Popular Post Reuhlz Posted February 28, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have been following this site for a while now and I am proud to say that I have finally caught the Mack fever. Not only did my first Mack show up today but also my second one as well. Someone said you can't have a collection with only one! I am sure it will take a while to get them road worthy, but it will be a fun journey! I am looking forward to the help and encouragement from the BMT family. I am sure I will have a lot of dumb questions along the way as I am not a truck driver or mechanic. Oh well, I am sure it will be a fun ride.Drew 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Nice trucks...I like the intergral sleeper. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Congrats on the new trucks,very nice..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Very nice! It looks like they came from the same litter. Good luck with them. Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yes indeed - same litter. I am the second owner. I think that is kinda cool. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 that intergral sleeper is awesome nice finds have fun with them Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Nice rides and welcome to he site! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Awesome. Good finds!!! And welcome. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 congrats again,been along time since I've seen bumpers that straight. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 how come you did not get the one that was hooked to the trailer, I had thought that one was in the best shape? The guy said it was the last one that had ever ran in years. Good Luck they were all in rough shape, did you get the motor and parts for the one single axle? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 how come you did not get the one that was hooked to the trailer, I had thought that one was in the best shape? The guy said it was the last one that had ever ran in years. Good Luck they were all in rough shape, did you get the motor and parts for the one single axle?You are right there was a third one. It was probably in the best mechanical shape. It was a concave B67. I wanted the B61s and the sleeper was my first choice out of the three. I did get the motor and parts for the single axle. The B67 is still available and I believe he is only asking $2,500 located in Clinton, MO. Picture attached. PM me and I will get you the contact info if interested. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I checked them out all the tandems were single axles with tags added on, for the shape they were in not running /unknown if motors were stuck I thought he was high price wise when I spoke with him last, seems he came down some. Good luck with the project trucks, keep posting pictures. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Very nice!Sleeper with tandem was a Largecar in it's day.Sort of hopping it is a live tandem not a tag, but it sort of looks like a tag setup.JimIt is a tag with Neway suspension. Is that suspension common? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 that's what my sleepercab B has,too,Neway. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 104_0375.JPGthat's what my sleepercab B has,too,Neway.Thanks Mike - Your tag axle looks a bit different than mine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'm thinking my axle was built to be used as a pusher axle,that's why the center is dropped for driveshaft clearance,but was put on as a tag instead.It was added after delivery so no info was given on the build sheet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Neway tags were pretty popular,as was Page & Page.Homade set ups using old trailer axles was probably the most common. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Cool trucks! Good luck with them.By the way, I am the one who always says its not a collection if you only have one. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Cool trucks! Good luck with them.By the way, I am the one who always says its not a collection if you only have one. ^^^^^^^ giving credit to JT ^^^^^^ Thanks! ( I am glad you didn't say that on Hanks site, I wouldn't be able to repeat it.)I always liked the saying "If you know how many you have, then you don't have enough!"Drew Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Great find and good luck. Awesome to see more B models. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Most b- model sleeper cabs I have seen don't have the window. Does that window roll down ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 According to Superdog - Mack put windows in the sleeper cab until 1958 and then Mack replaced the windows with vents. They don't roll down. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Welcome aboard! very nice trucks,the integral sleeper B-Model is probably my alltime favorite in the B series,not many left anymore.................................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Very nice B's! & 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/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 By 1958 the windows had to have been optional? My Dad's 57 H model had vents and all of the H's I have do too and they are 57 on too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30234-my-first-macks/#findComment-168704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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