95k1500 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hi gang! I am on reading and learning everyday, I dont post a lot however, but knowing everyones love of pics thought I would add a couple of pics of my B61 progress. First picture of the truck at start, disassembly pics in my gallery. The transmission is painted and ready to install, and pics of the frame in primer. Engine is being prepped for paint to match trans, and should be done soon. Work on the rears is my next step. I have a lot of little things completed in the last couple of years, but this is the big stuff. I feel like I am finally building momentum, so hopefully more pics to come as things come togetherDave Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 thats sweet, more pics Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Ditto!!! Sweet!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Awesome, looks good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Wow nice progress. Truck looked like it was in great shape before you tore it down! What's the history on it?Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
95k1500 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 The truck was a solid good running truck at the start. I dont know the history of the truck, I bought it local to me and havent contacted the musuem about it yet. That is one of those things on the "to do" list that always slips my mind.Dave Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Well you might want t do hat cause it can take up to a month to hear back from them. If you do end up contacting them there service is free of charge but it's nice to give them a donation for all the work they do!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr dodge Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 thats very nicethe hard part is the stuff you do before you finally get to assembleI always laugh that the first part is h''l, but the second half is like christmas every dayopening presents, and putting clean nice pieces back togetherI like the frame all empty and cleantalk about an open palletdr Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 looks like an original B61St? they arent that common with the short wheel base tandem. most were made to accept 13 or 14 foot dumpboxes, unless someone put those rears in it. looks to have 34,000 rears with 5 spokes and a triplex ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 i have restored a few b models and thats my favorite part, the bar frame, puttin engine, tranny and rear back in and springs haha. after the cab is on i hate the aligning parts, fenders and all the little things to finish it up that seem to take forever. and dont worry, they are never finished. i always look and mine and think of something to fix or change haha. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 What did you use for paint for the undercarriage parts? Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
95k1500 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 The truck does have the 34000rear, and triplex. The frame rails are in a DuPont epoxt primer, and the black parts (trunnion and crossmembers) are in POR-15. Once the axels and the suspension etc are attached I will prep and paint as a unit. I change my mind daily about an underside color. I dont really want black...leaning towards a navy blue?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I love it, keep the progrees pics coming. They are great motivation to get my butt in gear. At first glance it appears your frame is magically floating in mid air!!!!Ben Quote 1962 B733 L cab Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
95k1500 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Painted the engine this weekend. Started to put things back together and didnt like the wobble in the shaft of the water pump. Probably should look for another one. Not sure how I missed this when I took everything apart, but oh wellThe frame pic is deceiving as the chain holding it up isnt real visible, it does look to float! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Looks impressive!Especially the naked frame.I'm for NAVY blue.Black is usual and usually unrestored.Red is nice and bright but too common.I have the same matter of question for an engine.My truck is in khaki, original engine color is black.I'm thinking now about as your one.Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Well you might want t do hat cause it can take up to a month to hear back from them. If you do end up contacting them there service is free of charge but it's nice to give them a donation for all the work they do!TomI called them a month a go they said it would be a little while they were backed up and doing some moving around, I am not going to complain the last time I got an owners manual, brochure, line sheet and some deler and shipping info. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I called them a month a go they said it would be a little while they were backed up and doing some moving around, I am not going to complain the last time I got an owners manual, brochure, line sheet and some deler and shipping info.I emailed my info about a week ago. They told me it would most likely be 8 weeks. I can't complain, it would take me a lifetime to find half the info they will provide.Ben Quote 1962 B733 L cab Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27110-my-progress/#findComment-136725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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