hicrop10 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Today as I was working on the restoration of my B87 Mack a fellow wonder in on me at the shop.We started to talk about old trucks and he told me about these B models.he didn't know how many there were but he said I wouldn't be sorry if I went and check them out.Well I was all over this like a hobo on a ham sandwich.Went and checked it out and found 8-9 bmodels in one yard right here in Philly.The fellow at the yard said he had already cut up 5-6 other ones that were to far gone.They were all b61's and b42's.There was 1 LFSW that had only 58,000 miles on it.It was a gas powered one.The other trucks were very well used to say the least.He did have a 10 wheeler full of fenders and other body parts the he saved from the ones he cut up.I will be going back next week to have a better look and I will take some pictures and post them here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 cool, hope he doesn't cut anymore up till you get there Quote RONCETTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Get pics. Any single axle B 61's? Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Yessir, get plenty of pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Sorry,but no single axles.I want to get into the dump body that he has filled with body parts,and see just whats in there.Will take pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Look for U model stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackmb212 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Sorry,but no single axles.I want to get into the dump body that he has filled with body parts,and see just whats in there.Will take pictures. Mike if any of those trucks are tractors see if they have a fifth wheel like the one on your b87 and see if the guy is willing to part with it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 amazes me how many people cut these things up and have no clue at all about the collector market or people probably willin to pay more than scrap for good parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Agreed!Make a couple of phone calls to see who may want the stuff and sell it and probably make more money then scrap. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougsr Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Some peoples to far gone is not the same as others when it comes to these old Trucks.Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Some peoples to far gone is not the same as others when it comes to these old Trucks.DougAmen!! I've never seen a Mack too far gone that someone couldn't get some good out of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Amen!! I've never seen a Mack too far gone that someone couldn't get some good out of it.Even if it ends up being a mailbox bracket/lawn ornament,better than seeing a classic Mack go to the scrapyard!................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philatruck Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I think I came across this yard before on maps, I think it is in North Philly. There might of been a B87 in there at one time. Quote -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley490 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Please let me know if there are any b42's left. I have a 59 and need some parts. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 What parts do you need,there was one b42 left.It didn't appear to be in that bad of condition.I should be going back on Monday or Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack458 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Mike, probably a long shot but see if he has any stainless steel B Model mirror brackets.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley490 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 If the b42 was in good shape I would buy the whole thing. Could you find out a price for me? I am only about a half hour from Philly. To be specific though I could use a new hood latch, door glass, a glove box door and a bunch of other stuff. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley490 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Also I am looking for a diferent rear ratio to make my truck a little more highway friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpwhit Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Also I am looking for a diferent rear ratio to make my truck a little more highway friendly.know that feeling all too well. my maximum in my b42 is 50 going down hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 get all the hood badges and trim broken or not, my neighbor has been fixing potmetal badges for awhile, he fixed a diesel badge for me, now I just need another one for the other side and the 2 long and 1 short trim 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 guess most of us feel the same,,,i dont like to see any macks go to waste.hopefully lots good turns outa this..bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdiesel25 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I went over to this yard today, a lot of good parts. (Doors fenders etc) a few of the trucks r salvageable Nice dm800 and a nice L model. A lot of b61 parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I went over to this yard today, a lot of good parts. (Doors fenders etc) a few of the trucks r salvageable Nice dm800 and a nice L model. A lot of b61 partsAny U model stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdiesel25 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 No u models. Just b models the dm800 and the l model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 No u models. Just b models the dm800 and the l modelOh, ok thanks. Get any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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