Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 23, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2015 Today I started re-installing the dash panel. I'm about 3/4 done. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-287652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 25, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2015 Yesterday I installed the fan. Had to clean it as best as I could, because it appears to be original (or close to it). Ran the wire to a new toggle switch by the fuel gauge and powered it by a wire off the ignition switch. Put an inline fuse between the two.Took it out for a ride. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-287801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Looking real good. You'll need the old time a/c when it gets hot. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-287807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Looks great- nice job! 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/16/#findComment-287817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Looks real good to me top jobPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-287859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 I tallied up all the hours put into 'Mater so far:Me: 400My uncle: 100My dad: 40 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-287897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Better tell your Dad to stop drag the chain Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-287924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Started work on the dump body today. The chute door was caked solid with asphalt, but now it's all free and working properly. I did a bunch of grinding and welding on it, too. It certainly looks better, but I've got another morning's worth of torching, pounding, and welding left to do before sandblasting it. If all goes well, I'd like to get it painted this week. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Did more work on the dump body today. Torched a few things off it, did more welding and grinding. Plan is to sandblast and paint tomorrow. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 We don't believe you without pictures. Keep them coming. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 OK gents, I just got in 30 minutes ago, and after a looooong day of moving the body, setting it up, sandblasting, moving it and setting it up inside to paint, welding some patches in, fixing a few more things, it's now finished. Painted. Sorry, no pics. I forgot to snap a couple when I was done. Perhaps I can post a few tomorrow.BTW, we might put the body back on the truck tomorrow, too. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'll be watching this space for the pictures Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 30, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2015 Ask and ye shall receive. Here are some pics, one of the body before sandblasting, one after sandblasting, and a few after paint. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Now I believe you. Great work. Hope you are outting the body on now. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 great job it will be a shame to get it all dirty Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Oh man...this is gonna look good. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Can't wait to see her all back together 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Don't hold a mirror up to Mater. She won't recognise herself. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Looking great. You should add a air gate and leave the handle to make it look old school. 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/16/#findComment-288440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 2, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 2, 2015 I present to you the ballistic missile submari...err...'Mater.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlSa2ErtExI&feature=youtu.beThere were 133 days between the first photo on day one until today. 13 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I don't understand what took so long? LOL. Looks real good 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 WOW !!! Great job. Thanks again for sharing with us. Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Looks great. Not to bad on time either for all the work you did. 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/16/#findComment-288498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 all of what is said above top job and thanks for tacking 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/16/#findComment-288499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 so when does the renaming start? "MATTER" dont fit that truck! maybe"DAMN NICE" should be its new one LOL! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/16/#findComment-288504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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