interesting article, i wonder how many of the conversion kits are still around. i wish i had looked at Binners truck (the one that was converted)before it was sold. could of looked at the difference between the twoGreen Giant2 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/#findComment-49235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordguyhey Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 after some measuring, it looks like the biggest problem I'm going to have to deal with is that the R model front axle is like 6 inches wider than the b model. So I guess my tires might stick out of the fenders a little bit. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/#findComment-49256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 after some measuring, it looks like the biggest problem I'm going to have to deal with is that the R model front axle is like 6 inches wider than the b model. So I guess my tires might stick out of the fenders a little bit.Be sure to measure spring perch centers too. You may be able to swap the axle over if they are the same. If I remember correctly the 72 R model I have has the same measurement as a B61.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/12489-b-model-cab-on-r-model-frame/#findComment-49257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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