umodelnut Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Well, the day started out with Papa starting the U, and pulling her out of the barn and backing it back onto the road (the sand). Then, my mind was set that I was driving it back to the garage. So Papa got out and walked back up to the garage with the dog, Duke. So, there I sat, in my U model, first time I had driven her since last summer.I pushed the clutch in, put her in first, and let the clutch out. Here I go! It has a foot throttle now unlike last time, so I put the hammer down, (kinda) and drove her up. I had a grin from ear to ear when that turbo kicked on. I didnt get a video or anything of me driving because......I was having to much damn fun!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, as the hours passed, we got the 5 inch exaust on there, (I hope it doesnt fall off) and kinda got the passenger fuel tank painted with the strap on. After we picked up all the tools, I fired her up to she how she sounded. It sounded great, it was the first time I made it blow black smoke too!!!!! :D Vinny 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tkobes43 Posted November 10, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2012 Take the damn muffler off!!! Straight pipe it!!!Tom 3 Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Awesome, Dude! 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 It'll still be pretty loud like this. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Awesome, Dude!Thanks Kent! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 must have taken a long time to paint that tank with..................never mind. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 must have taken a long time to paint that tank with..................never mind.What? A spray can? Yea, it was done with a spray can. No different than doing it with a gun, except its cleaner, easier, and quicker. Still looks the same. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 must have taken a long time to paint that tank with..................never mind.Imma leave that one alone 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 What? A spray can? Yea, it was done with a spray can. No different than doing it with a gun, except its cleaner, easier, and quicker. Still looks the same.yeah, it does ok if you get good paint like krylon or rustoleum. That cheap dollar store paint ain't much, but i've used it before to make something look good for a little while, or just to touch up something before a parade. That's the only kind of painting i've done, either a spray can or a paint brush.......steered this one back on the right path,eh? Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 yeah, it does ok if you get good paint like krylon or rustoleum. That cheap dollar store paint ain't much, but i've used it before to make something look good for a little while, or just to touch up something before a parade. That's the only kind of painting i've done, either a spray can or a paint brush.Its good paint. Its Dupli-Color, from Napa. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 looks great, like the plymouth, 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 looks good but that muffler has to go 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 looks good but that muffler has to goTHANK YOU!!!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Thanks guys. The Plymouth is Papa's. Its a 65' Sattelitte. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Looks good, what part are you going to start on next? 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Looks good, what part are you going to start on next?Thanks. Today, I tightened the top of the air cleaner down and Papa and I monkeyed with that passenger mirror bracket. We got in on good though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 On my mind, and I'm shure of that, painting with an air brush is more easily and faster then a spray can.Of coure preparations are longer, you need compressor and so on, you have to clean the gun good after use.But sometimes it's just a disaster applying sprays. Unable to variate pressure, grade of drops (dispersion?) and a size of spraing beam.Vinny, i want you to know, that sticker on the air filter, have you any idea where to find a new one? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Looks good Vinny. Get the hood on right, lights, bumper, some good tires, change the left mirror bracket, and you will be ready for Macungie 2013. Oh and don't forget to tilt the 5th wheel back. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Vlad, I dont know where you can get them stickers new, I dont think you can get them new. I dont think she'll be ready for Macungie next year. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milaca Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I look forward to the completion of this as I am sure it will look great! I agree with some of the others though, you might be better off without the muffler as it will hide the sound of the turbocharger (and you wouldn't want that!). Twenty years ago I drove a 1976 International Loadstar 1850 tandem axle gravel truck (for my dad's excavating business), powered by a International DT466 with a 13 speed Fuller and it had a straight pipe. Every time I would shift, it let out a loud whine from the turbo (similar to the sound of an air-starter). I remember when my dad drove the truck, I would be at home and hear him coming from two miles away because of the turbo whine whenever he would shift gears. I love that sound! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 I look forward to the completion of this as I am sure it will look great! I agree with some of the others though, you might be better off without the muffler as it will hide the sound of the turbocharger (and you wouldn't want that!). Twenty years ago I drove a 1976 International Loadstar 1850 tandem axle gravel truck (for my dad's excavating business), powered by a International DT466 with a 13 speed Fuller and it had a straight pipe. Every time I would shift, it let out a loud whine from the turbo (similar to the sound of an air-starter). I remember when my dad drove the truck, I would be at home and hear him coming from two miles away because of the turbo whine whenever he would shift gears. I love that sound!Papa and I were thinking today, we might change something up. Its a little funky. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 LOOKING GOOD! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 LOOKING GOOD!Thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Vlad, I dont know where you can get them stickers new, I dont think you can get them new. I dont think she'll be ready for Macungie next year.Maybe make an order to reprint them? Not to Mack but any local print shop. I have mines terrible weared, would like to have 'em in the positions.Your progress looks like you have good chances for the next year Macungie. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Nice progress guy's keep up !! 1 Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28268-what-a-day-on-the-u-model/#findComment-145870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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