Incredible truck. From what I could tell, I believe it's oringnal. The B model is the best looking of all trucks. The rounded roof and fenders. It's a look that never gets old.
This reminds me of my grandfather's B61 Mack. I remember riding in it when I was a kid and watching him shift with the twin sticks. Awesome video, great shifting!
Beautiful sounding truck, and that guy is good at shifting that truck. Enjoy watching him. Driving a truck like that back in the day must of left the driver exhausted at quitting time.
Wow, what a small World. This truck is almost identical to the Truck that I first trained on to get my CDL. I learned on a 1954 B Model Mack Turbo Diesel, with a 5 & 4 Twin Stick. They were bad ass back in the day. The only thing I hated about them is the steering wheel being to close to the driver's door vent window, and catching my pinky finger on that window latch when turning the wheel. Other than that, I loved, and miss that old girl. I see yours is from New York State too. That makes it even more interesting, because I am originally from Upstate NY.
David Bowser I'd shift ocasionally without the clutch just because I'm lazy and go by engine sound. I would think using the clutch would be the preferred way to go.
Barry, I'm a Gal..., and I've gotten used to the idea of twin-shift now, so I'd definitely keep the truck. 👍🏽😉 Also, I have a 49' International truck I get just after the first of the year, and that's a twin-shift 10 speed w/overdrive👍🏽😈
Man oh man does that Turbo spool up easy or what!? Gosh that sounds sweet. I sure miss the sound of these old Mack's running up and down the highways and byways of America. I don't know what the rpm range was for these engines, but it sounds like it was a very narrow power band. A couple hundred rpm and it was time for another gear change. So cool! Thank you for posting this video duncanfbrown!!
These old B-61's had a horsepower rating around 180 horsepower typically with about 600 pounds of torque. They had to be kept pretty wound up to deliver power Like most diesels the power band is narrow about 500 RPM plus or minus. Later models made about 237 horsepower with 900 pounds of torque.
Gorgeous truck Allen. It's been 3 years since this video. Have you learned the art of clutchless driving yet? Also the filming is top notch. Would love to see more.
What set up and what's the top speed? I'm looking for a restoration project to haul my hot rods and antique tractors to shows with and I love the look of these old Mack's. But I also know some of these old trucks could get out ran by a stock m35 if you know what I mean.
Is the gearbox synchronized or the driver knows when the best time to shift is or both? In these trucks There is usually some double clutching involved. Btw that was nice.
Get real there were no synchros and the clutch was for starting from a complete stop, after that you float the gears ( RPM match if you like) nothing more satisfying then floating the gears so smoothly that a passenger can't even feel a shift
I thinking about getting a vintage diesel project that I plan on driving sometimes maybe 3k miles a year including occasional freeway speeds(65mph +/-).What is the top cruising speed of something like this?Is there a specific engine/gear box combo I should be looking for or to avoid?
BRADY SCHROEDER Build sheet says it came with an END673P, which is a non-turbo Thermodyne. It's been replaced at some point with an END673T, which was a regular Thermodyne with a turbo (which you can definitely hear in the video!) The hood script says "Thermodyne."
IDK, I'd think by now an after-market company like Allison Trans. Might have made a single-shift by-now so shifting wouldn't be a safety risk every 8 seconds.
John Harrington for when you will need them these trucks were beaten, overloaded and put through a hell that these new trucks would turn these new trucks to dust! He’s currently empty so he doesn’t need to hit every gear!
Back when trucks were meant to be driven by truck drivers, today trucks are made so anyone can drive them or should I say hang on to the steering wheel, the art of operating a truck is dying
Incredible truck. From what I could tell, I believe it's oringnal. The B model is the best looking of all trucks. The rounded roof and fenders. It's a look that never gets old.
This reminds me of my grandfather's B61 Mack. I remember riding in it when I was a kid and watching him shift with the twin sticks. Awesome video, great shifting!
Learned to drive in a B61 with a quadra plex trans. The good ole days, drivers now would pull their hair out!!!
Retired now, but miss it!
Beautiful rig! As long as we were going by.... it would have been nice to swing into the Lighthouse for a beer!!
Beautiful sounding truck, and that guy is good at shifting that truck. Enjoy watching him. Driving a truck like that back in the day must of left the driver exhausted at quitting time.
i love those old twin stick macks those are fun to operate you need skill and knowledge to do good with one of those
Wow, what a small World. This truck is almost identical to the Truck that I first trained on to get my CDL. I learned on a 1954 B Model Mack Turbo Diesel, with a 5 & 4 Twin Stick. They were bad ass back in the day. The only thing I hated about them is the steering wheel being to close to the driver's door vent window, and catching my pinky finger on that window latch when turning the wheel. Other than that, I loved, and miss that old girl. I see yours is from New York State too. That makes it even more interesting, because I am originally from Upstate NY.
I love the B series Macks; I drove them back in the 70's; B61 10 speed; B73 Triplex. Cummins. SJ. Hamilton.
Love that sound! When the dog says awhhha it’s time to shift up!
Love the sound of that motor.
What a majestic sounding machine.
Wow that Puppy sounds good!!
That's a cool truck! Keep it running!
sounds nice, and that turbo, love it!
David Bowser I'd shift ocasionally without the clutch just because I'm lazy and go by engine sound. I would think using the clutch would be the preferred way to go.
lol
David Bowser Sorry, did I say something funny? I'm not a pro at this. ;)
its cool lol id like to drive some day although im 20, but ill get my CDL sometime
Nice sound nice truck
What a sound , well done
Beautiful truck, thanks for posting.
Beautiful!! They don't sound like that anymore. That's a real Mack.
