j hancock Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Moving right along! 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/13/#findComment-284367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezrider Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 its come a long ways. looking great 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 nice job 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 yep moving right along liking it very much 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jeff M Posted March 28, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2015 That thing looks great. And there's nothing like a little diesel smoke to get you in touch with the true meaning of life, I always say... :-) 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Looks Great,bet you can't wait to get her out on the rode.The wait won't be long. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 GREAT job! Started work on mine, plan on doing a similar type job 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Excellent Job, keep the pictures coming want to see that dump body fix and paint and put back together and then the first load! 1 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/13/#findComment-284399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Great work looks good. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Fantastic! Already much more than I would've expected when you first posted about your plans. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Amazing progress! Looks a lot nicer than just the refurb of a working truck you first described. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Looks good. Now you have to get started on the bed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 28, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2015 Amazing progress! Looks a lot nicer than just the refurb of a working truck you first described. Excellent work.While I admit this has gone beyond a simple refurb (my uncle frequently jokes with me about "it's NOT a restoration"), it still isn't in the same class a true restoration. If I had to put a number on it, I'm guessing it's probably 50-60% of the effort of a full resto. In other words, a pretty decent refurb job, IMO.This "job" has been quite enjoyable from the beginning. It helps that I wanted to do this, and wanted to learn how to do all the things needed to make this happen. My dad and uncle have helped (and helped teach me), and for that I'm grateful, because without them, I wouldn't be this far along. If it works out, I'd like to use my fledgling skills to do another refurb job next winter. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Today's progress:1. Installed the horn.2. Installed the cab lights. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Model Chet Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 A working man's realistic restoration. The truck looks excellent. Continue to be happy doing what you're doing and most of all cherish the time spent with your dad and uncle. I can see they taught you well. 1 Quote OLD SCHOOL Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldriver65 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Well done,plan do do the same type of work to my truck soon. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Been sick with the flu since Sunday, so no updates this week yet. Hopefully by the end of the week I'll be well enough to get back at it. I miss working on it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Great job ! And it looks like any little pests in the shop were taken care of with the patented 673 Fogger! LOL! 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/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-284990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 3, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2015 Made it down to the garage today. Here's the progress so far:1. Had to re-mount the center cab light because the wire didn't make it through the hole last week. I noticed this when....2. I had to cut off about 1/2" of the screws holding the backs of the cab lights on to the cab. They were like daggers pointing down into the cab.3. Made a way to fasten the horn chain in the cab. Drilled a hole near the sun visor base, put a small machine screw through it, and attached the chain to the screw.4. Mounted the side bulldogs and "Mack" emblems.5. Installed the front directionals on the fenders.6. Installed the driver's vent window. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-285170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 looking good there Wobblin it always surprises me how much different things look when we start to put them back together a few little things can break up the paint scheme quit a lot PaulLook like the door to the shed is open does that mean all the snow is gone and the suns back out ????? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-285178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 6, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2015 Today's progress:1. Repaired passenger side mirror. Installed it on the truck.2. Finished repairing the driver's side door panel. Installed it.Took it out for a short run. Video will be forthcoming.PICS! 13 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-285732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Looks great basking in the sun. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-285734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Looks great, I'd love to go to work with that truck daily 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-285742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Looking great. All of the work you have done in a short amount of time has motivated me to get back to work on my Superliner 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-285744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 7, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZHKk8OsORQ&feature=youtu.be 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/13/#findComment-285762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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