leversole Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Hey Rob...If the concave cabs were built to move the trailer up close to the cab to reduce overall length, why would they build a tandem one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Hey Rob...If the concave cabs were built to move the trailer up close to the cab to reduce overall length, why would they build a tandem one?All the B67ST series trucks I've seen and been around had a sliding 5th wheel. Most of the single axle B67T's did not. This is just an observation I've noticed. This tractor will carry legally as much as a tandem B61. The concave cab was brought out to allow the then new 35 ft. square nose semi trailers to be pulled and stay within the 50 ft. total overall length limits at the time.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...
leversole Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I always thought the same about tandem axle U models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I always thought the same about tandem axle U models.It may have been but those DM, and U series trucks were much easier to see out of on a dock delivery or dumping spot.Never had one myself and really don't think I will. I do remember them well in the St. Louis area as a kid.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...
HeavyGunner Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I think its a truck worth saving,but personally i'd pass on it,the standard B-model cab is small enough,but the concave cab is even smaller! not at all suited for a fatass such as myself!...........MarkLOL I have a similar problem with my B model Mark. I am 6' 3" and weigh 275 so its pretty hard to fold up a tall fat guy into that short little cab with no leg room. Did anyone notice that trunk in the front of that B67? Kinda looked like it was a factory accessory maybe since it seemed to fit perfectly under the passenger side dash. Was it an early over night truck for clothing or something? Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 LOL I have a similar problem with my B model Mark. I am 6' 3" and weigh 275 so its pretty hard to fold up a tall fat guy into that short little cab with no leg room. Did anyone notice that trunk in the front of that B67? Kinda looked like it was a factory accessory maybe since it seemed to fit perfectly under the passenger side dash. Was it an early over night truck for clothing or something?No, that is the "customized" engine cover that is original to the truck. The strap you see is original but they were plain and dashboard color in appearance. Somebody has "dolled" this one up.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...
Olivetroad Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 LOL I have a similar problem with my B model Mark. I am 6' 3" and weigh 275 so its pretty hard to fold up a tall fat guy into that short little cab with no leg room. Did anyone notice that trunk in the front of that B67? Kinda looked like it was a factory accessory maybe since it seemed to fit perfectly under the passenger side dash. Was it an early over night truck for clothing or something?I think the truck came from up north and when they sent it down south, they sent a Carpet Bagger with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 It was the custom dog house cover that made me want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 It was the custom dog house cover that made me want it.But did it make you start dripping? If not, you didn't want it bad enough.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...
vision386 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 LOL I have a similar problem with my B model Mark. I am 6' 3" and weigh 275 so its pretty hard to fold up a tall fat guy into that short little cab with no leg room. Did anyone notice that trunk in the front of that B67? Kinda looked like it was a factory accessory maybe since it seemed to fit perfectly under the passenger side dash. Was it an early over night truck for clothing or something? Yup,think "doghouse" like on a cabover,back end of the engine stuffed up under the dash! if you look at the close-up picture of the dash,looks like some "shadetree mechanic" glued some indoor/outdoor carpet over it,maybe to help save some busted up knees!.............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I almost think this truck is a "kissing cousin" to my B67. It has the same tires on the rt. rear mine did, is identified on the air cleaner like mine is, and has the same paint scheme including the red bumper, and shutters with black hubs. Mine is a tandem and this is not. The do have the same 5th wheel also. Mine was purchased new by J&L Steel out of Chicago. They owned it till 1967 when it was sold to the gent that gave it to me. 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...
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