Barry, I'm a Gal..., and I've gotten used to the idea of twin-shift now, so I'd definitely keep the truck. 👍🏽😉
Also, I have a 49' International truck I get just after the first of the year, and that's a twin-shift 10 speed w/overdrive👍🏽😈
One thing about a MACK, it wore out 4 men already, and will wear out 4 more, but still be running
MACK SOUNDS GOOD 👍👍
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Love that outside camera shot.
Man oh man does that Turbo spool up easy or what!? Gosh that sounds sweet. I sure miss the sound of these old Mack's running up and down the highways and byways of America. I don't know what the rpm range was for these engines, but it sounds like it was a very narrow power band. A couple hundred rpm and it was time for another gear change. So cool! Thank you for posting this video duncanfbrown!!
These old B-61's had a horsepower rating around 180 horsepower typically with about 600 pounds of torque. They had to be kept pretty wound up to deliver power Like most diesels the power band is narrow about 500 RPM plus or minus. Later models made about 237 horsepower with 900 pounds of torque.
The Maxidyne had a very wide powerband. Peak torque was around 1200 and most were built with TRL 107 five speed or TRXL 107 six speed transmissions
IT IS AMAZING TO SEE, DRIVING A MACK WITH A SPICER TRANSMISSION, I NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO LEARN IT.😢
Good demonstration. Thanks for sharing.
It's sounds good I love the truck
Listen to that Fierce sound of an Old Glory that will never disappear
Thank you very much!
Gorgeous truck Allen. It's been 3 years since this video. Have you learned the art of clutchless driving yet? Also the filming is top notch. Would love to see more.
....crazy shifting ;))) great video..... thumbs up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very interesting, I almost feel like I am riding in one.
THATS how ya shift a truck cut my teeth on a 55 cornbinder with 2 sticks
Best video on TH-cam
What set up and what's the top speed?
I'm looking for a restoration project to haul my hot rods and antique tractors to shows with and I love the look of these old Mack's.
But I also know some of these old trucks could get out ran by a stock m35 if you know what I mean.
What a Beauty...
Is the gearbox synchronized or the driver knows when the best time to shift is or both? In these trucks There is usually some double clutching involved. Btw that was nice.
+Marios Pantouvanos There's no way this old girl would have a syncro. It'd be a crash box and he'd most likely float em'
Get real there were no synchros and the clutch was for starting from a complete stop, after that you float the gears ( RPM match if you like) nothing more satisfying then floating the gears so smoothly that a passenger can't even feel a shift
He's using the the clutch to take the weight off it to pull it out of gear
What a neat,old truck.Takes some talent to drive that thing.Not just select "D" and stomp on the gas.
( throttle) not gas LoL
Like the Hurst Shifter Knob
Tremenda unidad clásica me encanta eso tipos de camiones y la trasmicion 5y4
Did you ever do any restoration to it since this video?
You don't use the clutch when shifting only to stop and start,your knee joint would be wore out at the end of the day
What editing program are you using? the picture in picture (PIP) looks really cool!
oxmachines I used Apple Final Cut Pro, but any of the "real" video editing programs could do that (After Effects, etc.)
Is that your Mack or you just took a picture of it 👍👍👍👍👍
Me and My Radio Just Keep on Truckin Home by Flo and Curley
Seems he's single clutching the range stick. How is he doing that?
Mack Attack!👍😎
Dear-Gawd!
My favorite truck is a twin-shift Mack B-61?!
Is there a way around having a twin shift on one of these, like maybe a single shift 9spd???
Aleiria13 yeah.. take the twin stick out and replace it.. But why would you want to do that?
Why would you take the most unique and advantageous features of the B61 and ruin it?
I thinking about getting a vintage diesel project that I plan on driving sometimes maybe 3k miles a year including occasional freeway speeds(65mph +/-).What is the top cruising speed of something like this?Is there a specific engine/gear box combo I should be looking for or to avoid?
deegan727 a 673 turbo thermodyne with a duplex ( twin stick 10 speed) would be the best combo
Ol’ Mudflap Thanks for the info.
Nice shifting, sounds sweet, like the go pro on the guide pole. Do you still own this truck?
He still owns it!
Check out The B Model Mack song.
Great dog!!!I wonder if is a 673 or a711 engine?
B61s have a 673
@@DMTruckSpotting sometimes they have a 711.
Check it out he's double clutching.
That a 300 Maxidyne in there or 250?
BRADY SCHROEDER Build sheet says it came with an END673P, which is a non-turbo Thermodyne. It's been replaced at some point with an END673T, which was a regular Thermodyne with a turbo (which you can definitely hear in the video!) The hood script says "Thermodyne."
I sure do like your truck. What year is that?
1964
duncanfbrown If I could ask what state are you in?
este Compa si lo ase vien usa el chok y asta doble desembreague.
One things for sure,you've at least been around an old timer or 2 LOL,She sounds pretty dont she..
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Hurst shifter That’s blonde Linda Vaugh . On the handle
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Sounds like an old Thermo-Dyne
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LOVE THE SOUND OF ENGINE
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wow nice or what
Is this for sale
is NOW !
350 cummins o 262
nice job shifting a real truck
IDK, I'd think by now an after-market company like Allison Trans. Might have made a single-shift by-now so shifting wouldn't be a safety risk every 8 seconds.
you don't have a clue My man, you don't have a clue...
Suppose why Mack Motor Company spent all that extra money putting those extra gears in that transmisson that you don't use....?
John Harrington for when you will need them these trucks were beaten, overloaded and put through a hell that these new trucks would turn these new trucks to dust! He’s currently empty so he doesn’t need to hit every gear!
To keep Idiots like you off the road
Back when trucks were meant to be driven by truck drivers, today trucks are made so anyone can drive them or should I say hang on to the steering wheel, the art of operating a truck is dying
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