mowerman Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Well I finally made some progress on the truck, mostly all interior work. I figured I would tackle the interior first then move to the outside. I stripped almost everything out and fixed a few rot spots, repainted everything back to the green it is supposed to be, dynamatted the floor to help with sound and insulation, put new front and rear floor mats in, pulled the steering wheel, fixed all the cracks and repainted the wheel, repainted the horn button, put a new air ride seat in it, and cut out the old bent/broken/welded/hacked shifters and made new ones. I also have the rest of the dash pulled out and repainted, along with the heater box, which I pulled apart to get the rusted up flaps and vents working again, and to fix a small coolant leak. I still have to clean up the headliner, and make a new back curtain piece for the lower half of the back of the cab. Its been a slow process but im glad to finally see it take shape! Ill try to remember how to post some more pictures.wow,,,nice work man,,,,ive had my DM 21 years and havent done as much as you have in a year...lol.god love ya,,and keep it going ......dont feel alone,,,with the photo problem...gotta smart phone for christmas,,,now i cant post photos,,at all,,,lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 mate its come up well inside keep at you will get there Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 You are doing a fine job! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 If you are looking for a shift plate diagram for your truck. I think Watt's mack sells some and Matt Phall Restorations in Connecticut had some for sale also. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks everyone! And I will definitely look into those shift pattern plates and try to get ahold of one for the dash, thank you guys for the advice and help! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Wow.....that angle of your interior makes that cab look huge inside. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jpavao1066 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2015 Heres another picture with the rest of the floor in, the seat, and the steering wheel back in 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Wow.....that angle of your interior makes that cab look huge inside.Things always seem bigger in the Northeast. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Looking good As far as the pictures typically the way you take them with the phone will determine the layout if you load them on you cpu you can straighten them then upload and you should be good Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Looking good As far as the pictures typically the way you take them with the phone will determine the layout if you load them on you cpu you can straighten them then upload and you should be goodAh ok thank you! I never realized to check the orientation of the picture. Ill keep that in mind the next time I grab a few pictures Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesbucketlistmack Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hi Justin ! If you're still looking for gauges I bet that Global might have some old ones.Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hi Justin ! If you're still looking for gauges I bet that Global might have some old ones.MikeGood thinking! Ill have to ask them when I go up there Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-301994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jpavao1066 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) Well Ive got a bit more done on the truck this year, winter slowed me down a bit since I dont really have any shop to work in. But since then Ive gotten the interior about 90% finished. I put another air ride seat on the passengers side, finished the wiring, put all new gauges in the dash, wired in a fused accessory block for added electrical circuits like work lights, strobe lights, a radio, etc. I still have to put the headliner back in, and put the card board curtain back in the lower half of the back of the cab, paint the doors, and a couple small things here and there. On the outside I bit the bullet and bought 6 new 24.5 tires and rims and mounted them up, put a new front bumper and grill guard on, and welded up a set of diamond plate rear fenders and mounted some new led tail lights in them. I also changed all of the lines and hoses over to new ones under the hood since the old ones were in such bad shape, and started to mock up a visor and some new air horns. I officially put the truck on the road the beginning of this month, and was finally able to stretch its legs a bit out on the road. My pinion seal started to leak a little, which was the only leak on the truck, so I pulled that apart sunday and I am getting a new seal today after work. Its getting really close, i just have a little bit of body work to do and it should be ready to paint. I will try to get some pictures uploaded when I get home. Edited June 20, 2016 by jpavao1066 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-337231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 excellent keep us posted...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35142-66-r-model-restoration/page/2/#findComment-337233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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