Popular Post Roel Eenkhoorn Posted September 17, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hi There,I am Roel and i come from the Netherlands.Since a month i own a Mack B53 and they are so rare, that i am the only one in Holland with a B53.I have also a Pontiac Firebird Esprit 5,7 litre 1973 And a Pontiac firebird Trans Am 7,2 litre Stroked 1974.I bought the Mack in the build up fase.So its gathering parts to complete the missing.Nice to meet you all.\Since i am new to the Truck parts any advise is welcome.Greetz,Roel 3 Quote Voimasta Jaa Kuniasta Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome. I have 3 B-53's myself.2 1964's that are consectutive serial numbers and a 1965,all from the same company. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome. Nice to see you restoring the B model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome to the jungle Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome,looks like you'll have a nice truck when done! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome.Your B53 looks good already. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Truck looks great and welcome to the forum! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Looks like you have a goods start, but also a long way to go. Post a list of what you need in the wanted category. Somebody should be able to help you. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome, looks like you are headed in the right direction, do you know what you are missing? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hi There,I am Roel and i come from the Netherlands.Since a month i own a Mack B53 and they are so rare, that i am the only one in Holland with a B53.I have also a Pontiac Firebird Esprit 5,7 litre 1973 And a Pontiac firebird Trans Am 7,2 litre Stroked 1974.I bought the Mack in the build up fase.So its gathering parts to complete the missing.Nice to meet you all.\Since i am new to the Truck parts any advise is welcome.Greetz,RoelHi Roel,Always welcome to our European friends! I am continually surprised at how many American trucks and farm tractors end up in the 'Old Country'.... Could you offer any insights into why this is so? Regards und viele Grüße (im Deutsch nicht niederländisch)Ron Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted September 17, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hi Roel,Always welcome to our European friends! I am continually surprised at how many American trucks and farm tractors end up in the 'Old Country'.... Could you offer any insights into why this is so? Regards und viele Grüße (im Deutsch nicht niederländisch)RonCause we had cooler stuff,Ron. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vision386 Posted September 17, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2013 What European driver wouldn't want a B-Model? especially if they had to drive a turd like this! LOL!.........................................Mark 6 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome, nice truck. if I were you I would put jack stands under there before I work on it. dont want you getting hurt. Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Very nice truck. Looks like most of the dirty work is done. I agree on the jack stands, especially after reading the Superliner story. Edited September 18, 2013 by HarryS Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougsr Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Welcome aboard. That is a nice B you have.Doug Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Welcome!!truck looks good alreadyI believe Leon(don't recall his name on here) is from the Netherlands Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 thought the b-53 was largely produced, and the b-57 was rare. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 B-53 2625 builtB-57 281 builtB-576 26 built Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Welcome to BMT! I would like to see your truck when it's done. Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastdiesel Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Welcome! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-206971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 What European driver wouldn't want a B-Model? especially if they had to drive a turd like this! LOL!.........................................MarkOh, now you gone and got me all upset...... temper tantrums and pouting will commence. that "turd" was the king of European highways in its day... F88 was its name and it ran at 88mph..!!!! hmmm, could be an F89, even better..!!!!!One of the first trucks I road tested when I got my HGV class 1 licence, syncro box, loads of power, used to leave cars standing at the traffic lights..!!! ok, it was the UK of the 70's and high horsepower was a 1500cc Ford Cortina..Volvo of the 60's and 70's is not the Volvo you know today..... very technically advanced in the day, 52 tonne gross where legal, and a comfortable sleeper cab given the length laws that still dictate cabovers as a means of propulsion. Parked beside the Leyland product of the day it just looked fast..!!Volvo and Scania ruled the roost from Ireland in the west to Iran in the east.... dealer support was top class... parts were always in stock.OK... I know you were kidding..... and you are forgiven, I've called off the hit.... but some of us actually like older Volvos and Scanias.... if there was an F88/89 anywhere in North America I'd be after it with chequebook ready... yes, I'm a fan..!!!pic is one I found of the company I worked for, taken about 1976.'New Volvo USA' I would not touch... not impressed to say the least...BC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-207130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roel Eenkhoorn Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Thanks for the welcome.I am further in the resto, its standing on his wheels allready.His name will be Odhinn.Engine and tranny is already in! Cabine and doors are painted.I will make some more pics!GreetzRoel Quote Voimasta Jaa Kuniasta Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-207139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajt3138 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 i like the firewall painted with the interior color. aj Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-207228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roel Eenkhoorn Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 This is the way i bought my B53Got lots of parts already, it will be the trim i need, like floor and mudflaps.In the netherlands is a official Mack dealer.He will help me with missing parts.Greetz,Roel 2 Quote Voimasta Jaa Kuniasta Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32809-new-guy/#findComment-207405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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