Superdog Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Got the old sleeper cab B-61 home yesterday.Probably the easiest retrieval mission I've ever been on.They had the old girl loaded up on a roll back and running when I pulled in the driveway,backed up to the rollback,tilted the bed a little and drove the B on my trailer.I was chained down and back on the road in 20 minutes.Truck sounds good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Is it a single drive with a tag/pusher? It always makes it easy when it goes smoothly and everything goes according to plan Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rover Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 What a find Superdog! Was that tag/pusher a universal add on, or a Mack assembly. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne tractor Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm sitting here looking at the pictures and reading, going, Wow, Wow, Wow!!!!!. That is sweet. More pictures coming I hope, inside, all around? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Some times you just get lucky. Nice find. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Good deal Mike. Did you know it was a runner? What engine 673-711 natural,trans? Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 It has a END673 natural,& 10 speed Duplex.I was told when I bought it that it "ran when parked" and luckily in this case,it still does.The tag axle is a Neway,single air bag set up.I'll get some better pics when I get it unloaded,it was too muddy yesterday to get to my unloading dock.The cab is really,really bad.I'm pretty sure that I'm going to replace it with a better one I have,and save this one for future use. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 I've had this cab for a long time,and it definately is 110% better than the cab that's on the maroon one now.I was always hoping to build this truck someday,but where it needed an engine put in,and a cut off,I knew it would be a long ways off,but now by combining the 2, I should have a decent truck in the end with alot less time involved.They are pretty close relatives,actually.Both 1960's ,the green one is #28121 and the new one is #28453. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 nice find! Is that a tree growing thru the frame of the donor truck? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 nice find! Is that a tree growing thru the frame of the donor truck?That's so no one will steal it. You know how had these things are getting to find. Great pictures Mike. Team work makes it all that much better. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 nice find! Is that a tree growing thru the frame of the donor truck?Yep,I said I'd had this cab a long time.2 things that seem to grow real well here at my place,horseweeds and those damn little trees. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 nice find! Is that a tree growing thru the frame of the donor truck? Or is it just because it has a 5 and "tree" in it .....I know,10,000 comedians out of work and thats all you can come up with! 2 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Or is it just because it has a 5 and "tree" in it .....I know,10,000 comedians out of work and thats all you can come up with!That donor truck cab has sprouted a "woody" knowing it will now have a purpose.Rob 2 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/23511-its-home/#findComment-104527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I've had this cab for a long time,The obvious is sometimes better left unsaid when you have a picture like that LOL!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I've had this cab for a long time,and it definately is 110% better than the cab that's on the maroon one now.I was always hoping to build this truck someday,but where it needed an engine put in,and a cut off,I knew it would be a long ways off,but now by combining the 2, I should have a decent truck in the end with alot less time involved.They are pretty close relatives,actually.Both 1960's ,the green one is #28121 and the new one is #28453. Mike you can now prove to the county that "Mike Harbison is going green"Gotta be some kind of a grant or federal gimme for that,wouldn't ya think!. 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 My wife rode along to pick the truck up,and for some reason she was a little pissed when she found out we were picking up another truck,seams that I was a little vague as to the intended cargo we were going after.So when I saw this sign,thought it would be a good idea to stop for lunch.It worked,kinda. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 You know what ole Confucious used to say; something like, "Man who argues with woman during day, get no peace at night". If I can serve as any kind of example, hide the knives and other sharp objects.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/23511-its-home/#findComment-104552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 you guys speek of Mike Harbiston.does he have a email address.he had a LJSWX and I'm wondering if he still has it.would like to get in touch with him.Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrem Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 you guys speek of Mike Harbiston.does he have a email address.he had a LJSWX and I'm wondering if he still has it.would like to get in touch with him.BobMike Harbison is the one who started this thread. He goes by Superdog on here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Man your living the dream!! Nice find there buddy!Tom 1 Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 you guys speek of Mike Harbiston.does he have a email address.he had a LJSWX and I'm wondering if he still has it.would like to get in touch with him.Bobhi Bob,I still have both of my LJSWX's.Unfortunately,the green & yellow one went from being a restorable,running truck that needed a cut off(it was cut in 2 when I bought it.)to strictly a parts donor thanks to thieves and vandals.The radiator was stolen,all glass broken,copper stripped,hole knocked in oilpan.Here is a pic of it before it was vandalized.It has a 220 Cummins that was a good runner,with a Duplex.I don't have pics of the other LJSWX in my computer,it's a long wheelbase chassis,originally gas powered,it now has a 711,Duplex,and 4 speed Brownie.The cab was rusted beyond repair and was removed before I got it.Luckily,it has a good radiator and soeday I'll combine the 2 and make one whole truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Was the pizza sign telling the truth about making everyone happy? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Took her mind off it for a little while.When we walked out, a small crowd had gathered around the old B so it took an extra half hour to get out of the parking lot,she was kinda miffed again,but by the time we got home,all was cool.She never gets mad for too long,mainly cause after 25 years,she knows it don't do much good. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Got the old sleeper cab B-61 home yesterday.Probably the easiest retrieval mission I've ever been on.They had the old girl loaded up on a roll back and running when I pulled in the driveway,backed up to the rollback,tilted the bed a little and drove the B on my trailer.I was chained down and back on the road in 20 minutes.Truck sounds good.Seems to be a theme of yours Mike. I was gonna ask, "but did you get pizza"Load a truck, go eat pizza..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 wow awesome superdog!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23511-its-home/#findComment-104598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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