Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'm scoping out an 813SX that the seller claims is a '64, but the VIN appears to be too low for that year. The VIN is 1445. There were 3,900 B81 series trucks made, so that puts it about 40% through the '56-'66 model year run. That suggests this truck is around a '60 or so.Any thoughts or help on this? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42855-b813sx-vin-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 B813 (turbo) were built between 1956-1966 with a total of 969 units. I think it is earlier than 1964. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42855-b813sx-vin-help/#findComment-313388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 thats the 445th 813SX made out of the 3900 which included the B81,81X,81SX,81S,813SX,813S,813and any other B 81s. the best bet would be to contact the MACK museum and they will tell you what month and year it was made. Still a nice find though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42855-b813sx-vin-help/#findComment-313389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 "58/9 I'd bet. Any pics? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42855-b813sx-vin-help/#findComment-313390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C609T Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 My 1961 B813SX is serial # 1778. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42855-b813sx-vin-help/#findComment-313395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 My 1961 B813SX is serial # 1778.Just as I figured. I told the guy I thought it was a '60 or so, and he scoffed at me some.Also, the radiator isn't raised up from the hood at all, which, according to my father, is a dead give-away that it's not a '64 or later. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42855-b813sx-vin-help/#findComment-313397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C609T Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 My truck also has the normal radiator that is flush with the hood. What's the story with the little bit higher ones was it an option for all years ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42855-b813sx-vin-help/#findComment-313399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 In late model B81s, the top of the radiator was higher than the top of the hood by a few inches. I am assuming this is because the radiators were bigger. From what I understand, only '64s and later had the higher radiators. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42855-b813sx-vin-help/#findComment-313400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Of the 969 B813 units, 930-SX, 38-X, 1-RSX. All B81, B813, series, 28 units in 1955, 473 units in 1956.FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42855-b813sx-vin-help/#findComment-313419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 So you going to buy it? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42855-b813sx-vin-help/#findComment-314117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Nope. Looking at another one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42855-b813sx-vin-help/#findComment-314792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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