ws721 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Awesome job. She will be better than new!!! 1 Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-322448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 The interior looks really good. I noticed the carpet was in good shape to, was that a replacement or swapped out?Did you was down the inside walls after you took the panels out and add some insulation? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-322449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 The interior looks really good. I noticed the carpet was in good shape to, was that a replacement or swapped out?Did you was down the inside walls after you took the panels out and add some insulation?the floor carpet either side was really grubby from muddy boots, but a good detergent wash and the fibres looked fine, no worn out areas so put them back in... this time with floor mats I pulled out of my F150 when I bought it new.the centre hump was a mess of dog hair and a couple of cig burns, since it is glued to the foam which is then glued to the hump I just spent time with a vacuum and carpet shampoo.what you can see in the photos is the number of different "greys"... varying lots of dye produce panels that have a slight tint difference when lit by a camera flash... but looks fine in daylight.yes, the interior was completely washed down, I pondered putting some noise insulation but will see how I feel after running it for a while... the side and ceiling panels can be removed in less than an hour so it is not a big job... under the mattress may get some acoustic and thermal material later. The sidewalls have factory thermal insulation in the sandwich of fibreglas.BC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-322543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 when you get yours all straightened out I`ll send this one up to you 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-322549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 What a truly excellent thread. Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-322642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdirondakMack Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Enjoyed! Nice Job! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-322663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 when you get yours all straightened out I`ll send this one up to youDSCF3711.JPGokay..!! ship it to the left coast, I'll call when it's ready... BC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-322676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 What a truly excellent thread. thank you.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-322689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 That's a great job, beautiful!RonSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-322766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 whose F7's were they .not BCR .Are you leaving it in BURSMA'S colers? they are a nice coler combo. Is that the shop at SQUAMISH Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-322775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 whose F7's were they .not BCR .Are you leaving it in BURSMA'S colers? they are a nice coler combo. Is that the shop at SQUAMISHHi Bobnot much knowledge on the F7/F9 train stuff but from what I gather listening to the chatter in the lunchroom from the guys with the polka dot hats... one painted burgundy is CP, the other two were originally CN, latest one came from Waterloo and prior to that was VIA....paint on the MH is staying as-is, still in good condition and repaint not in the budget right now... yes, it is the Buursma Contracting colours, prior to that it was the dark brown of Kingsley Trucking which I was considering for later but think it might look too much like UPS... http://www.kingsleytrucking.com/en/yes... shop is in Squamish rail yard.BC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-322792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BC Mack Posted April 29, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2016 It's that time again... getting near the end of the bulk of the project, punch list has shrunk and I'm getting ready for a road test in a week or two, that depends on weather and my spare time. This truck has not been on the road since October 2004 other than two tow truck rides, so I am looking forward to the drive but also hesitant as to what surprises are in store... all you can do is your best work and let fate decide the outcome... that report will follow. for now, some catch up photos... enjoy!! one reason for buying a parts truck was that it had a high back air ride passenger seat, not that it makes me any more comfortable but I scored an armrest for myself as well... the covers were in better shape too. the very last years of the MH had different entry step material, more like a grating and it needed a good cleaning.. on the toe-kick I replaced the 3M tape and fixed a wonky hinge for the oil dipstick door. for some reason lo-pro 24.5 open shoulder tires are hard to find used around here and I had palpitations when offered new for $600cdn.... so, at a trade show I spoke to the import wholesaler of 'Roadlux' tires and with some research figured they would work for me as this is just my play truck, yet it took a year for him to get a small quantity into his container from China... outcome was the price for new was $229cdn, much better than a cap and my old carcasses were 1996 date code. took it out for a wash and brush-up and a quick drive around the industrial park... now.. I've decided to carry a spare, lots of pros and cons, each of us can argue this to death... but until I design and build my side of frame mechanism I'm going to carry it on the drom deck... but, once I change a tire how the heck to I get the off unit back on the deck when I'm all alone... so, plank of wood and a come-a-long seemed to do the trick. of course, the dog needed a good polish.... took it to our local chrome guy, well, he did it in 24 carat gold for a nice price... It looks like a pimpmobile !!!! BC Mack 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-331853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 bc if you are serious about parting your other cab i`m in need of the headlight switch plug its a nine hole receptacle that the switch plugs into top left of the panel. we have this thing smoking again and running down all the other bugs Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-331861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 BC, your truck is looking Great! Any particular reason you wanted the open shoulder tire vs. the closed style? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-331866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 21 hours ago, carlotpilot said: bc if you are serious about parting your other cab i`m in need of the headlight switch plug its a nine hole receptacle that the switch plugs into top left of the panel. we have this thing smoking again and running down all the other bugs I will have a look at my parts box but I'm pretty sure I've used it already.. I had to replace 2 or 3 of those as they had melted on a few terminals... will pm you next week when I get back to my truck. BC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-331914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 14 hours ago, j hancock said: BC, your truck is looking Great! Any particular reason you wanted the open shoulder tire vs. the closed style? nothing clever or magical, the other six were open shoulder so I just went that way just for looks... if I had to buy all eight tires I would have gone with the more common closed shoulder. BC Mack 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-331915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 11 minutes ago, BC Mack said: I will have a look at my parts box but I'm pretty sure I've used it already.. I had to replace 2 or 3 of those as they had melted on a few terminals... will pm you next week when I get back to my truck. BC Mack yep looks like same problem if you come across one let me know Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-331916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 OK. Closed shoulder does seem to be easier to find. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-331917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 On 4/30/2016 at 11:07 PM, carlotpilot said: yep looks like same problem if you come across one let me know 6 terminal on off on switch? You can get them from Dorman or NKK or NAPA in 12 or 24 volt and up to a 35 amp rating. Paul 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/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-332073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Glad to see tyhe progress. Looks like the end of a tunnel. Wish you no surprizes along the "run-in". Or at least no serious ones. And the dog looks so nice so there are more chances it could be stolen then the unlocked spare Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-332091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 6 hours ago, 41chevy said: 6 terminal on off on switch? You can get them from Dorman or NKK or NAPA in 12 or 24 volt and up to a 35 amp rating. Paul he's after the plastic? plug, they clip into the back plate behind the dash and the wires are anchored in them so it becomes a socket to push the on-off rocker switch into... bit of a pain as everything seems to float as you install the info panel... got to be a design fault to allow this much current through a switch, or just bad contact after many removals over the years... seen better. if you look at the left side of the photo here you can see how it all mounts. BC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-332126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, BC Mack said: he's after the plastic? plug, they clip into the back plate behind the dash and the wires are anchored in them so it becomes a socket to push the on-off rocker switch into... bit of a pain as everything seems to float as you install the info panel... got to be a design fault to allow this much current through a switch, or just bad contact after many removals over the years... seen better. if you look at the left side of the photo here you can see how it all mounts. BC Mack Mid 80's to mid 90's F750 and bigger Fords did the same thing. We ended up using ring terminals and the toggle switches with screw lugs with shrink tube to insulate it. Doesn't seem you would even have the room to do that. Edited May 2, 2016 by 41chevy 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/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-332130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 3 hours ago, BC Mack said: he's after the plastic? plug, they clip into the back plate behind the dash and the wires are anchored in them so it becomes a socket to push the on-off rocker switch into... bit of a pain as everything seems to float as you install the info panel... got to be a design fault to allow this much current through a switch, or just bad contact after many removals over the years... seen better. if you look at the left side of the photo here you can see how it all mounts. BC Mack thanks for explaining that bc Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35701-my-summer-project-mh/page/5/#findComment-332138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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