r686st Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 BigDogTrucker they are reputable. They do all the paint and body work for the local Mack and Freightliner dealers and stand behind their work. This is however a "single stage" paint job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Ask them how much more for clear also? At least on the cab... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 BigDogTrucker they are reputable. They do all the paint and body work for the local Mack and Freightliner dealers and stand behind their work. This is however a "single stage" paint job.What do you mean by "single stage?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 It doesn't have to be applied in a base coat then clear coat manner. From what I understand the hardener, color and everything is all in one. There is no clear coat to peal it just dulls with age. I am told this is a common way of painting now days and traditionally is cheaper. It does get applied in multiple layers in order to produce the desired results.(2 or 3 I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I don't feel Bigdogtrucker that I was INSANE to pay that, the prices I got at body shops that do trucks and that included Coastal in NH that was in line with others and I was really insane then to spend $20,000 on the B-model, You get what you pay for. R686st that price you got I would grab for all that work and they have a good reputation I would do it, also both our trucks where painted in single stage PPG Mack Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I agree you get what you pay for when it comes to paint a good job last for decades its worth spending the money for a good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I agree you get what you pay for when it comes to paint a good job last for decades its worth spending the money for a good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Thanks for all the input on paint. Today after tearing the hubs off all of the axles I've found that both drive axles are leaking due to wear. It seems that the U-bolts weren't kept tight and the suspension has shifted. I will be replacing the housings before paint and body now. Does anyone have a source to find both drive axle housings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 PM Superdog Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Just sent you a PM Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 A little tip for you when you get the rears fixed,every oil change take a impact and rattle those u bolts. I almost had the same thing happen to me on the first CH I had,luckily I noticed the loose u bolt in time and no damage happened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'm sure some Loctite wouldn't hurt any either when replacing them. It seems they changed an airbag, spring and a pair of U-bolts at some point. I don't know why if they did all that they didn't notice anything loose.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 I paid for and picked up my new front bumper today. I have a call in to Mander's diesel to get a quote on banjo housings for the rear of the Superliner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I was quoted 1,500 for used housings from Manders and 4,500 for new. I'm just trying to make some money to pull the trigger on some parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I was quoted 1,500 for used housings from Manders and 4,500 for new. I'm just trying to make some money to pull the trigger on some parts.Not sure where your located might have a set of housings if your interested pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Does All Truck in Baton Rouge not have any housings? Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I haven't checked with All Trucks yet , but I will call them today. Alex g be expecting a PM and I'm located in South Louisiana, USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 I am still collecting parts like bearings, races and brakes. The carriers are getting rebuilt this week and the hunt for banjo housings at a reasonable price continues. It's shaping up to be an expensive rebuild but it'll be one of the three still on the road in my area. One is white and hauls logs and the other one is ruff looking and pulls a lowboy occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Got 3 new airbags installed today and all of the rear suspension removed as well as the two fuel tanks. I have two new fuel tanks and banjo housings bought and they should be here this week. I have the front axle reassembled with new drums, shoes, bearings, race, wheel seals, tires, rims and oil bathed axle caps. I have new suspension parts like bushings and tracking rods to install. I also have new brake shoes, drums,s-cams, brake canisters and slack adjusters to install once the housings are here. The rebuilt carriers are back as well and they are 4.17's. I should make some quick progress in the near future and post some photos soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Wow! I just read the whole thread. You are going all out. I got a vote of $8000 to paint an Autocar cab and doors inside and out. It is already off the truck and stripped. It did not get done. I think you got a too price. I have wheel and tire envy. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post r686st Posted June 13, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2015 As promised I'm including photos of the final cleaning after the disassembly. The next step it to reassemble everything. New parts include: banjo housings, springs, brackets, wheels, bearings, races, seals, tires, shims, fuel tanks, sending unit, hood rollers, hood bushings, hood spring, hood bracket, battery box bottoms, battery hold downs, all 3 hand valves, straight pipes with chrome elbows...... Many more things to come:)I ordered LED headlights, bumper guide poles, hub covers and aluminum deck plating today. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post r686st Posted November 17, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2015 The work has continued... I have the truck together and will be going to paint and body this week. I can't even remember all the parts I've changed to this point:) I have had multiple problems since my last post like my computer dying and work keeping me very busy. Thanks to everyone who has remained interested and supportive.Edit: Pictures now included:) 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Can't wait to see more. It should be some pup when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Looking forward to some fresh picture's of what you have gotten done Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 That truck is gonna look a million dollars when it's done. Looking fwd to seeing the new paint!P.S. Good to hear that your gonna work it when your done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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