j hancock Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Did he let you make Vvroooom, Vvrooooom sounds? 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-339700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 WOW, congratulations!!! I'd clean her up and preserve for now... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-339747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 20 hours ago, 57 bcr said: PeterMack even let ME drive it...................about 25 ft as we CAREFULLY pushed it in the garage. Thanks Brian! AL Yep, the memories will last a lifetime :-) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-339769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Bigdogtrucker said: WOW, congratulations!!! I'd clean her up and preserve for now... That's the plan. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-339771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 On 7/19/2016 at 8:55 PM, PeterMack said: That's the plan. And a smart one it is... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-339930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I would have at least wanted to TOOT the horn. Gets me all excited thinking about it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-339936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 On 7/19/2016 at 7:15 AM, j hancock said: Did he let you make Vvroooom, Vvrooooom sounds? Nope. I was too busy trying not to hit anything,while being ready with the parking brake just in case of an "aw shit",Jim! Al 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/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-339996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted July 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2016 Aw shit......? No chance of denting the B815! Hmmm......never mind. Even a slow moving 815 could crush a roll away toolbox, bikes or remove the back wall to the garage. Safety First! 3 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-340016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 What a brute! ,can't wait to see it finished! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-340039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted July 26, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2016 Unfortunately I have had very little spare time here lately but I have got a few things done. Between Superdog and My Dad I got my missing emblems. I had to use an easy out and a tap & die to take out a busted stud for the dog/base. Now all the emblems are back on and it does't look naked. I also got the pressure washer out and gave it a good cleaning. Waiting on a few parts before I get it started. Slowly but surely it is coming along, mostly slowly. 1 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-340520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Looks good! Glad I could help. I was going to strip the paint off the dogs eyes and collar,but decided to leave that up to you. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-340523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Looks great, just needs a coating of boiled linseed oil now... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-340535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 interesting that the 864 is painted gold? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-340581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstaples Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Please tell me you are NOT going to restore that truck!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-341999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hey that's an awesome ride. I haven't had any time to spend on BMT until lately and missed this thread. Looks sharp. Love that it has the 864 in it still. The tin work looks pretty solid from the pictures. Are the floors solid? Anyway, enjoy it. Good to see another 815 on here!! Greg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-353218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted November 30, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2016 On 11/27/2016 at 6:53 PM, Gmerrill0516 said: Hey that's an awesome ride. I haven't had any time to spend on BMT until lately and missed this thread. Looks sharp. Love that it has the 864 in it still. The tin work looks pretty solid from the pictures. Are the floors solid? Anyway, enjoy it. Good to see another 815 on here!! Greg I haven't been on here much lately either. I moved shortly after I bought the truck. I started tearing into it pretty good at first but it's been put on the back burner at the moment while I get the new place straightened away. New place has a barn and both B's are sitting side by side waiting for me to get back to them. The truck is pretty solid. Floors have a few issues but aren't terrible. Plan is to make it mechanically sound but keep it mostly original otherwise. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-353478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 On 11/29/2016 at 8:38 PM, PeterMack said: I haven't been on here much lately either. I moved shortly after I bought the truck. I started tearing into it pretty good at first but it's been put on the back burner at the moment while I get the new place straightened away. New place has a barn and both B's are sitting side by side waiting for me to get back to them. The truck is pretty solid. Floors have a few issues but aren't terrible. Plan is to make it mechanically sound but keep it mostly original otherwise. Great plan. It's worth preserving it like it is. If mine was that straight I'd do the same. Cool. Keep us posted. I hope to get a place of my own where I can work on mine more regularly as well as get it inside. Thanks again for sharing. Greg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-354333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted December 18, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2016 Since it is a high of 0 today I was looking at pictures of warmer days. Had the trucks out in the backyard over the summer for my own little truck show. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-355493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 On 11/29/2016 at 8:38 PM, PeterMack said: I haven't been on here much lately either. I moved shortly after I bought the truck. I started tearing into it pretty good at first but it's been put on the back burner at the moment while I get the new place straightened away. New place has a barn and both B's are sitting side by side waiting for me to get back to them. The truck is pretty solid. Floors have a few issues but aren't terrible. Plan is to make it mechanically sound but keep it mostly original otherwise. I assume you can no longer buy the kind of tires that are on that 815 now...maybe I'm wrong (let me know!!!!). I love those! They are cool. Some of the Mack books on the old trucks show factory photos with them. Cool stuff. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-355865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Wee didnt need to see a Kawopper I hate to see the the lights go in that yard with all the macks . good luck im dollar short and to late again and not in my neighborhood . Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-355877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 19 hours ago, Gmerrill0516 said: I assume you can no longer buy the kind of tires that are on that 815 now...maybe I'm wrong (let me know!!!!). I love those! They are cool. Some of the Mack books on the old trucks show factory photos with them. Cool stuff. I think you can. My friend had the twin to that truck and he bought a couple from Pomps. I do want a new set of steers for it when summer rolls around, so I will find out for sure then. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-355961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Well be sure to let me know who and where. Those sneakers make a classic truck like that POP!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45990-bought-a-big-b815-mack-couldnt-pass-it-up/page/2/#findComment-355978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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