Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Today's progress:1. Took off driver's side battery box (only had the bottom). Stripped and painted area around the BB.2. 'Mater didn't come with any battery box covers, so my plan is to use the better of the boxes and put both batteries on the driver's side in one box and make a cover for it (Mack was going to charge $200 for an R model cover). 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-282941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 That will look right at home on there. On my B that is what I did except I made a whole new box. 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/11/#findComment-282981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 looks like a neat job to me gotta be pretty chuffed with it Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-282994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 18, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2015 Today's progress:1. Installed the battery box bottoms back on the truck.2. Fabricated up a second battery box top.3. Cleaned, primed, and painted both tops. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Your truck is really coming along at a record pace. Nice looking BB covers. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Will you slow down? At least let the paint dry! Just kidding but seriously nice work and progress. Will we get to see the final result at York, Macungie, Lititz, or Allentown? 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezrider Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 nice work on the bat covers Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Will you slow down? At least let the paint dry! Just kidding but seriously nice work and progress. Will we get to see the final result at York, Macungie, Lititz, or Allentown?Given how low geared it is, I doubt I'll be traveling far with it, so those events are probably a no-go. Who knows, though. Brooklyn is 20 minutes up the road from me, so I'd like to at least go there with it. Also, I was rushing the paint as fast as I could by putting the covers over the big wood stove in the garage, heheheh. I really, really wanted to take pics of the completed boxes and tops on the truck today, but the paint wasn't quite ready. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 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. I was going through the thread again and came across this post from NY-B61. I'm fortunate that I had all winter to work on the truck, but I can tell you I still enjoy it immensely every day. Most days I'm bummed that I have to go home for supper! LOL. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Today's progress:1. Installed the battery box covers. They look great. Very happy with them. As my uncle said, "better than original."2. Finished installing the windshield and the spline. It's now done.3. Hung the doors. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Ol'e Mater gonna need a name change here soon!......... his name used to fit, not so much now! great progress and is looking great!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Looking good. Battery box covers turned out great. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 by the look of the doors and lids I think we can all say your well hung Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Yesterday's progress:1. Replaced a missing bolt/nut combo on the hood support arms.2. Put bends in the PTO/dump levers to A) give the passenger more room, make the levers easier to reach from driver's seat, and C) avoid hitting the glove box cover when in the down position. These levers are really sweet now.3. Put a little more body filler on the cab corner to fill in some deep scratches from 40 grit paper. Sanded it down with 220 and 320. It's better now.4. Sealed a pinhole in the rear corner by the exhaust with weatherstripping adhesive on the inside. Paint will take care of the outside.This coming week is prep week for painting the cab (tentatively) on Thursday. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Mack green on the cab? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Mack green on the cab?Sort of. The paint will be NAPA's PCC, and it will be a close match to Mack green. Having said that, "Mack" green is actually two separate colors, and I'm going with a green that's sort of in between the two. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 What is new Matter's mission going to be? I wonder how many B's are still working? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Sort of. The paint will be NAPA's PCC, and it will be a close match to Mack green. Having said that, "Mack" green is actually two separate colors, and I'm going with a green that's sort of in between the two.Is Mack green a combination of two colors or did the color change at some point? 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 22, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2015 Is Mack green a combination of two colors or did the color change at some point?According to the local Mack dealership, there is a "classic" B-model green that's a little darker and a modern Mack green that is lighter. I wanted something in between. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I'm a HUGE fan of the classic green, but I'm sure this will look good too Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 According to the local Mack dealership, there is a "classic" B-model green that's a little darker and a modern Mack green that is lighter. I wanted something in between.That's interesting. Pitt Ohio's Pinnacles appear to be "Mack Red" but I think they are actually a shade darker. When a bumper or hood is replaced you can see a very slight difference in color and when compared, it's the replacement parts that appear to be the true "Mack Red". I seriously doubt Pitt Ohio is spec'ing it's own custom color from the factory, especially so close to the standard color, but I guess it's possible. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 That's interesting. Pitt Ohio's Pinnacles appear to be "Mack Red" but I think they are actually a shade darker. When a bumper or hood is replaced you can see a very slight difference in color and when compared, it's the replacement parts that appear to be the true "Mack Red". I seriously doubt Pitt Ohio is spec'ing it's own custom color from the factory, especially so close to the standard color, but I guess it's possible.I think Pitt-Ohio is Imron P9001EB Seminole Red. It's the same as Tesone trucks too. I'll have to look at the next Pitt Ohio that comes in. I have the code for Exterior Mack Green. It's used Frank Bryan trucks. I just did a rear dm cab panel for them a couple months ago. I'll get it tom. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 220cummins Posted March 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2015 Window panel replaced 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Window panel replacedThat looks to be the "classic" Mack green, which is darker than the modern Mack green. I'm looking for something a wee bit lighter. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I think Pitt-Ohio is Imron P9001EB Seminole Red. It's the same as Tesone trucks too. I'll have to look at the next Pitt Ohio that comes in.That shouldn't be too long of a wait . BTW if it's D1790, have the body shop do a full detail in & out, rims included. I'm sure Pitt won't mind... 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/11/#findComment-283765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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