Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted April 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2014 After six months of being at the painters this is where she is at, supposed to finish the hood tomorrow. It is supposed to be white with black fenders and front following the curve of the hood. The body work turned out decent and I have been over every once in a while to help move things along. Should be like a nearly new truck new window channel, window squeegees, window gaskets, vent gaskets, headlight buckets, exhaust, fender lamps, turn signal lamps...Before it went to the painters you might remember that I re-did the inside, painted the frame and some mechanical work such as fuel transfer pump, brakes, clutch linkage some wiring, air line & valve and new fifth wheel. 7 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Several years ago I had truck sit from fall til spring for paint at a guy's shop,never did get done... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-243865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Some before and during and after pictures 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-243867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-243868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 What spec's/plans for it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-243869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Not sure yet, will use it to haul my B around for awhile and take to shows. Maybe someone will want it and then I can find something else to fix up, who knows. I will just be happy to get it home! 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-243870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Excellent job, I really like them redone like that! Terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-243872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 wow looks real nice....some swell work..thanks for sharing..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-243879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Very nice! Where did you find the glove box? I didn't think there was one of those left that hadn't been beat to hell. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-243914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Ohhh, bodyshop jail. Typical. Glad to see you are making progress! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-243916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Very nice! Where did you find the glove box? I didn't think there was one of those left that hadn't been beat to hell.Was in the truck, just needed to be cleaned up Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-243922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted May 2, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 2, 2014 couple more pictures; still have touch up and bumper left 5 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Very good looking truck.......PROUD for you.......bobby j. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Nice to see another old R saved and not exported. need to drive up and park that R next to Larry s B and racecar trailer ? its already his colors.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Thanks all for the comments, appreciate it.Nice to see another old R saved and not exported. need to drive up and park that R next to Larry s B and racecar trailer ? its already his colors..I was actually going to paint it Yellow and Black like my B, but thought of what if I wanted to sell it. OK Larry leave me a spot Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Fresh painted cab looks really nice.Shure it will be a killer when you put everything together.And it was very good you visited the shop regulary.Those paint guys used to move slow along big projects.Hope to see her ready soon. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Looks Fantastic! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted May 7, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2014 Just need to let the bumper dry and the quarter fenders and couple small brackets hopefully pick up on Friday, fingers crossed. 9 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Look'n good!!!! Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Black'n white Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 looks real good Rob,'cept the mirrors are backwards. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Looks good are you going with black rims or something a little lighter? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Mike, the picture might be inverted? Actually. I have a new set of plain SS to put on, I don't know if I can get the mirror glass replaced yet, hard to see out off as they are flaking off. They were heated at one time and the wires are gone now toLooks good are you going with black rims or something a little lighter?Not sure yet, painted the frame and rims last year black, but was thinking that I may pull the tires off again and paint them red? When I painted the frame I was planning on a yellow and black truck. 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Maybe just the rims white?The rims and the wedges. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 The truck looks awesome... I'd leave the spokes black if you can, and possible add a hint of chrome on the hardware or the rim... If they were more modern wheels the chrome center cap and lugs would be a nice way to go. Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35577-1980-r686st-paint-saga/#findComment-244701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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