FirstEliminator Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Hey Guys, Well, I have been lurking around here for a few months as a non-truck owner. Yesterday, I purchased a 1958 Mack B-42 single axle. It is still a gasser, but the guy is giving me a bunch of parts with the truck to be able to swap in a diesel. The body on the truck is really solid, everything about the truck is in pretty good shape--despite a few oil leaks and a rust hole in the exhaust pipe. The truck has a duplex trans---not sure if it has overdrive. I didn't check the rear ratio either, but the seller said he had it up to 50mph. The truck was on e-bay and had ended up with no bids. I wanted to look at the truck before I would have placed a bid, but couldn't make it down there before the auction ended. Here is the e-bay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT Unfortunately, I couldn't bring the truck home yet for the reason I had no tag to put on it and to tow it two hours would probably be more then I want to spend. I had applied for a "repair tag" at my shop. I can put this tag on (almost) any vehicle and legally drive it . So hopefully the tag arrives within a few weeks then I can bring home the little B. Originally, I was looking for a Mack B wrecker. But, they always seemed to be overpriced and the wrecker bodys were way outdated. My plans for the truck are to put a newer wrecker body on the back. The type of wrecker body with the under-reach wheel lift. Then I would have the coolest tow truck in town. Not that I really need a lot of towing done at the shop. But, everyone seems to notice a Mack B and it would be good advertising. I don't plan on driving this truck in the winter. When the roads are covered in salt, someone else can tow in a vehicle. Mark 70 XR-7 460 C-6 69 SS 351c 2v AOD 70 XR-7 conv 351c 4v FMX 69 Sunroof Eliminator 351w 4v FMX 69 XR-7 390 4v C-6 68 Monterey fastback 390 4v C-6 68 Monterey conv 390 4v C-6 58 Monterey Phaeton Sedan 383 Merc-O 58 Parklane Phaeton Coupe 430 Multi-D 78 Bronco Ranger XLT TS 351m C-6 78 F-150 Ranger Lariat 460 C-6 79 Bronco Custom 351m C-6 75 C-700 Bucket Truck 330 AT-540 58 Mack B-42 EN401 Duplex p.s. when I said I was a non truck owner yet list the Ford C-700 in my signiture, it is because I am still waiting on the repair-tag to pick that truck up too----geez louise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Congrats! Looks like a nice truck to add to your list of toys! Post more pics when you get her home!! Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermodynediesel Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Congrats. I seen that one on e-bay when it was on auction. Good luck with it. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Congrats on your purchase i too was WATCHING the ole later Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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