Mackb53 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 this is me and my dads project, its a 1966 mack b53. the cab has rotted away becauce it spent most of its life down here in southeast texas. we had an old parts truck that had a nice cab on it, so we are working on swapping the cabs. it has the ol 673 mack diesel. the drivetrain all works well, its just the sheetmetal thats bad on this truck. ann pionters or tips would be much appritiated. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hey B53, That is a great truck to have because it is very hard to find a tandem flat bed. Everybody wants that kind of truck because it has many uses. Try to keep those older turn signal lights for they are hard to find or get our hands on. Take your time in restoring the B Model. Let us hear from you often so we can enjoy the truck with you. This is a great site to be on because many people are here to help you........I wish you would pm me asap. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/#findComment-51536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackb53 Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hey B53, That is a great truck to have because it is very hard to find a tandem flat bed. Everybody wants that kind of truck because it has many uses. Try to keep those older turn signal lights for they are hard to find or get our hands on. Take your time in restoring the B Model. Let us hear from you often so we can enjoy the truck with you. This is a great site to be on because many people are here to help you........I wish you would pm me asap. mike Iv been thinking about shortening the bed some, and putting up some poles and winch. I think that ol truck would make a cool winch truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/#findComment-51561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMorgan Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Iv been thinking about shortening the bed some, and putting up some poles and winch. I think that ol truck would make a cool winch truck. Good Luck on your project. You going to put those aluminum saddle tanks on there? Daniel Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/#findComment-51565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Nice project. Can't believe it rotted in Texas? Seems it would be hot enough to keep it dry, but guess not.Take lots of pictures and keep us updated. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/#findComment-51566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackb53 Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Good Luck on your project. You going to put those aluminum saddle tanks on there? Danielyes sir, the aluminum tanks are going on soon.im 20 miles from galveston, so the salt air rotted it away.this is the cab were restoring to put on the truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/#findComment-51578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 The new cab looks good.It should be a nice truck when you're done. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/#findComment-51589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 It's nice that it is a 66 - last year for the B model. Rare because most sold by that time were the R model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/#findComment-51611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackb53 Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 It's nice that it is a 66 - last year for the B model. Rare because most sold by that time were the R model.well thats cool, i never knew the 66' model trucks were rare. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/#findComment-51787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackb53 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 (edited) does anyone know where i could get a set of front wheels like this for my 66'? i want those wide heavy duty looking wheels for mine Edited July 20, 2010 by Mackb53 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/#findComment-59938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshea881 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I am looking for frame rails to a 1967 Mack MB-403S Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/#findComment-475212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 5 hours ago, jshea881 said: I am looking for frame rails to a 1967 Mack MB-403S Where are you at? There is an MB for sale in PA. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13108-my-restoration-project/#findComment-475226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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