harrybarbon Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 6:36 AM, mattb73lt said: No not offhand. I have a friend who details cars and aircraft for a living and he has some stuff for aluminum he swears by. He’s promised to get me some of what he uses, but I haven’t received anything yet. Please let me know if you receive it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-504932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted August 4, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2022 Creeping along on the electrical system. Almost done modifying the harness for the 100 Amp, one wire alternator and removing/securing unnecessary wires. The alternator greatly simplifies things and charges like crazy at an idle. Smoke testing continued yesterday with powering up the dash, all instruments work but the fuel gage. That'll be todays chore, with installing new senders and connecting the two harnesses together to power up the rear harness. So far, no popped breakers, dead shorts or odors of things burning. Plus, trying to remember what I did when I wired the dash a year ago. Most everything is hooked and secured in the engine compartment with all temporary wiring removed. A little step forward yesterday by starting the truck while sitting in the driver's seat for the first time, ever. Should be a couple of days to finish the electrics and then a few more to finish the air system. 10 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-505304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Looking like it will be done for Mack Day. Keep plugging along. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-505363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Wow great progress,,,, I’ve grown to figure out yes you definitely move faster than I do lol …. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-505373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 that's what is called a work of art. no plastic tyraps holding lines etc. all the proper rubber insulated clamps. i'm sure you don't want to sit and total the $$$$$ or man hours when done; but driving down the road or sitting at a show makes it all worth while. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-505386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted August 5, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, mechohaulic said: that's what is called a work of art. no plastic tyraps holding lines etc. all the proper rubber insulated clamps. i'm sure you don't want to sit and total the $$$$$ or man hours when done; but driving down the road or sitting at a show makes it all worth while. Yeah, that's the aircraft mechanic in me. Plus, I have a large box of those rubber clamps from my previous jobs. Nice and neat, everything secure, but with enough slack for relative motion. It makes going back in to fix things, if you have to, easier. I have a few hours running the engine and it seems very dry with no leaks, yet. Road time will be the big test. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-505395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 11 hours ago, yarnall said: Looking like it will be done for Mack Day. Keep plugging along. I'm hoping so. It would be nice to have this done and road proven by then to go. I've missed it every year so far. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-505396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Progress! Great Detail! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-505430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 My Kenworth has all kinds of wire ties underneath I am kind of amazed that this is OK with everyone Ha ha I guess it’s OK with the scales because somebody brought it up through Truckee last week and got an inspection sticker that would’ve been funny if the guy told him I can’t give you a sticker with all those wire ties under there ….. bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-505451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted August 12, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2022 This off duty commute is killing me, too many distractions. Weekends have been busy lately with work, but the last two days have given some awesome weather were I'm not melting trying to work outside. Spent yesterday and today engineering a new brake pedal mount to move the pedal and give me a more comfortable position. Never liked the original mount position and it really cramped your right leg, unless you had really short legs. Used a 2003 Vision hanging pedal mount, cut the pad off and re-welded it 180 degrees off. A single circuit valve bolts right to it and is relatively close the the original position. This is the last component of the air system the needed mounting. The connections should be real easy to finish and then I'll have some brakes!! I need about a day to finish that and another for electrical work that needs finishing. Getting real close to moving this thing for the first time!! 8 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 That’s a great idea, It’s originally almost flat when you push the pedal all the way down, My ankle won’t bend that much, lol ! I know what you mean about melting,, I get in about 5 after Trucking all day and try to work on mine a little, about 30 minutes of heat is all I can stand. We are making good progress in the last year, Thanks again for the motivation! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 I couldn’t figure out what Matt was talking about until you just explain foot position I have never driven one glad you got it figured out yes it has been very hot everywhere I don’t mind the heat but it does slow me down I would certainly rather have heat then freeze to death I am enjoying it while it’s here nice job mate let’s keep it up almost there all the time I thought it was a twin drive … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted August 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2022 24 years in the making!!!! Moved the truck for the first time EVER under it's own power. Granted, it was only to turn it 180 degrees in the driveway, but it moved!!! I can't believe it. 14 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Congratulations 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Oh that’s OK I’m sure you were so excited you were probably shaking ha ha excellent… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Awesomeness!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Very nice trucks. I do not know anything about them but they are good looking trucks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I bet that felt REWARDING! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Well done, I bet that was a special feeling money cant buy Gotta proud of the achievement Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted August 16, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2022 That's a nice view to see in the morning!! Thanks for all the comments, still stoked about moving it! 6 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted August 17, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2022 This is really going to look good when the fenders and hood go on!! Just went through the whole front end, double checking torques, cotter pins, front end toe-in and greasing everything. Finishing the power steering tomorrow and concentrating on the electrical on Friday. Still need to paint the hood, but the weather is getting better for that. Really making some good progress lately. 6 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 yes i was just trying to buff out the hood on my pickup,and the entire thing blew up in my face the compound was drying the second i started,,,,,now it looks worse than it was since its all stuck on now...didnt realize it was so hot...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 It's really coming together now, looking really sweet Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 The truck looks great top side or under side your work looks great !!!! 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Have you been able to tell the difference in the “ Backdrop “ and a regular center drop? I’ve reved mine up some , I can’t really tell, I don’t have a stack on it yet. Your going to turn heads for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/43/#findComment-506710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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