Popular Post Joseph Cummings Posted Sunday at 06:11 PM Popular Post Share Posted Sunday at 06:11 PM 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 Sunday at 08:03 PM Share Posted Sunday at 08:03 PM 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 Sunday at 08:06 PM Share Posted Sunday at 08:06 PM 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 Sunday at 08:11 PM Share Posted Sunday at 08:11 PM 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 Sunday at 09:07 PM Share Posted Sunday at 09:07 PM 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 Monday at 12:36 AM Author Share Posted Monday at 12:36 AM 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 Monday at 12:39 AM Author Share Posted Monday at 12:39 AM 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 yesterday at 01:00 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:00 AM 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 yesterday at 01:18 AM Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 01:18 AM 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 yesterday at 01:29 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:29 AM (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 yesterday at 02:25 AM 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 yesterday at 01:57 AM Share Posted yesterday at 01:57 AM 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 yesterday at 03:36 AM Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 03:36 AM 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.. 5 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 yesterday at 07:33 AM Share Posted yesterday at 07:33 AM 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 yesterday at 11:53 AM Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 11:53 AM 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 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago 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 22 hours ago Author Share Posted 22 hours ago 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 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Well, the original air brakes did not come with Maxi spring brakes till later on my DM has both 1 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...
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