Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Today's progress:I spent the afternoon finishing up the stripping of the cab. There are a bunch of nooks and crannies that needed additional attention, so now the cab is 100% stripped and ready for brazing and patching.I'm hoping to have one windshield and two door windows made tomorrow. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-279355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Today's progress:1. Disassembled and stripped paint off both doors. Started patching and repairing one of them.Still waiting to hear back from the glass cutter about the windows and windshields. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-279781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Amazing progress. Can't wait to see the cab cleaned up. Funny how rough paint can look and the metal is so solid underneath. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-280232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Still no word on the new glass for the windshield and doors. I also ordered five new cab lights, but they haven't arrived yet, either. We are planning on having the doors 100% complete and primed by the end of the week. We also are shooting for the windshield to be installed by then, too, but obviously we need that glass. Perhaps the cab will be primed by week's end as well.One thing I do every day (sometimes a couple times per day) is shop-vac the truck and garage. All this prep work is messy and dusty and it's nice not looking at all the mess while working.Hopefully I'll have some decent pics this week. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-280244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 27, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2015 OK, finally have an update for y'all.Today we finished all the fixing, welding, and filling on the doors, then we primed them. Except for a light sanding and one more coat of primer, they are ready for paint. I also picked up the new windshields and door glass yesterday, so they are ready to be installed, too. Next week we will be tackling the cab, fixing any holes (very few) and then we'll be ready to paint that as well.I stopped by NAPA this week to try and get a slightly darker green for the cab and hood, and also am having them mix up a rattle can for the metallic green interior for touch-up work on the doors and what not. Lastly, these doors were pretty rough in areas, especially where the mirrors were attached. There were holes everywhere, and plenty of dents and rot. We fixed all that, and I made a new way to bolt the mirror brackets on the door by taking a piece of flat stock about 16" long and 1 1/4" wide, and welded nuts to it where the bolts would go through the door. We welded the bar to the door via the extra holes that were there and now I've got a permanent, strong method to bolt the mirrors onto the door. Didn't take pics of it, will have to do so next week and post them here. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-280847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Keep it up. One question: you had said previously that you were waiting on the glass to paint the cab. Wouldn't it be better to paint the cab before you put the glass in? Then you wouldn't have to be as careful about masking. I wouldn't tackle a job like this so whatever you do is way better than me. Thanks for the pictures. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-280853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I cannot believe this has all taken place since November. My hat is off to you. Nice job on it. I would paint it with the windshield out but then again I might not live long enough to get all that done either...Dang. You must be on speed or something.Impressive Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-280864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 mate if he was on speed he would have got distracted by a fly or snow flake weeks ago Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-280891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 The issue with the snow over here is the driveway to our garage is about 1,500' long. When you get four or five feet of snow in a few week's time, it makes it difficult to remove it all. Now add in record cold temps on a daily basis as low as -20 degrees, and it makes it even more challenging. Heck, here we are just one day from March and it's -5 as I'm typing this. As far as painting the cab before putting the windshield in, I'll have to talk to my uncle about it. He suggested fixing any rot on the metal where the windshield rubber fits on, then hand painting the metal and then installing the glass and rubber before spraying the cab. I actually like the idea of painting the cab without the (expensive) new glass in. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-280900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 A little info on the red B in the background? Any other Macks? The factory puts the glass in after painting, Makes sense to I guess. I can relate to your 1500 ft. driveway Every snow storm the driveway gets smaller Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-280907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 That's my uncle's '58 B65LT. I'm working in his garage more than my own because of the snow and cold (my garage is heated with wood only, his has a furnace). You can see a thread about the B65 in the introduction forum. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-280908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 If it was me I would paint the sheet metal and then install the glass and seals. As was mentioned, that is how it is done at the factory. I hate to see "poorly" masked rubber with overspray. If you are going to take the time to do it, do it right. Just sayin'. 