TDBach

I was lucky enough to know my great grandpa Gus and I truly miss my grandpa Jerry. I wish they both could be here to watch Gus run for the first time in 44 years. I have learned a lot in a short lifetime, but I have to honestly say that taking ownership of this old truck and restoring her...listening to my grandma tell the stories of the road crews and the Mack trucks, has taught me a true lesson in life...never take anything for granted, take time to listen, and appreciate the work that was done before us. I've had a lot of great moments in life as well as bad ones... but getting Gus#9 back on the road, and surprising my grandma will be the greatest! If this old truck has done anything for my family and friends, it has allowed my grandma to "remember" the good ole days, and she can tell it to those who truly appreciate it! We have been recording my grandma as she tells the stories, so we can put it in the final restoration video for her. I was born in the wrong era The greatest men, women, and trucks I've ever known are vanishing with time, I just wish the younger generations had the values that we were raised with. Keep the wheels rolling my friends! Thanks! Tracy

They are great to work with! Tracy

Hi there! I used: Single-stage Euro Race Green paint and I mixed a leaf green single stage with it to get the right color green (the whole truck will be this color). If you order it by the gallon, it will also recommend the hardener, and clear coat most commonly used with it. It was about 67.00 per gallon, and my truck will take about 3 to 4 gallons because I am doing light/sanded multiple coats. Tracy Eastwood Euro Racing Green 3:1 Single Stage Paint Premium acrylic urethane topcoat for exceptional long-lasting beauty

Yes it will! We plan on taking her home in it after the parade...for some privacy because I know she will be in tears! It will be an automatic for now, so she can even drive it if she wants too!

The 4bt is going into an EGX model because the original EN330 engine is going in for a full rebuild. (Once I save my pennies). So this is a temporary fix to get her running before June 29th. The 4bt was used in the oil fields in a sand conveyor ND, and was purchased after a company thought it was bad...turns out it was not bad...just a bad mechanic lol. It is definitely a tight fit..had to change the alternator bracket to fit in between the fenders and the steering box. Ya never know...I might like her better as a diesel! Ha! Especially if Gus is going to haul antique tractors to the local shows! Tracy

Yep! I have a lot to learn about old motors... but I can at least weld and do paint and body!

We have two grills for the truck but repairing them is the challenge! More modifications!