1960 Mack Truck, Large pickkup, supercharged/turbo Diesel, custom built

1960 Other Makes b-61 B-61 Description

You are looking at the stat. sheet of a "REAL TRUCK". NOTE,, THIS BODY HAS NO RUST THRU HOLES. BODY AND CHASSIS ARE IN A1 CONDITION.
Built by the maker of the somewhat infamous MACILLAC, which won FIRST IN CLASS at the US Diesel Nationals in 1991, that vehicle was sold and shipped to its new owner in Sacramento, in 2006. This truck is called the MACK MEGABED by the builder. It was started as a project in 1994, as a follow up to the Macillac but never completed. The time required, interfered with his ability satisfy customer demands and to earn a living. It has been stored inside since then, and worked on occasionally as time and money allowed. Vehicles of this type are classified as MINI-BIG RIGS, by the AHTS (American Historical Truck Society), which classifies all trucks greater than 50 years old.
The owner/builder, Joe Salinger is well known for his quality work within Carteret County and Eastern Carolina for 25 years. His creations are seldom of the usual type of vehicle and this is just one example of his unique style. He has created a number of vehicles, mostly trucks, that have taken Best In Show Trophies throughout NC, SC, De, and NJ.His experience ranges from an MG-TD restoration to the modification of a Firetruck into a car hauler. His pending retirement at age 75, preceeds the sale of this truck.
THIS IS A RUNNING, DRIVING, STOPPING, VIABLE TRUCK, NOT A MOCKUP OR TOY. IT WILL PULL A HOUSE. IT IS NOT REGISTERED FOR THE ROAD.
SOME (CERTAINLY NOT ALL) OF THE SIGNIFICANT FEATURES OF THIS TRUCK INCLUDE.
1960 Mack Model B61 cab, (Mfg 1956 thru approx. 1965.)
All Cast Aluminum facia and radiator from Mack's biggest B model (B75)
1984 Chevrolet 3500 4 DR PICKUP chassis and axles. (Dual rear wheel type)
1978 Detroit 4-53T diesel engine and trans taken from a C70 Farm truck with 47,000 miles. This engine is both Turbo charged and Supercharged. BOTH....
2 mid '80s Dodge 2500 series beds, merged into one continuous bed with tool chest.
All New brakes and replacement front suspension/steering parts.
NEW 1990s Ford pickup seat.....
HUMMER 2 WHEELS.The front and rear cab windows have been installed since the pix were taken
PS, PB, 5spd Trans. mostly working instruments, 0perational lights and alternator.
COMLETELY NEW WIRING HARNESS,
90% OF THE PARTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS TRUCK ARE HELD AT THE OWNERS SHOP. SOME OF THEM ARE IN THE BED AT THIS TIME.This truck can be fitted with either single or dually wheels. Hummer wheels/tires are presently mounted.
ALTHOUGH ONLY OCCASIONALLY MOVED AND EXERCISED AT HIS SHOP LOCATION, THIS ENGINE STARTS WITHIN 3 SECONDS OF THE KEY, EVERY TIME. IT IS NOT A "P.O.S".
THIS VEHICLE TO DATE IS THE RESULT OF $5000 IN CASH AND ABOUT 600 MAN HOURS OF LABOR. IT IS THE LAST OF MY UNFINISHED PROJECTS,
IF YOU'RE NOT AFRAID TO WORK ON INSTALLING WIPERS OR WINDOW REGULATORS, AND OTHER SMALL ITEMS, PLUS A PAINT JOB, BID ON THIS REAL TRUCK. CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFO, PIX OR PERSONAL INSPECTION, AT EMAIL ADDRESS. A LARGE TRAILER WILL BE REQURED TO TRANSPORT THIS TRUCK. IT HAS A LONG/WIDE WHEELBASE. THE FINAL 2 PICTURES ARE OF THE BEST IN CLASS MACILLAC FROM ENGLISHTOWN US DIESEL NATIOALS, 1991.Many more pix are available upon serious request'