phantom309 Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Awsome job. Have you had it for a test drive yet ?Not yet. I'm hoping to get it ready to run over the weekend. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-53580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Not yet. I'm hoping to get it ready to run over the weekend.if you do, i'm sure im not the only one on here who would love to see a video Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-53683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 It's alive! We went for a little test drive today and the truck's working great!We've still got a few things to do but we're almost done. We backed it under the trailer to check for clearance and it looks like there's going to be no problem.Paul Lapp, the same guy that lettered our 55 Chevy race car did some lettering and striping on the Mack. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-54082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Phantom 309Very Nice work, and your lettering guy does nice work also. Good luck with Mack and the Chevy this year.Firemack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-54086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 We went to our first race with the Mack. The truck ran fine but it's a little noisier than I thought it would be. We still have some insulation to add though so I think it's going to be reasonably quiet when we're done.We had planed to do a wooden floor in the box but we used aluminum checker plate instead to save some time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-55343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Looks real good in front of the Car Hauler JimHow did it fare at the track? I bet the truck attract a lot of attention? Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-55350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Looks real good in front of the Car Hauler JimHow did it fare at the track? I bet the truck attract a lot of attention?Yes, it did get quite a bit of attention.We got a few thumbs up going through some of the small towns on the way to the track. Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-55352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 The truck ran fine but it's a little noisier than I thought it would be.LOL!!!! Ya, welcome to my world LOL!!! Ya'll wanna trade for a weekend?? Come on....you'll love it Lucky my g/f isn't a talker and there is nothing on the radio as neither are possible to hear on the highway!Jim, it looks AWESOME and I'm freak'n jealous as HECK!!Compared to my rusty, faded rig:Yes, it did get quite a bit of attention. We got a few thumbs up going through some of the small towns on the way to the track. You'll get used to that too. The main reason why I won't upgrade to something else(beyond the fact nothing else fits in the garage).Couple weeks to go til Thompson!!!I just had to tell the g/f that I have to cancel my reservation to her nephews wedding on June 5th(DOH!!) Priorities!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-55438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muladzh Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 That is awesome. Wow. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-55442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I generally dont't go for the modified look in a classic truck, but after re-reading the entire set of posts,i had my doubts about the final outcome of this truck,but i have to say it came out great! I admire good craftsmanship,and i for one would like to compliment your welder! really slick job on the tailight setup! the fit/finish is second to none i've seen. Everyone associated with this project should be proud of how it turned out!.............mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-55466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ingram Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Great job, been following your project for quite some time now. Gives me something to shoot for on my restoration. More pics, more pics please Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-56178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks for all the replies.We went to the local cruise night and the Mack was a real crowd pleaser.I've been driving some nice old cars for a long time now but nothing seems to get peoples attention like the old B model does.An old friend gave us a brass Mack emblem that he has had for years. We put it on the sun visor. I have no idea what year or model of Mack it came from. The truck's running great! We just got the air conditioning charged and it's blowing ice cold. Just in time, we're leaving on a trip of about 750 miles later this week.I'll try to get a few more pictures in the next few weeks.Jim 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-56226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmindy Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Thanks for all the replies.We went to the local cruise night and the Mack was a real crowd pleaser.I've been driving some nice old cars for a long time now but nothing seems to get peoples attention like the old B model does.[JimJim, just wanted to pass along my quick "wow". What a great job. Fantastic. Of course, having done nothing but purchase a truck needing everything, I am not sure such compliments come with much weight as compared to others around this board. However, I offer them none the less.-Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-56400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Jim that truck is absolutely spectacular. Congratulations on an awesome build. -Shawn Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-58071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Gentry Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Jim, I just found your post, what a sweet job you did! I wish I had found it sooner, my wife and I just did a 66, B 61. We were going to use the D 644, and Allison, but ended up keeping the 711 mack and marrying it to a Fuller 15 and 3:90 Rockewell. We used lots of Dynamat, in and out, but still have more noise than we wanted. You put some nice detailing into yours, you have to be proud of her.I would be interested in some numbers on speeds, rpm and fuell milage and power. We are on our maiden voyage, so just looking to find out if we would have been better off with the 644/Alison combo. We run 55 mph at 1500 rpm a little low for the Mack keeps it quieter tho! Well, good luck on the track! Wayne 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-151661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 very well done job !anyone knows where to get the insulating carpet fro the truck floor please ?? Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-151684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I am still in love with this truck. I wouldn't change a thing. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/6/#findComment-151697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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