Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Today's progress:1. Started taping.2. Started final sanding.3. While under the truck checking play in the PTO linkage, I noticed a clevis pin was badly worn. Replaced it. While there, noticed one of bolts was loose on the channel iron cross member that the fuel line between the tanks is attached to. Took it out, cleaned it up, put never seize on it, added a washer and put it back on tight.4. Installed the two defroster pieces on top of the dash.5. Sprayed rubber undercoating inside the doors where I had to grind off the old coating for welding patches.Tomorrow we will finish final sanding and set up staging for painting the cab, which will happen on Thursday. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-283801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Really coming along nicely! Battery boxes look great and it's surprising how nicely the sheet metal cleaned up. Looks like it was a solid find. Can't wait to see the next installment. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-283805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 new Mack green is Ppg code 40496. I know the B's were a little darker shade but no one has ever really came up with that code. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-283822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Do you know if the B and R always had their own unique colors of if there was possibly and overlap during the model transition period. I'm curious which shade of green would've been used on a '62 F model or a '65 U model. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-283834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 It seems that after 1960, Mack green paint code 804 which is PPG 40496 was the Mack green and used into the 70's and 80's.Before 1960, there is use of code 804 as well as Mack code 815 Brewster green which is PPG 40495.If a customer wanted a color other than a Mack color, it would be painted using the paint code provided by the customer. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-283851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 It seems that after 1960, Mack green paint code 804 which is PPG 40496 was the Mack green and used into the 70's and 80's.Before 1960, there is use of code 804 as well as Mack code 815 Brewster green which is PPG 40495.If a customer wanted a color other than a Mack color, it would be painted using the paint code provided by the customer.I see. The reason I used those U & F as examples was because they were in production at the same time as the B model. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-283876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Today's progress:1. Finished final sanding.2. Set up staging around the cab to get me up high enough to paint over the hood and roof.3. Blew all the dust off the truck and out the garage with air hose.Tomorrow I'll finish taping, papering, and laying drop cloths in preparation for painting on Thursday morning.Pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-283880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Good luck with the paint. It's looking good so far. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-283886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 26, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2015 Today's progress:1. Taped and draped the truck.2. Wiped down all the surfaces.3. Primed the cab with etching primer (for use on bare steel surfaces).We are ready for final priming and painting tomorrow morning. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I cant wait to see it with paint on it I have got a truck to this stage once well and then I added the paint my god it looked like the kids from kinda had done it Im sure yours wont top job and thanks for taking us along for the ride Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 'Mater's transformation is complete! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I can't believe you!!!! No Pictures!!!!! 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/12/#findComment-284203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Yes we need pictures. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Yeah !Let's see beenWaiting for the results Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 It isn't perfect, but it's pretty darn good, and especially so since this was my first paint job ever! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 come on fella's no need to get your nickers in a twist some times you just gotta squint real hard nope that didnt help come on Wobblin were's the bloody picturesPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Green Dash Posted March 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2015 Nice job! It looks like a new truck! 5 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Can't wait to see the pix. It's like a weather tease on the news. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Yep 40496, same code for this '13 GU hood I shot yesterday as the 89 DM I posted earlier.... Keep up the good work the b is coming together! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 28, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2015 Without further ado, PICS!!(I've got a video downloading, too) 11 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
log hauler Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Looks great! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Today's progress:1. Re-installed all the innards of the passenger door (panel/window, handles, vent window, etc.).2. Put on the driver's side mirror.3. Installed the air cleaner and exhaust.4. Installed the chrome strips on the hood.5. Worked on the horn base (freed up the adjustment screws, cleaned it, primed and painted it).6. Cleaned the windshield and rear window.7. Started it up for the first time in almost three months. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Looks great. Worth the wait. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Nice job!Looks greatWouldn't know its the same Truck ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 28, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2015 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/12/#findComment-284365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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