keg1 Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Well after 4 14 hour days of working on it I think it might be ready for the road. It was definitely a Labor day weekend. Relined front brakes and drums(which I couldn't get until today, and they were ONLY $290 each). Found a bad wheel bearing, replaced all of them. Replaced exhaust pipe found bottom connection on muffler was bad couldn't find one Saturday so I cut one off another one I had and welded it on. Took air cleaner off to paint and found the one strap was bad, had to make a new one. Paint didn't quite match but it's better than rust. Put on a new steer tire. Changed oil and filters. Pulled off all the wheels and cleaned and painted them. Put a visor on. Wife spent a couple days cleaning inside and polished tanks and cab. Looks pretty good all cleaned up. I'll try to get a picture on tomorrow. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-203594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Nice Find & A VERY NICE LOOKING Bulldog you got there . Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-203643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keg1 Posted September 5, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2013 I got a picture of the old girl cleaned up (the truck not my wife). Hoping to get a Pa inspection sticker on it tomorrow. Should get the lettering done in the next couple of days but its going to work Friday with or without. 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-203805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Wow she sure cleans up nice and tell the wife she did a great job on the tanks they shine like a new penny!! Beautiful truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-203832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 All I can say is wow nice truck! Love to have that one in my collection :0) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-204235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Well keg1 howd she do on her first day? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-204243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 I didn't get to try it out. I hooked it up Thursday and found the fifth wheel was slid ahead to far. I didn't have time to mess with it, I had to take a late load to Bedford, Pa. I got it slid back today and I think I'm ready to try it Monday. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-204440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Oh ok well let us know how she does Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-204483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Well I got to try it out today. Had a load to Houston Pa. Got loaded and made it 5 miles out of town and had a clamp on turbo break and blowed hose off. Called the pit crew out put a new clamp on and made the trip without any other problems. Ran pretty good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-204776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Well good. And youll have those teething problims. Just hope thats it and that their nickel and dime ones Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-204834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keg1 Posted September 11, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2013 I got my signs on today. Hooked and ready for trip #3. Sorry pictures look a little cloudy. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-205274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Looks good. Looks good Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-205366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thank you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32513-it-followed-me-home-i-guess-i-have-to-keep-it/page/2/#findComment-205549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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