Popular Post DDEMLOW Posted April 21, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2015 Hello All,I am new to the forum and am happy to be a part of the Mack Truck community.I have recently purchased a 1959 B61 and I am in the process of restoring it enough to use and look good at the same time. I have removed all of the sheet metal and have repaired and painted each piece separately.There were many broken bolts and tabs that have since been replaced or repaired. There seems to be some hidden fasteners when the front clip is completely installed. Is there a sequence of assembly back to the truck when putting it back together? I only want to do it once. Currently I have the inner and outer fenders, head light panels (inner and outer), radiator cover/grill all separated and ready to go back on.I need a sequence if possible to make the reinstallation go more smoothly.............Thanks in advance of anyone's help.Regards.Dan 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Paint job looks great-There are 2 versions of the B Model front end- one allows the grill to be removed separately- the early model does not. Here is the Install process for the early B Models-1. Install L&R fenders with inner fenders to cab, (leave bolts loose for adjustment)2. assemble the grill and headlight panels as an assembly3. Using fender welting between headlight panels and fenders install bolts between headlight panels and fenders (both sides) , install bolts to rad support and then adjust as necessary and pull them up tight.4. Note all bolts use fender washer,lock washer and bolt to protect paint from being scratched.Firemack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-287513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDEMLOW Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Thanks, Firemack! It will be nice to get it all back together.I will continue to post pix as the process goes along.Dan Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-287546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Good luck on the project and we all here like pictures Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-287553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 So you painted the trim black? To go on silver? Should look nice, - Different. Look forward to the finished pictures. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-287590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DDEMLOW Posted May 1, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2015 More Pix. The front clip will be orange. I will post those as I get them completed. Enjoy. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-288462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Welcome Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-288468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Looking nice. Can't wait for more pictures. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-288476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 That looks really neat... Can't wait too see more as it progresses. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-288509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDEMLOW Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Orange grill section............... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-288773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDEMLOW Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Fenders.............. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-290344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDEMLOW Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Fenders........ 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-290345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustydog Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I THINK YOUR RIG IS GOING TO LOOK REALLY GOOD!!! NICE JOB :clap: Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-290351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Very nice! It's going to really "POP" when it all comes together. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-290425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Truck is looking great,keep up the fine job.Love the color combo. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-290956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 One fine looking truck keep up the good work.......Bobby j. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-290962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDEMLOW Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Truck is finally going back together. A few more Saturday's left to finish. It has been quite some journey. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-384619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DDEMLOW Posted November 10, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2017 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-384621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 What I see looks really great Now every next Saturday will be more and more of fun. Keep us posted ! 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-384623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGP Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Really Sharp looking Truck. Tom 1 Quote TGP 64 B61S 49 LF 47 WDX 52 M37 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-384679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Good looking truck . Like the colors. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-384681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I like the color combo with the blacked out chrome. You're getting close. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-384682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I just ran across this old post, Is there a picture of it completed? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39759-b-model-restoration-help-needed/#findComment-545842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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