Popular Post jackb61sx Posted December 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2013 Well after a summer of replacing straight pipes for mufflers, and replacing one of the two steering box's, I was finally able to finish removing all the hardware off the frame and send it to the paint shop. Going to paint the frame old Mack red and the rims a silver/gray gloss color. I am also going to paint the tanks red instead of the black they are now. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Going to look Great! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-219931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Going to look Great!Thx, I am also going to replace the banged up rear fenders with some new fenders. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-219935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 The colors that you wanted for your truck are great. Can't wait to see the updates on this. Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-219936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hey jack do you still have those old pipes? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-219948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Frame is gonna look nice all done up, who did your sandblasting? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-219950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Frame is gonna look nice all done up, who did your sandblasting?The sandblasting is being done by the painter at his shop, he does everything there. He also has 2 paint booth's to fit trucks into to paint a nice operation. The place is called Canal in Uxbridge Ma. I gave the pipes away, a local guy who hauls material into material in to me saw them in my garage and asked if he could have them last month so I gave them to him. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-219987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 excellent...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-219997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 That will look nice in Mack red Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 You WILL replace the mud flaps---right? 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 You WILL replace the mud flaps---right?I figured there would be a comment coming on the Cat flaps,,,,lmao,,,Just an FYI for everyone my truck is a Cat 3406 from the factory,,,,,But yes I have new black Mack flaps for the fenders I got from Watt's. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I figured there would be a comment coming on the Cat flaps,,,,lmao,,,Just an FYI for everyone my truck is a Cat 3406 from the factory,,,,,But yes I have new black Mack flaps for the fenders I got from Watt's.Store the CAT flaps...semi-old logo with Diesel Power. Nuttin' wrong with a 3406. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 That's better Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Trucks' gonna look great when done! I'm a big fan of the New England style paintjobs (even with the cat flaps) Lol!............................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 While truck is in paint shop went and picked up mufflers while they where removed along with there posts. Found some nice 1000 degree paint to paint the mufflers, I like the finished look. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 How much to prep and paint? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 How much to prep and paint?The prepping and painting of frame and all the parts in the picture that where on the truck almost $5,000. He has four days into just the sandblasting already. I removed all the parts for the fenders, 5th wheel, and head board and tool box's 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Yeh takes lots of time and sand. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 your truck will look really nice once it's done Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackb61sx Posted December 11, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2013 Updated pic's of the truck, was at paint shop this morning. I am very happy with the fuel tanks now they stand out against the black cab. The deep pitting under the 5th wheel and a couple other spots will be hidden when those parts go back on, just could not afford to have those areas filled and sanded then painted. But overall happy with the work!! 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Yeh takes lots of time and sand.IMG-20130805-00583.jpgYour doing a nice job on yours,,from what I can tell from your pic yours is not as pitted from having all the extras bolted to frame. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Really looks great especially the painted tanks and fit of the pipes. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Made it look like a brand new truck. very nice! Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Fresh paint looks bright and nice!Glad to see your progress. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Thanks guys for the nice comments, I am very happy with the job so far. The fun will be puting the parts all back on the truck over the course of the winter and get it to shows this coming summer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33758-truck-in-paint-shop/#findComment-220926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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