Popular Post other dog Posted March 19, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2016 I've been on a secret mission today. I went over to Concord to turn the refrigerator off in the red truck and get the half a pack of ham and half a bottle of Miracle Whip that i'd left in it- I was afraid it would run the batteries down and it wouldn't start tomorrow. Anyway, when we left I said "we should ride down to Drakes Branch and see if that B model sleeper cab is still sitting there." I had seen it a couple of months ago when I was passing through but I didn't get a picture. So we did, and it was still sitting there. It looked a lot worse up close than it did driving by that day, lots of rust- but there was two new looking coil racks laying in the passenger seat. 7 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Any idea on how much monies?? 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/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 23 minutes ago, 41chevy said: Any idea on how much monies?? No Paul, there was no phone number or price on the sign. I can investigate further if you want. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 52 minutes ago, other dog said: No Paul, there was no phone number or price on the sign. I can investigate further if you want. nah I need another project like a hole in the head. Yea if your nearby. I think it needs to be saved, but no special trip to find out. 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/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 1 minute ago, 41chevy said: nah I need another project like a hole in the head. Yea if your near it needs to be saved, but no special trip to find out. Paul. Well, I can't go back today- had a Bud light or three since I got back- but it's not that far, I can go back on a Saturday morning and see if I can find out anything. It's at some kind of business, but I don't know what it is. We just pulled in and when I saw the "for sale" sign I figured that meant I could get out and take pictures of it. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Sad it has been let go and the back of the cab has become so crusty. Bud Light...? You on a diet? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 44 minutes ago, j hancock said: Sad it has been let go and the back of the cab has become so crusty. Bud Light...? You on a diet? Yeah, only got 12 Yuenglings so i'm rationing it- i'm finishing up the Bud Light that's left from last weekend. Only had about 8 or 9 cans in the box...down to 4 now. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 that would be a project for sure but i`m curious Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 10 minutes ago, carlotpilot said: that would be a project for sure but i`m curious Any flat or curved panel is easy to replace with a break, a roller, beading tool and shrinking/stretching tool, it's the compound curves that are hard. Course I could tell the boss wife I need a Northern Tool English Wheel for under $325 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/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) that would help a lot IF i knew how to use it wheres orrville cabs when ya need em Edited March 19, 2016 by carlotpilot add on 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I use all the other tools a lot, the English Wheel would be a $300 learning experience. I used one years ago to make a mess of a piece of tin. Bets my usual compound curve method of shopping the junk yard for a close matching panel. 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/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, 41chevy said: I use all the other tools a lot, the English Wheel would be a $300 learning experience. I used one years ago to make a mess of a piece of tin. Bets my usual compound curve method of shopping the junk yard for a close matching panel. one of those things would not be much of a job to make. might not be pretty but it would work Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 The square stock, fish plate and adjuster- tension parts are relatively cheap. It is the roller wheels that are costly because they have a specific radius on their crown and oil hardened or hard chromed for wear. For the ones Northern Freight or Harbor Freight sell you can modify it if needed and still be only a few bucks more than building one. I made my own bending break with a 72 inch opening and the ability to go from 0 to 135 degrees over. My Roller I made from three Hammer Grass Cutter rollers a pair of triangle plates a tension spring and knob from Tractor Supply and a triangle plate. My Beading tool I bought the dies and made the guide, tensioner and feed crank. Bought the stretcher shrinker from Eastwood and mounted that and the bead roller on a pair of Ford Model AA axle tubes bolted to the floor. I have most of a shear made from 2x3 box and AR steel from an old dozer blade.Need some springs and pivot pins to dial it in. Only for no more than 040 steel and aluminum. When we get all into the Homestead in Fork Union you're welcome to look them all over. 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/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I remember that truck was up for $6500 or so Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Sad it has been let go and the back of the cab has become so crusty. Bud Light...? You on a diet? My doctor told me to cut down on my drinking, so I switched from rum & coke to rum & DIET coke... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 1 hour ago, 1977vega said: I remember that truck was up for $6500 or so 2 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/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhlz Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 November 2014 it was for sale @ $7,500 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 6 hours ago, j hancock said: Maybe swing by Blue Ridge in Lynchburg and see if they can set you up with a pallet of Yuengling. Grilling season is almost here. We took the the kids on a local "history" lesson this summer. The pottsville brewery is a neat place to tour. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-327954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 My neighbor built an english wheel and made a press brake I will see if I can get a picture of them he also has a torch pattern cutter. His next project is a tubing roller. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-328005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-42 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 On Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 4:37 PM, 41chevy said: Any idea on how much monies?? Stopped and looked at it on 08/08/15. Owner said at that time he wanted $7500. It's in rough shape but I was told it was driven there where they parked it in Drake's Branch. It is a single axle with an air tag. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-328067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I have one exactly like it. I have owned it for years, and it is in about the same shape, if not a little worse. I always wanted to use the cab for an extended cab B model pickup truck (on a Dodge diesel chassis I have), but probably won't get to that project any time soon. Would make a welcome addition to my "herd", but not at that price. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-328083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 2 hours ago, B-42 said: Stopped and looked at it on 08/08/15. Owner said at that time he wanted $7500. It's in rough shape but I was told it was driven there where they parked it in Drake's Branch. It is a single axle with an air tag. Looking at the pics it looks pretty picked over inside and out including radiator. I know what I'd offer from the pics. 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/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-328084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I v e got a good back panel if anyone in here buys it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-328093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMFarms Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Is the Mack still for sale? How much are they asking? I would restore it but I have a complete cab thats almost complete I was looking to swap. Sad part is that it has a single and not a dual. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-332581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy buzzard Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 That one looks better than the one I'm driving - I mean was - in process of switching engines. Superdog, don't be selling that back panel, mine is getting worse every day! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44391-b-61-integral-sleeper/#findComment-332707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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