tkobes43 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I don't think I need anymore convincing. I will save it and see what I have once I get it back to my shop. One way or another its going to a good home.Hell Yea!!! Im pumped! JT give me a call tomorrow after 1. Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-142669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 I showed a picture if this thing to one of the old school trucker guys I know. He was so pumped up he asked when do we go an get it. Lol. Everyone seems to want to go out there. Too bad he sold his L9000 dump and trailer I said to him. He could have gone to get it for me. Nice thing is he offered to give me a hand with it. He remembers those trucks very well. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-142896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-All Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 call kevin he has lots of stuff and a loto answers Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-143011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The condition of the rear cab panel is a great decision maker. And this one has already been crudely repaired. You could look harder and find a single axle B tractor in better condition. But this would make a good parts truck.Very good point. Even if you find another one you'd rather have as your Sunday go to meeting B you still can't beat this price for a parts truck. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-143091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 call kevin he has lots of stuff and a loto answersWho's Kevin?Did he has an ad on BMT main page?Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-143121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Who's Kevin?Did he has an ad on BMT main page?VladI was wondering the same thing Vlad Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-143124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I was wondering the same thing VladKevin All (www.allmacks.com) (607) 652-7740 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-143157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thanks, that answered my question. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-143160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I contacted him two years ago by phone when I was looking for Lanova engine.He answered me that he hadn't but would look for. No replies.Although it was seemed to me he was busy and not exited to deal for overseas.Could he have any L model parts yet? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-143767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Depending on my home situation after the storm I may have to put the pick up of this thing off another week. Ill should know by the end if the week. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-143797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 That storm came out of the time. As usual.You can look at it as a test of your want for hardness. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-144107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 I have to announce that I will not be buying the B61. Ken got some pictures of it for me and as complete of a truck it is, it will really best to be used as a parts truck. Also with the storm hitting us hard around here, I can't justify buying a hobby truck when we have to do a couple repairs around the house and my mothers beach house will need some repairs as well. Plus I think it's time to get a quality generator just in case. I have to put off any extra buying until we get settled again. So maybe in a couple months ill start looking again. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-144270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I have to announce that I will not be buying the B61. Ken got some pictures of it for me and as complete of a truck it is, it will really best to be used as a parts truck. Also with the storm hitting us hard around here, I can't justify buying a hobby truck when we have to do a couple repairs around the house and my mothers beach house will need some repairs as well. Plus I think it's time to get a quality generator just in case.I have to put off any extra buying until we get settled again. So maybe in a couple months ill start looking again.There is a lot of rust in this truck. Back of cab caved in (poor man's contour cab), driver door upper window frame sprung, passenger door does not open, could not get the hood open...and on and on. Like JT said, a parts truck. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-144287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 I really appreciate you taking the time to look at this thing for me. Ill just keep looking when I am ready. Ultimately I would love to either get a B Wrecker or prefer a B rollback. I can get a good flatbed body to install it's finding the right truck to do it to is the problem. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-144307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 At least you can continue building plans.Money and time are safe. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-144313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 I will try to focus on wreckers or flatbeds when the time comes. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-144697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 So wheres these pics... Cant say you have pics and not post them! hahTom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-145050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I'd be inclined to replace the window first;it won't cost much and will help prevent any more interior damage from the weather. Next,set towards getting the engine ready to try to run. Once you have those two things done,you're well on your way to having a driver. (Except for about 6 months of little stuff that costs more in time than parts.) And,I must state again,more pics are ALWAYS a good thing. Hoping this works out sweet for ya. Speed Quote "Remember-ANY Gun Control is Unconstitutional!"<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><i><b>MACK-E Model Registry # 36</b></i><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><a href="http://www.nvabatetravel.com/"target="_blank">http://www.nvabatetravel.com/</a> Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-145061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 OOPS! Missed a page-disregard my last post. Sorry this one didn't work out. Hope someone saves it from the grave! I'd love to rescue it,except for two things-money and distance. Hey Ken and Tom-what would it take to convince you guys to drag it out to the wilds of Nevada? (Now all I need to figure out is the money part.) Speed Quote "Remember-ANY Gun Control is Unconstitutional!"<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><i><b>MACK-E Model Registry # 36</b></i><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><a href="http://www.nvabatetravel.com/"target="_blank">http://www.nvabatetravel.com/</a> Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-145062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hey Ken and Tom-what would it take to convince you guys to drag it out to the wilds of Nevada? (Now all I need to figure out is the money part.) Lots and lots of money!!!! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-145067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 So wheres these pics... Cant say you have pics and not post them! hahTomI uploaded the pics to Photobucket. This is my first time using PB.Note - LH door window frame sprung at top, RH door and hood would not open, truck sitting since mid/late 1970s, engine not running when parked. Lots and lots of rust. Owner had a person interested in some parts.http://s1305.beta.ph...870292570702275JT - did not want to post any pics until you made your decision. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-145070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 I'd go out to Nevada in a heartbeat. Love Vegas! Then take a ride up the 375 to Rachael and check out the military planes and UFOs that don't exist. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-145072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 UFO's don't exist. Next you'll say Santa and the Easter Bunny are fake too. I think it.was wise to pass on that B. A good parts truck but not a good project truck. Starting with something better will save you a lot of time and money.Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-145079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 I agree, starting with a better truck will save me in the long run. I see OldMacks.com has a bunch of B61's for $5000-6500. I'll just start putting money away and save a few more $$ and get a better rig to start with. As long as its a good runner and not all rotted, I can deal with spraying new paint on it. This way I can make it mine. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-145098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Thats a sweet looking rig. Has a few good parts on here. JT did he say hed go any lower then 1k?Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27905-opinions-needed-on-saving-this-1964-b61/page/2/#findComment-145103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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