Superdog Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 There are several B models that have disapperared that I would like to know where they went. There was a bullhauler out of Edwardville ,IL that had a olive green B61 with a Mercury sleeper that was beautiful,Aluminum wheels,anything that would unbolt was chromed,dual stacks.Same guy had a Magnum MH. Then there was a black B61 from Toledo,IA that had a 8v92 Detroit stuffed in it,48 in Double Eagle sleeper. Another I remember seing a time or two was a B77,brown with stripes,big bunk with a Clariben hood.,pulled a flatbed with sidekit. These were all daily runners in the late '80's.Wish I had pics. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 maybe we should start a new Thread Mike? 'Where are they now? or ''have you seen this truck?'' or ''Trucks you use to se at shows that have seemed to dissappear'' 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfie Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Mike there used to be a black B61 hauling a grain trailer I would meet it in Indiana and ill it had a sleeper on it I think it was a mercury bunk . it had lots of polished on it sharp looking ride but it was a twin stack with a big shack on the back .. I remember it had straight pipes and it barked when the jake was used to slow down Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcotkg Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I know where the Blue B77 is. No bunk on it anymore. Its in Buffalo, Ny. A friend of mine owns it. He is elderly and jokingly told me one day he'll sell it to me! I believe it has a turboed supercharged Cummins with a Jake. An aweful pretty truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Anyone remember Overdrive's Truck Of The Month in the early 1970'S "Hula Popper" a B-61 single axle it hauled steel from Buffalo to NYC area..Replaced 673 with a Cummins 350 I think.Owner was from my area. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I remember the truck,Joe. It was green with an orange frame,right? 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/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Al I think you are right. I wish someone had a picture of it.When it was Simpson Motors Mack dealer in Scranton,Penna. they had the picture from Overdrive under the counter plexi-glass in parts room.There were some heavy haulers back then.Old time family owned dealership picnic table and coffee pot next to parts counter.Go for parts at 8 AM and leave at 11:30 AM BS Session all morning. Joe D. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 A simpler time Joe,for sure. I sure miss those kind of "family" run dealerships. Now the dealers are 1 of a dozen stores owned by an investment group ................. 1 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/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Simply badazz!! Love it. only thing it needs is a Mercury sleeper. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 This is Randy Howell's from north Georgia taken at Cherokee NC in 2012Isn't that the one on the Pete' chassis??? 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Luckily we still have a family owned dealer that doesn't sell new trucks but is a mack distributor and authorized garage for warranty, etc. 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 not sure if that ones on a Pete Chassis Larry. F W Keyes had purplish blue colored one on a Pete chassis tho I think. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Anyone seen Floyd Keyes trucks at any shows, used to see him a Macungie. he had a couple nice trucks. the B model and I think an A model. the black B model is a Pete chassis with a Superliner sleeper, 400 Cummins. nice trucks for sure. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Isn't that the one on the Pete' chassis???I believe it is. FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Sure looks like a pete battery box and fuel tank to me?.................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chuck P Posted March 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2014 Anyone remember Overdrive's Truck Of The Month in the early 1970'S "Hula Popper" a B-61 single axle it hauled steel from Buffalo to NYC area..Replaced 673 with a Cummins 350 I think.Owner was from my area. Joe D.I found a shot of that B-61 on the web. Very nice setup! 5 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/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks Chuck P. Brings back memories.Al your memory is unbelievable. I had name wrong "Hula Girl". I wonder whatever happened to it.I think his Brother had a 258 Brockway factory sleeper, a friend of mine ended up with it but it went to China. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Joe D.,I couldn't quite remember the whole name but thought it had something to do with "Hula" anyway! Knew the one you were talkin' about,as it was a favorite of mine also. You couldn't miss that color combination, for sure! Yeah, I wonder where it is now,myself? Thanks,Chuck for comin' up with the page. Al 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/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 says it got " a new 250 boosted to 380." .Well,I'm sure guess with no obvious mods to the front end they are talking about a new ENDT673C 250 hp,and not a 250 Cummins,but what in the world did they do back then to gain 130 extra hp? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-235981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 And, if it's the PeterMack I think it is, the front fenders have been expertly widened to cover the tires on the wider front axle... Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-236083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 was thinkin the same thing Mike. misprint and they means 250 boosted to 280hp? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-236106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milaca Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 To my eyes, the L-cab B-model Macks are the best looking trucks ever built. They look classy like a Duesenberg (but without the side-mount spare tires, of course).Is it true that the C-model Mack was created by running an L-cab B-model directly into a thick brick wall?? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-236469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 C-Model fenders are same as B-67.Good looking trucks the C-Model.Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-236474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Another L-cab B-model. B-755 from the Mahan Collection. 1 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/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-236819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 how about this one on the cover of the one History of Mack book. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34860-l-cab-b-model/page/2/#findComment-236834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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