AZB755V8 Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 13 hours ago, yarnall said: Just make that hood red and put the damn thing back together. You’ve dragged this out long enough!!!! Macungie is only 2 months away. Boy Oh Boy, Todays youth are so inpatient! Maybe Old men I don't know your age, for sure an incredible undertaking. Think Matt has been working on this for 4 years?? Oh crap it is looking like 7 years maybe actual time start to finish, wow time flies. Took me 1995-2013 to get mine done, that is only 18 years, You can't rush Perfection, Matt is doing Fine 👍 I want to see it completed before... you know I die as well... but it will be the best NEW, OLD, B Model in the country if not the World!!!! Love Macungie, Don't think I will make it this year with Biden... I mean fuel prices... It would be over $5,000 round trip in the Superliner with trailer and other two on deck. All in about $7,500 for the trip, LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark T Posted April 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2022 I'm like'n this truck too. Not many guys can do so many different things and turn out as well. It's a given it's gonna be exceptional when it's done. I also like watching as he post progress. Personally, I find it inspirational . Guy knows what he's doing and it's gonna take as long as it will take . 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, mattb73lt said: Ok, I’ll run to the hardware store to see if I can find some rattle can paint to match, clarinet reeds and scotch tape and strap this whole thing back together to see if I can make it!,😂😂 Tractor supply has farmall red. Just get it done. We’re getting bored with this. Next project: paint the Caddy John Deere green. Edited April 3, 2022 by yarnall 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted April 3, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Mark T said: I'm like'n this truck too. Not many guys can do so many different things and turn out as well. It's a given it's gonna be exceptional when it's done. I also like watching as he post progress. Personally, I find it inspirational . Guy knows what he's doing and it's gonna take as long as it will take . Thanks for the comments. I never thought this would be this nice, considering what I started with. I had a vision of what I wanted to make it into when I found it all those years ago, but never it being this nice or taking so long. In a way, I’m glad it did because my skills have improved and I have the means and time now to do it right. And that damn cab! It almost made me question starting it because it was so bad. But finding several things for it and a friend that gave me the fire truck cab for the roof made me think I could do it. Plus, chatting with everyone has been a blast. Never imagined chatting with people from Australia or Russia about it. So I thank everyone for adding to the conversation, it all helps on this long journey!! Matt 8 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 I think some of us are getting anxious to see some of that gorgeous sheet metal bolted together,,,,,,, it would not surprise me if you did not complete it this year …. Possibly if your completely retired… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 55 minutes ago, mowerman said: I think some of us are getting anxious to see some of that gorgeous sheet metal bolted together,,,,,,, it would not surprise me if you did not complete it this year …. Possibly if your completely retired… bob No, I’m dying to see it together too and a little anxious about putting the cab on without dropping it! Also, not fully retired yet, but my new career gives me a lot of time to do things in the winter months and things will really pick up in May for the summer. So, I’m pushing to get as much done now. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted April 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2022 as it has been said;"Rome wasn't built in a day". the truck sure looks a lot better then Rome . 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted April 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2022 Just wanted to say Thank You Matt ! , For the L Cab parts, the weekly updates and pictures, the tips on body work, And MOSTLY on the encouragement on my LJ that I used when I got out of High School in the late 70s ( picture) , I put off working on it till 1995 , Then took it apart when my son was 6 ( picture) , and parked it in a shed for 20 years! I got it out about 2 years ago and am rolling along pretty good with the Motivation of You & ALL the folks that commit and share ideas on Your work, which is perfect! I can’t wait to see The B73 in person! Dean 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 1961H67 awesome pictures!! I’m so glad all those parts were so helpful. This little blog has been so helpful to me in keeping me focused and on track and I’m even happier that it has helped you in your efforts, along with others who maybe are just here to read through it. It has been quite the journey thus far!! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted April 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2022 Matt and H67, I want to thank you both for posting progress pictures of your restorations.. I am simply amazed at the skill level in both of your restorations.. 3 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, Brocky said: Matt and H67, I want to thank you both for posting progress pictures of your restorations.. I am simply amazed at the skill level in both of your restorations.. Thank you! