Popular Post Freightrain Posted February 15, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2013 Well, after alot of years another local towing company is going out. They are apparently retiring and selling everything, which includes a '66 B75 s/a wrecker.1966 Mack B75 wrecker w/Weld Built bed, 20 ton, Thermodyne diesel, 13 speed Triplex trans., approx. 127,000 miles (truly a collectible vehicle).http://www.kikoauctions.com/?nav=auctions&details=2794I've seen this truck sitting in the garage for too many years. Have a friend that worked there years back and says it never really went anywhere for a long time. The story is they had to have a big one for city work. I'd like to go over and check it out, auction is March 2nd. Got no money to spend on it, but I wonder what it will go for?My B came from "General Towing" in Canton, this is Rohrs Towing in Massillon. 3 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm really curious to get a close up look. It looks decent in the picture and that's the closest I've seen it. Always in the back corner of their shop, dark, 60ft from the street. I have a feeling it will go high, as I think it will draw a group looking to buy(and have the money to do it).I still see the owner of General towing on occasion, he sold out about 5 yrs ago now. Still wanting some pictures of ol #15 at work(my truck). Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 That Is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 sure does look good in the picture, like a new one! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 This vehicle looks to be interesting Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 The Ford looks good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Larry - let me know if you go look at the truck. Anyone "guess" at price? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 That is a beauty! The "76" logo on it would stay if I owned it! We don't have any around here anymore. 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...
vision386 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thats a good looking truck,looks straight as an arrow too! i wish i had pictures of my cousins wreckers in their "heyday" he had a fleet of B-models,R-190 IH's,several older Fords,some S-series IH's,a Pete or two,all kept inside.................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Is it a tandem or single??Ernie DS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 I'm thinking it's a single axle. Don't think he had any tandems. General Towing had the "big boys" along with Oscars Towing back in the day. Wished I took pictures of all the stuff those two had back in the 70's. I need to get on Ron and see if he will dig up pictures for me. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Well, I stopped and saw it today. Ugh, it's not real purdy up close. Got a turbo motor, but doors are bad, cab is rough, towing bed is ehhhh? Some holes in it. Lots of bodywork was done many years ago, lucky it was kept dry.I'm going to try to get there next Saturday to see what it brings. I'm thinking it won't go too high unless someone really wants it. Ken also stopped and took pics. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Why must I be teased with B wrecker pictures..... I need one Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 That garage looks more like a museum with the classic Anco Wiper display and the candy & Pepsi machines.I'm surprised to see the mid-70's Chevy Scottsdale also has some rust........ Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I agree with Larry...lots of rust and bondo. VIN B753T3064. The auction is Saturday March 2nd. Trucks sell after the real estate (current agenda) - real estate sells at noon. The gas station is a frickin' museum that is for sure. Some B pics... 2 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Does it run? I wonder if it would drive back to nj? Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Does it run? I wonder if it would drive back to nj?Yes I heard it run on Saturday. Not alot of smoke, sounded good. The tires are good but I am sure they are OLD and may be flat spotted. Spare tire/wheel on the back of the wrecker. Likely make it to NJ on a cold day and slow speed (not to heat the tires). I did not look at the fuel but it is probably old too. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I agree with Larry...lots of rust and bondo. VIN B753T3064. The auction is Saturday March 2nd. Trucks sell after the real estate (current agenda) - real estate sells at noon. The gas station is a frickin' museum that is for sure. Some B pics...Thats a real snap-shot from the past right there! i like the truck,but agree with Jhancock,that interior needs to be green!.......................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
607t1173 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Why would a truck with only 127K on the odometer and stored inside need the interior repainted? Must less to have been painted the later OEM tan/beige interior color instead of Mack green!I still would be interested and if I can get away on March 2nd I will try to be there . I promise that if I am lucky enough to buy it, that hideous (for a B-Model) beige interior wouldn't be there much longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Saturday, March 02, 2013Chattel: 10:30 AM - Real Estate: 12:00 PM I'm cornfused. I would guess that everything is going before the property? Or they keeping the trucks til after? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I wish good luck to everybody who plan to keep that company and hope the price doesn't go high. But not shure. It has some dents etc of course but makes attractive impression. If I be in hudred miles from the point I'd need plenty of power to stop myself from going there. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Saturday, March 02, 2013Chattel: 10:30 AM - Real Estate: 12:00 PM I'm cornfused. I would guess that everything is going before the property? Or they keeping the trucks til after?I was told by the guy at Rohr's the trucks would sell after the real estate. If you are really interested in the trucks, contact the auctioneer. Likely there is enough small stuff (tools, manuals, etc.) that will take all day to sell.P.S. On a quiet night in Ohio you can hear metal rusting. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksmith203 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I am going to see what it sells for. Bob Rorh is a great guy. He put lots of hours into his business. I hope he enjoys his retirement, he served the community well for many years. He always was there to move my big projects in and out of my garage.If it goes fortune right price I sure would love to have the wrecker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Larry,Did you go to the auction today? What was the final bid? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I am at the Atlantic City Auto Auto this weekend so I was unable to do anything with this. I wonder what it sold for too. 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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