Popular Post d21smith Posted November 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2021 Been wanting this truck for 15 years and finally got it bought. Im actually the 3rd owner but the 2nd owner never done more than run it in few parades. Truck has the original sevice manual that it came with new. I drove it home 74 miles today and didnt skip a beat other than pulling the choke a 1/3 of the way out to run smooth. I want to remove the mixer bed im NOT scrapping it i was hoping someone could use it? Im going to fabricate a hitch to pull a gooseneck trailer for shows. I cant figure out which gas engine it has in it ill post some better pictures tomorrow for some input id like to install a mack diesel engine in it but friend of mine said it was a rare b model and leave it original so i dont know which way to go with it keep original or swap engines? Has the " baby"18 speed quadruplex truck has 68xxx original miles no rust. 8 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 That thing is in great shape. Congrats. I just watched a youtube of a "64 B422"??? and it had the same air cleaner as on this truck but recently, I was told here that the "strapless" can was pre '59 and now this is the second truck from the mid 60's to sport one. A bit confusing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Great looking truck I like the grille that's on it looks diffrent than all the others . diesel would be nice in it I have a converted b 42 that somone did years ago wouldn't go over 45mph rear end was geared too deep you would have to check your rear end ratio Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2Denny Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Nice score. Looks like a super truck. My Mack Salesman's book lists a B46S. It has a EN 401 Magnadyne engine (flathead 6) with a SWD 56 bogie. This model aimed at the dumper/mixer market. Looks like the highest ratio for this set up is a 6.45, so even with the .85 ratio in high split with the TRQ 77 (baby quad) you wont have much road speed. I had a B42T with the same engine and trans and it ran super. It was a single axle and I swapped in a higher ratio carrier and was able to run 65 with ease. I too thought about swapping in a diesel but the truck was too nice to alter. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bullheaded Posted November 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) Very nice, though I'm kinda sad to see you remove the mixer body. I would keep it all original as is. But it's your money. Edited November 21, 2021 by Bullheaded 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2Denny Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Looked your truck up. Made from 1960 to 1965. 110 total produced. On the rears the ratios only get worse, 7's, 8's, and 9',s. I was wrong on the engine. Looking at your photos you have the Thermodyne gas engine. Either the EN438 160 HP or the EN464B at 170 HP. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Harbison Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 5 hours ago, Licensed to kill said: That thing is in great shape. Congrats. I just watched a youtube of a "64 B422"??? and it had the same air cleaner as on this truck but recently, I was told here that the "strapless" can was pre '59 and now this is the second truck from the mid 60's to sport one. A bit confusing. Whoever told you those air cleaners were pre 59 was misinformed. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vladislav Posted November 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2021 Great looking truck for sure! And definitely rare spec. Congratulations on the purchase! To me it seems of no much reason to remove the mixer setup since it's already restored and looks nice. The same opinion on the engine swap. What you currently have is OHV Thermodyne Mack gasser which is quite powerful and reliable. I don't say it has pretty fuel milage but using the truck for attending shows the cost of about any seriouse conversion would never offset the economy achieved. And if you want to tow a trailer and have a diesel seems easier to just buy one more B61 already a tractor. Sure the points are just my opinion and you will choose your way to go and enjoy. A bit of advice is not to start from the mixer unit remove and so on but fixing small things over the truck keeping it the way it is and running. So you would be able to drive it for a bit and get some fun and also achieve much more info and experience to consider its further faith. Vlad 2 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Y Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 11 hours ago, Bullheaded said: Very nice, though I'm kinda sad to see you remove the mixer body. I would keep it all original as is. But it's your money. Agreed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 7 hours ago, Mike Harbison said: Whoever told you those air cleaners were pre 59 was misinformed. I may have misunderstood what I was told. Wouldn't be the fist time. Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 wow,,,,that sucker is tight man....no those gas jobs sound real good leave it alone..haha everyone wants a diesel but if its all in good running condition and low miles i would leave it alone.....have a ball....i would love to take that mixer off your hands but im way too far away.....my DM would look complete with it....bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 also welcome aboard...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Does that B-model have a short hood the same as B-67 has? Definitely looks shorter than a B-61. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 32 minutes ago, Vladislav said: Does that B-model have a short hood the same as B-67 has? Definitely looks shorter than a B-61. You are correct. I thought something looked different but couldn't;t put my finger on it. Thought it was the mixer that made it look different but the hood is definitely shorter. Good eye. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Probably because that’s all the gas job needs I guess I am sure of that Truck is going to turn a lot of heads even with that engine ..: bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I looked at a B Model years ago with a gas job I don’t remember the hood being that short… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I think maybe we need more pictures of that truck. Some from under the hood, couple of the inside, maybe a few from underneath 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Thought I would add one more thing captain crunch runs a gas engine and his fire engine and he really likes it also yes more photos please … bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d21smith Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 I would trade this truck for another b model semi or single axle to pull my gooseneck trailer with so this one could stay together id want 1 in comparable condition 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Yes almost sounds like you’d be better off looking for something else there are lots of them around Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yarnall Posted November 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 22, 2021 Nice truck. Yes. It has a short hood like a B67. My father has a B46 tractor. I think it has an EN464 in it. i agree with Vlad. It would be great if you left the truck intact. There are very few B model mixers in existence. It would be a shame to take this one apart. There are dozens of B61 tractors for sale. Sell this and buy one of them or keep this and buy another. Your truck, but it would be a real shame to take it apart. Mike. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I agree with Michael!! Keep it intact!! 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
67RModel Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I would have to agree with the others on here. This truck is too nice of an example to disassemble. Especially since its a rare model to begin with with only 110 ever being produced. I cant even remember the last time I saw a B model mixer and never in this nice of original condition. They way things seem to be anymore original condition trucks like this seem to bring crazy money from collectors when consigned at reputable auction houses. I would clean and polish this truck up as best you could take about 150 pictures of it and consign it with Mecum auctions or similar. You will most likely end up with enough cash to buy two of what you actually want. Just my opinion though. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 It will take finesse to get a diesel in there. They lay over pretty good to clear the doghouse in a short hood. Not very condusive to being worked on either. Great find, but along with others it will take a lot of changes to make it user friendly for your purpose. You might as well start with a better candidate. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 That is a great looking original truck.. Before you go the Auction route I would contact Dave Coutu at the Keystone Museum, Colonial Heights VA, to see if they might be interested in it???? Many of us know him as he is the man who takes all their equipment to shows and is on this site once in a while as user: Maint1.. He might even know of a suitable B model tractor available to replace the mixer?? 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68782-my-first-b-model-1965-b462/#findComment-483314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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