67RModel Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 How close to Pittsburgh are you? I scoured the country for a very specific period and style of Rest Rite sleeper a few years ago for a project I plan to do. Ended up finding one in New York. I placed a wanted add in the ATHS classifieds and got a lot of leads on all types of old sleepers. You would be amazed at how many guys have these things laying around in barns and sheds. I'm not sure if your looking for a specific make or size but I would try a wanted ad with ATHS. Also you could try Adleman's in Canton, Ohio. They have a pretty large junk yard but I don't know if you would find anything period correct. I looked on Marketplace and there's always quite a few on there....mostly later model peterbilt units and they are always asking a fortune for them. I know of a somewhat period correct Rest Rite sleeper very local to Pittsburgh from my search a while back the guy was willing to give me but its it pretty rough shape and needs completely rebuilt. Its still attached to a late 60s or early 70s Brockway. I had already found and bought mine so I didn't pursue it but its still there as far as I know. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-483024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 67rmodel I'm close to new stanton pa that's an easy place to find so pittsburgh is only 30 min away you can pm me any info you have on it I would appreciate it 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/page/2/#findComment-483025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildirt Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Mean Green- I sent you a private message. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-483030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 16 hours ago, Mean Green said: I really like the look of a sleeper mower man it's just finding one Yes I think so but that contoured cab is going to be a pain in the ass but yes you definitely have my attention go fo it… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-483042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 There was a yellow B Model I used to see at the truck show in St. Ignace every year that had a Peterbilt flat top bunk on it and it looked really good. The width matched perfect with the side stacks and the rounded corners of the Pete bunk match the shape of the B quite well. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-483043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 I was thinking a longer one would look real good …. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-483045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 if I had to I can lengthen the truck the frame is overlapped and bolted together I would have to make a new drive shaft 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/page/2/#findComment-483048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Excellent you got it all set up . Let’s go for the gold.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-483097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted July 23, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2022 Found this on Facebook and went to Toledo Ohio and picked it up today says its a bunker brand never heard of them anyone know anyhing about them i need some door latches 3 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/page/2/#findComment-503996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Probably just a off the shelf latch from a body builders Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-504011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted July 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2022 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-504012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Thought maybe they shared a Chevy handle but it doesn't look like it 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-504013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Thanks for the info paul i havent been able to fine any thing on it this one came off a 1982 freightliner if I have to ill make some other kind of latch work 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/page/2/#findComment-504015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Looks Great!! Keep us posted on your progress.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-504020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 I will Brockey I all ready pitched the disgusting mattress out of it and removed the old boot still working on getting all the doors to open 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/page/2/#findComment-504034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 I've seen pictures of a Mack B model show truck on Google it's purple and Silver. It's fitted with a nice Big walk in sleeper I believe. I agree B models look excellent with a bunk. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-504038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 this one is a 36 witch is the size I wanted its 90 in wide its a little big but once it's mounted I can adjust my stack out to cover some of it and it's only a bit higher than the cab .I'll have to get it set on there to see exactly how it's going to look I'm just happy it's not all rotted out 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/page/2/#findComment-504070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Very similar to my Bentz bunk. If I recall the latches were similar to AMC cars. Might look there for something? 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/page/2/#findComment-504117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 I think your right Larry I just pulled one out and it has amc362130 on the inner non locking and looks like amc360202 on the outer locking ones both are labeled right they are in the left upper door 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/page/2/#findComment-504133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I just did a quick search on ebay. Lots of choices. 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/page/2/#findComment-504260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 looks like most of them are a handle and no lock I might just go with the ones that were for rear doors they don't have the hole in them and it looks like they have to be the larger one not the short ones from a smaller amc I don't really care if they lock 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/page/2/#findComment-504282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Being in the bunk you can go for inside operated locks of some sort.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-504307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 I think thats going to look great when you get it all fixed up. Looks like a good fit for that wheelbase. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/2/#findComment-504308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 Brockey I don't really leave it anywhere to lock it 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/page/2/#findComment-504312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 Thanks Matt I hope so too I didn't want it too close to the tires It would have looked too big then 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/page/2/#findComment-504313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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