Mudflap Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks for letting me into your group, new to forums not so new to Mack trucks. Grew up riding with my Dad in his B-73, Then a Value-Liner with an air starter. I'll never forget hearing that truck start! Then riding in his Super Liner. Currently working on a 1971 DM600. Once that's done it's time to finish the 1966 B-57 tri-drive, which happens to have the last serial number for a B model. Looking forward to help on here with any issues I might have, or parts I need to locate. Thanks again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 1 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 welcome to the dog house Mud flap, hopefully you don't catch too much crap or spray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 By the way pictures are welcome and there was talk of the last tridrive b on here a few weeks back 2 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Welcome to BMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Welcome!Watch out for the deep end of the pool....Would like to hear about the Last B with some pictures sometime. We talked about it on April 28th which was the anniversary. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 we found the last one finally????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 hello hello! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Welcome aboard.Tin foil hats may be needed.....hip waders are a must 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Is that the one in the back of the B model book with the Engineering and Sales executives in front of it? We need pictures and serial numbers. It that is indeed "that" truck, it is a special unit. Do you have mack museum paperwork etc. Please get it if not.Sharing is encouraged and appreciated. CoolGreg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Let's see all the pics you have,especially if you have the last B made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Welcome, get some pictures up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Let's see all the pics you have,especially if you have the last B made!Welcome....here's your helmet....and WHAT HE SAID. lol 1 Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Welcome ! Sounds like you've got a couple nice projects on the go, especially the B Model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mudflap Posted May 22, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2014 More pictures to follow of the B57. I do have paperwork from the Mack museum. The truck is a 1966 B57 with a 711 Mack Quadraplex, tri-drive. This is the same truck that was in post "a very solemn day April 28, 1966". We bought the truck from Mr. Dechant who at the time owned the last two or three serial numbered B-models. We found the truck in the Wheels of Time add that is in the post. He told us that a concrete company in Lorain, Ohio had purchased, I believe, the last five B-models produced. The truck did not have shutters because the trucks at the concrete plant were not run in the winter. The story I was told was that once November came around the owner of the concrete plant shut the trucks down for the year and went to Florida for the winter, and started up again in the Spring. Original miles are under 50,000. The original line sheet was still behind the seat when we purchased the truck. I believe the picture of Mr. Dechant's B-57 dump truck would be the second to last serial numbered B-model. Just have not had time in the last several years to do the restoration. I plan on restoring the truck to exactly the way she was built with the exception of maybe adding a stack. The truck is 100% original in this picture, with the exception of the frame being painted several years ago. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 we're all gonna need some tissues....... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Welcome to the jungle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 That thing is a true beast,almost a toss up whether to restore or leave as is. I've got a couple of those grilles someplace,I was told the were to protect the radiators from stone damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Looks Fantastic! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Very nice truck indeed.........welcome aboard........bobby j. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Welcome. What a piece of history and very fortunate to have survived in such good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I am with Mike. It looks like it is in good shape.. I would just give a good cleaning and show it as is--- a SURVIVOR!!---Possibly put a mixer or dump body back on it??Brocky Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 hey man,,welcome aboard,,and have a ball...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudflap Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Yes Brocky, I was thinking ether a dump bed or grain bed. At least that way the old girl could get a little exercise hauling a load or two of grain each year. As far as what needs to be done to the truck: There are two cross-members on the frame that are cracked and need fixed, definitely want to put in new wiring harness, headliner and seat and exhaust. Sheet metal wise it's in pretty good shape. There is a cut out that is in the front fender panel on the passenger side that I am assuming was for a hydraulic pump for the mixer which needs fixed, and the fenders have been patched on the back side in a couple of places. I think a B-57 had the same fenders as a B-67 only with the steel flares???? Maybe able to find a set somewhere or try to fix what I have. Back of the cab has a small spot of rust, but nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 ,Mudflap. You are B-Model royalty,having the last B produced. Glad you joined. 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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