AZB755V8 Posted November 22 Share Posted November 22 Most guys on here would agree that a LTL, B-75 or Superliner are true classics. In that order of age and scarcity. Also for parts availability, none to some. The wow factor is an original LTL. Think you would want an LTH that has steel instead of aluminum components. The Good LTL is beautiful and seen it in person but the only thing LTL is the sheet metal. Even my LTL has been repowered but all else is true 53 LTL. Depends on what you want to get and pay for. But you are asking: If you like what you got find some nice sheet metal, be it LTL, B-75, Superliner and mount it on the frame and drivetrain you have already. There are many truck done that way, remember the BRC from Mack? You would have a one and only. There were 6x6 B-models but very few and no 6x6 LTL's. It would certainly be a standout. Just a thought and money ahead. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-562371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOBWhite Posted November 22 Popular Post Share Posted November 22 If you're looking for cool and rare maybe try a Diamond T. I saw this one at an auction the other day, the first one I've ever been around. Wow they look and feel well made! I don't know what It sold for but if I would have stayed I might have "accidentally" bought it 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-562377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 24 Share Posted November 24 On 11/22/2024 at 8:43 AM, Brocky said: Harry, You are thinking to of red and silver LTL and bull rack of Kranik (sp???) Ranch some where in Texas.. I have seen it a couple of times at Macungie, and maybe York also??? Mark? I met him at South Bend. Very cool piece. V8 cat if I recall? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-562552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb87 Posted December 4 Author Share Posted December 4 (edited) Well I jumped in today and bought these two trucks. Anybody have any idea of the weight of these two trucks? They both run and drive but I’ll probably trailer them home. The Diamond t is 300 miles away and the Mack is 450. Any guesses on what Cummins engine is in the Mack? Jake brakes and a turbo. the Diamond T has a 180hp Cummins according to the listing Mack LJSWX Diamond T 923 Edited December 4 by reb87 More info 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 30 minutes ago, reb87 said: Well I jumped in today and bought these two trucks. Anybody have any idea of the weight of these two trucks? They both run and drive but I’ll probably trailer them home. The Diamond t is 300 miles away and the Mack is 450. Any guesses on what Cummins engine is in the Mack? Jake brakes and a turbo. the Diamond T has a 180hp Cummins according to the listing Mack LJSWX Diamond T 923 Look, I see it says "puppy poster" so I won't be able to say you know how this works....... but we're gonna need pictures. (my guess, the Mack might be in the low 20000 lbs range and the 923 ? mid teens ? just a guess) 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 Yeah, I tried to open it up. I guess you have to be a member of Facebook. My wife is I am not. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 when i tried, it went to the auction sites and wants me to sign in to view 1 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/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 12 minutes ago, tjc transport said: when i tried, it went to the auction sites and wants me to sign in to view Same here!!!! 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post reb87 Posted December 5 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 5 (edited) Edited December 5 by reb87 Manage soace 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb87 Posted December 5 Author Share Posted December 5 Diamond t 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mark T Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 They're gonna be heavier than I thought. They look pretty good though. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Mark T Posted December 5 Popular Post Share Posted December 5 4 hours ago, reb87 said: Well I jumped in today and bought these two trucks. Anybody have any idea of the weight of these two trucks? They both run and drive but I’ll probably trailer them home. The Diamond t is 300 miles away and the Mack is 450. Any guesses on what Cummins engine is in the Mack? Jake brakes and a turbo. the Diamond T has a 180hp Cummins according to the listing Mack LJSWX Diamond T 923 That's a Small Cam of some form. PT270, 290 or 335 ? Hard to tell much more ( at least for me ) no intercooler, so it's not a 350 or 400 Magnum 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 @reb87 looks as if you’ve got two great canvases to start with! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 You Have a couple of great trucks.. I always liked oilfield equipment.. I think that it will take two loads to get them home??? Might be OK weight wise, BUT the length will kill you!!!! Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb87 Posted December 5 Author Share Posted December 5 15 minutes ago, Brocky said: You Have a couple of great trucks.. I always liked oilfield equipment.. I think that it will take two loads to get them home??? Might be OK weight wise, BUT the length will kill you!!!! Actually one is north of me in South Dakota and one is in Denver west of me so it will definitely be two trips Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 14 hours ago, reb87 said: now that's what you call a real truck; the plastic "replacements "of today will never last as this one did. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted December 5 Popular Post Share Posted December 5 14 hours ago, reb87 said: memory makin pictures for me. the ole wrecker I used at waterbury Mack was a '57 Diamond T similar to this one. 5 speed /2 speed rear short wheelbase homemade wrecker body. first response I heard pulling up on a road call " A Mack dealer using a diamond T"! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 excellent thanks for that,,,they both look real good have a ball with them,,,,wonder how that LT wound up with that wierd steering wheel,,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 19 hours ago, reb87 said: There were videos of that truck running and operating on yt a year or two ago 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb87 Posted December 5 Author Share Posted December 5 It sold on “bring a trailer” for 11000 a year ago,that’s why there were videos on yt, don’t know why it ended up at Richie. Apparently the title wasn’t right so Richie pulled it and got a new vin/Colorado title for it for this sale. I was surprised how low I got it for. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74773-b75-vs-ltl/page/2/#findComment-563330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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