Terry T Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 All I know about this truck is it may have come from somewhere in NY, it is a 1962 and it is to be auctioned on Nov 12th. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 that thing is pretty cool Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Sure wish I could buy tha air horns off it for much less than the truck asking price.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thats a true gem right there! Damnit i need another job to handle all my mack cravings. Already working 2 LOL...! Someones gotta save it! Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Those style N.Y. plates went out of use here in '70 or '71 so if true than it's been sitting for 40 or so years. Looks mainly solid too. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Only on the road about 10 years or so... Would've loved to see where she was sitting for 40+ years... Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Could have been a shuttle or a yarder. The interior fits as being low use. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Are those the original airlines? I like the look of those then the red and blue ones... Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 My R had AeroQuip black high pressure hoses for the air line made by H.O.Penn the local Cat dealer. They looked about the same. I removed them when the chassis was stretched for my 21' equipment body. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Yeah , they still make them or you can find them in any truck junk yard. If you have a older/antique Mack its a must have. I put the black ones on and took the red and blues off of the B and U model's I have. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Looks to be used as either a spotter,"yard dog" or for local use,moving and storage companies are notorious for using equipment way past its prime mainly due to the nature of the business (light loads etc.) when i left Atlas Van lines in sept. 2006 after almost 20 years,my local agent was still using a 1972 R-600 almost daily,for both local and regional work,only major work ever done to it was to re-cab,with a newer plus 3 cab after a careless driver turned a corner to sharp and caved it in. I drove it myself on many occaisions,237- 5 speed,it was one of the least problematic trucks we had,i wish i had bought it back when i had the chance! and personally,i like the "old" glad hands and air-lines,less tangling and getting caught on the frame etc. changed my truck to straight air hoses years ago,and never looked back or had a problem,company named "techtrans" makes them,all three lines wrapped up as one,kinda like a 3 headed snake,real slick,and it looks a lot neater then them damn red and blues "curlieques"........................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 You can make up the black hose, as I did for my B model. Buy the ends and hose, presto chango you screw them together. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Mark, do you know the website for techtrans? Three or four basic google searches and I cannot come up with anything...ThanksLeslie Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sounds good guys, Thanks! Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajt3138 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sure wish I could buy tha air horns off it for much less than the truck asking price.mike mike, are you lookin for original air horns? i replaced mine with a shiny set from watts. my originals are hangin on the barn wall now. i have some more original parts i replaced and hope to find the time this winter to list some of them for someone to make use of. aj Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Unfortunately for me AJT, i'll have to say yes. I sent mine out of town back in April and the guy has not returned my e-mail with a reply as of yet. I'd like to fill the original hole in the roof with what looks original.My Luckmike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Mark, do you know the website for techtrans? Three or four basic google searches and I cannot come up with anything...ThanksLeslieLeslie,sorry about that,i spelled it wrong!..................its TECHTRAN without the "s" they have my set-up pictured on their website.....................Markhttp://www.tectraninc.com/home.asp Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajt3138 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Unfortunately for me AJT, i'll have to say yes. I sent mine out of town back in April and the guy has not returned my e-mail with a reply as of yet. I'd like to fill the original hole in the roof with what looks original.My Luckmikeyou can have my set of air horns if they are of use to you. here is pic of them. hopefully it attaches allright. send me shipping address if your interested and i will send them right out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21002-1962-b61t/#findComment-88488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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