dogg rescue Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I absolutely love b models but they are hard to work in the engine compartment. Has anyone made a flip hood out of the sheet metal hood, this would require a subframe underneath and bracing of the radiator. Probably more trouble than it's worth. Or has anyone made the fenders swing like a C model? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Don't know about swinging the fenders, but the clariben fiberglass tilt hood would solve your problem.Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Underdog said: Don't know about swinging the fenders, but the clariben fiberglass tilt hood would solve your problem. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk The standard B Clariben is tough to find. I've been searching for a few years. BUT, I saw at a Rat Rod show last year a B Model on a Dodge Ram 5000 series that the stock B model fenders the were hinged at the headlight panels and opened like a door. The C set up would probably be an easy adaptation. Edited June 6, 2017 by 41chevy 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/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 There was a guy who I was speaking to one time said he made a mould of his b front then made an exact replica out of fibreglass. I've seen it passing by but not well enough to critique his work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Timmyb said: There was a guy who I was speaking to one time said he made a mould of his b front then made an exact replica out of fibreglass. I've seen it passing by but not well enough to critique his work. I saw one of the at the Hersey Swap meet for sale three years ago.. I thought it was very well done and looked really correct. The one being sold had a $3700.00 price on it. The sell said it was non negotiable. 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/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 About 15 years ago the old Celli Mack here in Chicagoland had a parts trailer out back with 5 of them fiberglass hoods stacked on top of each other. when they tore the building down all the old trailers went to scrap. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timmyb Posted June 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) Well the internet is a wonderful thing. I just googled "b model Mack" and the town which I seen it and voila! And for educational purposes I stole it for you all. It wasn't Hanks just to clarify. Edited June 6, 2017 by Timmyb 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I had a buddy build a tilt front on an early f-150 in in highschool. He used farm gate hinges. I have no pictures but it turned out nice. The C model used b-67 fenders didn't it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Hobert62 said: The C model used b-67 fenders didn't it? Yes it did. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Having to crawl over those fenders.............keeps ya thin!!! At least it has for me LOL!! 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Underdog Posted June 9, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2017 My solution would be to get a cabover.Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 8 hours ago, Underdog said: My solution would be to get a cabover. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk The kids and myself are really into the B, But if someone offered me an IH emeryville on trade I'd really think hard about it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 If you have a hard time fitting a "short" B model in your garage.............a COE is a no go! LOL!! I'm kinda stuck in the same scenario. I really wanted an A model KW. I'd have to remove the horns and clearance lights to get one to fit in my 10ft door. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Freightrain said: If you have a hard time fitting a "short" B model in your garage.............a COE is a no go! LOL!! Bigger toys justify a bigger toy box. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50079-tired-of-leaning-over-b-model-fenders/#findComment-371948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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