Bullheaded Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Congrats! You made a good purchase there. Can't wait to see more of it. I hope it's a good truck for you. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-465895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 So far it looks great definitely a lot there to work with ... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AMGeneral Posted January 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2021 A few more pictures of the B815 I uploaded, still not arrived here yet. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AMGeneral Posted January 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2021 A few more, 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 looks like she was restored back in the good old Tidewater Mack days.. thats the fuel tank Bob use to sell as a replacement Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Awsum looking truck! 👍 terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMGeneral Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 19 hours ago, Maddog13407 said: looks like she was restored back in the good old Tidewater Mack days.. thats the fuel tank Bob use to sell as a replacement Yep, looks like it, it came with a complete parts list from Tidewater Mack. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) Looks in a really great shape. Besides restored interior and non-rusted rear wall of the cab the frame represents very good condition. Still can't figure the type of the engine it has. Something like a non-intercooled EM6 of 225 or so HP? Edited January 11, 2021 by Vladislav 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Real clean truck score baby to me it looks like somebody put an MB steering wheel in it... bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 2:15 PM, Vladislav said: Looks in a really great shape. Besides restored interior and non-rusted rear wall of the cab the frame represents very good condition. Still can't figure the type of the engine it has. Something like a non-intercooled EM6 of 225 or so HP? I could be wrong, but I do believe that is the legionary 237 complete with Jacob's engine brake . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMGeneral Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Mark T said: I could be wrong, but I do believe that is the legionary 237 complete with Jacob's engine brake . I do believe that is correct, I should know something later this week, the shipper should be picking it up either Thursday or Friday. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Vlad was curious, sorta makes that B an international sensation . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 looks like an R column was swapped in with an MB steering wheel and a 237 with real jakes. what a Hoss Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-466941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMGeneral Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Well folks, the B has now left the state of Maine and is headed south to NC. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I would think those stacks should be covered so as not to damage the turbo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 wont draw enough air facing forward to make a difference honestly. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Id be as excited as a kid on Chrissy morning if it was turning up at my place Looks great, and dont worry about this turbo spinning rubbish Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 12 hours ago, Mark T said: I would think those stacks should be covered so as not to damage the turbo At the risk of opening a can of Worms... ^^^^ this is a Myth.............IMHO. 1 Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Hayseed said: At the risk of opening a can of Worms... ^^^^ this is a Myth.............IMHO. Agreed, if a turbo is spinning as described it would mean your missing most if not all of you motor internals Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekennedy21 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 3:44 PM, mrsmackpaul said: Agreed, if a turbo is spinning as described it would mean your missing most if not all of you motor internals Paul at least missing an exhaust manifold. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Holy cow (lol) just a though. Any spin'n at all with no oil isn't gonna help it. Guy found a nice old Mack there, I'd like to see him fire it up with no troubles and have some fun with it. I doubt that truck has ever moved at the speed that Peterbilt'll be drag'n it down the road at. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AMGeneral Posted January 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2021 Evening Folks, I am happy to report the B arrived safely this morning, and with a couple fresh batteries, fired right up with no issues. It is a 237 Mack w/jakes, and looks to be a really low time engine, I drove it off the trailer and the last mile home with no problem. Pic of it sitting in the driveway next to my F250 service truck. 10 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
navypoppop Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Great looking Peterbilt towing the Mack. Didn't know Secondi Bros. truck stop was still open. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 3 hours ago, navypoppop said: Great looking Peterbilt towing the Mack. Didn't know Secondi Bros. truck stop was still open. OR safe to go into???? 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Congrats on getting it home. Looks like a great truck!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65178-1965-mack-b815sx/page/2/#findComment-467469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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