1957B61Vt Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Lookin good!Can't wait for the dumpBody. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-285765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 YEAH BABY YEAH that must be a great feeling to be out and about for a drive it looks like all the snow has gone you gotta be proud of the job you've done Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-285775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingblade Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 i love it,it looks like its all business,not some whimpy truck,,nope Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-285776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Very nice!! Really starting to shapeup. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-285849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldriver65 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 What a job,nothing like a fresh coat of paint on an old dog! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-285871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Great job 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/14/#findComment-285958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 8, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2015 Today we installed the genuine Mack floor mat. After investing a fair amount of time thinking about how to do this without massacring the very expensive mat, I decided to make a template out of 6 mil plastic sheeting. After making a perfect copy of the Mack floor mat out of the plastic, I then cut out the areas that needed removing (for the shift levers, e-brake, PTO levers, brake and throttle pedals, etc.). After making sure enough plastic was cut out, I then used blue painter's tape to add material back in and leave the EXACT holes and openings desired.After putting it in and taking it back out a few times to make sure the template was precise, I then laid it on top of the genuine Mack floor mat and cut out the holes as they were set in the template. It came out pretty close to perfect. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Nice job on the mat. You just need the clutch pedal pad and it will be real fine! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Congratulations on the floor mat, and of course on all the other great work. I did a floor mat a couple of months ago for my B so I can relate to the pressure of not screwing it up. I made a template out of heavy brown paper. The only place I wasn't sure of is around the clutch pedal. When you get the hole large enough to not drag on the pedal shaft you get some noise and day light. Seems like there should be a rubber pad or some such thing on the shaft to seal the hole when the clutch is not in use. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Very very nice job on this B. It'll be a shame, though, to put that crummy old dump body back on.....unless you've had plans for that too..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Very nice. Sits tall. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Congratulations on the floor mat, and of course on all the other great work. I did a floor mat a couple of months ago for my B so I can relate to the pressure of not screwing it up. I made a template out of heavy brown paper. The only place I wasn't sure of is around the clutch pedal. When you get the hole large enough to not drag on the pedal shaft you get some noise and day light. Seems like there should be a rubber pad or some such thing on the shaft to seal the hole when the clutch is not in use.BTW, my truck has such a rubber pad helping to cover that hole for the shaft. Guess I was fortunate! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Very very nice job on this B. It'll be a shame, though, to put that crummy old dump body back on.....unless you've had plans for that too..... The plan is to sandblast it and paint it metallic gray. It should look pretty good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 yup the mats can be a pita to do and get right. the clutch and steering column along with the e brake and shifting levers had a heavy 1/4 foam around them to stop the air flow . some of the shifting lever sealin pads were actually screwed to the floor board with another piece of sheet metal over them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Nice job all around,a piece of carpet trim along the edge of your mats would look sweet and keep any dirt from getting underneath,thats how I did mine anyway. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 11, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 11, 2015 Today's progress:1. Pulled out the main dump/pivot pin/shaft (that goes through the chassis and the dump mechanism. There seemed to be a fair amount of play in the mechanism, so we inspected the pin/shaft and the "bushings" it went through on the dump mechanism. Both the bushings and the huge pin had some wear, most likely from a lack of preventive maintenance over the course of years, but they appear to be robust enough to continue using. We'll grease the heck out of everything and it should be fine.2. Wired up the cab lights and parking/directional lights on the front fenders. Put in a new(er) directional switch on the steering column and sorted through all the wiring under the dash to line everything up properly with the new switch.3. The "driving" lights (small lights under the headlights) hadn't worked since I bought the truck, so I took off the lenses and bulbs and cleaned the connections. Now they work. If fact, all lights from the cab forward are functional.4. Removed a bunch of "surplus" wiring on the truck. Stuff like an old alarm system that had bits and pieces of wiring all over were ripped out. Probably 20-25 yards of wiring was taken out today. There's still some more to go, too.The plan is to register the truck tomorrow with antique plates. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Good to hear she's going on the road! How will she be tagged? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 12, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2015 Truck has temporary antique plates. Have to get a VIN check done by a dealer before perm plates will be issued.My dad and I drove around some with it this afternoon after putting on temp mud flaps and getting the rear lights functional. My uncle paced us and we found out the top speed of 'Mater is about 52mph.I also finished up wiring the fender-mounted parking/directional lights today and put them on the tail light circuit, so they're on whenever the tails are on. Mack had them set up so they were only on with parking lights. When the headlights were turned on, the parking lights went off. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldriver65 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Nice to see you got it on the road!52 aint bad,lets you enjoy the scenery! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Must feel good to have her on the road! I don't miss all that BS to reg. a vehicle in CT... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 wheres the pictures or video? Sounded like you had a support crew. 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/14/#findComment-286414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 wheres the pictures or video? Sounded like you had a support crew. We were too busy trying to get it ready for the road, and then it was nice to just....drive. I've invested nearly every work day for four straight months on this project, it was a relief to put the tools down and just enjoy the satisfaction of being on the road legally. Of course, there's more work to be done (the rest of the chassis, the dump body, etc.), but for a few hours yesterday afternoon I simply wanted to relax with it. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Nothing beats going for a cruise that's for sure . Who did you use for insurance? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Nothing beats going for a cruise that's for sure . Who did you use for insurance?The papers are with the truck at the family farm (seven miles from my house). I'm not sure, maybe it's called American Collector's? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 52 is about top end for me too. 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/14/#findComment-286517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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