Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 In this cell phone pic, you can see what's under the floor board. You can see the base of the shift levers and the new boot I'm going to make will go around them and screw into the floor board. You can see the two shiny pistons that move in and out as you shift. They were buried and encased in inches of greasy, oily grime that I had to dig out with a screwdriver. Undoubtedly this crud made shifting more difficult. Now the pistons are free. You can also see the new air line we installed just above (toward the driver's door) those two pistons. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-269932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Keep up the good work. IEnjoy looking for new postsTo this thread.Keep the pics comingNice old B 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-269944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I agree. More pictures tell the story! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-269954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Love this thread... Mostly because I've got a totally restored B model and with a third child on the way it reminds me that I don't have any time for projects like this..... I'm living vicariously through you!!!! 1 Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Love this thread... Mostly because I've got a totally restored B model and with a third child on the way it reminds me that I don't have any time for projects like this..... I'm living vicariously through you!!!!You're in good company. I bought my B restored but its eventual brother(s) won't be. This thread is a great way to learn as it happens! Now, Is it actually a child on the way or another Mack you're bringing home in the dead of night, hoping it will blend in with the back yard? Congratulations either way! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 You're in good company. I bought my B restored but its eventual brother(s) won't be. This thread is a great way to learn as it happens! Now, Is it actually a child on the way or another Mack you're bringing home in the dead of night, hoping it will blend in with the back yard? Congratulations either way!Nope... Not a Mack Jr..... But a baby girl. Sometime in February. Something fresh for her two older brothers to torture!!! Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 11, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2014 Quite a bit more progress today. I'm very happy with what we were able to accomplish.1. Finished replacing all the seals in the PTO pump. No more leaks.2. Installed the brake pedal, brake valve under it, and the painted floor board.3. Made a new shift boot out of some rubber from an inner tube. It's not perfect, but in my opinion it looks great (and that's all that matters!). Besides, it didn't cost me a penny and I did it myself.4. The side mirrors were all screwed up. We had to apply copious amounts of heat and penetrating oil, but in the end we broke nuts free or simply broke them and now the mirrors are where they should be.5. We went around the dump body and straightened virtually every dent and peel. It looks much better now.6. Removed some extra battery/ground cables that weren't doing anything and for some reason were still on the truck.Tomorrow we plan on installing the new exhaust. I'm pretty stoked about that. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Love this thread... Mostly because I've got a totally restored B model and with a third child on the way it reminds me that I don't have any time for projects like this..... I'm living vicariously through you!!!!you DO know what causes that don`t you? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 you DO know what causes that don`t you?Well I'm sure that a Saturday night, handful of bud lights on my part, and not defending the fort had a lot to do with it!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 LOL! And the pictures continue to look great! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Well I'm sure that a Saturday night, handful of bud lights on my part, and not defending the fort had a lot to do with it!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalklol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 General Ike good luck on the babe ! Angelo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 General Ike good luck on the babe ! AngeloThank you Angelo. Next time I'm back visiting family I'll have to find out when you're working so I can visit. I used to work in Rye for Mario Gabelli and have a fondness for so many Port Chester, Rye, Mamaroneck, and Larchmont food joints. I'll bring take out!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 12, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) Well, today we did the exhaust. It's brand-new 4" from the manifold all the way. I bought the muffler and heat shield at Worcester Mack and the rest of it from NAPA. Took about half the day to do.It's amazing how different (and stronger) the truck sounds now vs. the 3" that was on it when I bought it. I'm uploading a couple more vids to youtube so you can hear the roar.The video of the exhaust can be found on youtube. Again, for some reason I can't even copy and paste the title, let alone post the vid. Search for "1964 B61SX exhaust note after new 4" exhaust installed" Edited December 12, 2014 by Wobblin-Goblin 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 More excellent pics and if you need a hand with posting on youtube, PM me. They make it difficult and the files take a while to transfer from you to youtube. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 What version of Internet Explorer are you using? That may be the issue with not being able to post. 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/3/#findComment-270230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Good point. Firefox as his secondary or primary browser would speed things up a bit. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 that's got to be one happy dog! keep it up ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 nice. looks like you got a good deal on that truck. the tires look like a matched set and are usually the most expensive part of a restoration. the sheet metal looks solid just alil beat up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 13, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) Other side of the truck. Edited December 13, 2014 by Wobblin-Goblin 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezrider Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 i think the truck looks great Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 get the feather duster&paint roller 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 couple quarts of rustoleum and a 4'' foam roller for a quick job. I think the truck looks good. liking the big aggressive rubber and front axle and heavy rears. liked it when it was for sale. always wanted a heavy spec B62 or B61sx just don't have the room atm. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) We'll be working on the sheet metal and paint at some point. I still have to address the power steering and there's another air line that needs to be replaced (right front). That rear brake pin also has to be addressed.The first thing to be painted will be the bumper and push plate (they will be black). Perhaps in the next couple weeks we can pull the bumper off and straighten it out so we can spray it.BTW, I priced out genuine Mack paint at the nearest dealer. The original green found on this truck is still available, but I prefer the modern green Mack paint because it's a little lighter and brighter. Unfortunately, I was told it was only sold by the case (four gallons) and at over $100 per gallon, I don't want to have to pay for two (or maybe three) gallons I don't need. The original green is less than $80 per gallon and is available by the gallon. Grrrrrr. Edited December 13, 2014 by Wobblin-Goblin Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 the original green is available from any automotive paint store that mixes paint. the PPG ditzler code is 40496. there were a few variations I know some trucks were darker than others.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/3/#findComment-270264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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