Marcel67 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Well got the a/c working again installed a new compressor, custom build condenser and replace some new lines. Result ICE cold air!.Got the truck DOT inspected all was good so that's done. Fixed the ideling issues, replace the switch that engage the jake brake now working perfect and change all fluids and filters. So now it's going to he paint shop and I'm thinking to paint the chassis high gloss black and the cab fire truck red. ( any comments welcome) bought new cab marker light air horns and a new 18" steering wheel to replace the current big one. When all is done 2014 she got to go back to work and make some $$$$$$$. Thanks to all you guys at BMT that give me great advice. Hope to see you guys on the next big truck meeting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'll probably make the frame red and cab black.. Just my personnal taste that dont mean it wont look great the oposite way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Doctor Jr. Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Sounds like great progress. Can't wait to put mine to work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'll probably make the frame red and cab black.. Just my personal taste that don't mean it wont look great the oposite way!That's what I like and wanted to do, but Florida is so hot in the summer and black is killing me. so i'm really divided in the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mack mhe9 Posted November 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2013 Just a couple ideas. From running an E9 my self it would be cheap insurance to get a set of heads redone at dale France's. I still don't know if a valve seat was my problem but they will do a lot of damage if one falls out. Just my opinion. Good luck with your paint. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Red will fade easy in Fl sun. But I do like the red frame with black cab idea. Maybe do the roof in silver to help with the thermal heat? Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 That's what I like and wanted to do, but Florida is so hot in the summer and black is killing me. so i'm really divided in the color.How about battleship gray and red frame? Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 How about battleship gray and red frame? RobThat's what I was thinking,they have some sharp metallic greys out too that would look great with a red frame.............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Neon Green with a red frame. It will turn heads I Guarantee with red pinstripes.mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 That's what I like and wanted to do, but Florida is so hot in the summer and black is killing me. so i'm really divided in the color.have you considered pulling down the headlining and wall panels and adding insulation to keep heat out??doesn't appear to be too much in my MH, I'm going to add some just to keep the heat 'IN'.... Canada, eh..!!there are quite a few high tech materials out there, but as I'm 'dollar challenged' I might go with Roxul which is available in batt or board from HD or Lowes...not one to get into fancy paint schemes myself, but a two-tone cab, white from the windshield up and colour down, may help with your heat issue...BC Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 How about battleship gray and red frame? RobMedium gray with red stripes (matching the frame). Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 That's what I was thinking,they have some sharp metallic greys out too that would look great with a red frame.............................Markhmmmm...if you two toned it, maybe black with a gray or silver top. I always liked two tone paint jobs with lighter and darker shades of the same color. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hey marcel67, i live on the west coast of florida and i just eent and recovered a older mack too. I like your idea to go with a black frame but you should use Mack Red for the cab!! That's exactly what I'm doing on my superliner I just bought. Keep the update pictures coming. If your ever one the left coast of Florida I'd love to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 When the truck is ready I would like to see we good have a get together some where in Florida. We may can originate something . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 When the truck is ready I would like to see we good have a get together some where in Florida. We may can originate something . There are ATCA and ATHS chapters in Florida but I do not know where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 You may want to check with Jerry Grizzell, phone # 352- 793-6242 it is an ATCA truck club. Website is vintagetrucksfl.org/mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Good to see your progress, I dunno about red though, ever truck on the road is white,red or black seems like. I would keep the black with red frame or use a metallic blue or maybe even like a green with the red frame. As for the heat get some insulation in the ceiling and it'll stop that, or paint it two tone with silver on top and blue or green, or whatever on the bottom. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Well I think Im going keep my black cab and fire red chassis, may put top part silver dint know yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 You could do silver or white from the body Line just under the windows up over the top and use a red pinstripe to separate the colors and tie them to the color of the frame. Would probably look pretty slick actually, then use silver/white and red for painted on lettering on the black paint on the lower half. Hmmm, I may do some sketching just to see what that would look like this week. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 I like I like !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Ok in regards the heads, they where rebuild all 70k miles ago and the main rods and bearing where replaced including one piston.. The fuel pump was rebuild less than 35k miles ago. So looks like I'm in good shape there. I'm thinking maybe to buy some spare parts like another a/c compressor maybe a complete block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Yes the more parts the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Yeah Ive been trying to track down some more E9 parts to hide in plastic in the garage(not getting many since Im broke)but Im looking! Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Got to hang out with slpwalker today in Miami for a bit, truly nice guy. We met at the machine shop where he was fixing his pusher axle. Nice friend to have. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marcel67 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2013 Today I installed my 18" new steering wheel, and give the truck a wash. So off to the paint shop. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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