Freightrain Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Stan Walls sent me a shifter for the aux tranny. Had to fab up a mount for it, still need to detail things a bit.A lil close to the passenger left leg, but I'll be moving the shaft some:Plenty of room for shafts to come back:A shot to the rear:Also got some interior work going on. Have a local upholstry shop doing some sewing on stuff so I can finish up the bunk. Hopefully see that stuff this week. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-82822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermodynediesel Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Looks good, Post some pics when the sleeper is done. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-82910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 certainly looks all nice and neat.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-82913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Saw Larry's truck today at the local car show. He did an excellent job extending the frame and installing the air ride and sleeper. The cab/sleeper pass-thru looks great. He should be very proud of his work! Lookin' good!!! You can work on my truck anytime. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-85737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Bring it over Ken! I still got gas in the torches.........LOL!!!Glad you stopped by the show today. It was quite the success as in the last three years. It finally rained about 3:30pm or so. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-85738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Awesome Job Larry!! It really looks great. I hope to get to see it sometime in person. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-85835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Well, I made more headway this weekend.Made up new rods.............Then I got the shifter machined and mounted. I cut the top off, then machined the shortened rod with a flat spot and threaded holes to be able to bolt a handle on...Then I got the rods bolted in....Then I cut the floor panel for the shifter....I got it all together this morning and took it for a short run. The new shifter was being a bit stiff, but I think that was from the transmission not being shifted in quite some time. As time went, it did loosen up and become easier to shift. I'm only using a piece of 3/4" conduit for a handle right now.Don't hold your breathe for a three handed shifting video LOL!!! It's going to take some time to get used to this get up. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-91494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Larry it sure looks great. I know you are glad the most difficult is behind you now. I hope I can see it again someday. I guess you have air ride seats in it also, since the g/f rides in it to.? Has she gotten you to go with girley colors inside the bunk yet? LOLmike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-91503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Nope, no air ride seats. Maybe someday. She doesnt plan on messing with the interior, lucky me. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-91505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 what no you tube vid of the new 3 stick B model...... I want my money back! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-92403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Im working on making the handle presently. Kinda hard to make room for THREE sticks and NOT have them get wrapped around each other LOL! Plus make room for the g/f to get by into the bunk. Geesh.......Im getting there. Then the fun of trying to learn to drive it. The aux doesnt shift as precisely as the main boxes as I have found out.Maybe next spring Ill make a video??? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-92449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanteraPilot Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Larry and others….I love how this is going. I have a question thats bothered me for a while and seeing the efforts here reminds me of it.I look at the frame rails and see that there used to be a hitch welded to the rails at one time. I was under the impression that frame rails were made of spring steel and therefore should not have any welds or bolt holes made in them. Clearly many people weld to a frame. What am I missing? Perhaps I'm just mis-informed. I have no doubt that the frame lengthening is a good solid job, I'm just confused. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-92455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You know I've been thinking about something. With the added Brownie box and the ultra deep reduction.With that kind of torque multiplication, If you get in a bind I hope you don't break something. I know you don't pull any kind of weight but just curious of that will work out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-92458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Pantera, as for welding, yes it's usually not recommended but in most instances is doable. The newer 'high tensile" steel used in the newer trucks has warnings all over it. If you weld to them, it tends to get brittle, thus allowing cracks to form if it gets twisted. There again it depends on who welds it and how it's done(proper weld rod and preheating).I was lucky enough to bolt my together so I don't have any of those possible issues. Mine is also more of a toy and won't see 80K lbs again in it's lifetime.slpwlker, I don't plan on using the aux for much other then slow moving when I'm backing up. I was surprised that it doesn't give me as much reduction as I was thinking, but any is better then none. It moves a bit too fast(in direct) for my taste and I don't like riding the clutch while manuveuring. There again it's a very lightweight box so I don't want to push it hard either. With my old 673 I'm not too concerned but when/if the time comes I put more power in it I will be more careful. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-92523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanteraPilot Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Thanks for the explanation. Perhaps we'll run into each other at a car event. I'm a car guy too from Western PA and go to event over there some time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-92549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Have you thought what engines you will put in if the 673 gives up on you... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-92584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Oh, I don't think the 673 is giving up soon, but I want more power(arh, arh, arh). I'd love to find a nice 250hp version(endt673c), as they were built for triplex use. Wouldn't complain if someone gave me a 237, but don't want a lug motor.Buddy tells me to find a 300 for it................sure, why not?? I think the 250 will move it along very nice and not beat up the driveline. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-92652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Well, we now have THREE handles to choose from..........Had to build it with a big kink to allow passenger room to make it to the bunk. The shifter is right in front of the seat and if I had a straight handle you couldn't get around it.Took it for a spin, everything works well. Need to pull it out and put some paint on the handle. Need to recover my main stick as I cut the rubber hose off to be able to heat/bend it straighter. It had a kink in it and really didn't need it and wanted to make more room for third stick. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-93686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 This is Larry and his B for a 1 day appearance at the Wellington show this year. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-93714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 My A and 2 B's. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-93715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 This is Larry and his B for a 1 day appearance at the Wellington show this year. Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-93717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Well, it's 1/2 of me and my B LOL!!!!(not sure why it looks so shiny??? That picture sure does it A LOT of justice)HAT....whatcha wipin' off your screen????? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-93719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 HAT....whatcha wipin' off your screen????? Splooge????? Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-93725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Is this better?Or this,,,, Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-94322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
speweik Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Is that taken at the Sandusky County fair? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/page/3/#findComment-94325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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