Superdog Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 One of the first B models I remember from my childhood was this '59 B-61 grain truck owned by a farmer in a neighboring town.When I was old enough to start thinking about getting one of my own,musta been 11 or 12,I asked about buying the truck from him,but he wouldn't sell it yet."Sorry kid,best truck I've ever had,but I'll keep you in mind if I ever do sell it".Every year come harvest I'd see it ,thought I had my chance when he bought a new DM600 in '81,but he never would part with it.He kept using it up until his death,his sons had bought a couple semi's by now,but still used the old B for odd jobs up till about 5 years ago,but they still wouldn't sell it.Unfortunatly it fell victim to the flood of '08,along with alot of their other equipment.A friend of mine rents their farm now,and he called me and said now would be a good time to make another offer as stuff was going to get cleaned up soon.So after 32 years of trying,the old girl is now mine. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Patience pays. Good to see you finally got it. Looks very complete. When a truck sits to long around here things start missing. Usually the dog is the first to go. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-75016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Nice save. How bad is the flood damage? Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-75018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Congrats on the purchase! Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-75019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I guess good thinks really do come to those who wait. Congradulations on your latest purchase. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-75099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Nice save. How bad is the flood damage?It was totally submerged for about a month,surprising the cab and sheet metal show now signs of it,just a little trash in the cab floor,but I'm afraid the engine is ruined,will know more when I get it home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-75152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Really a nice story SuperDog. I'm glad you were able to save it from going to the boneyard. I'll bet the engine and other mechanical things will be ok once drained and cleaned. Keep us informed. Thanks for sharing! mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-75199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Here,Vinny,I went back and found this so I wouldn't have to retype it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-109998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDug Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Nice history with that one. Glad you got it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks superdog!!! Does it run? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks superdog!!! Does it run?No,it doesn't.They never drained it after the flood and it's stuck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Looks good and straight. Nice when you can get something from your childhood memory. I'll bet you'll get her running with a little care. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 No,it doesn't.They never drained it after the flood and it's stuck.thats sad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Finally got around to getting this one home today.Only been a year,guess that's not too bad for me.Been waiting on the people thats farming the former owners place to move stuff around and get it moved out to solid ground for me.Could not get the box to come down,both cylinders were stuck tight,so we decided we better flat tow it so we wouldn't take down any overhead wires.I was a little doubtful the Mikey's Dodge would pull it home,especially since only 3 of the rear tires would take air,but we took it slow and everything went smooth.It was kind of a long 12 miles for me steering as you can see the interior was still pretty gross from the flood. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Good looking truck,cleaning them out is the fun part! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frmconcrete09 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 looks like a very nice complete b model... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Good looking farm truck! I bought a Ford that was in 12 feet of water in the flood of '93 and when I got it home the transmission was cracked from freezing. Does it have a wood or steel floor? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hey Mike, Good save and brings your memories back home.The sheetmetal and fenders in particular look fantastic! Was the truck a tandem, long wb since day one or was it stretched out at some point?Jim Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Good looking farm truck! I bought a Ford that was in 12 feet of water in the flood of '93 and when I got it home the transmission was cracked from freezing. Does it have a wood or steel floor?so far,all I can see that's cracked from freezing is the exhaust manifold.transmission and rears look good.When I drained the cylinders trying to get the box down,no water came out,just oil and it looked decent,not all milky.I'm hoping I can get it unstuck,if not I have other 673's lying around.The box has a wood floor,and its not the best,rest of it is good shape,sides nics and straight,crossmembers good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hey Mike,Good save and brings your memories back home.The sheetmetal and fenders in particular look fantastic!Was the truck a tandem, long wb since day one or was it stretched out at some point?Jim This truck is probably the most unmolested B model I have,as far as the body.It has no bondo or any evidence of ever being repaired.It does have rust above the windshield and a little at the bottom back.It was a tractor,stretched and made into a grain truck in the early '60's.I'd estimate it has less than 250k on it.The factory tubeless budd wheels is the most unique feature,budd whels were basically unheard of in these parts,let alone tubeless. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Mikey took this pic out his back window on the ride home,kinda looks like a scene from Maximum Overdrive. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 CURRRTTISSS , THAT BIG TRUCKS GONNA EAT YOU Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I liked seeing your tow bar peeking out under the bumper - at least you could stop the thing. I made one out of a tounge from a horse drawn road grader - good to have around for brakeless trucks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 It's nice to see you were able to fullfill a childoood dream after waiting so many years. The truck looks good considering what it's been through. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 I liked seeing your tow bar peeking out under the bumper - at least you could stop the thing. I made one out of a tounge from a horse drawn road grader - good to have around for brakeless trucksThat old towbar has drug home alot of trucks over the years.I don't know(or want to find out)how DOT legal that is but it sure has worked for me on these close to home rescues. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18483-59-b-61-saved-from-torch/#findComment-110377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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