razorback11 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I am new to the site...just purchased my first B-61 that needs some TLC. For the past few days, I have been reading the discussions and blogs and soaking up the advice and checking out what is for sale on this wonderful site. I have noticed several references to "Tidewater" when folks are talking about Mack parts that can be hard to find at a good price. Can someone enlighten me on Tidewater, full name, contact person and #, location? I hail from Yorktown, VA. and the entire area down here that borders the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay is called the Tidewater area and there is a business in Chesapeake, VA called Tidewater Fleet Supply. Is this the "Tidewater" that people are referring to? Happy to be on the site and would appreciate any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Parts are looong gone from there.I have a catalog from the "90's,what i'd give for a time machine and lot's of cash.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 welcome and good luck...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Blaylock Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Those old posts are referring to Tidewater Mack but like stated before most parts are long gone from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome aboard. Unfortunately many of those common parts are nonexistent today. Watts does a great job of keeping things alive. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Can't beat them for help and friendly service for your "B" model needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorback11 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks Fellas,Can't wait to dig into my truck. Looks like it might take awhile to learn how to drive it though...those two sticks have me mystified. I have watched video after video of guys shifting the quadraplex and I can't seem to pick up any pattern or the rhythm. I will figure it out however...may just take me a while. probably need to practice late at night so I don't run people off the road. I am sure someone in this area knows how to roll one of these trucks down the road. I will get some instruction from someone. Thanks for the info on Tidewater. If I run into anyone around here that has any parts they would like to get rid of, I will sing out on this site. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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