Popular Post wingrider Posted November 19 Popular Post Share Posted November 19 Hey All, My name is Nate, and clearly I am new here. I recently bought a "project", I believe it is a 1959 Mack B61T that has seen better days. I have always wanted a Bulldog since my folks had an english bulldog. Rewind a couple months, and found one on our local Marketplace. No title, and not running. Had a flat bed on it that when they were removing it, it broke it's strap, and crashed into the drivers door. So, I am on the lookout for a decent door. I did get a lot of parts with the truck, but no door. I got two cabs with it as well. I also picked up a late 90's (I think it is a 99) Mack CH612 rolling chassis. Believe it was a wrecked truck that the engine and transmission was taken out of it. By the time I got ahold of it, it was missing the cab. So I have a 5th wheel plate and two flat tires. My ultimate goal is to put the B61 cab and nose on the CH frame, and have a more modern drivetrain to pull my tractors with legally. I'll try to add pictures of it if I can figure that out. Just wanted to say hello, and I plan to look around a bunch to get ideas for my project. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted November 19 Popular Post Share Posted November 19 Welcome to BMT Nate. and just a reminder, 1 2 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/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wingrider Posted November 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 19 Let’s see if I can post any pics… 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted November 19 Author Share Posted November 19 (edited) Here are a couple of the truck….seems they do not want to post…error 200. Edited November 19 by wingrider Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wingrider Posted November 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 19 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 too bad we arent neighbors. I would give you money for that C-30 sittin' there to help your budget... Good luck, The CH-612 frame looks good. nows the time to tidy that up. Hope to see the progress here.. Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted November 19 Author Share Posted November 19 The pic of the truck is at the previous owners place… that C30 is long gone from his back lot. Appreciate the thought though! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted November 19 Popular Post Share Posted November 19 1 hour ago, Joey Mack said: too bad we arent neighbors. I would give you money for that C-30 sittin' there to help your budget... .. Jojo your wife said no... and i am here to keep her from hurting you when you bring home another Project....... your welcome. 🤣 1 1 2 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/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Damn you...... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 hey bud, welcome aboard pick your poison ha ha you’re looking at a lot of work no matter what you decide 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted November 20 Author Share Posted November 20 Thank you much! I know this is going to be a lot of work, but I think I can make it happen. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 If you are on Facebook look up Mike Harbison. His dad amassed a huge collection of Mack trucks, a lot of B's during his life. He just might have what you are looking for. I don't think he is parting anything out but they had a massive collection of parts as well. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 Welcome to BMT..yeah this is an interesting resto.old model cab on newer frame.im really hooked already to see how this one goes.best of luck with it and keep the pictures coming. Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted November 21 Author Share Posted November 21 Thank you much! I plan to start a build thread, but I do have a hunch this one will take a while. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 all GOOD things take time!!! 1 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/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 Man, you said it!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted November 21 Author Share Posted November 21 Wife told me I couldn't work on this one til I got my other projects done. Told her, if I get them all done (There are several) What am I going to do with my time when I am retired? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 well,,,,if its anything like around here,,,,i have plenty to do,,,,fortunatley now i have plenty of time for mine,,,,, along with all her demands,lol,bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted November 22 Author Share Posted November 22 My neighbor is pressuring me into putting super singles on this truck….being it is going to be just the essence of a B61, I am considering it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted November 23 Author Share Posted November 23 Question is, what offset to use for the CH chassis? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74771-new-member-with-a-project/#findComment-562397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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