Bigdogtrucker Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Finally brought my B-75 home a few days ago.The whole truck was covered in a moldy film from being off the road the past few years.The paint is tired,but it did clean up well and has a nice patina for now!Also had the bottom drivers seat refinished as it was torn up the middle.Next will be new batteries and replace a few bulbs that are out. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Looks good with only a few hours of sweat equity in it. Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 That's cleaning up nicely!!If you want another one, you could check out the Hitchcock Bros B-75 on Craigslist in Canaan. Sadly, I think it has been outside a little too long.Jim Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Barrett Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Looks Sweeeet Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 i wish thats all I had to do to mine! looks good Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 That's cleaning up nicely!!If you want another one, you could check out the Hitchcock Bros B-75 on Craigslist in Canaan. Sadly, I think it has been outside a little too long.JimI hear that one is pretty rusty,and he won't budge on 5K!What a shame...Here's a Polaroid i took of my truck back in "95,it was the first time i talked to the owner after seeing it for many years.This was at a job site not far from my house. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Wow looks good. thats cool you have a picture of your truck before you even had it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I also wish mine was that easy. It looks great, I love the look of the 70's nose. What hapened to the base for the passenger seat? All 70 series I have seen have the 2/3 size metal box for the seat to sit on.Ben Quote 1962 B733 L cab Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I'd say very nice and glad you finally got to bring it home. You have a very interesting find and it looks good.Keep up tha good work the truck deserves it after all these years.mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 It cleaned up beautifully. What did you use to bring out the paint? Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 It cleaned up beautifully. What did you use to bring out the paint?Some cheap dollar store spray cleaner and rags...Still gonna throw a coat of wax on.It'll be a while before i can paint her,so i need to prserve it the best i can for now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Some cheap dollar store spray cleaner and rags...Still gonna throw a coat of wax on.It'll be a while before i can paint her,so i need to prserve it the best i can for now.I was expecting your reply to include words such as "compound" and "buffer"! Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Now i need to find a good aluminum cleaner for the radiator,and to strip the paint off the tanks... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-113976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Scored a new visor today from a nice old timer i know,he bought it and never used it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twostickmutt Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 That's cleaning up nicely!!If you want another one, you could check out the Hitchcock Bros B-75 on Craigslist in Canaan. Sadly, I think it has been outside a little too long.Jimi can remember when hitchcock bros. still ran the B-75 and a B-61 hauling lime out of adams mass. with the two pulling coal buckets. they were good lookin' trucks way back when. Quote and remember "PREFORMANCE COUNTS" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 i can remember when hitchcock bros. still ran the B-75 and a B-61 hauling lime out of adams mass. with the two pulling coal buckets. they were good lookin' trucks way back when.When did they stop running them? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Scored a new visor today from a nice old timer i know,he bought it and never used it!Thats a sweet visor I want to put one like that on my truck. Nice job its coming along nicely. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twostickmutt Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 When did they stop running them?don't know exactly. i'm talking the 70's when i used to see them. Quote and remember "PREFORMANCE COUNTS" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Just picked up the parts manual,been with the truck since new!Best part is all the receipts,notes ect...from the past 30+ years! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Just picked up the parts manual,been with the truck since new!Best part is all the receipts,notes ect...from the past 30+ years!Wow, you are very lucky to have all that stuff. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Did a quickie paint job on my front bumper/grill guard today.Just some Rustoleum pro. flat black,want to make it look as good as i can for now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Did a quickie paint job on my front bumper/grill guard today.Just some Rustoleum pro. flat black,want to make it look as good as i can for now.Looks nice!!! Doesnt it supposed to have a Mack emblem in the radiator shell? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Looks nice!!! Doesnt it supposed to have a Mack emblem in the radiator shell?Good eye!One more thing i need to get... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildirt Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 While you're at it-- the casting around the headlights is also aluminum casting-It needs paint removal and polishing too--- Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 While you're at it-- the casting around the headlights is also aluminum casting-It needs paint removal and polishing too---I know,someday!The fuel tanks need to be stripped also,just getting a fresh coat of flat black for this year though... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/24460-b-75-progress/#findComment-114520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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