terry Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 awsum rebuild on that truck!! terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-518733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post High Binder Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 Terry, Thanks! I Iearned a lot working on that truck. I plan to go back make some changes to it if father time will allow it. This one is a lot better. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-518736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydawg Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 High Binder,what model and year of that single axle truck.How rare are they? Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-518739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Skydawg, The day cab is a 1953, RDFC-405. It had a tandem from the factory but previous owner made it a single axle. The day cab is rarer than the sleeper cab or at least you don't see or hear of as many. I've only seen pictures of one or two others in running condition. In 1956, IH changed the design of the truck and lowered the cab by tilting the engine. I've seen pictures of more of them. The sleeper cab is in greater demand. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-518747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydawg Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 They are both spectacular. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-518748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-518749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Holy cow !!!!!!!!! Hats off my brother and yes ten -4 on the Father Time …. I’m starting to wonder just how much I’m going to get done myself …. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-518760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydawg Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Will we get to see either one at Macungie next June? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-518766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 (edited) What years were the Sightliners made? Didn't they come out in '57 or thereabouts? Edited December 21, 2022 by doubleclutchinweasel Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-518774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 skydawg, At this point, I don't know. Too early to tell. DCW, Sightliners produced from 1957 to 61 or 62. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-518783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AMGeneral Posted December 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) It’s home, The B-81 got here safely, the trip went well with no issues, other pictures and video to follow. Edited December 29, 2022 by AMGeneral 8 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-519214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Excellent man have a ball with it. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-519255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AMGeneral Posted January 13, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2023 Finally got the video to post. 7 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AMGeneral Posted January 13, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2023 Second video 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Wow, You've got two really nice trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 That thing sounds real good great video thanks for the post.. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Yes it's true, I am officially jealous How cool is that ? I'll answer that, bloody cool Thanks sharing Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 me thinks you need a longer trailer.😁 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 How freakin cool is that!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 19 hours ago, tjc transport said: me thinks you need a longer trailer.😁 Was wondering why they didn’t use the other one… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Must’ve transferred for some reason… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMGeneral Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) On 1/14/2023 at 10:02 AM, mowerman said: Must’ve transferred for some reason… Bob Yes,I had a local wrecker service transport it from WV to their storage yard, then I picked it up from there. A 50 ton RGN trailer won’t make the turn into my driveway and there isn’t a place close to unload and drive it to the property. Plus the B-815 needed a little workout Edited January 16, 2023 by AMGeneral 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Yes, I knew you were going to say something like that. That big gooseneck was a better choice. All makes sense…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Truck looks terrific. I’m glad you got it home…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70847-buying-another-b-81sx/page/2/#findComment-521449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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