Freightrain

Glenn, ya, the original gear inside the tranny is tore up bad enough it has stripped two driven gears on the cable so far. Instead of trying to locate more gears and see how long it lasts, Rob and I devised this system. He did all the electronic work, as that's his forte' and I did the machine work. Herb, Rob worked on trying to find a "cheap" plain speedo to use. If I can get my old one apart and the number sweep is close enough I might try to switch them around. It takes a gentle hand to split that bezel ring and get it apart/back together. I'd really like it to look "old and original", but we'll have to see. I think even the R model speedo wasn't a duplicate of the B version, especially when they went to electronic. I might come up to the shop(my work) and do the machine work on the housing either tomorrow or Friday. I'd like to get it back together enough to spin it with the engine(before putting driveshaft back in) and see if it reads.

Well, after another year has gone by, I'm finally getting around to finishing this up. Rob dropped the parts off early this year and it's been sitting in a box ever since. I got out tonight and get the rear housing off the tranny and ready to machine it for the sending unit. Once it's done and back on I'll work the wiring and get speedo mounted in dash. I'm going to try to get machining done through this weekend? Hopefully. Parts: Speedo and sender from Rob, I manufactured the rings. We worked on number of teeth to get the speedo to count Revs/mi correctly. Reluctor ring to replace the gear: The only big issue I would like to change is the speedo face. I'd really like to tear it apart and use my old Mack face as the numbers aren't too far off and would then look the part. One fancy new speedo in with a bunch of old gauges just doesn't fit the patina. We'll see.

Ok, so I went out and was wrenching on the B to get the "new" electronic speedo put in it(another story), I took some shots of my exhaust. Some are kinda dark(I'm used to working in the dark). Passenger side: Duplicate on drivers side: The shorter 40 gal tank is mandatory: The upper mounts: The homemade Y pipe: From the rear: I like the overall look as it looks like it was made that way. No cobbled up brackets, it looks the same on both sides. Ya, it makes no difference to anyone but me, but hey, it's mine.

I think my 4" x 96" stacks were less then $200 each from local place. The stuff underneatch wasn't much, the "Y" I made from two 90* bends. The brackets got made for cheap money. I already had one pipe on the truck, so adding the second wasn't too bad. I already had the extra fuel tank, so that didn't cost anything. I'll get some pics of everything on mine sometime this week and get it posted for all to see.

Now you can OFFICIALLY say you brought EVERYTHING to the track, including the kitchen sink That color is great, the interior looks good too! The Mack green might not have been too terrible, but being metallic too it likely woulda looked kinda odd. I'm SOOOOOO jealous! Get that finished up so you can start on mine!!!!!!!

You forgot the beginning line "Hey boy..........where's Sherriff Branford?" That is just classic, and even back then it was on the edge of being very racist. Kinda like watching Archie Bunker in the 70's!

Pipes shouldn't be a problem, 4" stuff is available. How you go about mounting it will be the question. I put duals on my B model, but I wanted it to look "factory". I made a sketch of my passenger side mounts and had local fab shop bend me up duplicates, but reversed. I then bolted the lower mount to frame, and installed upper mount to the cab using existing holes for hose hangers(just like passenger side). I made my own "Y" pipe, but you can buy them too. There are other ways of doing it, but mine looks like it came that way. The only major change was removing the 50 gal drivers fuel tank and replacing it with a 40 gal passenger tank(which I had extra). This makes the needed room in rear of cab for pipe and mount. Others run theirs above the frame, across rear of cab. Don't think I have an actual picture of my set up. I could get some if you like.

If your pants are up around your waist, hats on straight and you speak clear, precise English then you won't be seen as the typical stereotype(the first impression). I see it as strange that back in the day, being "colored" was a down trade. Now white kids walk around imitating "gangsta" rappers. They think it's cool, but then wonder why no one will hire them.

"You're driving too fast" "Pay attention to the road" ....................... Nag, nag, nag................

Man....where's that Chlorine at?? The Gene pool needs a GOOD cleaning out.

WTF?? Even when I replaced my WHOLE floor, I still reused the panel. Wasn't that hard to do, and sure makes maintenance easier. Guess your stuck with Nikki? Damn.

Might have been on the ATHS website, but someone posted a link to a place that offers needle bearing pins for springs. Suppose to be better, less chance of freezing up then just a pin and bushing.

Or.....you could pull the floor panel out and look down for yourself as you push the pedal? I know, not as pleasant to look at as Nikki, but would get the job done sooner.

Great idea!! Too bad I'm never home in time to sign for UPS LOL!!!

Watch that sneaky Mike. If I were a bet'n man he's making a beeline for Illinois and Rob will find he's moved with in with Nikky LOL!!!

Oh...don't worry Tom. I'm around, just been pretty busy and not had time to play here. one question: Did they charge Rob double price for air tickets.........since likely would take two seats?

Lots of guys did this. Only problem, cab room. Not condusive to comfort, so not a real popular thing to do for a daily working truck. Personally I can pick one of these conversion very easily, as the front wheels stick out of the fenders due to the wider axle.

Ohhhhhhh, man. Don't go making comparisons with Pete "gansta bling" LOL!!! Next thing we'll see is 12" sewer pipe stacks You'll have all the diehard Mack guys cringing......... (It's your truck, do as you see fit. Don't let the rib'n get to you)

Had fellow in local ATHS chapter that had one. Don't know all the specifics of them and how they were done(what models available). I would bet you could probably get it for any variation, as the cab and hood are a lot bigger and have plenty room for any powerplant.

They've already got bans on texting in some places. I don't "text"(don't have it on my plan), so don't have to worry. I rarely talk on phone while in car either. Just not a chatter, and usually take care of that before I go somewhere. I don't mind ear pieces, I have one but it won't work on my new phone(haven't figured it out and no instructions).

But Jim.......look how easily it takes care of your Xmas present to me this year......... Please............pretty please................ Ok, seriously....... I think that version was available down under? Doesn't Darian have one like that on his dump truck? Wasn't Barry trying to work a deal to get them up here?

When I bought the B, I went to Sears and bought the 3/4" socket set, and picked up the breaker bar too. I keep it in the toolbox of truck. Cheaper then most, does the job, and free replacement when broken.

You have to remember...............It's all about THEM!!!! Ya, right. While driving, I tend to notice either minivans or SUV's, the women and if they are yak'n on the phone. Pretty much a very high ratio of YES's compared to No's. Very stereotypical, but it's true. I always wonder what the heck they are saying, cause the hand antics are usually very pronounced. Can't they just DRIVE!???

Welcome to the forums. There has been talk before about trying to get visors made, other then the plastic "Lund" model. I'm for it. Phantom309 has built his own aluminum version and it turned out awesome. I've had the same idea, but lacked the tools to build it. Now, if I could just sweet talk Jim into making me one? LOL!! Follow this link and watch his build. The visor is a couple pages in. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?showtopic=6853&st=0