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Here are the bed shots. Interesting truck

I emailed the seller for some more pictures. I didn't realize this was a rollback flatbed. That was one of the things I was in a serious market for to put into daily use. I'll post pictures when the seller sends them to me. I have a feeling he/they don't have much ebay experiance. He gave me a little more info: "The truck is a single axle and it is a Mack Motor and has a 5 spd manual transmission. It has a roll back bed."

http://youtu.be/ysT9ZskB6eY Cool video

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I guess the pics in your profile just didn't show the bad stuff. From what it looked like, there was just surface rust. I didn't get the email with the pictures yet so I'll see what you have when you do. Thats going look sweet when you are done with the bed on it. Take your date to the prom when the time comes.

Vinny, I just checked out those pictures. Very cool to see you down to the frame. I was wondering though because you said the cab is shot beyond repair. From what I see, it looks pretty solid. What is bad on the cab that can't be fixed?

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A deal is only good if I can try to buy it. Seller still hasn't returned my phone call yet.

It is a Holmes unit but the guy didn't say which model. I was thinking it was most likely a 600. But then again now that I see the big spools you could be right on the 850. That would be interesting as its a B42 gas powered truck with a HD wrecker unit.

Thanks for the input. Long wheel base is idea for towing heavy stuff but this is really just going to be a toy. I might pick up some junks here and there so I don't need something big. If this happens, I'll take T-Bone up with his offer of helping haul it back home. I'd rather use the right equipment then trying to finagle using a truck that isn't right to handle it. That's how people get hurt. I haven't heard back from the seller after a few email exchanges and I left a phone message the other day for him. If its sold or the guy flaked out, its no big deal. I have time and I don't need something yesterday.

I sent you a message the other day but didnt hear from you.

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so cool my friend

The trams are still in use in Wildwood. Damn things go "watch the tram car please" and people still walk in front of them. Kinda like 4 wheelers cutting off a fully loaded dump then slamming on the brakes.

Nothing better than getting greasy and dirty from getting your hands on your project. There is a big sense of pride turning a wrench and doing the work yourself. We need pictures...

It always amazes my how sellers don't bother moving their truck/cars to an open area to take good pictures. How the heck are we supposed to know if that's a flatbed or what the heck is on the back of the truck? What you see thru the view finder is what you are taking a picture of. Any seller that doesn't want to take the time to give some real description of their item or doesn't want to bother taking good pictures, probably isn't someone you would want to bother buying from. Description: "Truck - buy it" Even worse is those buyers who take pictures at night time. It's like they woke up at 3am saying "Oh crap, I have to sell RIGHT NOW" Maybe because I do this for a living and I take every car to the park or a wooded area behind my shop to get some good professional pictures so people can see what it is. I also spend the time on each vehicle to make sure its fully described to the best of my ability. If I were the buyer, what would I want to know and see? this is what I want the people to know who might be buying from me. Here is a link to a Kodiak we had for sale a few years ago. You can clearly see everything. http://www.futureclassicsnj.com/closeup.cfm?id=441&type=sold&page=29&a=5389 OK, I am done with my rant.

I might have a 1000cca battery at my shop or I can pick one up. I can always use it for my trailer winch if this thing doesn't work out. Maddog - so my guess was close at around 11-12000lbs. The 413 is a great engine we have a 65 New Yorker and a 64 Chrysler 300 in stock both equipped with a 413. Plus I just sold a 72 Valiant with a built 413. That thing was an animal. Still I think if I did an engine swap I would do diesel. One step at a time.

Darn it, I was going to post that when i found the graphic on the computer. I have to move quick I see.

You guys hit a couple points I was thinking myself. Battery and some fuel fed into the carb from a remote can. What size battery (s) should I get to try it out? As for weight, I was taking a wild guess. I found an International KB8 with a home made wrecker body on the Scranton CL and when I looked up the weight of the chassis it stated 8,000 without the body. My old Chevy C30 wrecker body was around 1800 lbs now that I think about it so this one is going to be a bit more stout. TBone I might take you up on the offer. Another hand and the proper equipment may be the key. I'll send you a pm when I have more of a clue what's going on. As for price, if all is solid and workable, I was going to start at $2000 and top off at $2500. I have the feeling the owner isn't getting much action. Plus since he has no clue I am thinking he just wants it off the property. I buy and sell classic cars for a living so negotiations are my strong point.

Hey everyone. Since I went to the Macungie show, I have renewed my interest in a B Mack, especially wreckers. I did a very bad thing and joined this site which my interest now turned into an infatuation and obsession. I found one on craigslist local to me. Apparently the owner doesn't know much about the truck. Here is a response to an email I sent to him asking various questions like gear ratio, status of running, body and glass condition etc: "The best thing is to come up and see it. I don't know much about trucks. It has a clear title. mostly surface rust. glass looks ok. it ran but I don't think you can start it with out batteries, and a gas line. It has a 10 speed trans I think (2 sticks) The rest you will have to tell me what it has. Gears?? Tom" Here is the ad: http://newjersey.cra...3028450535.html My problem is I am not very knowledgeable about these things yet. I have no idea how to ID the rear, engine, etc. What are the common issues I should check out on the truck and anything else I should know about to look for. Condition of body, wiring etc. I have no problems with. That's the same general stuff I know what to look for with classic cars. Its the more Mack related things I am too much of a Noob to know. I am planning on going to see this beast within a week or so. Also, what do would the weight of the truck would be? I am guessing 8,000lbs + another 2,000-2500lbs for the wrecker body? I might be able to borrow a buddy's tow truck to get it back home but I think I'll have to flat tow it since he has a 1 ton wrecker. I don't know if it will fit on his International Lo-Pro flat bed or if its rated for that kind of load.