mowerman Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I put a 327 Chevy engine together one time in a laundry room in the house I didn’t have a garage and the parts were all cleaned up from the machine shop it really wasn’t anything messy. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 This one sure gets the Weasel's Seal of Approval! 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 What kind of marker lights did you use ? Mine were trash, One of my parts LJs has a decent looking set of 517s on it but the gaskets are rotten and I’m sure I would have to replace the bulb sockets . Not that far along yet, just trying to make a list, I’m trying to make it end up looking like it was when Coke bought it new. My head liner and interior is probably going to be the next big hurdle, The cab is getting close to start putting some paint on . ( I’m trying to catch up on my 2 weeks detour on playing with Jake Brakes , lol ) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Lol I’m still waiting for my retro watts markers 1 year now geeeeeeeeeeesus lol bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 1 hour ago, 1961H67 said: What kind of marker lights did you use ? Mine were trash, One of my parts LJs has a decent looking set of 517s on it but the gaskets are rotten and I’m sure I would have to replace the bulb sockets . Not that far along yet, just trying to make a list, I’m trying to make it end up looking like it was when Coke bought it new. My head liner and interior is probably going to be the next big hurdle, The cab is getting close to start putting some paint on . ( I’m trying to catch up on my 2 weeks detour on playing with Jake Brakes , lol ) I found a set of NOS KD517's still in the boxes a while back. I had to flatten the bases to fit the roof profile a little bit. I have a few old bases that are still usable, if you want I can send you some pictures? Someone else asked me about them but never followed up to what I sent them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Ok thanks,, I’ll take these off this parts truck and check them out, The chrome looks pretty good, I’ll check the bases and let you know. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 2, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2022 10 more pieces down and only 12 more pieces to FINISH!!!!!! That should happen in the next few weeks in probably two batches. I can't believe I'm running out of things to fix and paint. Still a ways to go for assembly, but it feels so good to see a little glimmer at the end on the restoration tunnel. 11 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted March 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2022 OH My that looks Great! And also thank you for the Motivation,,, I’ve worked on this LJ more watching you in the past year,, then the past 30 years! ( I Drove this LJ when I got right out of High School , I joke with my Wife when she calls me at the shop, and ask what’s going on,, I say I’m working on the same truck I was when you first met me! 43 years ago! .) 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 That's great and I'm glad it's given you some motivation!! I've been at it not quite that long, but I would say an earnest effort over the last six years and had it stored about 20. It does get tough at times to stay motivated, but when things start looking this nice it really helps. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Yes ,, I restored My H Model & C Model,, and when you see that light at the end of the Tunnel it Sure makes a difference! Especially with the Perfection you have put in to yours! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 15 hours ago, 1961H67 said: Yes ,, I restored My H Model & C Model,, and when you see that light at the end of the Tunnel it Sure makes a difference! Especially with the Perfection you have put in to yours! "Perfection". Yeah, I think that's the word! 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 looks terrific you fellas make me feel little better had my DM 27 years havent done shit,,maybe 24 wrk hrs total..mainly waiting on own home,,then waiting on garage,now finally ready to start and waiting on parts..but thru the years,ive collected allotta much needed and hard to find parts ...glad im not the only one ....wife thinks im out of my mind,and wondering why i havent got rid of that overgrown eyesore long ago lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-490804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 6, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2022 I think I'm gonna need another gallon of paint to finish all this up. The weekly load of red, two more down and a few small pieces done 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 My goodness that looks great! I worked on my cab about 3 hours yesterday, I’m hoping to put the first coat of primer on this week. Thanks for the Pictures of your paint ,, My daily Motivation! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 7, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2022 1961H67, I was wrong it is almost daily! Wed,Sun and today. Three batches this week, but just the headlight panels today. 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Beautiful! I dropped by the paint store today and bought a gallon of epoxy primer for the LJ ,I can’t wait to see the cab all one color ( even if it is gray primer) . Watching you paint everything separately and putting it all together is like watching someone building a High Precision Detail Model! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 It is nice when things start to turn one solid color. It starts looking more complete and finished. I started doing smaller batches because when I’m doing finish work I seem to get a better product and can concentrate on that individual piece than running back and forth to cover several. Large batches, like the frame parts, I wasn’t so concerned with gloss but more for coverage. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 That makes perfect sense! And it shows in the Detail! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 On 2/28/2022 at 9:08 AM, mowerman said: I put a 327 Chevy engine together one time in a laundry room in the house I didn’t have a garage and the parts were all cleaned up from the machine shop it really wasn’t anything messy. Bob Bob, are you saying that you put that engine in the washing machine and then the cloths dryer and it came out running like a sewing machine. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Now that you mention that I’m not quite sure what went on ha ha sometimes you Gotta do what you Gotta do… it was warm and dry in there…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 8, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2022 Seeing this coming together is really gratifying, dirty and crappy at times, but days like this are great! 4 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Wow breathless you must be as well… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted March 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2022 those parts are way beyond breathless. i've been staring at the pictures so long my wife walked by twice , asked what's so interesting? i just replied " go back to the TV, no food or jewerly pictures here" LOL 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 sure hope the opportunity to see the finished truck in person. at 6-7 $$$ a gallon gas i'll drive from watertown to view it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 You need to make a YouTube channel and make videos of the progress Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/32/#findComment-491347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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