rustyjames Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Hello everyone,I'm sure this question has probably been asked before but here goes: Is there anyway to indentify a B Model's year by the serial number? I tried the search feature but couldn't come up with anything. Thanks in advance for any info. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 The only way you can is by contacting the Mack Museum and they can tell you when it was built.That's not always the year on the title,though,back then a truck wasn't titled until sold.For example I have a '59 with a higher serial # than a couple of my 1960 B-61's . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-20644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjames Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 The only way you can is by contacting the Mack Museum and they can tell you when it was built.That's not always the year on the title,though,back then a truck wasn't titled until sold.For example I have a '59 with a higher serial # than a couple of my 1960 B-61's .Thanks Superdog,I wrote to the museum about a month or so ago. Do you or anyone have any experiences with the length of time it takes for a response? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-20650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 The museum is NOT a quick service, but don't fret you'll get it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-20654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fields auto Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 it's well worth the wait. I agree Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-20655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjames Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Thanks Everyone; I'm looking forward to the response! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-20656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s. Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Rusty , Try looking here - http://www.oldmacksrus.com/registry.htm for serial numbers close to yours to get some idea of your trucks year. Remember that each model had its own series of serial numbers . Steve Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-20694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjames Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Rusty , Try looking here - http://www.oldmacksrus.com/registry.htm for serial numbers close to yours to get some idea of your trucks year. Remember that each model had its own series of serial numbers . SteveSteve,Thanks for that. I already checked that out and I registered the truck. The problem is that my truck is a B-46 and Mack only made something like 470 of them from 58-64. There's only one B-46 listed on the registry so It's kind of hard to figure the year from that. I bought the truck back around 82 and I'm pretty sure the guy I got it from was the original owner. I can't seem to find the title at the moment but I'm pretty sure it was titled as a 62. I just want to be sure because if I have to get a duplicate title it helps to know the exact year. In any event, writing to the museum is the ticket and I'm looking forward to what they send. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-20703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyjinla Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 i just recieved the infomation for my truck from the museum. it took just about two months, and well worth the wait. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-20704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjames Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 I received a reply from the museum and have to say that I was not expecting such a comprehensive amount of information about my B-46. I wish I did it years ago; thanks to this message board for making me aware of writing to the museum. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-20899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Im not that smart about the B's but the "40" in 46 is the weight class and because it is an even number that means it is a gas engine. Odd numbers are diesel. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-22352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmanz48 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 on the replacement door bought was tag the model DM809sx and serial # 1053 and was wonering if anyone knew the year ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-119595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmanz48 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 wondering ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4005-decoding-serial-numbers/#findComment-119596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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