other dog Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 A while back I posted a picture of a faded red B-model sitting inside a fence in Fairplain, W.V. It had been parked in the same spot for several years, then shortly after I posted the picture it disappeared. I thought maybe it had been sold, but yesterday I was coming down I-77 and looked over where it was parked and saw this shiny red and black B-model parked in front of the place. So I whipped off the ramp and walked over to see it. Last time I took pictures from the Go-Mart parking lot, but I wanted to take a closer look, and it was outside of the fence.I talked to a guy that worked there and he said it was indeed the same truck. He said the owner had spent $20,000 on it restoring it because it was their 50th. anniversary. Everything on it looked new, inside and out. Said the company made the bumpers, cat walk, and installed the rollers and winches and so forth on the oilfield exploration trucks. Always wondered what the place was.Anyway, the B-61 looked as good as any i've ever seen at any truck show. Enough of that, here's some pictures, including the "before" picture. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61fred Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 nice looking truck... I love oil field trucks, look tuff! notice the inverted camel back suspenision. Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Wow...I remember tha truck too. Stopped and saw it a few years back. Cool that they saved it, and did a great job at it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Yeah, sure looked like an outstanding job. All the glass was new, and the bulldog on the hood was. All the emblems on the hood looked new, but i'm not sure-wonder if they got any parts from Watt's Mack? Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDug Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 WOW ! I want that truck! That is sweet and my company colors. Thanks for the pics , I am going to save them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 WOW ! I want that truck! That is sweet and my company colors. Thanks for the pics , I am going to save them .I smallerized them, I can send them full screen size if you want. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy1911a1 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I don't care what Rob says about you Othrdog You are a good man. What a beautiful truck.GOOOOOD Job.Matt Quote THE GREATEST NAME IN TRUCKS MACK TRUCKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDug Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I smallerized them, I can send them full screen size if you want.YEs I would like them full sized . I will save them for future reference of my dream truck. Thanks doug My email is doug@mcateedemo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Looks like a really nice restoration.Here's pictures of a couple of B models I saw at a truck show last weekend...Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hey Jim............any progress on yours? We need pics! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hey Jim............any progress on yours? We need pics!Not much progress. Work, racing and family obligations have been using up all my time. I'm hoping to get some time for the Mack in a couple of weeks. I'll be sure to post pictures. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dang that's purdy sittin' there. I just got out from under the hood of mine just moments ago. Had some wiring issues last weekend and had to fix a few old bare wires. All new and ready to roll tomorrow. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDug Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thank you Tom (otherdog) for taking the time to email the pics. doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thank you Tom (otherdog) for taking the time to email the pics. dougno problem, you're welcome. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 That looks like my 58 B61 and was set up similar. Going back that way with it, almost exact.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmcglu@aol.com Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 A while back I posted a picture of a faded red B-model sitting inside a fence in Fairplain, W.V. It had been parked in the same spot for several years, then shortly after I posted the picture it disappeared. I thought maybe it had been sold, but yesterday I was coming down I-77 and looked over where it was parked and saw this shiny red and black B-model parked in front of the place. So I whipped off the ramp and walked over to see it. Last time I took pictures from the Go-Mart parking lot, but I wanted to take a closer look, and it was outside of the fence.I talked to a guy that worked there and he said it was indeed the same truck. He said the owner had spent $20,000 on it restoring it because it was their 50th. anniversary. Everything on it looked new, inside and out. Said the company made the bumpers, cat walk, and installed the rollers and winches and so forth on the oilfield exploration trucks. Always wondered what the place was.Anyway, the B-61 looked as good as any i've ever seen at any truck show. Enough of that, here's some pictures, including the "before" picture.Immaculately restored truck, Mack Trucks should take notice of this. Maybe if they never discontinued the B model, Mack would be in better financial shape today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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