BOB DINGSDALE Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 The yellow B model in pictures say's it's a B-85 but I thought B-85 was a fire truck or was this one converted to B-81 series. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 There was a B-85 fire truck and a B-85 as is the yellow truck in the picture. The B-85 (B81 style) was available between 1956-1964 with 77 being built. 29 B-853 (turbocharged) were built between 1956-1965. Cummins power was installed at the US factory. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/#findComment-428403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) There were 455 B-85 Fire Truck made from 1954-1966.There were 77 B-85 flat fendered made from 1956-1964 with Cummins NHBS 743 cu.in at 275 hp.or 290 hp.The B-853 had NTO-6-B 743 cu.in. 262 hp or 280 hp.there were 29 made.There were 5 B-86's made from 1957-1959 with 354 industrial Hemi V8 And Yarnall has a B85F Margus with an L cab with aluminum heavy radiator. Edited July 21, 2019 by 41chevy 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/58223-picture/#findComment-428405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yarnall Posted July 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) Here is my Mack Magirus. There were only four B85F’s made with the L cab. There rest had some form of the B cab and the soft nose. The serial numbers were in with the other 600 some B85F’s. I’m told this is the only one that survives. Mike. Edited July 21, 2019 by yarnall 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/#findComment-428411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy buzzard Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Anybody know the details on the B79? There were 10 built only in 1961 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/#findComment-428413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, fuzzy buzzard said: Anybody know the details on the B79? There were 10 built only in 1961 The B-79 has the older V-8 Cummins non turbo about 265 h.p. not a 555 or a 903,. There were 10 and all bought by a milk hauler in NY. name of Mcbride's Dairy Farms in New Paltz N.Y., Edited July 21, 2019 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/58223-picture/#findComment-428420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 I wonder if any of the B 86 trucks survived . Always wondered how they were powered . 354 Hemi V8 neat . Wish I had one . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/#findComment-428438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, eddeere said: I wonder if any of the B 86 trucks survived . Always wondered how they were powered . 354 Hemi V8 neat . Wish I had one . At least one survived up to 2008. It is owned by a company called HYDE in Michigan. It was at a few shows in the 1990's but it was re-powered in the 1960's with a Cummins. I'll find the photos I have. Edited July 21, 2019 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/58223-picture/#findComment-428439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Glad to hear at least one has survived . I would guess the main difference between the B 86 and the rest of the B 80 series would the engine . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/#findComment-428541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Glad to see see that truck is in good hands Yarnall! Last time I saw it was at Macungie a few years back, I always wondered who the owner was. And awesome truck to say the least... Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/#findComment-428549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 3 hours ago, eddeere said: Glad to hear at least one has survived . I would guess the main difference between the B 86 and the rest of the B 80 series would the engine . That's all. From my understanding most of the batch were converted to diesels. 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/58223-picture/#findComment-428552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 7 hours ago, CaptainCrutch said: Glad to see see that truck is in good hands Yarnall! Last time I saw it was at Macungie a few years back, I always wondered who the owner was. And awesome truck to say the least... Thanks. It could be in better hands, but it is mine for now. It needs someone with very deep pockets. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/#findComment-428569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, yarnall said: Thanks. It could be in better hands, but it is mine for now. It needs someone with very deep pockets. Glad it’s in someone’s hands who appreciates it and runs it some. From my point of view it’s nice to see an average guy have a rare bird and be able to enjoy it. 1 1 Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/#findComment-428581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 3 hours ago, yarnall said: Thanks. It could be in better hands, but it is mine for now. It needs someone with very deep pockets. Don’t we all wish we had deeper pockets, and sometimes a patina gives it some character... and that truck certainly has character! 1 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/#findComment-428593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 On 7/20/2019 at 7:53 PM, 41chevy said: There were 455 B-85 Fire Truck made from 1954-1966.There were 77 B-85 flat fendered made from 1956-1964 with Cummins NHBS 743 cu.in at 275 hp.or 290 hp.The B-853 had NTO-6-B 743 cu.in. 262 hp or 280 hp.there were 29 made.There were 5 B-86's made from 1957-1959 with 354 industrial Hemi V8 And Yarnall has a B85F Margus with an L cab with aluminum heavy radiator. While on the subject, there were two G-72's built. I guessed they would have had a 707 engine, but in light of this would they have had Chryslers too? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/#findComment-428601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted July 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2019 19 hours ago, Phase 1 said: While on the subject, there were two G-72's built. I guessed they would have had a 707 engine, but in light of this would they have had Chryslers too? Don't believe that was an option. The G-72 had a Mack 707 gas engine. The G-73, 77, 733 and 773 were Cummins diesel powered. The G-75 and 753 were Mack diesel powered. There were no other models of the Mack G made. 3 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58223-picture/#findComment-428624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Phase 1 said: While on the subject, there were two G-72's built. I guessed they would have had a 707 engine, but in light of this would they have had Chryslers too? The B86's were ordered by a customer and built to their specific specs and apparently they learned the 354 did not work out well in the real world. That's from the age when Mack would build to a truck exactly the way you wanted, like the B79 Dairy units.. Edited July 24, 2019 by 41chevy 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/58223-picture/#findComment-428641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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