JStevens120 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Hi all,I've been lurking around here for a while now soaking up knowledge and decided I had better introduce myself. A couple months back I got a B75 that my dad bought about 25 years ago and it's been sitting in the barn ever since. took a couple hours but I got it running again and started investigating what it would take to get her back on the road. I had to put a head on the compressor cause the water wasn't drained and the aluminum end cap on the oil cooler had the same problem. replaced a few hoses and finally I was able to take it around the block last weekend. I still have some electrical problems to work out, and put some new rubber on, but she is almost completely back to life. I'm planning on pulling a 2 car gooseneck trailer back and forth from the track, and I think it will be perfect for that. Someone has already changed out the rear to a 5.78 ratio and with the double over triplex it cruises right along. Anyway, just wanted to say that this is a great site and this truck is turning into a fun project. now back to work, race season is almost here...Jesse Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12914-another-new-guy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Unit looks pretty good and it runs, Not bad. and good luck at the track Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12914-another-new-guy/#findComment-50722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Hi all,I've been lurking around here for a while now soaking up knowledge and decided I had better introduce myself. A couple months back I got a B75 that my dad bought about 25 years ago and it's been sitting in the barn ever since. took a couple hours but I got it running again and started investigating what it would take to get her back on the road. I had to put a head on the compressor cause the water wasn't drained and the aluminum end cap on the oil cooler had the same problem. replaced a few hoses and finally I was able to take it around the block last weekend. I still have some electrical problems to work out, and put some new rubber on, but she is almost completely back to life. I'm planning on pulling a 2 car gooseneck trailer back and forth from the track, and I think it will be perfect for that. Someone has already changed out the rear to a 5.78 ratio and with the double over triplex it cruises right along. Anyway, just wanted to say that this is a great site and this truck is turning into a fun project. now back to work, race season is almost here...JesseNice lookin ride, can tell thats not from New York, looks rust free Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12914-another-new-guy/#findComment-50724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Welcome to the BMT site and your at home with plenty of good help and advise. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12914-another-new-guy/#findComment-50740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdWrightBrother Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Hi all,I've been lurking around here for a while now soaking up knowledge and decided I had better introduce myself. A couple months back I got a B75 that my dad bought about 25 years ago and it's been sitting in the barn ever since. took a couple hours but I got it running again and started investigating what it would take to get her back on the road. I had to put a head on the compressor cause the water wasn't drained and the aluminum end cap on the oil cooler had the same problem. replaced a few hoses and finally I was able to take it around the block last weekend. I still have some electrical problems to work out, and put some new rubber on, but she is almost completely back to life. I'm planning on pulling a 2 car gooseneck trailer back and forth from the track, and I think it will be perfect for that. Someone has already changed out the rear to a 5.78 ratio and with the double over triplex it cruises right along. Anyway, just wanted to say that this is a great site and this truck is turning into a fun project. now back to work, race season is almost here...JesseWelcome aboardGood looking old B, my first truck was a B75.Great place for advice and help Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12914-another-new-guy/#findComment-50761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Hi all,I've been lurking around here for a while now soaking up knowledge and decided I had better introduce myself. A couple months back I got a B75 that my dad bought about 25 years ago and it's been sitting in the barn ever since. took a couple hours but I got it running again and started investigating what it would take to get her back on the road. I had to put a head on the compressor cause the water wasn't drained and the aluminum end cap on the oil cooler had the same problem. replaced a few hoses and finally I was able to take it around the block last weekend. I still have some electrical problems to work out, and put some new rubber on, but she is almost completely back to life. I'm planning on pulling a 2 car gooseneck trailer back and forth from the track, and I think it will be perfect for that. Someone has already changed out the rear to a 5.78 ratio and with the double over triplex it cruises right along. Anyway, just wanted to say that this is a great site and this truck is turning into a fun project. now back to work, race season is almost here...Jessenice looking B-75,always liked them,i really like the "l"style cab on them...anyway good luck with the resto.....mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12914-another-new-guy/#findComment-52377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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