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/9/#findComment-280910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Clean up all the rust in the windshield mounting area, hand prime it (with self etch primer-?) than put a piece of paper/masking folie into the opening, fix with adhesive band and spray the cab over. If you have any old unnecessery windshields you may put them in for masking. It shure much better to paint with no windshield rubber. Especially in the future when that rubber might be shortened up due to its drying or just getting its place. Not more than my pair of cents, your project is your headache 2 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-280972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Today's progress:1. Picked up both the exterior and interior green at NAPA. Exterior green is now slightly too dark, while the interior metallic green they mixed up in a spray can is dead nuts perfect. It's literally a perfect match, and in a rattle can to boot!2. Lightly sanded the door/window rings and painted them with the rattle can interior paint. To say I'm happy with it is an understatement. It's so good, I'll be sanding/stripping down the rest of the door interiors and spraying them, too. 3. I also took pics of the side mirror mounting hardware/flat stock I made for inside the door. You can see the welded nuts that the stainless steel bolts will screw into, fastening the mirror brackets to the doors.Looking ahead, now that I have the interior green that matches the original, I'll be doing the rest of the door interiors this week. We'll also be starting on prepping the cab for paint, too. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 2, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2015 Today's progress:1. Stripped both door panels, primed and painted them.2. Stripped and primed the inside of one door. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Today's progress:1. Pulled out driver's door rubber seal and fixed a few issues underneath. Will paint the steel and put new rubber in.2. Stripped, primed, and painted the interior of the passenger door. Put the VIN plate on.3. Fixed a few dents in the door jambs of both sides.4. Used a little body filler on two spots of the cab that needed it. We have to braze a couple spots around the windshield opening and then...paint. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 The interior green looks beautiful!The door inside reinforsment plates are the way to go.Recently I found out and too surprized that stainless steel and common steel combo is a rust accelerating pair.So pay some attention to your SS mounting bolts when turn them into the nuts.I mean just put a bit of grease onto. 2 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 5, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2015 Today's progress:1. Stripped, primed, and painted both door jambs (openings). They came out really nice. My uncle showed me a trick with the masking tape that allowed the new primer and paint to feather/fade into the old paint. You almost can't see the seam...because there isn't one. It's just a quick, gradual fade from new into old.2. Welded and brazed five patches on the cab. You can see four in the driver's side picture. 3. Sealed the area of the windshield sheet metal lip in preparation for the new rubber and glass going on.4. Came up with game plan on the new cab lights. Thanks for the tip about the five lights for $45, gents. It saved me a fair amount of money. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 6, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2015 Almost nobody's posting in here anymore. You guys bored with this project already? Heheheh.Today's progress:Attacked the interior. Took out the seats. Cleaned all the surfaces. Stripped, cleaned, primed, and painted the inside of the door jambs, the pillars (all the way down to where your feet go on both sides), and the seat supports. Painted the heater cover. Wire brushed the coat hangar and re-installed it. I hope to re-install the seats and work on the cab lights tomorrow. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Looking good. I just did pretty much the same thing with my R the last couple of days. Had to pull the tranny so while the floor was out I pulled the seats and cleaned everything and painted what needed it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 What can we say? You make us all feel like lazy slugs. At least someone is getting something done in this weather. I need a heated shop. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I think we're all in awe over how much you're getting done. Are those coffee filters in the cab? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 yes as everyone else has said are making all the rest of us look slackdo you have ant problems braving up spots with the tin work getting warpped ??Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Coffee filters? You might be looking at my hand-held grinder that's resting with the woven wire attachment facing upward.Also, what did you mean by "ant problems" and the sheet metal getting warped?I will admit that yesterday I did quite a bit. My work isn't perfect, but it's decent (my interior paint job probably grades out at a B-), and in the end, it's pretty cool that I can say I did it myself (the paint). This is the very first time I've ever attempted such a project, so I'm learning as I'm going.Part of me doesn't want this to end when my truck is done because I'm enjoying it so much. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 All I can say is it's coming along very nicely! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37801-finally-did-it-i-now-own-a-mack/page/9/#findComment-281672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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