Popular Post SkippyMack Posted August 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2020 I'm getting ready to take on my B60T project! We think it might be a 1963, but I'm going to attempt to get more information via the Mack Museum using the serial number. Does anyone know if that is possible right now? Also wondering about recommended sites and sources for parts. We've got a good "shop family" with competent and experienced mechanics and fabricators - but this will be our very first Mack project. The frame is in great shape and the body is surprisingly sound. Fingers crossed that the original Thermodyne engine comes to life with some TLC. 6 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Welcome to the World of Mack and the site. Keep us posted along with pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-458090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Red interior, former fire truck? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-458091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Ahahahahaha you look excited... have a ball with it and welcome aboard from what I hear the Mack museum is closed rite now bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-458094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Watts Mack (sponsor of this site) has a lot of B model parts. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-458179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Welocme to the forum! Getting excited when doing restoration steps is a good practice. Patience and being organized helps too. Not many new parts for a B-model could be found nowadays and Watt's Mack is probably the best place to start the search. Still plenty of used stuff in people's yards, some things show up in the for sale section of the forum from time to time. Also it worth a try posting a thread with a question of a current need on here. Mack museum is closed to Covid and there's no info on the opening date so far. And taking to account they had a 2 month waiting time for a request when operated it now seems doubtful to get any info from them soon enough. Good luck with the project. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-458206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted August 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2020 Get in touch with Mike Harbison in Iowa.. He is a wealth of knowledge and has about 150 Macks, in various conditions, parked in his back yard. 2 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-458211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 guages in the dash and being its a B60 i thinnk its more like a 56-59. few pictures of the frame and cross members and cab and i could probably pin point it 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-458235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 A B60 would have originally been a gas-powered model (Magnadyne?). The dash suggests this, as well (no tach). It there is a Thermodyne engine under there, that suggests 2 possibilities; (1) Someone has already swapped out the gas engine for a diesel. In that case, the rear gearing should have been swapped out to get more speed, as the gassers were typically geared pretty deep. Or, (2) someone may have put a good, solid B60 cab onto the chassis of a B61 that had had its cab rust away. Would need to check the serial number on the frame to be sure. Either way, that sure looks like a great starting point for a project! I look forward to seeing your progress. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-459102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) B422,B60, 62,68 B70 all had gas Thermodynes. 438 464 540 707. 438 had the baby duplex and quads behind them, 464 and 540 could have had a 67 nor 77 series trans and 707 had the 72 series. the truck in the pic has a 67 series by lookin at the the shifting levers come out more tward the firewall and angle back. a Tach was an option in any B model. we even have a few B42;s that the tach drives off the distributor. that truck looks like an original gas job B60 as it still has the knob lower left by steerin column to switch the fuel tanks from left to right tanks. gas jobs didnt have a crossover like the diesels Edited August 21, 2020 by Maddog13407 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-459158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 9 hours ago, Maddog13407 said: B422,B60, 62,68 B70 all had gas Thermodynes. 438 464 540 707. 438 had the baby duplex and quads behind them, 464 and 540 could have had a 67 nor 77 series trans and 707 had the 72 series. the truck in the pic has a 67 series by lookin at the the shifting levers come out more tward the firewall and angle back. a Tach was an option in any B model. we even have a few B42;s that the tach drives off the distributor. that truck looks like an original gas job B60 as it still has the knob lower left by steerin column to switch the fuel tanks from left to right tanks. gas jobs didnt have a crossover like the diesels Ah! Learn something every day. I guess I missed that there was a gas version of the Thermodyne. Thanks for that! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-459178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 i think you fellas scared her off...ahahahahahahaha...bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-459271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 On 8/10/2020 at 10:16 AM, HarryS said: Welcome to the World of Mack and the site. Keep us posted along with pictures. Thank you! I think we're going to attempt to bring the truck home tomorrow! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted October 4, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2020 Hello everyone, You didn't scare me off 🤣. I wasn't getting notifications of responses to my post. Thank you for responding! I think we're going to try to go and bring the truck home tomorrow. We treated her to some Marvel Mystery Oil a few weeks back and brought the carb home. Carb is now clean, free, and happy. Looks like the truck was originally Mack green exterior. The interior was also green. We believe (based on accessories loaded with the body) that she originally had a dump body. Yes, she has a Thermodyne gasoline engine and a 10 speed duplex transmission (with a spare one, too). Who has experience driving this combination? If I'm not hauling can I drive it like a 5 speed?? Can't be more complicated than the Spicer SST-14 in our '77 International 😳 !! I looked for a serial number on the frame and couldn't find one. Looked all around including the passenger side, above the rear spring hanger. I can't wait to get her home and will certainly post more pictures when we do. Fall is officially here and it's time to dive into the project. Thanks for the welcome and support. I will keep you posted. -SJ 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 That would be a yes to driving it like a 5 speed Or at the very least a six speed Will have to give it plenty of time for the revs to drop off but is quite doable Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Pretty exciting.....: have a ball .... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 with the updraft carb @ 170 hp it's a early 55 or older. middle of 55 they went to a side draft carb @185 hp. also has low chassis number. have fun with it.we had a b-60 in march 55 with updraft carb and second b-60 in may 55 with side draft.both mack yellow log trucks 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 If the truck is 55 or earlier it gives me idea on the chassis number location. In 53 it was stamped at the rear end of the chassis rail not at the front. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Vladislav said: If the truck is 55 or earlier it gives me idea on the chassis number location. In 53 it was stamped at the rear end of the chassis rail not at the front. I looked tonight and couldn't see anything. Can you tell me more specifically where I might look on the rear end rail? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 3 hours ago, BOB DINGSDALE said: with the updraft carb @ 170 hp it's a early 55 or older. middle of 55 they went to a side draft carb @185 hp. also has low chassis number. have fun with it.we had a b-60 in march 55 with updraft carb and second b-60 in may 55 with side draft.both mack yellow log trucks Exciting to think I might have an older truck than I originally thought! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted October 4, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2020 A successful recovery mission! All the body panels fit nicely in the back of my Chevy van. Let the fun begin! I'm excited about the prospect of having an older truck than I originally speculated. After looking at these pictures, if anyone has further insight into her age, let me know. I'm still trying to locate a chassis serial number. 3 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Awesome keep.posting and informed welcome Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) pic of the dash and crossmembers in frame would help narrow it down, horns on a pedestal, old style mirror brackers and windshield motor under dash put it at a 58 and older. Edited October 5, 2020 by Maddog13407 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Harbison Posted October 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2020 There was 6357 B60's built,so just looking through the registry, your serial number would put it around 57 or 58. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 8 hours ago, Mike Harbison said: There was 6357 B60's built,so just looking through the registry, your serial number would put it around 57 or 58. Thanks, Mike! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/#findComment-461922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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