Willie dog Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Hi everyone. I'm new to this site. I just recently acquired a b 42 tanker truck. It's destined for a frame up restoration. Looking forward to posting pictures and swapping stories. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Welcome, please post some pics! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 I just posted a few pics in the gallery. I'm still trying to figure out how to post things on here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted October 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2015 Welcome.Once you figure out the forum; post all the pictures you like. Most of us can't read we just look at the pictures 4 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Pics please. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Welcome and enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Nice project! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Willie dog Posted October 30, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2015 Welcome, please post some pics! 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Cool truck 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks. I'm looking forward to getting started on it. I'm still contemplating taking the tank off the frame. It will bea challenge to wrestle it off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Blais Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Very nice, my favorite kind of truck. Original and unrestored. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maddog13407 Posted October 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2015 there is a video of that truck somewhere on youtube,. id clean it up and run in. don't see many unrestored originals anymore 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 I did see that. I just happened to stumble upon it while searching Mack stuff. Love the backup alarm.......TING,TING,TING! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Good looking truck! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I don't know if you are taking the tank off just to do the restoration, or are planning on keeping it off, but I like it and would keep it with the truck. It is rare to see a B model like that and it makes a good combination. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 What a great truck whos got the link for the you tube thingy If it was mine I would just fix it up as it is and get some rego on it and have some fun once you start pulling these things apart a lot of the time thats were they end up in bits and that has heaps of character as it isAnyway take no notice of my waffle and do what ever you want its yours and your dream but it is cool with that stylish tank on the back Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Like Maddog said, I'd make it roadworthy and run it for now 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Like PZ said, I would leave it the original tanker it was built for!! It is always nice to see trucks at shows still in their working clothes. 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Welcome to the site.....good looking truck..........Bobby j. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 I plan on keeping the tanker on and giving it a new set of "work clothes ". It's pretty rough as it is. I'm going to dress it in a vintage Gulf oil scheme. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maddog13407 Posted October 31, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2015 I like that idea also. a tank body like that is like hens teeth to find and one that actually fits the truck is even rarer. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 I actually called a Heil tank company in Texas and spoke with a very nice gentleman who used to work for the company making and installing them in the early sixties. From his information about it, it is original to the truck. It still has the wooden blocks on the frame sections under the tank. And the wood is still solid. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Welcome. It is always nice to see such a deserving truck find a good home. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Thanks Harry. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 What a great truck whos got the link for the you tube thingy If it was mine I would just fix it up as it is and get some rego on it and have some fun once you start pulling these things apart a lot of the time thats were they end up in bits and that has heaps of character as it isAnyway take no notice of my waffle and do what ever you want its yours and your dream but it is cool with that stylish tank on the back Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42411-new-mack-owner/#findComment-309515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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