Superdog Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hit a damn deer Thursday,took out the grille and broke my hood at the hinges.Ran it that way Friday,but couldn't tip the hood,and it looked like shit without a grille,so today we pulled the hood of my '88 with the blown engine and put on till I can get the other hood fixed.Mikey,his friend Jared,my helper Scott,my daughter Lilly and myself got it changed out and all the lights working in a little over an hour.Got new grille parts ordered and Mikey's going to take the other hood to the body shop first thing before he leaves for the week.Sure is good to have extra parts lying around when you need it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frmconcrete09 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Speaking of extra parts, would you have one of those bug shields for an old r you could part with ..I'd be putting it on a beautiful dm dump , let me know ....Ps nice looking super liner Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 I'll look. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 .Sure is good to have extra parts lying around when you need it.......and to have help to do it that quickly!Livestock won't mind the two tone paint scheme! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I think it looks great with a white hood. You could just tape it off and paint the fenders blue. Sounds like you had good help too.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 That sucks. Glad it only needs a hood.I can see it now, Mike calls in on the radio..........."I need a hood"Crew chief.."Ok, got one, we'll be ready in 30 minutes".Mike: Ok, I'm on my way in"28 minutes later Mike rolls in the driveway and stops in front of the shop and 5 people come rushing out in uniforms with air tools in hand.Zip, zam, zoowy, zoop, the old hood is off, the new one on and headlights plugged in. The crew then flips the air lines out of the way as Mike jumps off the clutch and rolls out of the driveway again.Perfect pit stop. LOL!!! 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Dang deer. Looks good with the white hood though Mike. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I bet that was an Oh shit experience.Glad it was only the hood. Seen them do alot more damage. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Mike,only you and Mr. Haney (from Green Acres) "just happened to have one on the truck"! Pays to have a good pit crew on call! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Mike, I don't see anything wrong with the blue hood. Nice hood ornament may I say. You might want to put a cattle pusher on tha truck to get them out of tha way.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hit a damn deer Thursday,took out the grille and broke my hood at the hinges.Ran it that way Friday,but couldn't tip the hood,and it looked like shit without a grille,so today we pulled the hood of my '88 with the blown engine and put on till I can get the other hood fixed.Mikey,his friend Jared,my helper Scott,my daughter Lilly and myself got it changed out and all the lights working in a little over an hour.Got new grille parts ordered and Mikey's going to take the other hood to the body shop first thing before he leaves for the week.Sure is good to have extra parts lying around when you need it.I dont see that U model laying around Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I dont see that U model laying around "Laying" As on it's left side?Uncle Rob 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/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 "Laying" As on it's left side?Uncle RobMike knows enough to put the U kickstand down..... Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 "Laying" As on it's left side?Uncle RobGosh darnit NO!! I mean sitting up right on all 10 wheels!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Gosh darnit NO!! I mean sitting up right on all 10 wheels!!!!!Uh huh. It's your story but we knew what you meant.Uncle Rob 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/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 "Laying" As on it's left side?Uncle RobGosh darnit NO!! I mean sitting up right on all 10 wheels!!!!!Uh huh. It's your story but we knew what you meant.Uncle RobHa, Ha, Cousin Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-119524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Sounds like you were supervisor on the change, Mike, and the kids did all the work. Well-trained. Quote Whatever rubs your buddah. The Mack E Model Registry - 103 entries The Mack A Model Registry - 14 entries Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25092-todays-project/#findComment-121338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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