Popular Post dogg rescue Posted October 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2021 I've been wanting one for years, finally came across one that was priced right, wasn't too far away, and wasn't already sold. It came out of Minnesota and originally Oregon. It has a turbocharged 673 with a jake. I've got big dreams for this one. 10 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Congratulations on the find! Keep us informed. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Great find! What are your plans for it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Right on man I really like those myself I wonder if it’s the same one dirty milkman posted a few weeks ago we were both agreeing it was a hell of a price congratulations that’s way cool… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Congrats! Very promising condition and definitely one of my favorite models. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogg rescue Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 My plans are to put the body on an '87 valueliner with a 350 and a T-2090 and nu-way air ride. I was thinking about putting the intercooler up front and laying the radiator flat behind the cab with electric fans on it. If that's not enough to keep it cool one fuel tank will become a coolant reservoir. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 WOW, interesting plans Should be a great project truck Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 54 minutes ago, dogg rescue said: My plans are to put the body on an '87 valueliner with a 350 and a T-2090 and nu-way air ride. I was thinking about putting the intercooler up front and laying the radiator flat behind the cab with electric fans on it. If that's not enough to keep it cool one fuel tank will become a coolant reservoir. I am not familiar with either the B-75 or the Valueliner but, if you haven't already, check the axle widths. I am doing a B-61 and the frame is 2" narrower than a more modern truck (other makes. I haven't checked more current Macks) and the front bumpers are 4" wider on a modern truck than my B61. You may have to widen the fenders to keep the wheel/tires from sticking out past the fenders. Just something to check. BTW, I like the "coolant reservoir" idea. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 2 hours ago, dogg rescue said: My plans are to put the body on an '87 valueliner with a 350 and a T-2090 and nu-way air ride. I was thinking about putting the intercooler up front and laying the radiator flat behind the cab with electric fans on it. If that's not enough to keep it cool one fuel tank will become a coolant reservoir. Bad thing I'm far away. I would gladly purchase the original chassis to make a truck I want some day. Seems the soft skin parts are easier to come by than an unbutchered tandem B-model chassis. BTW why don't you want to just swap in the E6 into the existing truck? Would be about the straight fit. And the main issue I expect is that spoken intercooler. Neway airride can be installed on the existing rails by removing Camelback stand and putting Neway brackets onto together with equalizer beams and Mack axles. And you can do it later as a separate step. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Hell I’m sure you can sell off all that running gear and get all your money back plus a profit.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurstscrambler Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Congrats, looks like a good start. If you can, keep us updated as the project gets underway. Andy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 seems like a common paint scheme out west the red and white?did a company out that way have that paint scheme? seen a few B73, B75 ,B755 and B733;s show up in past few years those same colors Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I noticed that too I am thinking possibly a logging outfit Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 10:50 AM, Licensed to kill said: I am not familiar with either the B-75 or the Valueliner but, if you haven't already, check the axle widths. I am doing a B-61 and the frame is 2" narrower than a more modern truck (other makes. I haven't checked more current Macks) and the front bumpers are 4" wider on a modern truck than my B61. You may have to widen the fenders to keep the wheel/tires from sticking out past the fenders. Just something to check. BTW, I like the "coolant reservoir" idea. I heard you guys talking about that A couple of weeks ago on the black one I couldn’t figure out what you were talking about and why anybody would want to do that ha ha all makes sense now … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68490-finally-got-a-b-75/#findComment-481537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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