diggin dirt Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I have a small backhoe service out here in nw okla. my dream dump truck would be a b61 cab on a 6 speed 285 hp r model chassis. has anybody out there done this conversion or know where i could find one? Must be a tandem axle and handle a 12 to 13 foot long rock bed. please bear with me as i dont get on the computer too often. Thank You Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 There had been a 1966 B53 with 44k rears that was for sale out in Orgeon with a 237 and a 6 speed. Was in very good shape for 1500 and he had some jakes to throw in on the deal. Its not on CL as of now but I sitll have his contact if you want to see if it is still up for a good home Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-217996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mack mhe9 Posted November 22, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was told this was on an R model but I don't know for sure.I could try to find out 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I'm no expert but I'm nearly positive that Mack sold B to R conversions back in the late '60s and '70s that would become BCR's (B converted R)That's obviously the oppisite of what you're looking for. I believe that one issue you will run into is the width of the R model front axle compared to the B model body and fenders. Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 the early R models used B model front axles, same width. after that they went about 2'' wider. that Stine truck is on an older R chassis I believe to, you can see how the wheels stick out past the fenders. it can be done, the steering column might have to be used from the R model, but I have seen that done also Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I've seen R-model front axles put on B's also,with good results,Matt. 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/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Find a B model that you like and put a 285HP/6 spd in it. Might B an option.Won't have to fabricate to join the B sheetmetal to the R rails. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I think youd be better off to repower and update a b then to try to switch one over just my thoughts Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 http://m.truckpaper.com/ListingDetail/Index?listingId=3590077&categoryId=217 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/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution diggin dirt Posted November 23, 2013 Author Solution Share Posted November 23, 2013 There had been a 1966 B53 with 44k rears that was for sale out in Orgeon with a 237 and a 6 speed. Was in very good shape for 1500 and he had some jakes to throw in on the deal. Its not on CL as of now but I sitll have his contact if you want to see if it is still up for a good homeits a long ways from home but i would like to check it out, you never know. thank you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 yikes! a single axle with a tag and someone put a dumpbox on it??? id steer away from that white truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 http://m.truckpaper.com/ListingDetail/Index?listingId=3590077&categoryId=21784 : Isnt that the B Model Dump near Nashville that has been advertised for awhile now ? Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Yeah, its a p.o.s., L&L Equipment Sales has it, they're pretty much just junk merchants. They like to pressure wash, paint, rig, then jack the price up and hope somebody buys it and gets out of the lot before it breaks. Maddog, your the only one that noticed the tag axle, I got into an argument with the guy there about that. 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/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Yeah, its a p.o.s., L&L Equipment Sales has it, they're pretty much just junk merchants. They like to pressure wash, paint, rig, then jack the price up and hope somebody buys it and gets out of the lot before it breaks. Maddog, your the only one that noticed the tag axle, I got into an argument with the guy there about that.Kinda sounds like Baskins in Covington. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Little worse than Baskin actually. 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/33605-b-61-on-r-model-chassis/#findComment-218342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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