JoshPhelps Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Hi, Everyone! I'm Josh Phelps and I live in Oklahoma City. I do not currently own a Mack truck, but will be in the market soon and am here to learn all I can (models, specs, production numbers, general problems, etc.) before I jump in. I had a little experience with a beautifully restored B61 when I was a teenager and have been hooked ever since. I 'd like to have a B model, but would consider an R model. The ideal truck for me would be something with a solid body and that runs/drives so that I could restore it as I use it in my hobby farming and horse endeavors. Many thanks to all of you for keeping these beautiful, legendary beasts alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Welcome aboard Josh gotta say the R model is a lot more driver friendly than the B model good luck with what ever you get Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 welcome aboard!!B models in good shape are getting more difficult to find-if you want to rehab yourself.R models are more available-BUT, saving any MACK is a wise investment Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Welcome Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Horse Farming?My nieces have horses. I think the truck hobby will be cheaper! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPhelps Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Thanks, everyone. I have a little driving experience now, probably just enough to be dangerous, as it's not what I do for a loving but more of an escape like the tractors and horses. I would love to master the art of twin sticking. I've only driven one a few times (quad) and and was able to get down the road in it, but would love to learn the skill and finesse. I am drawn to the B models because I like the looks of them, but I understand that there are generally major rust issues with the cabs (roofs and corners), fenders and frames. I'm starting to get the sense that an R model would probably be a safer, more dependable and usable truck until I'm ready to dump a ton of cash into a frame-off restoration. Am I on the right track in thinking this way? Also, I'm getting the sense from some threads that I've seen on here that lots of Macks are being exported. Does this make it harder to get into a good older one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Welcome and happy hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Can't go wrong with an R model. Personally, my favorite Macks are B81s, Rs, DMs, and B61s.An R model might be the easier starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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