jaysm35a2 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Im sure its been posted on here but I thought id make sure we saw that part that he will part it out if he doesnt sell it..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mack-B-75-1958-6-Wheel-Dump-Truck-/290650355002?pt=Commercial_Trucks&hash=item43ac1c753a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 It is so easy to get "upside down" in a project such as this. It is similar to building a race car which is mostly a losing proposition. I understand the seller's frustration but do think it is unrealistic to part that truck out to realize close to what he wants for the truck complete. I think that truck to the right person is worth about $6000.00 as it really is not practical with the exception of a landscaper or something like that. If it does not have a later model engine installed, that is another heavy expense in the future for the prospective purchaser. 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...
jaysm35a2 Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Im a Mack 711 fan but not a triplex fan, in a hobby dump truck. In a tractor fine but I wouldnt ever come close to using all those gears empty forever. I like that truck , not a huge B75 fan but id like to own it. Im sure he would be open to a good offer but why part it out. Take a little loss and sell it for the market value , he will have to do even more work parting it out and marketing that if he puts a value to his time and how he list things.Im sure it would sell pretty quick for 6,000 , I know that I wont get what il have in my Mack back out of it someday if ever but I enjoy it and its a hobby. You dont make money in hobbies that often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Im a Mack 711 fan but not a triplex fan, in a hobby dump truck. In a tractor fine but I wouldnt ever come close to using all those gears empty forever. I like that truck , not a huge B75 fan but id like to own it. Im sure he would be open to a good offer but why part it out. Take a little loss and sell it for the market value , he will have to do even more work parting it out and marketing that if he puts a value to his time and how he list things.Im sure it would sell pretty quick for 6,000 , I know that I wont get what il have in my Mack back out of it someday if ever but I enjoy it and its a hobby. You dont make money in hobbies that often.I like a triplex on the road. Also feel a duplex is much better in a vocational operation than a triplex. Of course the quadruplex is the best for dump and mixer work without doubt. The 711 engine was fine after it was upgraded with better parts and turbocharged with a Mack supplied kit. This allowed the engine valves to run cooler and last much longer. That truck would probably sell for $6000 pretty quick but doesn't hit me as a really nice restoration. I see something that is kept up to look nice, but it's not been completely apart for overhaul/rebuild to warrant a near $10,000 dollar selling price. Look at the steering wheel, the gauge bezels, etc. The small details that make a nice restoration really "pop" to a prospective purchaser have been glossed over. Don't get me wrong, I'm not picking on the truck whatsoever but to bring a high dollar sale, attention to minor details matter more than a lot of seller's realize.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 Im sure its been posted on here but I thought id make sure we saw that part that he will part it out if he doesnt sell it..http://cgi.ebay.com/...=item43ac1c753aI guess when he starts listing parts I will give him a call and buy some goodies for my truck. 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...
umodelnut Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 That's a nice truck and I think its also on truckpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 It is a nice truck,personally,i've never been a big fan of the B-73/75 with the flagship b-series cab,i do however REALLY like the same series with the optional "L" series cab........much better looking truck in my opinion..............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 the L cab looks lots roomier. Wish I had one. 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...
Phase 1 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Im a Mack 711 fan but not a triplex fan, in a hobby dump truck. In a tractor fine but I wouldnt ever come close to using all those gears empty forever. You don't have to use all the gears.You dont make money in hobbies that often.That is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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