Wayne Gentry Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Name: B 61 dump truckDate Added: Owner: Wayne GentryWayne Gentry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Gentry Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Ok, a bit about our B 61. As I was told, the Mack was a State of Oregon truck. This spring, we bought it from a small farm in Montana, where it had been for the last ten years.I drove it home to Hope B.C., and started to strip it to the bones. My wife sandblasted the entire truck. I removed the dump, tandem rears and trannys. We are turning her into a single axel to haul our camper south in the winter.With the lo gearing she only made 45 mph, so longer legs were in order. We want to keep the END 711, cause it is the heart of this dog! Put in a fuller RTO 15 and 3:90 diff, with 1100 22.5"s. Should give us 100 KPH at 1500 RPM. We were lucky it has front brakes and power steering. A 14 ft flatdeck will hold the camper. Paint will be the new Mack engine red, with black fenders . With a little luck and a lot of work, we will take her south this fall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Gentry Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 B 61 S 51118 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Gentry Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 A few pic of rebuild 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JumperAndSon Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Sweet! I like the idea of the Roadranger and newer rearend. Looks like you're making good progress too. Make sure you keep posting updates on the project. And good luck with it Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 wayne:when your on the road with it we have two shows on the island each year.one in Duncan and the other here in Port.like to see you make it over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Gentry Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Thanks Bob, we would love to make it to one! Here are mor pics, we got the cab back from the paint shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Gentry Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Well, we finaly have her on the road! Still a few things to do, but her breakin trip to Arizona went well. Could have used a lower gear ratio, as she lopes along at 55 mph turning 1500. Here are some pics,Arizona bound.MOV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wayne Gentry Posted November 1, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) Update on our B-61, We have finished the sides on the flatdeck, secureing the camper in and providing plenty of storage for Marilyn's rocks and equipment! I get some room too! LOL We have embarked on another trip south, hope all goes as well as last year. Edited November 1, 2013 by Wayne Gentry 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 The body with all the compartments looks great. Camping in style! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Nice rig, when I first started reading I thought it was going to be pulling a fifthwheel style, but looks cool. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Update on our B-61, We have finished the sides on the flatdeck, secureing the camper in and providing plenty of storage for Marilyn's rocks and equipment! I get some room too! LOL We have embarked on another trip south, hope all goes as well as last year.This looks great what's the deal with the rocks and equipment? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Looks great. Sounds like you are putting some miles on it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Gentry Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 This looks great what's the deal with the rocks and equipment? RobMy wife is a rock hound! Equipment is for her hobby, polishing and cutting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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