Lmackattack Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 just a few pics I took this eveningBarry I recived the windows and rubber weqther striping todayall intact...Thanks for the speedy shipment!!!!one question. what do I use to "glue" the door glass to the steel holders??Trent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Trent That is a great looking B-model ! Cant wait to see the chrome go on it Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Lookin good so far Trent. Looks like you got the fenders hung on okay. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61fred Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Looks like its coming right along, wish I could paint like that. looks like it is straight as a die! Fred Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGioMack Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Nice work !! She's gonna be a real beauty with all that chrome ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 TrentThat's pure art mate, nicely done!CheersAndy 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/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREMAN Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 TrentThat's pure art mate, nicely done!CheersAndy ←Looking good Trent keep us postedLarry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Trent, we should've sent you some rubber stuff to put in those rails...They don't come with them, but we usually sell them with the rails...we must have overlooked them on your order! You may be able to get some from a auto glass place or I can send you a couple feet to get it done! Let me know...Barry Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 thanks for the kind words everyone. its been a long 3 years working on her. The job and no funds gets in the way real quick... its been great learning with it so I hope it will come out looking goodBarry I will check my local window repair man if he has any..if not I will let you knowThanks againTrent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 WOW! Beautiful B you have there. Cant wait to see the chrome on black! Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fireman Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Very nice, hope my A comes out half that good. What kind of paint did you use, and did you have to do a wet sand on it to get that great shine? Keep up the good work.Oh I should add I did get a floor in mine last weekend, so I am making some progress but I have the same time problems that you mentioned But with out the job theres no money to play with Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 On both my trucks I used PPG DCC single stage then used PPG clear coat to get the deep shine.I did wet sand the B model and buffed it with rubbing compound then had my friend wax it.I did all the body work on the B and painted about 40% of her, then my friend took over to smooth out any mistakes I made... If you saw my RS at Auburn it had lots of oarnge peal and a few runs in the clear coat. thats what the B model looked like before we wet sanded it. I am no expert at painting and had lots of help from friends who work in auto body. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fireman Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I'm no expert either, I can make an old Farmall look good with a few coats of enamal, but I think I'll be considering somthing a little better for the mack. I'll definatly do the work myself, I dont want it to be so nice that I am afraid to hitch up a flat bed and haul a few old tractors to the local shows. If she looks good going down the road I can live with a few little in perfections up close, but perfect would be nice also Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/259-work-in-progress/#findComment-1207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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