az_max Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Hi All, I actually found you guys after seeing the B Series on Trick my Truck. I'm looking for something old and unique to drive around, and an old Mack seems to fit the bill. I missed out on a 63 b-61 single axle day cab on Ebay (http://tinyurl.com/24vfga) that would have been perfect. But I have a few questions: Is a CDL required for private not for hire use? (no trailer) Has anyone run Veggie oil (SVO/WVO) as fuel? Are engine and brake parts readily available? Think of this as a large rat rod for me Thanksaz_max Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2843-new-member-questions-on-b-series/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_max Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Also, What's the height and unladen weight of a b-61? Do they differ by years?Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2843-new-member-questions-on-b-series/#findComment-13852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Welcome to the siteIt varies state to state regarding CDL and antique trucks. In some states an antique plated truck can be drive with out a CDL but some states may require it if it has air brakes or is over said weight etc.. check with you local state laws.. Most of us here consider it a good idea just to have a CDL for that one cop that may hasel you and confuses you as a comercial truck and not antique. I have heard of only a few people getting hastled hauling a trailer with other antiques on it...I have never weighed my B model but my R model is 15,500 likely a little heavier than the B?Its getting harder to find B models out in the open but the internet makes up for it. hope you find a good projectTrent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2843-new-member-questions-on-b-series/#findComment-13856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_max Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Thanks for the info. I'm gonna get the class-b CDL. It's real close to trucks I've driven in the past, so should be simple to pass. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2843-new-member-questions-on-b-series/#findComment-13861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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