Gus Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Good afternoon everyone, my name is Gus, I live in Minnesota, and I just brought home a 1964 "B" model. It is currently a dump truck, but that will change this winter. I plan to restore it to a tractor. Back during the sixties, I operated nine "B" models, and a couple of "H" models, so have always been looking for one in decent shape to restore. Finally found what I was looking for in a barn in North central Minnesota. It fired right up once we installed a fresh battery, but the tires were so old and weather checked that I went back with the lowboy trailer and hauled her home.As much as I have been around trucks, I will still be seeking some answers. So thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2772-just-bought-a-b-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermodynediesel Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 A board Gus, great to have another minnesotan on board. there's alot of good info. on the site that should help you out with anything you need. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2772-just-bought-a-b-model/#findComment-13521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Welcome Gus! Glad to have you as a member! Post some pics of your new B when you get a chance! Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2772-just-bought-a-b-model/#findComment-13524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Greetings Gus-we love pictures! (that means I don't know much,but I do like to look at the pictures) Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2772-just-bought-a-b-model/#findComment-13528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 to BMT Gus glad your here sounds like a cool project for those cold winter days just to get out of house & into the shop to prevent "Cabin Fever" 1 thing i like bout an ole B Model is ya can find them sitting somewhere for long periods of time & either put batterys on them or pull start em & most the time ya hear BROOOM Ya know the ole has came back to life blowing smoke out the pipe Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2772-just-bought-a-b-model/#findComment-13547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris88 Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 My truck sat for 10 years, all i had to do was unstick the fuel rack and we pulled it and she fired right up and ran without a hesitation or anything. I threw some batterys in it and now it fires right up on the starter with nothing electrical or mechanical touched Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2772-just-bought-a-b-model/#findComment-13556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 A board Gus, great to have another minnesotan on board. there's alot of good info. on the site that should help you out with anything you need. MikeO K, how do I go about posting pictures on here? Gus Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2772-just-bought-a-b-model/#findComment-13558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermodynediesel Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Should just have to click browse and pick the pics from your computer and hit up load. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2772-just-bought-a-b-model/#findComment-13587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 G'day Gus, welcome! I disappeared for a while but it's good to see some familiar names here. All good people so you'll have fun here.Good luck with the B. 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/2772-just-bought-a-b-model/#findComment-13625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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