mechohaulic Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 for HD construction the B81 is the best. for HD / road work the B73/75 series is tops. when Doug Allen and I finally talked waterbury mack into up dating the ole '57 Diamond T wrecker . a B75 was unit of choice . Sillaman traded in a fleet of them to bridgeport location. Doug and i went down picked the one WE wanted!LOL ,, no way said boss. we ended up with a B61 with unishift. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Real men call it 'MAN PORN' 😂 And we dream about it as well 😁 Matt that is excellent! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 10, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2022 Block sanded both fenders and made some spot repairs to a few areas. Then hit them with another decent coat of epoxy primer. The second coat adds some real depth to the paint when you shoot the color. Tedious and time consuming to do but worth it for the look, plus block sanding them makes them look really straight. I also had to pull the shroud back off the radiator for a re-shoot. I did the radiator back about 4-5 years ago and all my other paint work has come out so nice it made it look like crap. So I scuffed it down and hit it with some high build primer to fill in the pitting that was showing. I tried taking a picture of the left fender to show the difference of the second coat to the first coat from 2/23, but the resolution doesn't really show on the computer. Anyway, it's just primer not gloss black. I'll let them sit for a while before a final sand and then paint. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Precision body work is very time consuming but also very rewarding looks excellent that’s for keeping us posted….. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 following this project . seeing the results is amazing. not to mention the clean work area.question i have is ;;in picture 2 the jack stands look familiar, did you attend an auction in oxford back in 2011? Matt P . was there also.i had a homemade set of stands similar. those and many other items were bought Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 50 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: following this project . seeing the results is amazing. not to mention the clean work area.question i have is ;;in picture 2 the jack stands look familiar, did you attend an auction in oxford back in 2011? Matt P . was there also.i had a homemade set of stands similar. those and many other items were bought Jackstands? I see two different types of sawhorses if I'm looking at the same photo? No, I was never at an auction in Oxford. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 saw horse is better description. metal 4in channel ? they looked same. took years to accumulate a lot of good shop equipt and only a few hrs for it to disappear in auction. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 No, they're just Home Depot specials I've had forever. The other ones are Eastwood padded workhorses for bodywork which are great for this stuff. And you're right about collecting up stuff for a decent shop! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 12, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 12, 2022 Ok, that'll do. Don't know what I was thinking when I painted it the first time, but it's better now 9 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Fabulous… sometimes that nitpicking came drive you crazy… looks excellent… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Clean shop… wife has been after me last couple of jobs you need to pickup after your self otherwise your entire work area gets cluttered in no time she’s right I started doing that … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 I probably should explain myself I have never been the type to pick up after I was partially done with a job that’s how I wound up with 30 feet of work bench here recently that was completely covered and no room to put anything now if I’m not done with the job I still put everything away when I am through for the day..: bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 God you do nice work.... holy cow. That truck is gonna look better than new. Between what you're doing and the materials available compared to when it was new, it literally is coming out better than new.😍 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 13, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Mark T said: God you do nice work.... holy cow. That truck is gonna look better than new. Between what you're doing and the materials available compared to when it was new, it literally is coming out better than new.😍 I had a good mentor show me a few tricks on doing bodywork that I've built on since. Patience is key to having it come out to where you want it. Sometimes you have to redo your work, as in the radiator shroud. This truck has been my biggest and most challenging project I've ever done. I just want it a certain way, but want to be able to use it and enjoy it without it being a barn/hangar/trailer queen. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Perfect! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 By the way I’m still looking for a set of LJ fenders, I have 3 sets , The ones that came on it have the “Horns “ that goes against the Radiator Shroud,, the back of both are rotten, I have some fairly good ones off a LJ gas parts truck, I may end up cutting 4 to make 2 ,, Not sure how that will come out, still looking if anyone has any leads on any. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, 1961H67 said: By the way I’m still looking for a set of LJ fenders, I have 3 sets , The ones that came on it have the “Horns “ that goes against the Radiator Shroud,, the back of both are rotten, I have some fairly good ones off a LJ gas parts truck, I may end up cutting 4 to make 2 ,, Not sure how that will come out, still looking if anyone has any leads on any. L parts pretty scarce, as you're aware, especially cab parts. Fenders are a whole separate issue, as there's several variations. Splicing a few together might not be too bad to make a good pair. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-491993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 I'd imagine when you use it, it will be with the same attitude as when you' work on it. It'll go a long way like that. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-492009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 getting closer daily 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-492034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2022 The shelves are filling up, again. Just the fenders and hood, plus a few minor parts, to go. I'm going to be really pissed if I get Nuked before I finish this truck!!! 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-492196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Lol on the Nuke ! Same here! We have Had these things setting around 30 years, And now we are this close! Yep Really Pissed ! Your Rockin with yours now for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-492203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 The world is crazy enough at the moment that we could all get nuked Your doubg impressive work there Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-492251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 those fuel tanks look really small on that rack.lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-492261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 23, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2022 Two days of prep sanding and the fenders are hung and ready. Friday should be the day to throw down some color. Just the catwalks and hood to go. The hood will need a bit of time to fix and re-assemble. Progress!! 6 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-493074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Very nice! I can see you put a lot of time in those, It will all pay off when you put the finish color on them. Rained all day down here, I spent most of the day organizing what I have to have sandblasted, What’s ready for primer. I sent my fenders to be blasted, next step is cutting up 4 to make 1 good set . Thanks for my mid week Motivation Pictures! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/33/#findComment-493125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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