wingrider Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 If I wanted to run air ride in the front of this when it is all together, anyone give me hints on how to do it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Try looking at a bus front axle, most of the buses in the last 20-30 years are air ride front and back Town and city type buses have a kneel function, pull into pick up or drop people off and flick the switch and the bus lowers down nice and low to make it easier to let people on and off Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 Thanks! I don't know why I didn't think of that! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 4 Author Share Posted December 4 Alright, crazy thought, but been thinking about putting a sleeper on the B….do you feel it would look out of place on a single rear truck? We will most likely always have a dog that rides with us (wife and I), and the current one is darn tall, and could use the bunk as a bed. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 you would probably be limited to a small 24 inch sleeper unless you lengthen the frame. 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/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 5 Author Share Posted December 5 (edited) Being I have the frame from the CH, I think I can add that to the original to extend it a bit. That way I could keep the rear suspension on its original frame, and get a good section to extend it. Up until I was thinking of the sleeper, I originally thought of going with a 156” wheelbase. Now perhaps I would go closer to 180” to add a 36” sleeper? Edited December 5 by wingrider Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 I stretched mine and added a 42" bunk. 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 5 Author Share Posted December 5 3 minutes ago, Freightrain said: I stretched mine and added a 42" bunk. I know you had pictures at one time of what you cut from the cab, but they no longer show up. Do you by chance still have those pics? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 I had them on Photobucket and when that site went rogue I deleted all my pictures. I have some on Photoimage and now Google says it has issues and won't let me open it due to security issues. This site has limitations on photos so I can't just dump a bunch on here. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted December 6 Popular Post Share Posted December 6 I followed the contour of the brace on the back of the cab. I then welded a piece of 16 ga for a flange to bolt the boot to. I mimiced the same outline on the bunk and cut the bigger boot down to fit and seamed it at the very bottom. Hasn't leaked yet. 8 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted December 6 Popular Post Share Posted December 6 4 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 Great idea about the sleeper but now you’re completely up in the air. Sounds to me like you almost have to use the CH frame to get it set up the way you want sleeper is probably not going to be cheap, but it will be happy with the results with all the Modifications. It looks like you got six one way half a dozen the other I probably mention that before, you pretty much, have a lot of work ahead of you but probably a fun challenge getting it all together. Good luck…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 You’re going to need a lot of welding and fabrication if you can weld that’s basically all you’re going to need… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wingrider Posted December 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 6 22 minutes ago, mowerman said: You’re going to need a lot of welding and fabrication if you can weld that’s basically all you’re going to need… bob Lucky for me, I do know how to weld and fabricate. My Dad was a pipefitter, so learned a lot at a young age. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wingrider Posted December 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 6 (edited) On the plus side, they just dropped my truck off at my house. Wife wondered where that came from? 🤣 Edited December 6 by wingrider 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 4 hours ago, wingrider said: Lucky for me, I do know how to weld and fabricate. My Dad was a pipefitter, so learned a lot at a young age. excellent lets get started,,,,after you get done listening to the other half for a while,,,,,good luck with that 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 ive got three welders and im not very good at it but getting better as i practive everytime i get a chance,,,im barely out of the birdshit stage lol bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 On 12/4/2024 at 4:29 PM, wingrider said: Being I have the frame from the CH, I think I can add that to the original to extend it a bit. That way I could keep the rear suspension on its original frame, and get a good section to extend it. Up until I was thinking of the sleeper, I originally thought of going with a 156” wheelbase. Now perhaps I would go closer to 180” to add a 36” sleeper? you might also find it has taller legs,,,alotta these oldies have no top end 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 6 Author Share Posted December 6 That is my hope....Have heard that in original form 60 may have been tops. The 3.91's will certainly lower the revs down. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 You might wanna check out the Bob and Larry show. It’s on odds and ends video of his B model the day. I met him pretty cool good inspiration for somebody just starting out with a B enjoy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 well i got sound on my phone but nothing on website Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 6 Author Share Posted December 6 1 hour ago, mowerman said: well i got sound on my phone but nothing on website Which website would this be? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 7 Author Share Posted December 7 She has traveled some miles…. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 7 Author Share Posted December 7 First time I have been in the cab, interesting that there are two air gauges on it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 7 Author Share Posted December 7 Had to crawl through the passenger door. Anyone want to take a stab at this serial number? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/4/#findComment-563443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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