Popular Post Joseph Cummings Posted December 15 Popular Post Share Posted December 15 18 hours ago, wingrider said: Not sure how this comes apart, but perhaps it was on the dash at one point. Anyone have any thought as to what the red hose in the dash is meant to be? I think I'd just put a Signal Stat (7 wire) in it. Especially if anything is wrong with it. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 It’s probably a pretty good reason why everybody went to those the box was a great idea in it’s time.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 mine has a blinking light in it. Not sure if you can still buy those left right and four way Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 My first driving job, the B Model had one of those. I actually haven't seen one in a truck since. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 15 Share Posted December 15 Yeah, I imagine I’ve only seen a couple of them of my life Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 16 Author Share Posted December 16 6 hours ago, tjc transport said: yup. on the old B815 i ran they were the indicator lights to let you know the directional was on. Good to know, I accidentally pushed on one and it fell into the box. I am hoping I can take it apart, and fix it. It is to unique to not keep it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 16 Author Share Posted December 16 I have no idea why it got moved, but it did. I’ll check the other cabs to see if there are holes in those. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 17 Author Share Posted December 17 So, on the floor of this rig, there is this lever…I seem to recall seeing the same type of lever in my Grandpa’s fuel trucks, but it has been 40 years since I was in one. Does anyone know what it is for? Parking brake? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MACKS Posted December 17 Popular Post Share Posted December 17 15 minutes ago, wingrider said: So, on the floor of this rig, there is this lever…I seem to recall seeing the same type of lever in my Grandpa’s fuel trucks, but it has been 40 years since I was in one. Does anyone know what it is for? Parking brake? That would be your parking brake lever,should be a drum type brake up against the transmission.. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 17 Author Share Posted December 17 (edited) Thanks, that is what I kind of what I thought it was, but was a wee lad when I watched my grandpa drive the old fuel trucks. Could be a dumb question, but is the brake on when the lever is in the down position, or the up? Edited December 17 by wingrider Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Mack1 Posted December 17 Share Posted December 17 On 12/15/2024 at 3:06 PM, mowerman said: mine has a blinking light in it. Not sure if you can still buy those left right and four way Signal-Stat still makes the column turn signal thing. Mack still using a similar one on the COE truck (MRU or now called TE) that are made today. It doesn't have the indicator light in it since that's in the dash panel. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MACKS Posted December 17 Popular Post Share Posted December 17 2 hours ago, wingrider said: Thanks, that is what I kind of what I thought it was, but was a wee lad when I watched my grandpa drive the old fuel trucks. Could be a dumb question, but is the brake on when the lever is in the down position, or the up? Up would be on and that knob at the very top should turn to adjust the tension going to the Parker shoes,probably needs a good going through at this point.. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted December 17 Share Posted December 17 On 12/15/2024 at 3:06 PM, mowerman said: mine has a blinking light in it. Not sure if you can still buy those left right and four way 5 hours ago, T-Mack1 said: Signal-Stat still makes the column turn signal thing. Mack still using a similar one on the COE truck (MRU or now called TE) that are made today. It doesn't have the indicator light in it since that's in the dash panel. https://www.truck-lite.com/900.html Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted December 17 Popular Post Share Posted December 17 8 hours ago, MACKS said: Up would be on and that knob at the very top should turn to adjust the tension going to the Parker shoes,probably needs a good going through at this point.. If it hasn't been pulled lately, I wouldn't move it until you know the linkage won't freeze up and leave the truck stuck where it's sitting! Not that those worked very well anyhow, but no sense in making matters worse. 4 1 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/6/#findComment-564171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 17 Share Posted December 17 12 hours ago, T-Mack1 said: Signal-Stat still makes the column turn signal thing. Mack still using a similar one on the COE truck (MRU or now called TE) that are made today. It doesn't have the indicator light in it since that's in the dash panel. thanks for that,,,my last brand new pete had probably similar deal high beams and wipers were all on it,,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted December 17 Author Share Posted December 17 4 hours ago, Freightrain said: If it hasn't been pulled lately, I wouldn't move it until you know the linkage won't freeze up and leave the truck stuck where it's sitting! Not that those worked very well anyhow, but no sense in making matters worse. Good to know! When the new rear end goes in, there will be air brakes, but still good to know! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 17 Share Posted December 17 Well, the original air brakes did not come with Maxi spring brakes till later on my DM has both 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRJ Posted Wednesday at 09:21 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:21 PM That hand brake is the over-the-center, "fly-off" type. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted Friday at 03:14 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 03:14 AM On 12/18/2024 at 3:21 PM, RRJ said: That hand brake is the over-the-center, "fly-off" type. That is good to know… Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingrider Posted Friday at 03:15 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 03:15 AM Guy I bought the truck from may know where there is a sleeper that would fit with the truck…so we shall see. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74800-my-1959-b61t-restorationmodification-build-thread/page/6/#findComment-564325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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