Popular Post Vladislav Posted February 7, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Today I finally put my hands on my camera to take pics out of it. Couple (or more-?) weeks ago I almost finished the body work and got the bunk out in the street to observe it from a distance and memorize this stage of building. Now it is covering with dust waiting to go to the paint shop wich is busy at the moment. Another moment I want for the first to paint up the cab's door with the strips of the chosen colors and see how it actually looks. Than continue the same on the sleeper if good enough. Edited June 24, 2017 by Vladislav 11 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-277948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 top job there Vlad keep up the good work and thanks for sharing Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-277961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Wow! That looks perfect! Are you going to do the interior on your own too? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-277992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Gee you've done a great job on that. You'd wanna have it well insulated for your climate. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-277993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Looks great Vlad !! 1 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Outstanding craftsmanship, Vlad! You enjoy what you do and it shows. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 If Mack corporate needs help creating new parts maybe they'll call you, they can't even put a sleeper they already make on a cab they make. 1 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 You can say, "This truck has everything - including the kitchen sink" ! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thank you for the comments folks, they're cool and funny as always The bunk was originally well insulated with mineral wool since it's Canadian.I'm going to do the same 2 inch thik regardless it's a hobby truck with no plans for winter cruising.The interior is partly done. Plywood inner lining is cut and some metal parts are done to attach the shelf and the bed. The last one is designed (yea, we spent some weeks drinking beer figuring out the arrangement)... designed to slide up to the front wall to be a double bed. I talked with the upholstery man to make everything of kunst leather together with the cab interior to get it the same style, close to original. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 All I can say is...............Wow!grayhair, thanks for the link. I really like this pattern. Might think about this for replacing the back panels on my bunk? Give it a more old school look. Maybe I don't want to know how much it is per sheet LOL! 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Awesome from the start Vlad. Thank you for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Larry, looks like an idea. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 holy shit,,,,you got some ambition,,,god love ya...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Have enjoyed watching the progress, had to put the pictures on the computer so I could see the details better, amazing job, and thanks for sharing. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Looks great,Vlad. Like the kitchen sink idea,also! Superb workmanship! Al 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayhair Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 You are welcome, glad to provide the link. I'm sure they'd be glad to quote you on what you need. I've never purchased from them, just had a nice conversation with their sales manager at a trade show a few years ago. At the time they sad they welcomed all orders small and large. If you do get a price from them, maybe you could let us know if it's reasonable... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Similar to the diamond pattern only with studs. Gives it and extra dimension when looking at it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 You're always able to add bolt heads in place of knobs Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I've been told that beer bottle caps and a nail work just as good. You'd have to go out and buy some nails Vlad😜 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Timmy, that sounds great! Nails is not a problem although I'm afraid I don't use to drink so much.. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-278385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Just found this post. All I can say is fantastic work and craftsmanship. 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37280-building-the-sleeper/page/2/#findComment-280738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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