Popular Post countryboy5487 Posted September 21, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2013 Well i just shook on the deal on a 57 b61 single axle dump 673(?) quad box with 89kmiles doesnrt run it was but they say the starter wont spin in guessing something electrial. In the bed is 2 spare doors a set of b67 hoods and another set if hoods that i couldnt see if ut had any emblims. And there is a spare rearend housing. The cab is very good except for the windsheild posts have a few holes. Going to go monday and hopefully pick it up and ill post more pics then 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Congrats... What size rubber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 10.00x22. I remember being told once but have forgot, what size can I replace the 22's with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 11r24.5's will go in place of 10.00 22's. That's a nice truck, for sure. I like the oversized NYC style cab shield. And who needs a starter? Put some clean fuel in it, fill 'er up with air, and pull start that bee-otch. LOL I've done a bunch of em like that. Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 11R24.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Ok have to start keeping my eyes peeled for 24.5's then. I like the big cab protector and the high sidded body too. I would just air her up and pull start her but its down in their back yard so ill have to either drive her out or tow it. It was starting fine and now the starter doesnt turn and the wiring is gonna need some help so im figureing to jump the starter over and go from there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 No doubt,give her a yank and she'll spring to life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Nice truck,good catch for sure. You'd better check the frame number against the door tag,that's a pretty high number to be a '57,most likely a '59. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Ok ill do that.... Where would the frame number be at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Behind the right front wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Ok when i get her home ill do some digging for the frame number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Fricken sweet! That would come in handy around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Nice find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Nice find congrats Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post countryboy5487 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2013 Thanks this truck was for sale about 3 years ago and I missed it then and Id be damned if i was gonna let it slip past me this time 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Well went up to see if i could get the ole girl to fire up. After loading up with what tools i thought i might need, i drove up and started working. I got the tires aired up and as it turns out they weren't flat just sunk into the ground. I used the hand primer pump to make sure i had fuel to IP. I had hooked up a battery charger when i started and gave it a try, just the solenoid clicking. Ok well lets try to just just the starter over. Well only being familiar with r series solenoid being on the firewall i had to trace cables to find it under the seat. Honestly would have been the last place id looked. Well i only had one screwdriver and a pair of pliers. I should have knew better than to try but in light of better judgement i tried to jump it over with the pliers and knocked crap outta my self. Found another screwdriver and after melting the tip off of it she cranked over about 6 times and fired right up. I was surprised that it appears to have original air park brake. I always thought they had a parking brake drum off the back of the trans? Heres a video of her running sorry its dark it was about 9:00 when i got it running. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Awesome find. I am starting to get a fond appreciation for single axle B dump trucks. It would be nice to have for around the house jobs like mulch. Yeah, that's the excuse to tell my wife, mulch. Good luck with it 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 "I was surprised that it appears to have original air park brake" I don't think they were available (or invented) in 1957 as an option, spring brakes didn't become popular until the mid to late 70's if I remember from my airbrake class. Someone must have put them on 30 years ago, that's probably why they look like original.I could be wrong, Bendix, got a patent for the spring brake in like 1973ish 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Yes ive had a single axle dump truck of some kind sence i was 19 and its handier than a shirt pocket. Id be lost with out oneOk that was my thought that there was no such thing as spring brakes in the 50's. im guessing mine has a very early retro fit kit. And strangest thing to me at least is the park brake knob works backwards (push to apply, pull to release) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 it may not be hooked up right or its the wrong valve, I did a thread on installing spring brakes http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/24092-b61t-upgrade-to-springbrakes/?hl=%2Bspring+%2Bbrakes#entry110188 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Video link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Video link? Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 We have a 1964 B421, its has a factory air parking brake in the dash. nothing like a single axle B dump. thinkin of makin one myself with a truck and box I have,. just gonna try to convince the DMV to put historic plates on it and ill be a good boy and not use it to make money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Ok well i got the truck outta the ladies yard this eve finally. Hoped it would just pull its self out but no such luck. Heavy mack+ soft yard+ highway tires on one side= no go. So after yanking hard with my one ton ford (only 2x4) the lady offered to try her 1/2 ton 4x4 chevy which luckly pulled it out. By this time it was getting dark and the light circut has a bad short and the headlight wires are cut so i had no lights so i drove her a few miles to a buddys house till thursday. First time with the two sticks (that you have to use both) and i didnt do to bad. Will post some more pics and video links on thursday. Also my spring brake valve is hooked up right its just made backwards. Also took inventory of some of my spare parts and i have a extra set of hoods with b67 emblems and a set with b42 emblems. So if any body needs either just let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 We have a 1964 B421, its has a factory air parking brake in the dash. nothing like a single axle B dump. thinkin of makin one myself with a truck and box I have,. just gonna try to convince the DMV to put historic plates on it and ill be a good boy and not use it to make money.They give you trouble putting antique trucks on the road there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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