Popular Post dave41855 Posted September 27, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) Found these photos of Gary's old 1957 B-61 he and his brother rebuilt in the late 80's. The truck came from NJ originally and was a heavy dump truck. It became a "stable mate" to the small fleet we had. They removed the body, lengthened the frame, added the Neway tag axle and put an old Prentiss loader on it. They used it quite a lot up until the motor got tired and they had too many problems ongoing to rebuild the motor, so they parked it. Little by little the removed parts in prep for the rebuild which never came about. She sits today just as you see it here. That old Thermodyne just BEGS to be rebuilt and run again! Dave in VT Edited September 27, 2016 by dave41855 added words 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47042-1957-mack-b-61-tri-axle-log-dog/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Looks like it is ready to work and also looks good. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47042-1957-mack-b-61-tri-axle-log-dog/#findComment-347018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave41855 Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 29 minutes ago, Mike said: Looks like it is ready to work and also looks good. It will start and run (sorta kinda) but needs a LOT of work. After it starts, the LARGE cloud of blue smoke that exits the pipe will choke ya, and we wonder how much is diesel exhaust and how much is oil smoke! To really get it fixed up and running in top shape again and usable it wouldn't take a lot of money to do it. All in all their first rebuild right after they bought it was done right and with a lot of tlc and love. And by them doing it like that, it shows today in it's overall condition. Wished I had the time, money and physical stamina to put it back on the road.... Dave in VT Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47042-1957-mack-b-61-tri-axle-log-dog/#findComment-347020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 21 hours ago, dave41855 said: It will start and run (sorta kinda) but needs a LOT of work. After it starts, the LARGE cloud of blue smoke that exits the pipe will choke ya, and we wonder how much is diesel exhaust and how much is oil smoke! To really get it fixed up and running in top shape again and usable it wouldn't take a lot of money to do it. All in all their first rebuild right after they bought it was done right and with a lot of tlc and love. And by them doing it like that, it shows today in it's overall condition. Wished I had the time, money and physical stamina to put it back on the road.... Dave in VT It would make someone a good project to have. I hope a good buyer will come forth, if and when you decide to sell. Also hope that you would give the Mack Family 1st chance at it, on this site. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47042-1957-mack-b-61-tri-axle-log-dog/#findComment-347149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave41855 Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Mike said: It would make someone a good project to have. I hope a good buyer will come forth, if and when you decide to sell. Also hope that you would give the Mack Family 1st chance at it, on this site. Hi Mike. I have no idea if the owner wants to sell it but I'd lay odds that he wouldn't sell. He is a true "Mackaholic" like the rest of the family here. Stay tuned..... next week I'm scheduled to go look at what is said to be a BCR Mack. If all goes well, I just might become a Mack owner one more time!! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47042-1957-mack-b-61-tri-axle-log-dog/#findComment-347161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Sounds like we got a WINNER! I met an older gentleman, a new member of our local truck and tractor club this past Sunday. He used to drive for different companies that hauled trucks to different dealers. So he drove many different trucks and said to me that MACK was the best dang truck. To me that says it all. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47042-1957-mack-b-61-tri-axle-log-dog/#findComment-347251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Cab looks pretty solid. Hope it gets put back together someday. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47042-1957-mack-b-61-tri-axle-log-dog/#findComment-347253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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