Gypsyman Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) I ran across this 1959 B-73S (according to the title) and I'm new to the Mack's. As near as I can tell it's been sitting for exactly 20 years with a bad engine. The engine in the truck appears to have no tag but is turbocharged. Two areas of rust/cancer that I can see in the photos. Low across the back of the cab and just below the drivers side A-pillar. The kid who has it is selling it since his Grandfather has passed and he doesn't know anything about diesels. Starting price is $2500 with a "running take out" NTC-350 included if I want it. I have serious doubts about the "running" part of that statement.Can anyone verify the model for me? Not sure what the S in the model # stand for. Unfortunately the cab tag is gone according to the seller. Wish it was closer so that I could go and look for myself. Is it worth saving? Is it worth the price? I'm pretty sure $1500 to $2000 would buy it. Less if I don't want the other engine. Edited January 7, 2016 by Gypsyman 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 It's aB73 and it's worth $2500 easy,if you can get it cheaper,better yet 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyman Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 He's only sent me one shot of the cab interior so far. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 let us know where it is if you decide not to buy it. id say its worth twice that price but it might backfire and it will show up somewhere for twice the price 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 if the radiator and shutters are as nice as they look in the pics,there's half your money right there Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 its definatly got a cummins in it and looks to be all there otherwise jump on it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 The "S" is for six wheel chassis which means it is tandem. The serial number is stamped on the pass side frame rail behind the front tire.How long has the motor been apart? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Yes, I'd say its worth it. It ranks very high on the kool scale. Nice colors too. 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/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I like the visor on it. Is that original? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Worth every penny. Paul 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/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Would seem a good deal. To back up, looks like a 73 or 75, and with the cummins motor a 73, the Mack motor a 75. The interior actually looks pretty nice, (seat covers very easy to get done), probably would clean up well. Like he said, the S is for six "wheel", a tandem ten wheeler. Looks to be a good deal, but better have plenty left over for the project. Nice find and good luck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicpelle Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 If you have the ability to fix it right pull the trigger if not pass it on to someone that can. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyman Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 let us know where it is if you decide not to buy it. id say its worth twice that price but it might backfire and it will show up somewhere for twice the priceI'm not a truck flipper if that's what you're getting at. One look around my field will tell you that. It will cost me twice that much by the time I have it transported home. According to the wife my motto is "Buy high and sell low". =)How long has the motor been apart?Unfortunately probably too long to save but I've pulled some pretty ugly ones back from the grave.If you have the ability to fix it right pull the trigger if not pass it on to someone that can.If it's worth saving I can fix it. I deal with the smaller Cummins engines for a living. If I pass on it I'll post the contact info up here ASAP so someone else can get her.Is the cancer across the lower back of the cab and the small spot below the A pillar a known trouble spot for these cabs? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Yes and if the motor is apart and non running I would try and get it for less. You have rust to contend with, window open so probably floor is rotted, door is rotted, and so on. Can you save it sure, do you want to buy it for 5k and put at least 10k in the motor and body work? Or would you rather pay $1500 and then 10K? Depending on where it is you said it could cost you at least 2k for transport so that adds on Up to you if you think it is worth it. 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Id be all over that in a flash as everyone else has stated Turn up with the folding stuff and take it home before some one else does it wont last long even if some one was only getting it for parts its still dirt cheap IMHOPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcrafty1 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 For $2500.00 I want him to throw in the 'cozy coupe' parked in front of it, probably fix that up and get it on the road for the grandchildren for a lot less out of pocket. If he goes for that I'd say even at the asking price it's a good deal. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Tell the owner "shut up and take my money." 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hurry up and pay the man, killer deal!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyman Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 What is an average transportation cost now days? I haul everything myself via gooseneck but I'm sure this is over my trailers weight limit. I may be way over on my transport estimate as the trucks is 620 miles one way from my shop. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZB755V8 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I paid a $1 a mile up to $1.75 depending on where the drop deck truck is at the time. 1-2 week pick-up to delivery. That is Call for pick-up to delivery. Getting it up on the trailer would be extra unless you have a piece of equipment to help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 These guys are right, easily worth $2500.Unrelated question, but what's that valve on the steering column below the turn signal switch? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 These guys are right, easily worth $2500.Unrelated question, but what's that valve on the steering column below the turn signal switch?WAG but it looks like it must have air assist steering and thats the shut off Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-318982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 These guys are right, easily worth $2500.Unrelated question, but what's that valve on the steering column below the turn signal switch?For the air scales,looks like it was used for logging. I like Cummins powered Macks.FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-319036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsyman Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Well, I've thought about this long and hard. After looking around the field at all of the projects that I haven't started yet I've decided that one more is not what I need. I'll post up the contact info in case someone else wants to pick this up before it goes to the scrappers.http://medford.craigslist.org/cto/5352213767.htmlThe guys name is Josh and his contact info is in the Craigslist ad. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-319048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 On the wrong coast, if it was Medford NJ, I'd be in luck 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43412-help-identifying-this-b-73-worth-the-price/#findComment-319058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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