Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2014 1964 B61 SX tandem dump truck with a 711. Sorry, no pics yet, but they'll be coming soon.It's in a little rough shape, but not bad. We are going to go through the truck and service it first, doing whatever needs to be done to make it completely operable (right now it starts, drives, stops, and dumps), including replacing any belts, hoses, etc. that need it.Overall, I'm excited about it. This is a dream come true, to actually own one of these pieces of an America that used to exist in years gone by. You might remember my Introduction thread a few months ago about the B65 my dad used to own 30 years ago that was found by my uncle and we've been refurbishing it all year. Now it's my turn, and at 45, I'm 17 years older than my dad when he bought his first Mack.Anyway, stay tuned for pics. This will be a long project, and while it won't be a "restoration" per se, we will be freshening the truck up considerably. 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Congrats and lol Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Sounds like a good project! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Congratulations, looking foward to the pics. Dave Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack man 1973 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Awesome I'm excited with you! I know the feeling to be so excited about getting the truck you want congrats! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Congrats! The same position I found myself in a year and a half ago and I sure remember the feeling. Also, what the other guys said about pictures. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Good Luck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Good Job. Can't wait to see it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Congrats,can't wait to see pics!!!Nothing like a quality "driver restoration" IMO.Post pics before you do anything though,may have a nice patina already! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Congrats, are you gonna work it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 wow right on man,,,have a ball with it...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 21, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) First pic is of the truck being driven into the garage for day 1.5 (we spent a half day on it yesterday) of the refurbishing. At this point, all we are doing is giving the truck a full service (checking and/or changing all fluids, filters, belts, hoses, lines), cleaning it inside and out, and making sure everything works the way it's supposed to.It's not in terrible shape, but it appears that it's been a while since it was serviced and greased. I spent the day finding and cleaning the grease fittings and hope to have them all greased on Monday. As you can see, we tackled the interior, pulling out everything that was easy and pulled up the mat and the pad that was under it. The floor is rusty, but the steel still has integrity.More to come soon. Edited November 21, 2014 by Wobblin-Goblin 12 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 its Mater... was posted on here for sale. pretty solid cab by the looks of it. id like to have a sx model with big rears and big front axle. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Yes, we will be using this truck on our farm and eventually I'd like to put antique plates on it and drive it on the road.ETA: yes, this is "'Mater," which was in the "for sale" section of the site. I bought him and transported the truck yesterday. Many thanks to DBLEW for selling the truck to me and my family. Edited November 21, 2014 by Wobblin-Goblin Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NY-B61 Posted November 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2014 Great looking survivor. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Good score .If I was still up there I would of jumped on that one! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Looks pretty good !Have fun with it .Looking forward to more pics . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-267569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 25, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2014 Day four, here's our progress:1. Greased entire truck, front to back, top to bottom. Four fittings were bad, one missing. The one that's missing is on a rear brake pin (which is also missing), so we'll have to pull the wheels off to see what's going on.2. Adjusted the brakes.3. Topped off all five reservoirs for the rear ends.4. Topped off the dump piston reservoir.5. Drained the transmission and put in all new 80w/90. Two gallons came out, 4.5 went in.6. Cleaned the (oil bath) air filter. I've seen worse, but it wasn't good.7. Sent the driver's seat out to be re-upholstered. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-268092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2stacksuperdog Posted November 25, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2014 Paint the hubs and rims and it will look great. That little bit helps. 4 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-268093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 25, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) Just to add, I have to say that I'm very happy to finally own a Mack truck. Even though I'm not a mechanic, I'm having fun working and learning on it. Helping my uncle on his B65 earlier this year (which my dad used to own 30 years ago) helped me learn more about these old beasts, so that was a good experience, too. It also gave me the bug to go out and find my own.My dad and uncle have helped me already, and they appear to be happy for me, too. My dad appreciates having another B model (even though technically it's mine, it will be on our family farm) and I can see the joy he gets from moving it from point A to point B right now while we're servicing it.As best as I can tell, this was the perfect truck for me to acquire for us. I wanted a B61 and a tandem dump truck with this size body is precisely what works for us.We've got a little bit more servicing to do: change the oil, the two belts, and the top radiator hose (which I can't find anywhere, btw, not even the local Mack dealer can help). After that, all of the known maintenance issues will be taken care of. Then it's on to working on the aesthetics like interior of the cab, body work, paint, and other related items.What a cool project. Edited November 25, 2014 by Wobblin-Goblin 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-268094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 That is quite a pile in the background so you should have fun moving it around with the B. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-268118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 looks like quite the work horse,,,,enjoy,,and best of luck...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-268121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDiesel Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 One hell of Mack right there. Good luck and keep the pictures coming! Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-268122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Neat I like the modified air cleaner. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-268124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I remember riding with my Dad when I was a kid in a then 10 year old B model. Another driver had commented that the truck was old and my Dad replied that hew would prefer an R model but "you can't kill these things". I don't think he had any idea at the time just how true a statement that was!Best of luck. It'll be a great looking truck regardless of what you decide to do with it. 2 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/#findComment-268167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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