mrsmackpaul Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 mate if it came up for sale I think there would be a long list of people to buy it good luck though you never know what may happen Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-293537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 The more I think about it,the more I'm leaning to repower a bmodel and making the bed for it.Or take the easy way out and buy one that is already done if one ever comes up for sale. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-293570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I like the yellow one at the top of the topic and the gray one with the spokes. Both have a good stance and don't look funny due to scaling and such. Well done for sure. That would be a good model for a kit "truck" if someone like factory five was interested. I bet you could sell a bunch of them if they were done right. I'd convert a dodge/cummins for sure. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-293577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 I love that grey one with the spokes would love to have it as well! I did a reverse image search and it linked me here.http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/36767-enf707c/ appearently the guy is a member here and was selling the engine out of the truck. Chris Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-293617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Talked with George Sprowl just yesterday great person with all the knowledge and willing to share it with others.If anyone is looking for one of his trucks he has one in his yard that he is willing to let go.We talked about making it into a b87 front to go along with b87 I m redoing.Would love to have him do it but have to get the full size truck done first.IWe talked about just repowering an old b and up eating the power train.Like I said he's a super nice guy to talk with. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-293726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted June 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2015 I know I posted this B on another thread way back some where, but here it is again. It was at the 2011 ATHS show in South Bend IN.I think the truck was out of KY. 1 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-293810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Don't know the owner of this one, from northeast PA, it shows up at Jacktown Farmers Fair quite often. Awesome craftsmanship a merger of Dodge Cummins chassis and B Mack body. Has the dashboard and interior from Dodge pickup. Maybe some of you know the owner and can shed more light.Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-293819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 I know I posted this B on another thread way back some where, but here it is again. It was at the 2011 ATHS show in South Bend IN.I think the truck was out of KY.If I read the sign right in front of the truck it is owned by got-a-go Inc and was built by crock custom trucks and I think it says Caldwell ohio. If that's true that isn't far from me at all. But I can't find a website. Maybe a phone call is on order lolChris Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-293822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted June 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2015 Crocks Custom Trucks is owned by Brandon Crock, 17990 SR 78 CALDWELL,OH 43724 Brandon, Ed and Ryan Crock. These were at York too.click pics 1 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-293862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GRAPEAPE Posted June 26, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2015 the grey one is mine. It's not quite done yet but she's on the road. It's a blast to bomb around in! 1 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-294712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Is this the one that had the red fenders? Did you keep the 707 or swap it out? Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-294713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAPEAPE Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 yes, the fenders have since been painted. I have not changed the engine yet and i'm not shure if i will. It runs great. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-294723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Might as well leave the 707 in. I might make a similar truck out of a B 85 tractor. It has rear fenders. It would just need sides and a tailgate for the bed. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-294727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Looks great!! How did you manage to run the singles in the rear?Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-294746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 always appreciate vision 386,,,oppinion on them....very creative,,,and alotta work,,,but they never quite look right.lol.....whatever floats your boat.its your hobby....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-294807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAPEAPE Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Chris B,A local wheel specialist hooked me up with special centerless super single wheels from accuride.I wonder if anyone knows where I can get a MACK logo stamped in a steel plate for the tailgate of my truck.I believe Allmacks truck has what I'm looking for. PJP Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-295012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I am only in the planning stage,but have been given it a lot of thought to do a B81 pickup conversion.It would go along well with my full size B87.The question I have for all of you is I would like to put smaller wheels and tires on it,what does it take to do this? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-295031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I am only in the planning stage,but have been given it a lot of thought to do a B81 pickup conversion.It would go along well with my full size B87.The question I have for all of you is I would like to put smaller wheels and tires on it,what does it take to do this? Most of the conversions I have seen use another chassis such as a one from a ton pick up truck to place the body on resulting in a smaller tire size and the ability to use a variety of wheels.I don't know if it would be possible to use an original chassis and at the same time make it look like a smaller truck. The ones that I have seen that use the original chassis end up being pretty massive. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-295618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smroncmm Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I built the maroon lil Mack in Maine back in 1991, drove 15 years then sold it to a gentleman in Australia. Yes I regret it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-436323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grit Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Grapeape, What rear fender is on your truck? Is that custom made or off of another model truck? Have a similar project and really like those fenders! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-460989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dqave B Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-463356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dqave B Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1962 B 61, mounted on a 1988 GMC C 3500 extended cab frame, 1970's 454 with a Th400 trans, 373 rear gears, Cab going to paint this week, light green with satin black fenders, new 30% green tint windows and new seals, will have LED gauges, plus mechanical gauges, ( To back up the LED) new green with green and black hounds tooth cloth seat with heat, Black carpet, Electic windshield wipers. heat/ Air Conditioning, air compressor for horns and air bags. back up camera, Bed is 10' long, 6'1" wide, 1/8 steel construction, 1-5/16" white oak bed with stainless skid strips. Exhaust will be 1 single and reasonable stack located in the original position This truck is being built as an every day driver, the 88 frame and running gear this is going on was my favorite every day driver, well maintained and kept. I went with the longer/wider bed to keep the proportions normal looking Assembly will happen this winter with it going up for sale when completed. Built by Dave @ American Steelsmiths, LLC questions or interests. nine2zero-seven1three-zero7three8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-463357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dqave B Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-463358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dqave B Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 The front fenders and light panels where they bolt together had to be all rebuilt, now that was a time consuming pain in the butt not mention the previous owner welded the two together to keep them from separating Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-463360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 That's really looking good, Dave. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40469-pickup-conversions/page/2/#findComment-463364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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