tzech Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I'm new to this forum. I've bought a 1954 Mack B42T with a Holmes Wrecker body on it. It's in BAD shape. I've started the restoration process but I'm in need of a "shop manual" for wiring, etc. I'm also looking for many parts. Anyone have any suggestions or leads? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1621-1954-b-42t-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Your in the right place, When you say bad shape, do you mean body is shot, engine seized? I didn't look down thru the various forums, but there is one for just about anything you need here. If you need help with the Holmes bed, make a post over at aths.org . I think Spanky is the Holmes expert over there or possibly Shifty, but one or the other has a lot of knowledge of Holmes beds. Can you post some pics of your B?T. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1621-1954-b-42t-mack/#findComment-7940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B42Art Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I've picked up both the parts and service manuals for my B42 at different times on EBAY. Both came pretty reasonable. Check Ebay Motors under Mack as they do come up from time to time. Ebay can be good for parts also. For new parts try Watt's Mack, he's got some nice stuff . If you need alot of used parts check around at salvage yards or look into getting a parts truck. Hope this helps, Art Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1621-1954-b-42t-mack/#findComment-7943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
werkhorse Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 what is it you need exactly because i've got an old manual with most of the electrical diagram's in it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1621-1954-b-42t-mack/#findComment-7945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy buzzard Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Wiring diagrams are on 'oldmacksrus.com' under info section. Be sure to send in info to registure your B42, I'm working on the update now so shake a leg. The Holmes bed - if you can find serial number tag on the bed, I can tell model and date of manufacture.thanks,Tom Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1621-1954-b-42t-mack/#findComment-7954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzech Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 Your in the right place, When you say bad shape, do you mean body is shot, engine seized? I didn't look down thru the various forums, but there is one for just about anything you need here. If you need help with the Holmes bed, make a post over at aths.org . I think Spanky is the Holmes expert over there or possibly Shifty, but one or the other has a lot of knowledge of Holmes beds. Can you post some pics of your B?T.The body is real bad!!!!! I can manually turn the engine over but it want start. I've pulled the engine and trans to rebulid and the cab is about ready to be lifted off tomarrow (Monday Oct. 16th). If I can figure out how to post pictures I will. Thanks for the info.I've picked up both the parts and service manuals for my B42 at different times on EBAY. Both came pretty reasonable. Check Ebay Motors under Mack as they do come up from time to time. Ebay can be good for parts also. For new parts try Watt's Mack, he's got some nice stuff . If you need alot of used parts check around at salvage yards or look into getting a parts truck. Hope this helps, Art Thanks for the info.what is it you need exactly because i've got an old manual with most of the electrical diagram's in itEverything! This truck is in real bad shape and I'm going to do a frame off restoration. I've got the engine, trans out and the cab is stripped and will be off tomarrow. Thanks TobyWiring diagrams are on 'oldmacksrus.com' under info section. Be sure to send in info to registure your B42, I'm working on the update now so shake a leg. The Holmes bed - if you can find serial number tag on the bed, I can tell model and date of manufacture.thanks,TomWere should I send in my info and what info to register my truck? I do have the serial numbers for the Holmes Wrecker and have talked with Holmes. They were very helpful so I have most everything for that. All the body panels for the wrecker will have to be fabricated. By the way it is a Holmes 650. Thanks Toby toby@zechstowing.com Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1621-1954-b-42t-mack/#findComment-7965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzech Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Wiring diagrams are on 'oldmacksrus.com' under info section. Be sure to send in info to registure your B42, I'm working on the update now so shake a leg. The Holmes bed - if you can find serial number tag on the bed, I can tell model and date of manufacture.thanks,TomI found where you were talking about to register my truck. I'll have it done Monday Oct 16th. Toby toby@zechstowing.com Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1621-1954-b-42t-mack/#findComment-7967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzech Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Your in the right place, When you say bad shape, do you mean body is shot, engine seized? I didn't look down thru the various forums, but there is one for just about anything you need here. If you need help with the Holmes bed, make a post over at aths.org . I think Spanky is the Holmes expert over there or possibly Shifty, but one or the other has a lot of knowledge of Holmes beds. Can you post some pics of your B?T.Here are some pictures. Toby toby@zechstowing.com Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1621-1954-b-42t-mack/#findComment-7971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Welcome to bmt looks like a nice project you are defintly in the right place there are plenty of knowlegdable people here . later bulldog Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1621-1954-b-42t-mack/#findComment-8094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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