Mack History Combined With Cummins Technology
The Mack B series was introduced in 1949 and ended production in 1965 with a total of 127,786 trucks being built. According to Mack's website, many of these trucks are still in service. These trucks have a very rounded appearance. The curves give the sheetmetal strength, since a curved piece of metal has more strength than a flat piece. In 1953, the Thermodyne open-chamber, direct-injection diesel engine was offered. Al and John decided to ditch this engine in favor of the 5.9L Cummins common-rail engine. The Dodge's frame, suspension, steering, steering column, seats, and rear axle were swapped in as well. These parts were not just thrown together willy-nilly. Al and John carefully put the truck together so it would be easy to repair or replace parts as needed.
Proportion, balance, and handmade are all words needed to describe this creation. Search the records all you want, Mack never made a B-63 pickup. This is truly a one-of-a-kind vehicle. The front fenders were narrowed and formed so smaller pickup tires would look good wrapped in their new home. The front bumper, truck bed, and coffin cab are all Innocenti creations. The interior is comfortable thanks to the Dodge's gracious donations. DP
 The '04 Dodge was loaded onto...  The '04 Dodge was loaded onto a trailer, the desirable parts were plucked, and the rest was scrapped. |  This particular Mack B-63...  This particular Mack B-63 was slightly shorter than most. The short wheelbase made it more maneuverable. |  The custom coffin cab was...  The custom coffin cab was made from aluminum. It contains the batteries, a compressed air supply, and extra storage space. |
 Here is a picture of the rear...  Here is a picture of the rear fenders coming together. Getting the positioning and fit just right is definitely an art form. | | |