L Diddy Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I have a B-613 cab on my "58". And I have been searching for the same type of cab to marry up to. For a crew cab conversion. How do other model B's compare in contour and dimension's. Thus, would any B-model match?Thanks'L Diddy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Go to the wiki part of the forum... BMT Wiki > Antique & Classic Mack Truck Articles > Antique & Classic Mack Info > B-Model Cab Data Everything you need to know! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-71716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Good Idea to check there.some cabs will differ depending on the model here are a few common diffrencesconcave rear wall.Diffrent floor hightDog house in cab firewallalso the cowl aera on the passenger side may have some diffrences due to air cleaner mounting and ducting of the air. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-71717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Diddy Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Go to the wiki part of the forum... BMT Wiki > Antique & Classic Mack Truck Articles > Antique & Classic Mack Info > B-Model Cab Data Everything you need to know! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-71718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Diddy Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thanks Leversole,I found the PDF file for B Model cabs. And Thanks for the direction to the Wiki forum. Guess that's why I'm still a puppy. "Didn't Know."Best regards'L Diddy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-71719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Diddy Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Good Idea to check there.some cabs will differ depending on the model here are a few common diffrencesconcave rear wall.Diffrent floor hightDog house in cab firewallalso the cowl aera on the passenger side may have some diffrences due to air cleaner mounting and ducting of the air.Thanks' LmackattackIn looking at the B model cabs. I see mine as a flat back B-613? and is the concave cab for trailer turn radius clearance? I don't completely understand "Dog house in cab firewall" though. There is a box on the floor between the driver and passenger seat.Thanks for your time'L Diddy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-71721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 the concave rear wall was for the nose of a trailer. It gave a tighter Bumper to back of cab (BBC) and thus a longer trailer could be pulled. it was all about length laws back then.the dog house is what is used to cover the rear part of the engine if it protrudes into the cab. Chevy/ford vans have the center consol or "Dog house" that can be removed to access the rear of the engine for maintance. that little box on the floor under the seat was for the series/parallel switch. used for the 12volt run/24 volt starting electrical systemthe B613 should have a "standard" B model cab. for got to add that some B models also used the L model cab. more commonly found out west.Trent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-71723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thanks' LmackattackIn looking at the B model cabs. I see mine as a flat back B-613? and is the concave cab for trailer turn radius clearance? I don't completely understand "Dog house in cab firewall" though. There is a box on the floor between the driver and passenger seat.Thanks for your time'L DiddyDoghouse, (under dash) and concave rear cab on my B67ST.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/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-71727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbox Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 L Diddy You haven't thought of using a factory sleeper cab B model as it would be alot of metal work to join 2 B cabs together, just wonder if it would be easier to convert a sleeper cab by adding seats and windows to create a crew cab Gearbox Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-71745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Diddy Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 the concave rear wall was for the nose of a trailer. It gave a tighter Bumper to back of cab (BBC) and thus a longer trailer could be pulled. it was all about length laws back then.the dog house is what is used to cover the rear part of the engine if it protrudes into the cab. Chevy/ford vans have the center consol or "Dog house" that can be removed to access the rear of the engine for maintance. that little box on the floor under the seat was for the series/parallel switch. used for the 12volt run/24 volt starting electrical systemthe B613 should have a "standard" B model cab. for got to add that some B models also used the L model cab. more commonly found out west.TrentThanks for the information Trent. And with the information I have been seeing in "Wiki" of the series/parallel switch. Think I'll convert to 12volt.Best regards'Lonnie Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-71770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Diddy Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 L Diddy You haven't thought of using a factory sleeper cab B model as it would be alot of metal work to join 2 B cabs together, just wonder if it would be easier to convert a sleeper cab by adding seats and windows to create a crew cab GearboxHow do "You-all" down under say it "G-day". Thanks' for the reply "Gearbox". With the difficulty I'm having in finding another B-Model cab around here in the Northwest. I have thought of adding a sleeper. Actually found one within a couple of miles. Member "Freightrain" is doing a fine job with his. I also thought it would be cool to find a B-71 with the integral sleeper. My issue is that I have 3 teenagers. and we typically travel some long distance with the horses. And with their long legs, and cell phones, I phones, head phones, you name it. I would like to have a little more distance between the back of my head and their "gear" plus just being Brothers and sister, going down the road. Thus, in my opinion. The work is worth the benefits. Have a great day'L Diddy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-71771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Diddy Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Doghouse, (under dash) and concave rear cab on my B67ST.RobHello again Rob, Thanks for the pictures. so true is the statement that sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.Appreciate it.L Diddy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-71772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Model Chet Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I have a B-613 cab on my "58". And I have been searching for the same type of cab to marry up to. For a crew cab conversion. How do other model B's compare in contour and dimension's. Thus, would any B-model match?Thanks'L DiddyGo to gallorestorations.com Then on the left side scroll down to "current projects", then to "59 Mack truck".This project should give you all the information you need. Quote OLD SCHOOL Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-72608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Diddy Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Go to gallorestorations.com Then on the left side scroll down to "current projects", then to "59 Mack truck".This project should give you all the information you need.Thanks' for the link Chet. L Diddy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17726-b-model-cabs/#findComment-73117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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