dover Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Vinny - looks nice...but you got the cab too far to one side! Its already leaning, you better get the kickstand on soon!Ben 1 Quote 1962 B733 L cab Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 You know, I had a dream the other day that you guys dropped an 8V92TA in that thing before you put the cab back on but I woke up and looked on here and apperently you didn't. Oh well, looks great Vinny! It's starting to look like its gonna be a nice truck. A lot nicer than our International for sure, haha.Cousin Ben 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Your'e IH isn't too shabby Ben, Paul Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Your'e IH isn't too shabby Ben, PaulFrom the pictures. When you look at it up close, it looks like some old junkyard-bound cornbinder that some jamokes threw some paint and chrome on. Oh yea, that's what it is. Vinny's truck looks like somebody took their time and did a nice restoration. His does look a little bit crooked though...Ben 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks guys! And Mike, Nooo, the hood is a long way from that. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi Ben, You can go back into you're truck and put more time into it also. Attack one problem area at a time. But in the end you just have to satisfy yourself. Vinny's cab isn't lopsided, I think it resting there, hasn't been aligned or bolted in yet. Paul Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Yea, It was just kinda resting. When I call Nana and Papa tonight I'll report back any progress. But dont worry, the cab has some flaws. Theres a few little dings we missed, and ONE drip on the back. You can really see it unless you know where it is like me or Papa, or put your nose on it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 No matter, you're still doing a great job Vinny. I myself, would be intimidated by all those wires hanging in there but you seem to be progressing at one thing at a time and maybe you are into electrical more than I am. Paul 1 Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauthpk Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I knew it was only a matter of time........Someone beat me to it. Looks great Vin. I didn't have te heart to pull my cab off. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 GREAT JOB!!!!!!! You an Papa should be real proud! Paul 1 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/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks Paul, and Papa got the cab bolted down today and one air tank back on. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 good Job Vinny!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Yea, It was just kinda resting. When I call Nana and Papa tonight I'll report back any progress. But dont worry, the cab has some flaws. Theres a few little dings we missed, and ONE drip on the back. You can really see it unless you know where it is like me or Papa, or put your nose on it.ONE DRIP?!?!?!? Well I guess the international only has one drip too. And about 50 waterfalls.Cousin Ben 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 This Dude I knew from street racing had a 71 Olds Cutlass he attempted to paint himself with a Wagner power painter and Sears Weatherbeater paint. Talk about runs and waterfalls. The side of the car had glossy curtains. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Ive got to agree with the above comment(1958 F.W.D) if you only sandblast one area on the truck, make sure its the hubs. I just gave an F model a quick paint to tidy it up, I chipped as much old paint off as I could, and used stripper, and gave it a really good coat of etch prime and then multiple coats of paint, and its already beginning to flake away. And Ive only travelled about 1000 miles.I will never paint another one without sandblasting. It doesnt matter how good you are with a paint gun, theres no substitute for good surface preparation.Other than that 2 bob's worth, its coming together really well. Its great to see so much enthusiasm. Keep up the good work and keep the photos rolling in, hopefully it will put the fire in the belly of everyone who follows the post.Regards,Skip 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Looking good Vinny. Thats just about how I put my cab on with the exception that I used My Mack boom truck from work to put it on but that doesn't really matter. Keep up the good work. Now I got to get caught up(I need to install the radiator and rear ends) with you .Thanks, Josh 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks all you guys! But Josh, that radiator on mine might not be used, we want to find a different one, might have to wait till next year on that though. Goal is now to get her running, and in the barn before snow flies! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Nice!!! 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Nice!!! Thanks Al! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27341-the-u-models-cab-is-on/page/2/#findComment-138720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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