papatrucker6 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 ifound my dads old mack that he bought new in 1969 we was woundering what it cost back then it has been restored i am going to buy it back because it was my dads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Welcome aboard! Wait, you bought a new 1961 B61 in 1969?? Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Number 1. We need pictures.Number 2. My thought would be about $15,000 to 17,000 for msrp for the truck.Number 3. Good Luck with your purchase to get it back in the family!Number 4. We need pictures! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papatrucker6 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 what did it cost new in 1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 what did it cost new in 1969IS it a 1961 B61 sleeper?B's were not made in 1969. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 what did it cost new in 1969contact the Mack museum and if you have the VIN they can tell you a lot more, as above around $15-$17,000 msrp sounds right back then. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papatrucker6 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 thanks i called the mack musuem said they would call back friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papatrucker6 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 yes it a 1961 b61 j hancock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 guess it was a left over lot rat if it was bought new in 69 and was a 61 haha. id like to buy a new 1961 in 2013. anyone know of any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papatrucker6 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 i tried to post pics not sure i done it right dont see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papatrucker6 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 it was bought in 1962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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papatrucker6 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 hoped this worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 That is a nice looking truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papatrucker6 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 i hope i can buy it if he will sell it he has had it since i was a kid couldnt belive he still had it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 That does look like a good one,congrats on finding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Nice B and a sleeper too! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 nice truck but someone put a house screen door across the radiator haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 My grandfather bought a 1952 LJ brand new for $1 per pound Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick harper Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 We started the Mack dealership Feb. 1960. Our first truck sold was a B61T with an intregal sleeper with a drop 3rd axle. 14,500.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Nice truck!Ask the guy what he'll take before you talk numbers!He may(though I doubt it)give you a really good price lower than you'd offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 That is a COOL truck! Better yet it was in the family years ago! Not everyone gets that lucky with a 52 year old truck! Congrats,hope you get it! 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 With the VIN the museum can tell you exactly what it sold for when new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Nice findI was told once that the black flies and mosquitos were so big they will carry you off!!!, I guess they didn't want the radiator damaged if they hit the big ones out on the road. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 wow, that thing is in great shape! Congrats on finding it. Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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