cdvntx

Truck has sold. Thanks

On 12/31/2018 at 11:08 AM, cdvntx said:

I purchased this B61 last year with the intention of finishing its restoration. Health issues will not allow that, so it needs to go to a new owner to give it the attention it needs. It has the D673P Thermadyne engine with the Triplex transmission. Good tires with spares. It is licensed and insured, but not road ready. It needs new wiring to some of the lights and the air horn is in-op. Bad reeds. It has a huge winch driven by a PTO. I don't know it's condition. It is bolted on and can be removed. It is complete. 5th wheel and goose neck hitches. Custom bumpers. It drives great and will do 65mph. Dash gauges need redone and I have another speedo and some clearance lights too. $8500
 

I understand Hi/Lo. But Direct has me a little buffaloed. Final gear is Hi/5?

22 hours ago, Freightrain said:

Sounds like it's geared just like mine was 4.62 gears.  With single OD it would run 65 mph flat out.   Did that for years pulling my trailer, just holding it to the floor and go!

With 4.10 gears it is 72 mph.  They made 4.00 for these trucks but finding that ratio will be likely hard to do.   I replaced mine with air ride Rockwell and found the 4.10 gears for it.

I'll trade you! Yeah, I GPS it @ 65 on level ground. I wouldn't want to do much faster. I was in hilly country and hit 73 downhill with a tailwind, ha! Anyways, lots sorting to do before license and inspection

On 5/23/2018 at 10:11 PM, Freightrain said:

The "P" Motor is a good, non turbo motor.  It has the split intake manifold.  Same motor that was in my truck until I upgraded a few years ago.

Take a look at the rear end, on the drivers side of the gearset, will be a flat spot with a part number and gear ratio(like 4.62, or whatever).  The same goes for the transmission.  It will tell you if it is a single OD or Double OD version:  like TRT-722 or TRT 7220.   You can look at the transmission shift tag on the roof, but they are not always accurate to what is still in the truck.

Truck looks pretty solid.  Hope you get it.

It has the 15 spd triplex. I think I went thru 6 gears before getting out of the driveway, lol.

On 5/24/2018 at 9:34 AM, HarryS said:

Nice looking B. It will be interesting to see what the gearing is which can always be changed to suit.

Owner says 60-65 mph. I'll be looking for taller gears

My name is Chris and I reside in the great state of Texas. In the DFW area to be a little more precise. I'm about to pull the trigger on a 1962 B-61 END673P. I'm not sure what the "P" designates as this is my maiden voyage into the vintage Mack truck world. So, I'll be seeking lots of help from the elders, lol. More about the truck. It has the Triplex transmission. Single rear axle. It's geared pretty low and I'd like to explore making it more highway friendly.

Thank you guys, I'll check out these two leads

Hi, I'm looking for driver and passenger side door glass and vent windows for a 1962 B-61. Thanks

I'm a first time Mack owner and need lots of schooling. Right now I'm looking for door glass and vent windows for both driver and passenger sides.

Best regards,

Chris