Popular Post jackb61sx Posted June 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2013 Well after 3 saturdays ( Playing) working on removing the old straight pipes and replacing with new 10" mufflers and top chrome pieces. The hardest part was making up the new straps to secure the muflers to the support posts. I do like the original look much better! Posted are the before and after looks, thoughts welcome. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Oh yes, much better. Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-187900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I agree the original pipes fit the trucks style better. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-187901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Looks good!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-187903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Yes indeed! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-187919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Original Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-187925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Huge improvement! Rick Quote Richard MarkOwner / Master Model Maker Industrial Model DesignAp40rocktruck Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-187928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 what did you do with your old pipes? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-187933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 your ears will thank you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-187936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 what did you do with your old pipes?felicello on here was going to buy them off me, but have not herd from in a couple of weeks. They are 6" not in bad shape at all just too loud for me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-187947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Looks great! I was surprised to see so many positive responses. I thought I was in the minority of folks who prefer the stock look with mufflers. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-187948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbob61 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Good move, looks great Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-188065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 felicello on here was going to buy them off me, but have not herd from in a couple of weeks. They are 6" not in bad shape at all just too loud for me.felicello on here was going to buy them off me, but have not herd from in a couple of weeks. They are 6" not in bad shape at all just too loud for me.jack I am still tryin to get a load up your way, may not happen till we start haulin the fresh apples in September, if you need to move them sooner I understand. Truck looks nice by the way. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-188279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 jack I am still tryin to get a load up your way, may not happen till we start haulin the fresh apples in September, if you need to move them sooner I understand. Truck looks nice by the way.No one is asking me for them so no rush on them.....They are put away in the shop. I do Like how much better truck looks with the original style mufflers back on it they are much simpler and cleaner look, Thanks to all for the nice feed back, friends at home liked the straight pipes better and gave me grief. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-188372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Did the same thing years ago on my R-model had straights on it and went back to mufflers. (4"in and 5" out though)That RW looks good with the mufflers and pipes. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-188414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I like it both ways. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-188420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Like the original look, looking good! Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-188745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 just spotted this,,,im with mike,,it looked good both ways...used to stop and eat in Chelmsford,,at skips resterant,,,used to have the best corned beef hash in the world,,that was 30 years ago..was wondering if they were still there,,dunkin donuts across the street...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-188937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I agree w/ Mike : I like either way . but I bet your hearing will thank you later as when I was younger id straight pipe IH Farm tractors, Cat, Case Dresser dozers & loaders & a few 3 cly & 4 cly Detroit stationary motors pop had & I operated on a daily basis. Now I catch myself every now & then saying : What ya say ? Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-188969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 just spotted this,,,im with mike,,it looked good both ways...used to stop and eat in Chelmsford,,at skips resterant,,,used to have the best corned beef hash in the world,,that was 30 years ago..was wondering if they were still there,,dunkin donuts across the street...bobSkips is long gone, I live in town and they tour that down for a strip mall about maybe 8-10 years. Owners got old and no one wanted it so they sold the land. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31509-back-to-original/#findComment-189420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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