Toller Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Unless I'm mistaken, and I often am, Mack never made a B52. Maybe confusing it with the bomber?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Old-B-52-Mack-Diesel-Truck-/121052280184?pt=Commercial_Trucks&hash=item1c2f473578For money, an interesting project...but way too far away for me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildirt Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I know of a least one other B52 - owned by a guy in Meadville, PA. There are build records for that truck in the files in Allentown. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm thinking that's just a B61. Looks good though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I was thinkin???? Arn't all even #'s Gas motors and odd #'s Diesel's on the Macks?? We had 8-B62's at Colonial S&S Gas job's with 8Yd mixers, but the B61's had 673'sBULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I was thinkin???? Arn't all even #'s Gas motors and odd #'s Diesel's on the Macks?? We had 8-B62's at Colonial S&S Gas job's with 8Yd mixers, but the B61's had 673'sBULLHUSKYup, model numbers that end in even numbers are gas, odd number endings are diesel. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rsb502 Posted January 16, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2013 Got a shirt with a B-52 on it, it says "PEACE THE OLD FASHIONED WAY" different B-52 though this one makes neat 20' diameter holes in the ground over an area the size of a small town, or just a few really large holes that glow in the dark! 3 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Yup, model numbers that end in even numbers are gas, odd number endings are diesel.Did fire trucks use a different system?All the B85's seem to be gassers. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Mack never made a B52 at all.. B53 yes Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thats a B61 and been for sale for along time,been on ebay and craigslist.Gotta give the guy credit for still trying and not letting it get scrapped. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thats a B61 and been for sale for along time,been on ebay and craigslist.Gotta give the guy credit for still trying and not letting it get scrapped.Amen to that!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildirt Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 From above:"Mack never made a B52 at all.. B53 yes"...See the picture below- somebody better call Mack and tell them that the chinese counterfiters are back at work--There are some records of this truck in the archives in Allentown- (this post has moved on from what it started from- this information has nothing to do with the truck for sale at the start of the thread)Usually not a good idea to say "never" or "always" when talking about these old trucks- can come back to bite you. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 That truck looks nice!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Did fire trucks use a different system?All the B85's seem to be gassers. Mack fire truck designations usually had to do with the pump size; e.g. B85s and C85s had 750 GPM pumps, B95s and C95s had 1,000 GPM pumps, and B & C 125s had 1,250 GPM pumps. These models were usually gassers but later were available with diesel engines. "The B-52s" were also a rock group; "Love Shack", etc. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 wow, didnt need to get that shoved down my throat. no books i have ever seen show a B52 or B522. sorry, guess your correct and im WRONG. happens. didnt think anything was in the 50's besides the original B50, the B53, B57. i stand corrected. what the hell engine would a 522 have ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 My guess for an engine is an overhead valve en464, but maybe an en348. My father's B422 has a 348.Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 think the B422's had the 438,. kick myself for not savin a fresh rebuilt one from the scrappers. got the rear end and baby 18 speed quad but the engine went for junk. the B62's had 464's. dont think the 540's came out untill the 60's in the b68's. maybe a 438 or 464 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 would it have a little heavier spec than a b-42 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I wonder if that was a B422 with a misstamped VIN tag?With a serial # of 18937,that's a pretty high build for something that until now,most of us have never heard of or seen.It would be interesting to see the frame stamp. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 What is the second "2" for? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildirt Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Didn't intend any insult- sorry about that.I hauled it out of the woods for the current owner about 15 years ago- it had a Mack gas engine at the time, but I didn't pay any attention to what it was. Since then it has had a 673 and a quad added.It is definitly a kitbash- before and after. I am doing some more research to see if there are full build sheets. Don and I did a quick search during Trucktoberfest and found some evidence of it as a B 52. I think a misstamp is a possibility. Couldn't get a good photo/ read on the frame stamp. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 could this or other b-52's be rare and collectable Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 If it's rare it's collectible. The second 2 is for overhead valve engine. A B42 has a flat head and a b422 has an overhead. My father's B66 has an en540 overhead valve.Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 If it's rare it's collectible. The second 2 is for overhead valve engine. A B42 has a flat head and a b422 has an overhead. My father's B66 has an en540 overhead valve.MikeInteresting and good to know! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 could be a mistype. definately not a heavy spec unless it has 44 rears. it has a light duty Fa505 front axle. looks like a B42 to me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-157939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
msm618 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 That CL Mack is waaaay too old - built in the 10th century, A.D,?! Prolly has stone tyres...........lol. I love Craigslist "experts"! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29430-b-52/#findComment-158885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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