vanscottbuilders Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 These are some early photos of my B-67 restoration. Please forgive the photo quality.The truck, originally a city tractor in Philadelphia, was really in very solid condition. Minimal body welding required, and in running condition (yard driveable) before the disassembly.The disassembly began in November 06. Today the frame rails are completely bare, sandblasted and epoxy primed.The cab has the sheet metal work completed and is in red oxide primer for sanding.I have a wiring harness coming from Top-O-Hill for a 12v negative ground system, using a single wire alternator.After a lot of discussion and brain-storming, I decided to go with a 4.28 final drive in the original mack rear end housing on a softened spring stack for ride quality. I am planning a nine speed overdrive transmission behind the original 673P diesel. A Pac exhaust brake is probably in the mix, too. (Keeping my Jake brake for a future project)Of course new brakes and lines are part of the picture, with maxi brakes on the rear axle.Staying on the Daytons with new radials all around. Not using my power steering on this truck.I expect my use of this tractor will be limited to local and light loads. It was my first Mack purchase, and is probably less than an ideal truck for much other than local use. (space limited both inside and under the hood)But - it will be a heck of a nice local truck! I have a pretty nice 25 ton Eager Beaver lowboy to pull.I will update with more photos soon.Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 These are some early photos of my B-67 restoration. Please forgive the photo quality.Oh well - I guess I still don't know how to post photos. Seem to have a mental block, or a lack of mental capacity.At least it is a pretty good description of where I am at with the truck.Paul VS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxidyne237 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Cant wait to see pics. Thumbs up on keeping the spoke wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Hey Paul. Glad to hear its moving forward.On adding pics..........Look below the box you type in, you'll see a "manage current attachments". There is a box that you can "browse" your computer for pictures and upload them into your post. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Hey Paul. Glad to hear its moving forward.On adding pics..........Look below the box you type in, you'll see a "manage current attachments". There is a box that you can "browse" your computer for pictures and upload them into your post.I think that the problem has to be the Google Picasa photo holding system.I will take some current pictures and try my old Kodak Easy Share system. Never had any trouble with it. And it's a local company for me.Paul VS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 I think that the problem has to be the Google Picasa photo holding system.I will take some current pictures and try my old Kodak Easy Share system. Never had any trouble with it. And it's a local company for me.Paul VSIf there is a nice picture here of my dogs, I think I am making progress!! No Mack photos on the home computer.PVS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrem Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 If there is a nice picture here of my dogs, I think I am making progress!!Yup, your picture showed up fine. Nice looking dogs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Thanks, I'm going into the office tomorrow, and I will try my new found knowledge on the truck photos.Just might work !!PVS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Thanks, I'm going into the office tomorrow, and I will try my new found knowledge on the truck photos.Just might work !!PVSI have a dog too-his name is "other dog" Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Now - I think I've got it.Unfortunately these photos are of a poor quality.I'll do better next time.Paul VStarget0.htmltarget1.htmltarget2.htmltarget3.htmltarget4.htmltarget5.htmltarget6.htmltarget7.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Now - I think I've got it.Unfortunately these photos are of a poor quality.I'll do better next time.Paul VSDoesn't look like this is any better either. I quit.No pictures from me.I'll keep the descriptions coming, and show the trucks for everyone to see.Sorry,Paul VS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Doesn't look like this is any better either. I quit.No pictures from me.I'll keep the descriptions coming, and show the trucks for everyone to see.Sorry,Paul VS just keepp on trying you can do it. I would help you but i cant help my self.I was going to post some my self but may not cant do. Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 just keepp on trying you can do it. I would help you but i cant help my self.I was going to post some my self but may not cant do.I am going to try posting some photos of my old hunting wagon glenn Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I am going to try posting some photos of my old hunting wagon glennAnother photo of the same old dog Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Photos added to original post! 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...
vanscottbuilders Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Photos added to original post! Thanks Barry. Sorry to be such a meat head - but I guess I just don't get it!And Glenn - I love that "hunting wagon".Paul VS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 nice pics all paul keep us posted on the project later Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Nice work, Paul. Looking forward to more pics!I don't hunt Glenn, but I wouldn't mind a hunting wagon like yours! Quote Whatever rubs your buddah. The Mack E Model Registry - 103 entries The Mack A Model Registry - 14 entries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95k1500 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Looks about like mine right now. Just took the cab off last weekend, and now time strip the frame. Will try and post some pics this weekend.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Nice shop Paul!!Makes that B look like a toy LOL!! When I back my truck into it's parking spot, you have to step out into the yard to change your mind LOL!! 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 November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Yeah Paul,nice shop and I like that B-67! I had a hard time posting pictures too,so i'd just mail them to Barry to scan and post for me.I like to think the problem was my old PC (STUPID COMPUTERS! ) Ever since I got this new one I haven't had any trouble. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Another photo of the same old dogThat's a nice unit there-you've got two classics in one.I didn't notice it was a Brown body until I enlarged it. H.H.Moore trucking used to have some old Brown trailers they made chip trailers out of. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Nice shop Paul!!Makes that B look like a toy LOL!! When I back my truck into it's parking spot, you have to step out into the yard to change your mind LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Dont forget to make her green on the inside. If the Mack turns out as well as the shop its parked in look out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 this is the closest thing to a shop i've got-a shed packed so full of crap I can barely get in it! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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