Popular Post Rob Posted March 8, 2011 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2011 I was over at the YRC terminal dropping off a box of freight when I noticed one of Mike Shaffer's wreckers next door. I talked to the driver and this truck has a 237 Mack engine with the original quadraplex trans. It is recently completely rebuilt and runs very well.Enjoy.Rob 8 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/18257-what-i-saw-today/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Mike's working fleet of B models are truly a beautiful sight.He's had his B-67 rollback truck here a couple times picking up parts,it is cute as hell.He's got a couple nice Superliners too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Mike's working fleet of B models are truly a beautiful sight.He's had his B-67 rollback truck here a couple times picking up parts,it is cute as hell.He's got a couple nice Superliners too.This truck is the one they extended the cab back about 3". It looked pretty good. We talked about the B67 truck and they made that one a flat back with a B61 cab back panel. It was originally a concave cab like mine. I'm went to high school in Springfield and remember those trucks along with their R-190 IH wrecker quite well. 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/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 This truck is the one they extended the cab back about 3". It looked pretty good. We talked about the B67 truck and they made that one a flat back with a B61 cab back panel. It was originally a concave cab like mine. I'm went to high school in Springfield and remember those trucks along with their R-190 IH wrecker quite well. RobMike made the R190 into a big pickup,he brought it to Walcott this year along with one of his sleeper cab B-61's.I'll try to find my pics and post them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Mike made the R190 into a big pickup,he brought it to Walcott this year along with one of his sleeper cab B-61's.I'll try to find my pics and post them.I'd heard that he had done that but haven't seen it. Be great to see the photos.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/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted March 8, 2011 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2011 Couldn't find my pics so I borrowed this from largecar.mag site.He used a Dodge bed on the IH,he lengthened it a foot or so,looked really good. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Looks like he did a nice job. I'm sure that truck was taken completely apart and rebuilt also.I plan to be at Walcott this year so I'll probably see you over there. Going to try to bring my B67 on the trailer but too early to be certain. I like the idea of a flat cab back on a B67 but can't bring myself to cut this cab which is in really good condition. without rust. 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/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Man o man! thats quite the impressive piece of equipment right there! Thanks for posting the pics Rob! there was an outfit up in central Jersey,that ran a fleet of B-model wreckers and roll-backs for many years,all totally re-built working trucks,i believe they have since went out of business,because i've seen at least one of their B-67's turn up for sale on here sometime back...........Mark 2 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Couldn't find my pics so I borrowed this from largecar.mag site.He used a Dodge bed on the IH,he lengthened it a foot or so,looked really good.Gah! I saw that truck headed south...err...east on I-74 by the Quad Cities about a month ago. Couldn't grab my phone quick enough to take the picture. Sharp lookin unit! Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Great looking trucks! Glad you had a camera! You should always have a camera with you so you can take pictures of things. That's my hobby ya know,taking pictures of things. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Mighty glad to see the ole B's are still lookin proud and happy stretching their legs. Thanks mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Great looking trucks! Glad you had a camera! You should always have a camera with you so you can take pictures of things. That's my hobby ya know,taking pictures of things.The camera is always in my shirt pocket except when smashed by a tandem axle Mack, or dropped in a snowbank.Use the camera to take pictures of things eh? Guess I never really thought about that.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/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 The camera is always in my shirt pocket except when smashed by a tandem axle Mack, or dropped in a snowbank.Use the camera to take pictures of things eh? Guess I never really thought about that.Robyeah, there's a word for that, taking pictures of things,but I can't think of it.It's my hobby-taking pictures of things. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren L Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 yeah, there's a word for that, taking pictures of things,but I can't think of it.It's my hobby-taking pictures of things.that's a great looking truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-74307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 What a Monster! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-223518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 nice classic truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-223519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I don't remember the model and the year of this truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-223520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Awesome !! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-223525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Awesome !!Somehow, I think I'm seeing this for the first time also. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-223539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Use the camera to take pictures of things eh? Guess I never really thought about that.RobYeah.......... that seems like a good thing to do with a camera. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-223540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 That's awesome. I like the Jake switch on the compound stick. Also Mark Steve from AnD only has a couple of wreckers left. He's only doing towing for himself now. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-223547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 yeah, there's a word for that, taking pictures of things,but I can't think of it.It's my hobby-taking pictures of things.Most of them Winfall women would call it stalking! 1 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-223561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 So that B wrecker has a tilt wheel column from a Chevy or GMC, anybody else notice that? Freakin awesome trucks, I'd hate to think how much time has gone into those trucks, even though it was well worth it. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-223562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hatcity Posted December 29, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2013 Anyone notice that this thread is almost 3 (three) years old? 3 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-223563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Man o man! thats quite the impressive piece of equipment right there! Thanks for posting the pics Rob! there was an outfit up in central Jersey,that ran a fleet of B-model wreckers and roll-backs for many years,all totally re-built working trucks,i believe they have since went out of business,because i've seen at least one of their B-67's turn up for sale on here sometime back...........MarkJust noticed theres a U model behind that B model tow truck Mark. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18257-what-i-saw-today/#findComment-223568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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