Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2015 About a month ago or so, my uncle bought a '63-'64 B42 w/673 and Duplex. The refurbishment started today with us pulling the dump body off. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 ahrite keep us posted.single drives,,,they always look real neat.bob.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Very neat piece. Give us lots of pictures and updates. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 What's the little hi lift.h-30 or 50. Looks nice. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 This will be good, love the loader too 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldriver65 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Good looking truck,will it be a tractor? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Good looking truck,will it be a tractor?Nope. We're looking for a used aluminum 10' dump body for it. Besides, it's a lot easier to clean and work on if the body's off. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Nope. We're looking for a used aluminum 10' dump body for it. Besides, it's a lot easier to clean and work on if the body's off.Wow an aluminum body will look very good! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack58B42 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Did you find that one in RI? Any idea of its history? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldriver65 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Nope. We're looking for a used aluminum 10' dump body for it. Besides, it's a lot easier to clean and work on if the body's off.Good luck, that will be pricey if you can find a nice one.Any engine pics? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Nice truck. We are ready for another ride. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Did you find that one in RI? Any idea of its history?It had RI plates, but we bought it from someone in Oneco, CT. From what we understand, the owner had purchased it about 15 years ago or so, ran it for a little while, then parked it for the last dozen years. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack58B42 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Ahh.... yeah, I saw the RI plates and wondered it had been nearby Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Couple more pics of the B42 and the loader (1975 International 540). My uncle bought the loader last winter (while we were working on my B61) and refurbished it this summer. It has a two yard bucket. Between the two of us, we now have:B-model pickup'58 B65LT'63? B42X'64 B61SX'75 540 Int'l loader 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 The B42 is double frame? What size rubber? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Nope. We're looking for a used aluminum 10' dump body for it. Besides, it's a lot easier to clean and work on if the body's off.Just saw one to day down the road from me at Martins Paving 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 The B42 is double frame? What size rubber?Yep, B42X with a double frame. 11x20 rubber. Reasonably nice set up for hauling. Should make a very nice single axle dump truck. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Pics of the rears and frame. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Nice that it's an X! Any rust in the rails? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Nice that it's an X! Any rust in the rails?Very little that we have seen. Not used for plowing, only hauling, so there isn't much corrosion on exterior items other than surface rust. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-313385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Truck is now in the garage sitting next to its B65 cousin. Will post pics of the progress soon. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-314793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Can't wait to see some more pics of the project. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-314805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Stopped in at my uncle's place. He already started cleaning and painting the rear portion of the frame, springs, and wheel.Last couple of pics are a '51 Ford cabover (on a GMC dually chassis) with an MG roadster. Both are for sale. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-314878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 12, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2015 Frame is painted from the cab back. Newer tires and wheels installed. Fender dents being pulled. We drove the truck around the yard, too. Will post video of it.IMG_0804.MOV 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-315368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Looking good! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42845-re-powered-b42-driver-restoration-thread/#findComment-315374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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