aaronmn Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Just posted the pics of my 1959 b61. She was orignally a road tractor but I found her converted to a dump. Needed a small dump and want a classic mack, my wife wasn't really thrilled when I killed two birds with on stone. Let me know what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Looks alright to me and if it serves your purpose, it was worth the conversion.As for your wife's opinion, "Did you ask her to give it"? "Momma" don't like none of my trucks either, but that has never stopped me..... yet.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronmn Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Looks alright to me and if it serves your purpose, it was worth the conversion.As for your wife's opinion, "Did you ask her to give it"? "Momma" don't like none of my trucks either, but that has never stopped me..... yet.RobI never asked for her opinion but you know how a wife is, she gives you her opinion wheather you want it or not. It seems to run really well, quiets right down after a minute or two when she warms up but like an old work horse she needs some tlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I never asked for her opinion but you know how a wife is, she gives you her opinion wheather you want it or not. It seems to run really well, quiets right down after a minute or two when she warms up but like an old work horse she needs some tlcMost old Macks would much rather perform useful work rather that sitting idle. Be wary if your wife starts to threaten the loss of your nuts. I've lived under the duress of this threat for many years and I still possess my equipment, including all of my Macks. That could change in a relatively short amount of time given her uncanny interest in sharp utinsils and knowing where I sleep!I would say you are safe as long as you only get the "elevated eybrow" stare, or the "glare", (believe me, it ain't affection), that we guys are so accustomed to receiving.Sure hope you get good service from the truck!Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronmn Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Most old Macks would much rather perform useful work rather that sitting idle. Be wary if your wife starts to threaten the loss of your nuts. I've lived under the duress of this threat for many years and I still possess my equipment, including all of my Macks. That could change in a relatively short amount of time given her uncanny interest in sharp utinsils and knowing where I sleep!I would say you are safe as long as you only get the "elevated eybrow" stare, or the "glare", (believe me, it ain't affection), that we guys are so accustomed to receiving.Sure hope you get good service from the truck!RobDo you have any idea of the empty weight of this beauty? It is a 6 yard box. The guy that I bought it from thought that it goes around 14,000 to 16,000. It is licsncensed at 33,000 lbs. I do understand the fact that I do need to sleep with one eye open from now on. She gave me permission to buy the truck but it took about seven or eight really stiff bicardi and cokes to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Do you have any idea of the empty weight of this beauty? It is a 6 yard box. The guy that I bought it from thought that it goes around 14,000 to 16,000. It is licsncensed at 33,000 lbs. I do understand the fact that I do need to sleep with one eye open from now on. She gave me permission to buy the truck but it took about seven or eight really stiff bicardi and cokes to get it. Just by looking at it in the supplied photos I would put the weight at about 13,500#.That of course is just a guess.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Most old Macks would much rather perform useful work rather that sitting idle. Be wary if your wife starts to threaten the loss of your nuts. I've lived under the duress of this threat for many years and I still possess my equipment, including all of my Macks. That could change in a relatively short amount of time given her uncanny interest in sharp utinsils and knowing where I sleep!I would say you are safe as long as you only get the "elevated eybrow" stare, or the "glare", (believe me, it ain't affection), that we guys are so accustomed to receiving.Sure hope you get good service from the truck!Rob Dont forget Lorena Bobbitt, What she did to her old man when he was sleep. glenn Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 My single axle tractor is 11,500#, so add a couple for the bed/stuff to work it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 My single axle tractor is 11,500#, so add a couple for the bed/stuff to work it.Mine weighed right at 11,832#, (therabouts) minus a fifth wheel, but is a little longer in frame length.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Mine weighed right at 11,832#, (therabouts) minus a fifth wheel, but is a little longer in frame length.RobDont see many with that white steering wheel. looks good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I don't guess offering to teach her how to drive it is an option,huh? Maybe if she got to operate it a little she'd bond with it... Speed Quote "Remember-ANY Gun Control is Unconstitutional!"<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><i><b>MACK-E Model Registry # 36</b></i><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><a href="http://www.nvabatetravel.com/"target="_blank">http://www.nvabatetravel.com/</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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