umodelnut Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 SUPRISE!!!! The cabs on! Yayyyyyyy!! Im so happy. Well, first we tryed to put it on like we took the other one off. FAILED. So we used the board and blanket thing. That worked. So when we got the cab close to the motor, I had to follow it, while pushing the passenger side with a broom, so that the part where the air cleaner goes, wouldnt hit the motor. More pictures next post. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Your getting there Vinny, keep it up. Maybe when you're finished you will have to be the one to get my trucks done, LOL. Paul 1 Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 More of it going on, and of it on. The bolts we got from Mack are not the right ones. But they are temporarily holding the cab on. Sometime Papa will be going to NAPA to get the right ones. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Couple more, I also put the pipe on for fun. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Your getting there Vinny, keep it up. Maybe when you're finished you will have to be the one to get my trucks done, LOL. PaulThanks Paul. All you gotta do, is drive that B81 up here... Hahaha. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Well hot damn 1 Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I know Vinny, driving it will give me ambition, but I lack time, even working in my office designing today with 2 men working in the machine shop. But you just keep going on an even keel. Enjoy the pics, Paul 2 Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 A paradise under construction!You are happy guy Vinny!It's very good you have most painting during the sommer done.Vlad 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Looks Awesome Nephew Vinnster.......Take the front hubs off and sand blast them before you paint em!!!!! 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Yea, sandblast, sandblast! Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Good to see progress in action. Keep up tha good for Papa & Vinny.mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 It's starting to look like a truck! 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Vinny - looks nice...but you got the cab too far to one side! 2 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Vinny - looks nice...but you got the cab too far to one side! I knew it was only a matter of time........ Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Yeah!you can se it leaning to one sideWhat is up with that? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-137997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleman Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Looks good but you better bolt her down quick cause she,s sliding off....... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-138003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Looks terrific Vinny, keep it up!Ron 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-138005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 i think we should put an E9 in that bad boy, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-138007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks guys! But we are using Aircraft stripper on the hubs. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-138011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Groan......Vicenzo......That crap only works on flat surfaces, too many "nooks and crannies" in hubs, you need to take them things off and sandblast em if you want it done right!!!! Also that stripper is damn near impossible to fully remove without lighting up a good hot steam pressure washer. It would be a waste to do all that hard work and then apply the paint only to have it flake off..... 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-138017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Groan......Vicenzo......That crap only works on flat surfaces, too many "nooks and crannies" in hubs, you need to take them things off and sandblast em if you want it done right!!!! Also that stripper is damn near impossible to fully remove without lighting up a good hot steam pressure washer. It would be a waste to do all that hard work and then apply the paint only to have it flake off.....We'll see about that Yardo..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-138018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offset-U-bet! Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Looking good! Remember great trucks are all just a lil' off center! LMAO! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-138019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Looking good! Remember great trucks are all just a lil' off center! LMAO!Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-138021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Duke Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 That is looking real good! I noticed the other day Chet got a 5th wheel on his U model. Keep up the good work. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-138042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 you got the hood painted yet? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/#findComment-138044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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