russoniellov Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Found this pic on the web, lovely truck, can't think of another B81 dressed in white, but I just can't figure what it was used for, any info? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28786-any-idea-what-this-beauty-was-used-for/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I've seen pics and videos of it before,the truck is in Holland or Belgium and has been repowered with a Detroit Diesel,8V71 and automatic transmission.Looks like a ballast box on it,so I'd say it was a pull or push truck in a heavy haul company. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28786-any-idea-what-this-beauty-was-used-for/#findComment-150602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 What is the rod in front of the front wheels for? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28786-any-idea-what-this-beauty-was-used-for/#findComment-150624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Th would be for the tow pin in the front bumper. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28786-any-idea-what-this-beauty-was-used-for/#findComment-150630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Th would be for the tow pin in the front bumper.That makes sense. Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28786-any-idea-what-this-beauty-was-used-for/#findComment-150631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vladislav Posted December 11, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2012 The truck is in Holland, owned by Van den Herik.Not shure about Detroit under the hood. The truck was restored by Martin Monne shop in Holland.The owner has some other Macks including Superliner and the DM you can see on the background. All the trucks painted white-yellow-black.The unit behind the cab was made looks like a ballast body but really it's a camper. 3 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28786-any-idea-what-this-beauty-was-used-for/#findComment-150639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 A Stealth Camper!! Slick!! 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/28786-any-idea-what-this-beauty-was-used-for/#findComment-150649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Ask and yee shall receive............http://youtu.be/RF3MuStIm18 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28786-any-idea-what-this-beauty-was-used-for/#findComment-150653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Thanks Larry, for the link! Even though the 8V-71 would not have been my engine of choice for a re-power in a MACK.There is no denying it was probably the longest running,least troublesome,cheapest to repair, V-8 heavy truck engine ever produced.Not saying it was the most desirable,just practicle for alot of reasons.With that said,the MACK (672 C.I.D-2 valve) in my opinion,was(and is in alot of ways) the best heavy truck 6 cylinder engine ever produced.Agree or not,just my 2 cents! Al 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/28786-any-idea-what-this-beauty-was-used-for/#findComment-150657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 .With that said,the MACK (672 C.I.D-2 valve) in my opinion,was(and is in alot of ways) the best heavy truck 6 cylinder engine ever produced.Agree or not,just my 2 cents! Al would have to agree Al. if you had basic wrenches,some large sockets a braker bar and duct tape you could just about fix or remove and replace anything on those engines. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28786-any-idea-what-this-beauty-was-used-for/#findComment-150664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41180 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 mack e9 is the best most reliable v8 heavy duty diesel engine ever. hands down no contest .. game over checkmate u get the point no 318 detroit can compare Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28786-any-idea-what-this-beauty-was-used-for/#findComment-150745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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