umodelnut Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Well, the cab got her first wetness on the new paint from the rain, We took them crappy battery box brackets off, and I got the rust off, and I primed and painted them. The second picture with the frame painted looks that way because the sun was there. We loosened up the fuel tank straps, the passenger one is good, and the tank isnt rusty. But the drivers side tank strap is junk, paper thin, and the tank is kinda rusty, so that will have to be fixed. We will prolly get a new strap this weekend. Then I primed my air cleaner bands, and lastly, I primed over the spots that were filled on the breather. Vinny Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Looking good. It will be ready for your grandfather to drive you to the first day of school. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Looking good. It will be ready for your grandfather to drive you to the first day of school.MikeThanks Mike, but I dont think it'll be ready by then. Papa wanted to put the cab on today, but we gota get a strap and paint the tanks. Im looking out the window now, and see hes already playing with his new toy (backhoe). Pushin dirt and stumps or something, just playin around. I might be runnin dump truck later. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 When you take them tank straps off, be sure to check tank it self for rust under the straps, It usually gets paper thin there. If so, take some thin strap and weld to tank where the tank strap wraps at. Will save you from trouble later. Terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 When you take them tank straps off, be sure to check tank it self for rust under the straps, It usually gets paper thin there. If so, take some thin strap and weld to tank where the tank strap wraps at. Will save you from trouble later. TerryAlright, thank you Terry. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Ditto, I had a leak coming from under my fuel tank strap last year on the way home from a show. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Ditto, I had a leak coming from under my fuel tank strap last year on the way home from a show.With the U609? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Well, the cab got her first wetness on the new paint from the rain, We took them crappy battery box brackets off, and I got the rust off, and I primed and painted them. The second picture with the frame painted looks that way because the sun was there. We loosened up the fuel tank straps, the passenger one is good, and the tank isnt rusty. But the drivers side tank strap is junk, paper thin, and the tank is kinda rusty, so that will have to be fixed. We will prolly get a new strap this weekend. Then I primed my air cleaner bands, and lastly, I primed over the spots that were filled on the breather. Vinny 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Whoa, I dont get it. Is his arm moving? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Dragged the cab a little with the four wheeler so we can get to it with the backhoe. Then I washed the windows. The last picture is of the windows all done. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 THATS AWSOME! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 I dont look like that just to let you know. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Good Job Vinney!!! And the rest of the family.... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Good Job Vinny!!! And the rest of the family....Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sweet 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mack www.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 How's the interior coming?Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 you going to put the padded door panels on or just leave them bare metal? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks JT,Tom, the interiors all done, I'll post some pictures later. Papa was weldin that corner on to the door that didnt fit. Maybe we'll be able to save it?And Mike, I dont know yet, that I'll leave up to Papa. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27043-todays-u-model-stuff/#findComment-135508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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