mack mhe9 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 They worked every day till about 10 years ago. Now he runs R models. He has these truck In the family since new or very close to it. They been rebuilt many times and changed. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 I think a six wheel drive B-53 cement mixer was the last B model to roll down the assembly line. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I got some pictures-img_4255.jpgmixer int.big.jpg100_1008.jpgimg_2713.jpgwhat size mixer is that? Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 So taking all above together does B53 have less self weight than a basic B61 with more payload?That would mean just a better truck though.And what is about frames with higher section in the center?All B53's had them or it was option?Tom's mixer rides on some special front hubs as I can see. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 what size mixer is that?I do not know. I don't even know what kind it is, some people said it was a Rex, others said McNeilus- i've looked all over it and haven't seen a plate, sticker, or name on it anywhere. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I think a six wheel drive B-53 cement mixer was the last B model to roll down the assembly line. This B57 is reputed to be the last one.http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/35547-a-very-solemn-day-april-281966/ 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 yup B57 was the last B down the line. the B57 and B53 both used a Rockwell front axle and hubs 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 When I started this thread I meant B-57 not 53. My one brain cell was facing the wrong direction. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Well that's a kick in the shorts.I don't have pictures of a 57. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 A B-53 at Lititiz in 2013 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 This is a B 53 too. I've seen it at a lot of shows- looks great, but it's got late model running gear. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 1964 B53S1894 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Most I have seen all had the flared fenders also 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Most I have seen all had the flared fenders alsoI'm going to put a set on this one if I ever get around to painting it,I've got 3 or 4 sets of them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Buddy of mine has 2 53s used as block trucks. post-2708-0-34245400-1373758555_thumb.jpgpost-2708-0-03661400-1373758452_thumb.jpgpost-2708-0-21567300-1373758609_thumb.jpgpost-2708-0-05628700-1373758724_thumb.jpgpost-2708-0-05628700-1373758724_thumb.jpgThose R&R trucks are from just up the road near Big Bend,Wis. They also had a nice B-75 tractor. Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 57 Yep Rony he is running a couple R models and a Ch. Every end of month I'm in North Prairie. We load out of Waukesha. At Cooper now Eaton. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 '64 B53S1893 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 So do those Rockwell hubs make those model's special apperience? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 another interesring thing is that the last B model was a B53 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 last B model was a B57 tri drive Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 A 1965 B53. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-314923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 last B model was a B57 tri drive 1 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/42932-b-53-origin/page/2/#findComment-315126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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