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 20 minutes ago, Brocky said: Matt and H67, I want to thank you both for posting progress pictures of your restorations.. I am simply amazed at the skill level in both of your restorations.. Remind you of anyone who restored a couple Brockways 🤔 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 1 hour ago, mattb73lt said: 1961H67 awesome pictures!! I’m so glad all those parts were so helpful. This little blog has been so helpful to me in keeping me focused and on track and I’m even happier that it has helped you in your efforts, along with others who maybe are just here to read through it. It has been quite the journey thus far!! can look at it this way;; "has been quite the journey thus far". astronauts go for a journey - all they do is ride around the earth a few times, come back and are forgotten, your journey not only has given you a project of pride but has been an inspiration to many: myself included. you step out the door and still see your journey sitting in the driveway or even better at a truck show with so many people in awe staring at it. tried to up load my B73/75 L cab (1/25th scale) ; won't work. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Mark T said: Remind you of anyone who restored a couple Brockways 🤔 The Millard Family!!! Tom posted some pictures on Farcebook with pictures of a Chevy pickup he is restoring with his brother.. 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted April 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2022 863 replies to this post !! that in its self is something to have pride in. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Brocky said: The Millard Family!!! Tom posted some pictures on Farcebook with pictures of a Chevy pickup he is restoring with his brother.. Exactly who I was thinking. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VALS327 Posted April 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2022 Hello Matt, I think we are almost as excited as you are to see it completed. You are doing an exceptional job with the restoration. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted April 6, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2022 Mock up Monday. Tested out my new bumper to check the alignment of the brackets that were mangled when I got it. This truck came with a flush bumper with no grill guard, which I always liked with this style radiator. When I found it it had a bumper off a DM grafted to it. Those brackets were welded to these. Lots of heat and hammering to get them back in shape. This should make the front end look really good. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted April 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2022 That’s going to look Great,, That Radiator is the Eye Catcher on the B73s , even in old pictures they pop out ,,, And that will be magnified by all the beauty around it on yours ! I got my fenders back yesterday, just hung them on to get a idea on cutting the back off another set,,, This is probably going to be the most challenging job yet ( Still hoping a set will pop up,, But LJs are hard to find parts for) Cab is ready for primer , We are going forward! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 Excellent! They look straight, but yeah they’ll need some work. Splicing two together will be a challenge. It’s really starting to look good. I think your idea about the original paint scheme will certainly make it stand out for sure. Great to see it coming along. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Wow matt all I see is lots of brand new stuff they’re excellent … also am I screwy or is this other fellow building two trucks with the same time …bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, mowerman said: Wow matt all I see is lots of brand new stuff they’re excellent … also am I screwy or is this other fellow building two trucks with the same time …bob No, two different trucks. The one with the fender is 1961H67's, he's working on an LJ. We've been comparing notes and helping each other out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 I get that……. But isn’t he building an H model at the same time?????? Also I did not know LJ fenders were so hard to find frankly I think it’s just a matter of people that have them are not presenting them in any way shape or form they’re mainly just sitting behind peoples businesses farms junkyards so on so forth I’m sure that’s what everybody’s main problem is they dont know where to look … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Bob I’m sure your exactly correct on LJs setting around in hidden places, I’ve asked all the people I know who have restored LJs and have come up short on a good set of fenders, I have 2 parts LJs and the fenders are pretty bad, the cab parts I got from Matt helped me a bunch. I would love to find good set before I start making a set, if anyone has any leads I would appreciate it. Dean Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/35/#findComment-494658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Used to be a guy named Bob Anders in Waynesville, NC, who had a show-winning LJ. I think he sold it. Not sure if Bob is still around or not. But, he had contacts. 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/35/#findComment-494672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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