tkobes43 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hey Guys,A fellow contacted me about 2 weeks ago asking if i wanted to buy his b model. Little did i know he has 50 b models and are all going to the scraper cause there "to far gone". He had 120 3 years ago and they are slowly fading away from his farm. He said he will hold off until i have the money ready but have to give him a hefty deposit. I started my own business 2 months ago landscaping and snowplowing. And in two months with 18 contracts i made some pretty good money for a 19 year old mowing lawns and cleaning up from Hurricane Irene . im thinking in about 2 years i will have the proper funds for most of the trucks. He said i can take a few and come back for the rest. I have the property to keep all these truck and are wondering how i should get them all home. I have a F250 w/ goose neck trailer that can hold 1 truck and i have a f350 that can hold 1 truck also. Or should I buy a used small semi and trailer and do 3 at a time?Please help me out! My mind is spinning!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hey Guys,A fellow contacted me about 2 weeks ago asking if i wanted to buy his b model. Little did i know he has 50 b models and are all going to the scraper cause there "to far gone". He had 120 3 years ago and they are slowly fading away from his farm. He said he will hold off until i have the money ready but have to give him a hefty deposit. I started my own business 2 months ago landscaping and snowplowing. And in two months with 18 contracts i made some pretty good money for a 19 year old mowing lawns and cleaning up from Hurricane Irene . im thinking in about 2 years i will have the proper funds for most of the trucks. He said i can take a few and come back for the rest. I have the property to keep all these truck and are wondering how i should get them all home. I have a F250 w/ goose neck trailer that can hold 1 truck and i have a f350 that can hold 1 truck also. Or should I buy a used small semi and trailer and do 3 at a time?Yes I know a 19 year old shouldnt be playing around with 50 mack b models, but I cant let them go away to the scraper...Please help me out! My mind is spinning!TomTom,in my opinion,they ARE worth saving! even the most common parts are getting harder to find,and not a whole lot is being reproduced,even if they are "too far gone" there has to be something usable,even if dismantled,cataloged,stored,chances are SOMEONE in this hobby will need something missing from their project,think about how many times someone on here is looking for a glovebox door,vent window frame,heater emblem etc,the "little" parts are surely worthwhile saving,and if you look at it as an investment,maybe a small amount of money can be made in the sale of the parts....i mean check the price on a GOOD set of used B-model doors(if you can find any)and you'll see what i mean..anyway,just my 2 cents!...........Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Wish we could all be so lucky! Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Yeah id take a stab at it.. lucky bull-dog Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Tom,in my opinion,they ARE worth saving! even the most common parts are getting harder to find,and not a whole lot is being reproduced,even if they are "too far gone" there has to be something usable,even if dismantled,cataloged,stored,chances are SOMEONE in this hobby will need something missing from their project,think about how many times someone on here is looking for a glovebox door,vent window frame,heater emblem etc,the "little" parts are surely worthwhile saving,and if you look at it as an investment,maybe a small amount of money can be made in the sale of the parts....i mean check the price on a GOOD set of used B-model doors(if you can find any)and you'll see what i mean..anyway,just my 2 cents!...........MarkExactly! I wanna be able to help out you guys also! Im always the one asking people for stuff! I wanna return the favor now. Everyone is just getting rid of these rigs and its sad! I literally had to beg the guy to stop cutting them up. I wish i could uplload the pictures he sent me. I recently changed phones and they are on my old phone... I will try and find a way to post them. Some are in great shape in my eyes and some are definitely parts machines, but they are all worth saving. One has a Chrome radiator shell and NO RUST ON THE DOORS! i mean how can you cut that up! Hopefully sometime this weekend or next week ill take a ride over and see what i can do for pics and a final price on these guys. I know all you mack lovers want pics! Rhasler- If you need anything just let me know! Id love to help out a fellow mack fan!jaysm35a2- Thanks! They have to be saved! already half of them has gone to scrap, the last half is up to me! Thanks for your help guys!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 You wanna "share" some of the trucks? Let us know where they are! I could difinitely use the "right" parts truck!Or, here is my standard list...Driver and passenger vent windows with latches (glass unimportant, just good latches)2 battery boxesglove box door with hinges and latchDrivers seat frame and seat (recoverable) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 As far as moving them. Another option is to find a towing & recovery operation in your area that you can work out "trade" with. You do mowing & landscaping right? Most tow yards don't need much in the way of landscaping but you never know. Snow removal could be a option. I part-time for a towing and recovery operation and I also do snow removal. I have met them at winter accident sites and cleared snow from the roadway/shoulder and even grassy areas so they can get better footing for the recovery trucks. You provide the right service for them, and perhaps they can move some of your trucks when it works into their schedule. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 You wanna "share" some of the trucks? Let us know where they are! I could difinitely use the "right" parts truck! Or, here is my standard list... Driver and passenger vent windows with latches (glass unimportant, just good latches) 2 battery boxes glove box door with hinges and latch Drivers seat frame and seat (recoverable)Leversole- Id gladly give you some parts to finish your truck, No problem! When i get out there ill bring my list with me and see what i can get for you! Terry T- Great idea Terry ill definitely look into that! Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Are you keeping all 50? If not why not let some guys here move/buy some of them from you and you can use the money to move the rest. We all would be saving them.What woudl a guy be doing with over 100 just B models. Thats a record for sure. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Exactly! I wanna be able to help out you guys also! Im always the one asking people for stuff! I wanna return the favor now. Everyone is just getting rid of these rigs and its sad! I literally had to beg the guy to stop cutting them up. I wish i could uplload the pictures he sent me. I recently changed phones and they are on my old phone... I will try and find a way to post them. Some are in great shape in my eyes and some are definitely parts machines, but they are all worth saving. One has a Chrome radiator shell and NO RUST ON THE DOORS! i mean how can you cut that up! Hopefully sometime this weekend or next week ill take a ride over and see what i can do for pics and a final price on these guys. I know all you mack lovers want pics!Rhasler- If you need anything just let me know! Id love to help out a fellow mack fan!jaysm35a2- Thanks! They have to be saved! already half of them has gone to scrap, the last half is up to me!Thanks for your help guys!TomI would be willing to buy a good B75 hood if one is there. Good luck on saving that litter of bulldogs you found. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 yea i think that would be great if evryone here got a truck i know i could use a parts truck,also where is this guy located Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Guys im doing my best to try and get this going. I will be calling him tomorrow and I will let you know what is going down. Maybe i can go one day during the week and check them out. As for getting them i am gonna try my darnest to get them all and save them all. He told me he has a excavator with one of those hydraulic grabbing arms and actually rips them apart and loads them in his dump trailer for the scrap yard.. So i really have to get moving on this. SO let me try and see when i Can get them and then we will see what everyone needs for parts and stuff... Just give me a few days and i will keep you guys updated. Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Guys im doing my best to try and get this going. I will be calling him tomorrow and I will let you know what is going down. Maybe i can go one day during the week and check them out. As for getting them i am gonna try my darnest to get them all and save them all. He told me he has a excavator with one of those hydraulic grabbing arms and actually rips them apart and loads them in his dump trailer for the scrap yard.. So i really have to get moving on this. SO let me try and see when i Can get them and then we will see what everyone needs for parts and stuff... Just give me a few days and i will keep you guys updated.Good luck and Godspeed. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks, Im gonna need it LOL... 1 Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack4ever Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 hey TBone.i could use some b model parts.so i hope you can save the trucks and help all the mack fans around the wold.good luck from the netherlans.leon. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Good luck, TBone. You're doing a very good thing. Painful to think of what's been scrapped already so well done for making the effort to save what's left. 1 Quote Whatever rubs your buddah. The Mack E Model Registry - 103 entries The Mack A Model Registry - 14 entries Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 What woudl a guy be doing with over 100 just B models. Thats a record for sure.Probably not...I took the below pic several years ago at "Superdog's" place. This is only one row of trucks and there were several more and since then he has added to his collection. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 My yard is soon gonna look like that!... Hopefully. Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hey Tbone. I am just getting into this hobby (or disease), not sure where you are in nother Jersey, but if you need a had sometime just me me knowGeorge Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Who the heck had all that loot and let it rot? How gone is far gone? What kind of B stuff does he have. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 No clue, Hopefully making a trip up there Saturday and see what he has and see what can come home with me soon there after... Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperks Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 you gotta save those dogs!! i dont have a b yet!! but when ido i'm gonna need some parts for sure. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Im trying my best! The guy said he'd hold off from scrapping them until i have the funds. Real nice guy and loves that young people like me have interest in these old trucks. He thought no one wanted them and just got rid of them... Since im showing LOTS of interest hes being really cool about it!Thanks guys,Tom 1 Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hey dperks, you might be able to get a cheap one from TBone! Quote Whatever rubs your buddah. The Mack E Model Registry - 103 entries The Mack A Model Registry - 14 entries Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-85972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 It would be good if you would do an inventory of the trucks there by recording the model numbers. If you wanted to go further and spend the time, you could copy the serial number and model number from the plate inside the passenger door, along with a brief description of each truck.Start by moving the trucks that have items that people want. With the money from those parts you can buy more more trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20537-50-mack-b-models-need-help/#findComment-86473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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