teleman Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I was able to put the cab on this morning.... haven't got anything done since except pull up a lawn chair and stare at it and smile...Jim 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 That's great. Keep the pictures coming. How did the board work in your hoist?Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-133817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 put my cab on the same way. board with a blanket wraped around it. worked great! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-133818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Excellent! Congrats on the progress! Paul 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/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-133819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hello, You're doing a great job. I don't know if I have the ambition to do the same with my B81 at my age. I may just have to be satisfied with pleasing me, which is very hard to do btw. Paul Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-133820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Awesome! Looks great! Papa and I sit in lawn chairs in the garage. I like to stare and smile at my U model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-133827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Looks like a new one!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-133837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleman Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Doors are on, cleaned up the mirrors and painted the arms and bolted them on... now to work on the headlight panels and hood...the fenders are done and are black but still not sure to paint the nose green or black...Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-133966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frmconcrete09 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Lookin good... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-133972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 The cab looks nice !Do you plan to refresh wheel hubs?Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-133974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleman Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Yep....silver rims...green centers....waiting for my son to get that darn late model out of the shop then I can paint the wheels while doing the brakes...Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-134137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 i dunno. seems like it would look good with a green front end sheet metal and red hubs. of course im partial to red and green and black Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-134222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleman Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 I've looked at your truck pics and your truck is beautiful...I sent you a PM a while back and you gave me the number for the green you used....Thanks Jimi dunno. seems like it would look good with a green front end sheet metal and red hubs. of course im partial to red and green and black Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-134256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 i see you have the old style 50's mirror brackets that wrap around the front of the door. are original or did u find a new pair? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-134304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 This is prolly how we are putting my U cab on. We wont be using a tow truck though, we'll be using Papas 480 Case backhoe. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-134397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleman Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 i see you have the old style 50's mirror brackets that wrap around the front of the door. are original or did u find a new pair? They were on a parts cab that came with my truck and were in good shape and just needed cleaned up and painted Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-134487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Man.......wish I had a fresh new cab to put on mine. I'm envious as heck!Nice work. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-134489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajt3138 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Man.......wish I had a fresh new cab to put on mine,with a sleeper of course. I'm envious as heck!Nice work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26850-got-the-cab-on/#findComment-134602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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