Popular Post Mean Green Posted November 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2021 Was kicking around the idea of adding a sleeper to the B not sure if I shoud go small or big depends on what I can can find at a good deal lol .Want to go flat top don't know if I should look for one cut for stacks or one that's not and adj my stacks to fit . How did you other guys cut the cab and attach it ? Home made boot ? can't find any good pics of the real meat and potatos of the job or what I should look for and pics or advice is greatly appreciated 4 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 With that wheel base I don't think you can really go anything but small (36" max). A small flat top would look nice if you can find an old one with round corners with a radius as close to that of the rear cab corners as you can find. One with less round corners would fight the lines of the truck, both the physical lines and the time line and would loom like an out of date add on IMO. The bunk should be a bit wider than the cab so, if it were me, I would just mount the stacks on the cab in front of the bunk, just a bit ahead of where they are now. Having them frenched into the bunk would be cool but look out of place, again, IMO. Having said that, I am considering frenching the exhaust into the 50 gallon fuel tanks on mine (because I only have 1 good 40 gallon tank and 2 good 50 gallon tanks) but I think that would be less obvious than drenched into the bunk. Please feel free to disregard everything I have said if it conflicts with your personal taste. This is just my way of thinking and you should build your truck to suit your taste, not mine. Just offering suggestions. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 They can look pretty tough with a sleeper bunk Also, come-in pretty handy But be prepared for a lot of work and yes you will need a relatively short one good luck.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 It's gunna be hard to find something that matches in a doesnt look it was just thrown To my way of thinking you need to go either something that looks really modern on there so it looks like your not even trying to blend it in or find something old school, maybe one of those shiney aluminium jobs with all the creases and bead rolls etc all polished up and looking shit hot and shiny Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 thanks for you input guys ther is so many diffrent things to look at for the correct size to make it look like it should fit the truck and with a rounded cab to would be tough I think of you idea of moving the stacks up is the best route and I wouldn't want it much more above the cab and ya bigger than a 36 would put it back there pretty far but its just a toy truck so I don't pull a trailer or anything I guess my biggest thing I don't know if crawl through or walk in I have a nice cab don't want to cut it up and then be un happy with it I guess I need to see how others have done it to see if it's something I want to pull the trigger on thank you guys for your input I appreciate it 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Hopefully Larry Freightrain will chime in?? He added a bunk to his B model but I think he stretched the frame also??? 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 thanks Brocky I can't tell from his pic but it looks like a 60 in 36 in is what I would have to go with I would like to see how he attached it to the cab Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 His user name is Freightrain. Go to one of his posts and click on his user name which will get you to his profile and then you can either PM or email him. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 "Freightrain" is a very helpful member here. There is also this one in the "for sale" section that the owner may be able to shed some light on sleeper mounting. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dirtymilkman Posted November 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2021 I think Vlad just built his own sleeper. You could fly him across the pond and put him to work. 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
63BMack Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I have a 24" bunk on my B model but can't figure out how to post pictures on here. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Mines a 42" Benz. Yes, I did stretch the frame. I have a bunch of pictures I can share of how I cut the back of the cab. Have to wait til I get on home computer. I had dreams of building my own bunk to mimic a stainless steel model. The Benz was free....so that was a no brainer. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggin Wagon Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 A friend in VA is building Mercury type bunk houses if you are interested Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 thanks for all the responses I figure I'll use what ever I can find at a junk yard or on the cheap going with an old period correct may get pricy freightrain I would like to see pics of how you cut the cab it would help a lot 63 b mack if you pm me I can give you my number and you can text me pics any one can pm me for my number sometimes that's easier and again thanks to everyone Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I was around alot of B models with add on sleepers years back.One thing you dont want is try making a walk in with it.The bracing and cross members of the rear of the cab is in the lower back and when you cut the back out to the floor you have no support.Most of the sleepers i have seen was a crawl thru and you have to cut the cab up higher that the top of the rear window to have a hole big enough and still maintain the support of the rear of the cab. 2 Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 I didn't really think about cab bracing but I guess i could build a framework out of square tube to make a ridged pass through that should make the cab strong and allow me to attach a boot to Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I cut my down along that bracing. It's not horrible to crawl through as it is basically double the size of the original window opening. I'll get those pics posted tonight. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 thanks Larry I think I'll have to check out some junk yards and see what they have may put out an add in the wanted section here see if somone has something I can use Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-482985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted November 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2021 Cut the back wall out to outline the braces. NO going back now!!! I welded a strip around for something to screw the boot to. I made a steel strip to bolt around the inside of the bunk so I had something to weld the new opening to. I formed everything myself with a stretcher/shrinker. A new alum skin Ready for new vinyl boot cover installation I had a local shop sew up the vinyl to fit the opening I mocked up What it looks from the outside(the bunk has since been painted to match the truck). Still no water leaks either. New front wall for the bunk that I made from 1/4" Luan and vinyl I've never gotten around to getting a new headliner and back wall made. It's on the "to do" list...someday. It was coming together by spring. I drove it to the ATHS national show in South Bend, Indiana a few weeks later. What it looked like just after I bought it. It's been a 20 yr on going project. 7 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-483009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 It don’t matter how small the hole is he will get through it when you’re exhausted ha ha… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-483016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Somehow a B model looks ready to work with a sleeper if you are not going to work go for it …. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-483017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZB755V8 Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Mean Green said: thanks Larry I think I'll have to check out some junk yards and see what they have may put out an add in the wanted section here see if somone has something I can use Where are you located? I got a real nice early 70's Pete bubble top 36" aluminum sleeper. It is perfect condition in primer, no dents or corrosion, had it for 25 years. I was going to use it for my B but changed my mind. It would look really good and match the round cab top of your B. I sort of promised it to someone but he has not picked it up in a year. If your interested I will check if he still wants it. You pick up $750 Phoenix, AZ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-483019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 that looks real good Larry good pics of what I needed to see and it looks good how you followed the braces in the cab and how you made the pieces at the top of the cab thank you for all the great pics Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-483020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 AZB755V8 I'm in Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh so that's a little too far for me but thank you for the offer I'm going to try some junk yards or hopefully find something a little closer Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-483021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 I really like the look of a sleeper mower man it's just finding one 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/#findComment-483022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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