LocomotiveBreath Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I am going to build a B20 pickup and wanted to get some opinions on the bed lines I am thinking about. I will be fabbing the bed up from scratch so I am only limited by my wallet and time. I found a Google picture of a B20 fire truck then did my rookie version of photoshop to get an idea of how the finished version would look. My truck will go back dark green, not red, but I'm thinking the bed lines will be very similar to the picture. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4310-b20-pickup-build/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Looks like an awful straight truck to chop down! Terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4310-b20-pickup-build/#findComment-22768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotiveBreath Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Looks like an awful straight truck to chop down! TerryNot going to chop up the Mack, just fabricating a bed for it and it will be removable if needed. The B20 will keep the original cab, chassis, and running gear, although it will probably end up with more HP than it originally had. I was just trying to get an idea of how it will look when finished. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4310-b20-pickup-build/#findComment-22781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 The best pick-up bed that I've ever seen on a "B" was from a late '60s till mid '70s Dodge stepside. They had the cool big round fenders that go sweet with the B lines. Even if you copied them to use on your longer frame they should be easy to roll out. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4310-b20-pickup-build/#findComment-22806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotiveBreath Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thanks Greg, those do have a shape that might look good on a B pickup. I'll have to improve my photoshop skills to test the theory. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4310-b20-pickup-build/#findComment-22809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 LB, good luck with your project. I found this photo of a pickup truck that Mack actually did build for a short while in the mid 30's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4310-b20-pickup-build/#findComment-22810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotiveBreath Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 LB, good luck with your project. I found this photo of a pickup truck that Mack actually did build for a short while in the mid 30's.Thanks, I'll bet those old factory built Mack pickups are worth a fortune. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4310-b20-pickup-build/#findComment-22841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks, I'll bet those old factory built Mack pickups are worth a fortune.They were actually built by the White Motor Company under contract by Mack. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4310-b20-pickup-build/#findComment-22842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 They were actually built by the White Motor Company under contract by Mack.Thad; REO was the subcontractor for the Mack "Jr" series of small truck.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4310-b20-pickup-build/#findComment-22844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Thad; REO was the subcontractor for the Mack "Jr" series of small truck.RobDoh! Thanks for the correction Rob. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4310-b20-pickup-build/#findComment-22860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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