2stacksuperdog Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Courvilles in Montville has a various colors sold by the gallon on the shelf. I don't know if they got that color but it wouldn't hurt to check. Good dealer for mack parts. 2 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblew Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Oh my gosh! I LOVE seeing all the progress! You're doing an amazing job---so glad he found the perfect home! ~Barb 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 VERY popular topic, your progress is interesting many people, GREAT pictures and brutish, bad-ass tires! Goes to show just how much someone can accomplish when their heart and mind are into it. Thanks for the continuing updates. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Having this thread is good for me, too, because it's also a written record of everything we've done to the truck. As you can see, the list is quite extensive already and we haven't even touched the exterior body work/paint yet.Today I swapped out the top exhaust clamp (that holds the 90 degree elbow tip above the muffler) for a band clamp. It's a cleaner look. Also, I finished the entire exhaust job by installing the top flex mount (where it mounts to the cab). I made it out of a piece of conveyor belt, which is about as rugged a material that I could find that was still somewhat flexible. I'll post close up pics of the exhaust tomorrow.For the remainder of the day I helped my uncle on his B65. While he was finishing up some wiring and lights, I attacked the interior of the cab to clean it. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 16, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2014 Here are a couple close ups of the new exhaust. The top is secured by a piece of conveyor belt; very strong, yet still flexible material.Today I purchased a genuine Mack B-model floor mat and windshield rubber molding. Stay tuned for more progress. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 No straight pipe? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 No, no straight pipe. It's loud enough as it is. No need to blast my eardrums (or anybody else's). Plus, I really like the look of the muffler with the heat shield around it. It just looks right to me. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Looks good,but nothing like the bark of a Thermodyne with a straight stack 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I`da cut that piece of belting a little straighter poke-poke Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Believe it or not, the flap is almost square. The cab mount makes it look out of square. It's an optical illusion. Besides, I was working with a scrap piece of belt that was free. Any time I can get something at no cost, I happily accept it if it does the job. As you probably know, you can rack up expenses pretty quickly with projects like these. Sometimes I look at a product, part, or accessory longingly...only to put it back on the shelf or not hit "submit," LOL. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblew Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Did you find the (lighter) green paint that you wanted in 1 gallon containers? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 I have some leads, Barb, but nothing definitive yet.BTW, didn't get to do anything (other than drive it!) on the Mack today, but on tomorrow's agenda I have:1. Replace right front brake line.2. Remove left front wheel and address the power steering drag link.3. Clean remaining floor boards and paint them black.4. Spray down all the bolts attaching the bumper. This will help make it easier to remove it so we can straighten it and paint it soon.Of course, I'll be posting pics. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Any time I can get something at no cost, I happily accept it if it does the job. As you probably know, you can rack up expenses pretty quickly with projects like these.Mate I couldnt agree more as the saying goes best way to make a small fortune " Start of with a large fortune and then buy a truck "top job you doing mate Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblew Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 BTW, didn't get to do anything (other than drive it!) on the Mack today,I'm pretty sure THAT ALONE counts! Can't wait to hear the progress tomorrow. The dirt and grime and general yuck that was in the fuel filter and canister makes me wanna either cry or throw-up....or maybe both. Poor truck---he didn't deserve that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 18, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 Today's progress:1. Scraped and wire brushed the entire floor in the cab a couple times, then wiped it down and brush painted it with black Rustoleum. Pic below.2. Removed left front tire and rim to get at the power steering drag link. Power steering hasn't been consistent. It'd work (somewhat) and then it wouldn't, so we removed the drag link and found some garbage in the form of a piece of hydraulic line lodged inside and also a set spring was missing. We removed the trash and made a spring. Will assemble it all and re-install it tomorrow.3. While the rim was off, I cleaned it (and the spokes) and painted them both. The rims will be silver (same color as the radiator cover) and the spokes will be green (same color as the cab and hood). 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 19, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2014 Today's progress:1. Removed the center cap off the spokes, ran it through a wire brush wheel, primed and painted it silver to match the rim.2. Re-assembled the power steering drag link sans the dime-sized piece of hydraulic line lodged inside and with the second spring it was supposed to have. Installed it back on the truck. The power steering is still a little wonky, hopefully it's because there's still some air in the lines.3. Put tire and rim back on truck along with the center cap. Armor-alled the tire with tire foam.4. Checked the steering box to make sure it had oil (it did).5. Noticed the cross member that connects the back spring mounts of the front axle was loose on the driver's side. Replaced one bolt and tightened everything up.6. Used a wire brush attachment on my power drill to clean the decades old grit and grime off the original floor mat (the part that goes under the seats), then cleaned it with a solution and installed it back in the cab.7. Chipped the remaining bits of asphalt that were clinging to the bed extender off the back of the dump body.All in all, it was a good, productive week. We got quite a bit done (again), this time with some eye candy (the wheel/rim) for good measure. The paint job isn't perfect, but by my eyes it's pretty darn good. If you stand back about ten feet or so it looks downright museum quality, and I've never painted anything vehicle-related in my life. Actually, I'm rather stunned by how good it looks.I'm hoping that by the new year this truck will have a straightened, painted bumper and painted fenders. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 THAT OLD HORSE MIGHT MAKE FRONT PAGE YET 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Looks great to me, keep up the work won't be long before you got it all finished. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 "First page?" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 "First page?"look again Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 I don't know what you mean by "front page." I looked at the home page and didn't see anything, if that's what you were referring to. Still rather new to the site. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Looking good Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-270969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Can you post a picture of the spring you made for the drag link.Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-271017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Sorry, no picture of the spring. We already put everything back on the truck and there's no way I want to take it back off without being forced to. We simply had a longer spring of the same diameter that we cut to fit length-wise. I believe it originally came off somewhere from a Model A Ford.BTW, the piece of line that was in the drag link can be seen in the picture of the drag link. It's in between the tips of two screwdrivers. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/4/#findComment-271071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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