AMGeneral Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) Hello all, I'll try and keep this brief, I actually sold my 1969 R685 a couple months back and have been looking for my next Mack. I have found a 1965 B815SX dump for sale, restored in 1996, looks well kept up since then, No rust that I can see, even under the cab. I does not have the original V8, instead has a Thermodyne with Jake Brakes, a quadbox, 65K rears,20K front, power steering and looks really nice In the pictures. The current owner has been great in answering all my questions about the truck, and I have pretty much made my mind up about buying it. My only question, before I go look at this truck in the coming days is about the engine, It appears to have a cast aluminum intake and a spin on water filter, all of the ENDT series I have seen had a stamped steel intake and no water filter? I am guessing it could have a 675 Maxidyne vs a Thermodyne then? Edited December 7, 2020 by AMGeneral 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 It’s definitely later at least 80s good luck... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Maybe the water manifold was changed? Look for stampings on the block, right next to where the inj. pump bolts to the block. should tell you what it is. terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Can't wait to see this truck if you get it!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Bullheaded said: Can't wait to see this truck if you get it!! YES! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AMGeneral Posted December 7, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 7, 2020 I guess I can post up a picture, the owner may be a member here,I don't know 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Looks real solid,you are going to drive it home.Good luck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMGeneral Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 31 minutes ago, hicrop10 said: Looks real solid,you are going to drive it home.Good luck. I have thought about it, 914 miles from here, I guess it will depend on the condition of the tires and driveline, I figure at least a 2 day drive home. That would be the cheaper option vs having it hauled, but if something major were to go wrong, that would be a huge tow bill. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Now that's a REAL truck! Thanks for the pics. Good luck.....hope you get her home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Saw this posted in my Facebook group Steel Dash Mack's, looks real nice! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hicrop10 Posted December 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2020 Give it a good shake down run and you’ll be fine.Once you make the deal and you forked over the money ask the seller if he would drive it the 900 plus miles.Pick a good couple of days weather wise and enjoy the thumbs up you will be getting.You won’t be able to get in and out of the fuel stops quickly with all the want a be drivers drooling over it.Here’s a picture of my B873sx tractor that has been in the family since new. 6 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMGeneral Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Bigdogtrucker said: Saw this posted in my Facebook group Steel Dash Mack's, looks real nice! Yep, that's where I saw it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMGeneral Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 1 hour ago, hicrop10 said: Give it a good shake down run and you’ll be fine.Once you make the deal and you forked over the money ask the seller if he would drive it the 900 plus miles.Pick a good couple of days weather wise and enjoy the thumbs up you will be getting.You won’t be able to get in and out of the fuel stops quickly with all the want a be drivers drooling over it.Here’s a picture of my B873sx tractor that has been in the family since new. Nice truck, Even though I am only 45, I actually cut my teeth on a B61, it was the first class 8 truck I ever drove, guy I worked for just out of school had one in his family owned grading business. It took me several days, but I eventually got the quad shifting down. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 where will that trip begin? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian L Blaylock Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I don’t know where your starting point or destination is but if you decide to drive it and run into a problem there is someone on this site who is close enough to lend a hand or can advise you who can Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMGeneral Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 The truck is located in Eliot, Maine, I live in Morganton, NC. The more I consider it, I will probably have it hauled, just too many "Gotcha" moments that could happen on that long of a trip. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 As much fun as it would be to drive it home you probably are making the right decision. New England is a super busy corridor and there is also weather to consider. Some years ago I bought a '61 B-68 from a towing company just off I 95 in VA. It was purchased in Upstate, NY and being driven to Fla. It had a vibration that kept getting worse which turned out to be a pinion bearing along with the water pump going out. The new owner never came back for it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted December 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2020 Wise move, considering you pass through Mass. Conn, Jersey. All the ticket issuers. Call Ray Sidella (Mack mhe9 on here) 570-294-1611 Try Ray first, last time I talked to him he was running a dedicated New England run and that might work out good for him. He hauled a small B dump from Maine to Virginia a few months ago. He usually hauls collector trucks and is well trusted here. Paul 3 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/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post garden wolf Posted December 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2020 Hey, AMGeneral, I'm in Raleigh, NC and planning to sell my 1956 Mack. It looks and runs great, and I've been using it for my landscaping business. If you might have any interest, let me know, and I can send pictures and information. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 man that thing looks great....definately a big hit on this site for sure,,,,you can really turn tricks with them as well....have a ball with it...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMGeneral Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) Well folks, The deal was struck today, I agreed to buy the B815 SX pictured above, I actually called a friend who moves equipment and inquired about moving it, he was going to be 30 miles from the truck on Tuesday this week, So it should be here by the weekend. Edited December 13, 2020 by AMGeneral Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Right on man... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hicrop10 Posted December 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2020 You are making a great decision on picking up the truck.Don’t know or need to know the price,but you could probably put the old girl to work and make it back. Good luck with it,would like to see some more pictures of it.Trust me no one on this site ever get tried of looking at pictures. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AMGeneral Posted December 14, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2020 36 minutes ago, hicrop10 said: You are making a great decision on picking up the truck.Don’t know or need to know the price,but you could probably put the old girl to work and make it back. Good luck with it,would like to see some more pictures of it.Trust me no one on this site ever get tried of looking at pictures. Pics will be posted as soon as it makes it here, I plan on keeping it completely stock, just some paint and go back to a single exhaust. I will still have a modest work life, just no abuse. I have been in contact with garden wolf about his B42 and may be going to take a look at that one soon. Why have 1 B model when you can have 2 right? 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMGeneral Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 Evening all, I did go ahead and add this truck to the B model registry this evening. Still not here yet, possibly this week. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/#findComment-465882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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