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Barry, Do these vent window handles have the thru-bolt with them? I'll call you to order a set. Thanks, Paul Van Scott

Hey Captain Kirk, Interesting about the Willys pickup - I have one myself. A 1960 4x4 Willys pickup completely restored to original condition, with a lot of help from Carl Walck, who I think is from down near you. I will be putting mine up for sale to pay for the B67 restoration, as I really don't use the Willys like I thought I would. Anyway - welcome to the forums - and best of luck with the bus, that looks like a cool project. Paul Van Scott

Barry, I think can speak for everbody - all 1,000 of us - when I say Thank You for all of the work and time that you put into this site. It really is an enjoyable way to stay in touch with other people who share the same interestsl; and a great way to share information. Thanks, Paul Van Scott

Hey Freightrain, I'm sure I'm not alone when I tell you I love those videos. More than anything else - it gives me ammo to combat my wife playing the stereo at full volume !! Sounds better too. Thanks, Paul Van Scott

This is a good looking bus - can you give us some history on it? And - power/transmission info? Nice to have you on our forums. Thanks, Paul Van Scott

Hey Barry, This might make a nice Truck of the Month. And a nice way to welcome your customer to BMT. Just a thought. Paul Van Scott

I agree with replacing the floor with new panels, and adding bracing under the seat area. I have the cab off my B67, and have had the cab sandblasted - what an eye opener. What I thought were pretty solid floors are now about half gone !! It looks like most of the floor pieces are easily removed, and you can duplicate the original panels. I also found that the original driver's seat has actually torn the floor panel at one of the seat mounts - making the case for added bracing. While you are at the floor repair - take a good look at the lower sections of the door hinge posts (A-pillars). These form the rear attach points for the front fenders, and are subject to severe corrosion. They are not easy to reach, and would be easier to work on if your floor panels were out. Good Luck ! Paul Van Scott

Speed, The man in New Jersey with the glitter shift knobs and black 20" steering wheels that you see on e-bay is Gary White. He's a nice guy and has a big assortment of the shift knobs. I'm sure somebody here has a phone number for him - I have misplaced it. Good Luck. Paul Van Scott

Thanks Barry, I'd love to see Truck of the Month started up again. And - It's interesting to me how so many of us who believe that we can keep these old trucks running forever also believe in Santa Claus !! Paul Van Scott

Barry, Maybe we could poll to see if anyone wants to bring back the "Truck of the Month" feature ? I know it's a lot of work - and probably a lot of that work needs to be done by you. So I will apologize in advance - But it is one of the features I always looked forward to. Thanks, and a big thanks for keeping these forums alive and kicking. Paul Van Scott

Hi Fred, I'm going to make mine too. I do plan to mount them inside the frame and use the space on the outside of the frame for toolboxes. (and maybe a beer cooler for the long hot truck shows) See you in a couple of weeks. Paul Van Scott

Thanks guys, I'll give it a try !! Paul VS

Does anyone have any experience repairing the cracks in a Mack steering wheel ? Would an epoxy filler color matched to the green color work ? I really did not want to spend mega dollars to restore a really good original wheel; I just need to fix a couple of cracks. Also the wheel is the 20" B67 wheel, which is a little harder to come by - so I am reluctant to send it out. Thanks in advance. Paul Van Scott

GREAT LOOKING TRUCK - THANKS FOR THE PICTURES. Paul Van Scott

Thanks everybody - it will be a few weeks before I am able to get back to the B67 - Work keeps getting in the way. Fred - I got your phone # and I will call about the pump, and maybe trading it. By the way, this is a END673N. Tom - I've been afraid to take off that acorn nut - I have no clue what's inside that pump - but I'm thinking you're onto something and I will try it. If it all comes apart in my hand - I'll bring it out to you! Pictures will taken soon - before the old girl heads into the shop. Thanks Again, Paul VS

Thanks Fred, I am in upstate New York (Rochester area), and I could send the pump and injectors out to anywhere, if you thought that it was worth it. This is a nice old truck - almost no rust at all, in fact, it still has original green paint on the floorboards. Thanks again, Paul Van Scott

After numerous failed attempts, today I was able to get enough new, clean fuel through the system and got my B67 to run. This after a twenty something year spell of sitting. I had already checked the oil sump for water - none, and topped up the radiator with anti-freeze - no leaks. I had cleaned and oiled the foot throttle and checked the shut-off operation - all OK. Sounds healthy, no knocks or unusual noise. The injection pump is probably fouled as I have almost no throttle response, but at least I know it runs and doesn't have any leaks or any apparent cracks in the big parts. Does anyone have a suggestion for a shop to take the fuel pump and injectors for testing and rebuilding and/or replacement? Thanks, Paul VS

Does anyone have any ideas or know of any conversion parts to change a B67 single axle from original springs to air bag suspension? Before I get too far along in my restoration project, it makes sense to decide now if I am going to leave the original spring suspension, and deal with the hard ride, or modify the truck with air bags, and end up with a more user friendly, although non-original, truck. This is a cab-off full restoration, so access and fabrication issues are minimized now. It is my intent to use the truck with a single axle Fontaine low boy trailer, but I doubt if I will ever put any real weight on it. Thanks in Advance, Paul Van Scott

My name is Paul Van Scott. I recently purchased a B67T contour cab single axle tractor. My intention is to disassemble and restore this truck to original spec, although I may seek advice for a higher speed rear end ratio. The plan is to use this truck, and I have gotten an old Fontaine single axle, fixed neck low boy trailer to pull. There are enough old toys around my house to keep the Mack employed - my family and I also own a restored Willys 4x4 pickup, an Oliver HG-42 crawler tractor, a Ford Golden Jubilee tractor, an old Case tractor and various implements to move around. We are in the building business, so I am sure that we should be able to find a lot of loads to move for "business" purposes too. Although the Mack is all original now (the truck had just one freight company owner), I intend to add maxi brakes, and as I said, I think I will look for more highway speed. The loads I will pull are quite light and the TRD72 duplex, I believe, has plenty of low gear. Barry, I sure could use Owner's and Service manuals. Please contact me at vanscottbuilders@rochester.rr.com at your earliest convenience to set up an ongoing account for these manuals, and the long list of parts to come! Thanks for the Site, Paul Van Scott