Popular Post Prowrench Posted September 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2019 just bought today 13 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) Nice. I knew of a 1966 B-61, and wouldn't expect there were very many of them. Edited September 9, 2019 by Phase 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Nice! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Pretty nice ol’ truck. Do you know the specs? Is it a runner? Either way it’ll be a fun to tinker on. 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/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Can’t download photos for some reason but congratulations and have a ball with it ....bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Say that today, nice truck for the money Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 You were out in our neighborhood!. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, storkmack said: You were out in our neighborhood!. Yes I was, I haven't been out that way in 20 years it has grown alot Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 3 hours ago, HeavyGunner said: Pretty nice ol’ truck. Do you know the specs? Is it a runner? Either way it’ll be a fun to tinker on. no it was a good price and a good deal not sure of specs has about 2 inches of crud on everything I know for sure it was a Celli truck I worked for them in '96 for several months with my '89 R. I'm going to contact the Mack museum to get info on how it was built so I can return it to it's original glory and it is a runner . It's going to be a long term project for sure 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Congrats on the purchase! I like the look of twin screw B's. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Looks Great! Interesting to see the tandem and long rails. Maybe used as a service/lube truck? 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 5 hours ago, j hancock said: Looks Great! Interesting to see the tandem and long rails. Maybe used as a service/lube truck? Originally a tractor, the fifth wheel was removed and additional rails added to rear of existing frame and a fuel tank was placed on it to fuel the fleet of dump trucks at night . B61 LST originally with aluminum discs on steer , aluminum fuel tank, air start, and maybe aluminum brake shoes but i didn't have the opportunity yet to crawl around underneath it 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, Prowrench said: Originally a tractor, the fifth wheel was removed and additional rails added to rear of existing frame and a fuel tank was placed on it to fuel the fleet of dump trucks at night . B61 LST originally with aluminum discs on steer , aluminum fuel tank, air start, and maybe aluminum brake shoes but i didn't have the opportunity yet to crawl around underneath it I’m guessing that you’ll find aluminum shackles, aluminum air tanks, aluminum hood and the pieces between the hood and fenders might be aluminum as well. 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/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, HeavyGunner said: I’m guessing that you’ll find aluminum shackles, aluminum air tanks, aluminum hood and the pieces between the hood and fenders might be aluminum as well. Maybe at one time but all of that currently is rusted Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Maybe aluminum elephant pad holders too. I have an R model with 'em. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Prowrench said: Maybe at one time but all of that currently is rusted I’m no expert by any means but I’m guessing like you said it must’ve been changed. I have B753LS and all of those parts on mine are aluminum. Doesn’t really matter anyhow, it going to be a fun project no matter what parts it does or doesn’t have. 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/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Also depends on what letters are in the seriel number. Generally with a L in it such as a B61LST, meant lightweight aluminum components. terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 2 hours ago, terry said: Also depends on what letters are in the seriel number. Generally with a L in it such as a B61LST, meant lightweight aluminum components. terry Yep that's exactly what it means Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Thats an ex Celli trucking B. They had A"s B's R's G's F's and CH's. May bee a vision or 2. They were a major contributor to the Chicago area interstate system build. Look up Celli on this sight and you will get an eye full of green and grey Macks. 57BCR on this sight new Mr. Celli. Nice catch. Probably one of the last Celli B's around. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I messaged Randy about that truck I was kicking around the idea of buying it glad it went to a good home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 10 hours ago, james j neiweem said: Thats an ex Celli trucking B. They had A"s B's R's G's F's and CH's. May bee a vision or 2. They were a major contributor to the Chicago area interstate system build. Look up Celli on this sight and you will get an eye full of green and grey Macks. 57BCR on this sight new Mr. Celli. Nice catch. Probably one of the last Celli B's around. Yah I got lucky with this one for sure Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 9 hours ago, ranchhopper said: I messaged Randy about that truck I was kicking around the idea of buying it glad it went to a good home. Thanks, I missed an opportunity a week earlier to get a79 R that was a Greco truck and was mad at myself for not jumping on it when I had the chance but I'm really pleased with this deal Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-431999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 I think I saw that Greco truck on FB market place. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-432141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 9:40 AM, ranchhopper said: I think I saw that Greco truck on FB market place. That would suck because if the guy who bought it did so to resell it i would have gladly bought it from him Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58929-1966-b61/#findComment-432273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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