j hancock Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Fine job!Put some boards on the dump and it can go back to work. 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/17/#findComment-288518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldriver65 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Your doing great! That would be a great truck for local work,shame you couldn't haul much "legally" in CT. Edited May 2, 2015 by Dieseldriver65 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-288521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Looking good!! A great job... Looking forward to another picture with the rear wheels done like the steering.. Definaately a show stopper where ever you take it.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-288530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 That turned out really nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-288535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat320 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 wow it came out real nice Having a garage to work on it helps nice to see old iron brought back to life . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-288540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbob61 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 NICE JOB, LOOKS GOOD - I MEAN REAL GOOD! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-288692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Again, many thanks to DBLEW for selling 'Mater to me and my family. I've thoroughly enjoyed this project...and am glad it's almost over. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-288701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Looks awesome. That was quite a transformation. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-288749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmdog Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Congratulations on the new project.Dare I ask what you paid?I'm attempting to help a neighbor find homes for some old Macks, see Restorable Macks for pictures.I'm also interested in buying one of them for my own so I want an idea of what is fair.These trucks have been resting for 10-20 years but all probably would start and drive with fresh batteries and fluids. Might be some stuck brakes or clutches though.Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-289225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmdog Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Congratulations on the new project.Dare I ask what you paid?I'm attempting to help a neighbor find homes for some old Macks, see Restorable Macks for pictures.I'm also interested in buying one of them for my own so I want an idea of what is fair.These trucks have been resting for 10-20 years but all probably would start and drive with fresh batteries and fluids. Might be some stuck brakes or clutches though.Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-289226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Anybody else here install their own windshield? Have you had any problems with leaks? Mine is leaking inside on both ends. Not sure how that is possible with a new rubber and what looks like a proper fit. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-290552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 did you put any glue on it? usually when you paint and put the rubber on the pinchweld, its too shiny to seal. have to put some windshield sealant on the pinchweld before you put the rubber on. DONT use Urethane, youll never get it off. even a little black rtv would work. originally I think Mack put the windshield rubbers in the B models over the red oxide primer and taped it off to paint. least some were done this way. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-290653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
navypoppop Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Wobblin-Gobblin, I wanted to ask you if you ever finished painting the dump bed and rear wheels? I started to follow your post from the beginning and have to really compliment you on your patience and dedication to completing this project. You have done what a lot of us wish we had the time and money to do. If you have any pictures of the final look of your "pride and joy" I'm sure everyone would love to see them. Congratulations on a fine truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-291820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted June 5, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2015 Here's a short video of the truck backing out of the garage after we put the painted dump body back on. I'll have a few pictures after this weekend.The rear wheels have not been painted yet. Ran out of time. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-292338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
navypoppop Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I envy you so much. You have done so much with the help of your family too. I can't wait to see the finished prize. Congradulations Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-292370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted June 7, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2015 At the show today.... 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-292538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Your doing great! That would be a great truck for local work,shame you couldn't haul much "legally" in CT.I would really like to haul locally with it, but as you said, CT wouldn't allow me to load it adequately. It's got 55,000 rears, and the state would only permit me to gross 54,000. This is a 70,000lb truck all day long. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-292539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 like that little red ute or pickup maybe its a fire truck dunno what it is but its a cool little jiggerLooking good there Wobblin Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-292548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 What need for that masterpiece is to take it for a drive to ATCA shown in Macungie PA 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-292555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Where was this show? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-292569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Putnam, CT. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-292572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 It is a damn shame ya can't haul shit with a ten wheeler in CT...She's lookin good though Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-292573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Been driving this Quadbox for a couple months now. Hopefully I can take a video of the shifting and whatnot. I'm not perfect at it, but I've made a lot of progress. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-292903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 What need for that masterpiece is to take it for a drive to ATCA shown in Macungie PA With a top speed of 51 mph, I won't be driving it anywhere NEAR Macungie. [sad face] Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-292905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hauled ten loads of gravel over the last three days. I love the way this truck pulls. Pics and vids coming soon.Having the Lo-lo off road gear is nice, too. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/17/#findComment-296202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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