mattb73lt Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 Excellent!! Glad you enjoyed your trip and had great weather. You really hit it right, it's been so hot up here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 11 minutes ago, 1961H67 said: They look Great! It looked like the weather was perfect also! ( by the way we got home from our Maine trip,, weather was amazing all week! , Great trip ,, I got asked a dozen times were I was from, couldn’t hide the Carolina accent I guess, lol . I met a lot of good people! Loved it.) Were you able to hit any of the museums???? Like Cole's in Bangor and/or Erv Bickford's in Yarmouth??? Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 No I didn’t know of any, Mostly staying on Hwy 1 from Portland to Bar Harbor,,Love Acadia ! wanted to go to the Mack museum,, but it was still closed, I went though Boston and caught some Historic sights ( and Historic Traffic, lol ) I would love to go back, I’ll Post it if I do and y’all can give me some good suggestions. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 On 9/11/2022 at 10:00 AM, mowerman said: We’re not sure who’s who thanks for the photo …. Bob glad I'm not the only one with that thought . LOL . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 45 minutes ago, 1961H67 said: No I didn’t know of any, Mostly staying on Hwy 1 from Portland to Bar Harbor,,Love Acadia ! wanted to go to the Mack museum,, but it was still closed, I went though Boston and caught some Historic sights ( and Historic Traffic, lol ) I would love to go back, I’ll Post it if I do and y’all can give me some good suggestions. Dean, Here is a link to the Erv Bickford Collection. The City of Yarmouth put the pavillion park display together in his memory after Erv passed away. http://forums.justoldtrucks.com/99086/The-Erv-Bickford-Collection?PageIndex=1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Thank you ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 My God you about run out of stuff to do almost time to just lay back and enjoy it amazing progress again thanks for sharing all of your steps we’re all very grateful….. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted September 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2022 A view that was a long time in coming, but so much prettier than when it came home in '98. I need to make a bunch of anticipated adjustments to get the hood to fit right, to the radiator and the air intake tube. That'll take some patience and time. Very happy though to see the cab profile basically complete. 10 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 that thing is hideous looking. 🤮 you should send it to me immediately so you will not have to look at it any more!!!! 😁 2 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Now you really don’t have an excuse to not drive it to Mack Day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted September 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2022 Perfect,, just as We expected! Thanks for the pictures! More Motivation for Me and the LJ ! 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Day Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Wow look at that what an awesome job years in the making 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 50 likes haha all I got… Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post oldspwr Posted September 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2022 This is really an outstanding restoration! Thanks for taking the time to document and share your progress. I really enjoy reading build threads... 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydawg Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 In a word...WOW! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted September 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2022 Ya' know, I can't help but notice how close our Matt is to that "other" Matt (Pfahl). Less than an hour away? And such similar, professional work? Maybe there's something in the water up there in Connecticut! Or, maybe I'm missing something? 3 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/48/#findComment-509584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted September 16, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2022 Thanks for all the great comments. This has certainly been a long haul to bring this one back. I certainly can't compete with Matt Pfahl, volume wise. But he has seen some of my work and his comments and help are greatly appreciated, especially considering the quality of work he and his crew produce. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 9 hours ago, oldspwr said: This is really an outstanding restoration! Thanks for taking the time to document and share your progress. I really enjoy reading build threads... I wonder if Matt gets the full effect of this post coming from you (lol) ? Truck looks fantastic. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Mark T said: I wonder if Matt gets the full effect of this post coming from you (lol) ? Truck looks fantastic. Thanks! Is there more to it? As much as I've chatted with most of you, I've only met a few from here and FB. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark T Posted September 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, mattb73lt said: Thanks! Is there more to it? As much as I've chatted with most of you, I've only met a few from here and FB. Oldspwr did a Brockway, and luckily for the rest of us he documented it from the start. Same as you. You guys did a outstanding job on your trucks. I think I speak for many on these sites, we greatly appreciate all your efforts keeping us informed with progress let alone just enjoying reading and seeing the trucks . ( most of us are a little envious of your abilities ) Think it's safe to say there's guys inspired by having read and followed these builds. 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted September 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) Tom (Oldspwr) actually did 2 Brockways and then repowered the first one from flathead Continental to 5.9 Cummins, which included rebuilding the rear to change the ratio. Now he is working on a Chevy pickup for his brother. His documentation was fantastic, but now that the Brockway website is apparently gone I hope that the information is saved somewhere??? Edited September 17, 2022 by Brocky 3 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 20 minutes ago, Brocky said: Tom (Oldspwr) actually did 2 Brockways and then repowered the first one from flathead Continental to 5.9 Cummins, which included rebuilding the rear to change the ratio. Now he is working on a Chevy pickup for his brother. His documentation was fantastic, but now that the Brockway website is apparently gone I hope that the information is saved somewhere??? Yes, the similarities between these guys is something. Multiple projects all meticulous. And it's not their actual profession. That's why I say, a compliment from Tom is from a guy who did the same thing. Not many of us are in that position. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Only down side to the quality of work these blokes is just how amateurish my truck looks compared to theirs You should extremely proud of what you have achived Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Gotta closeup look at pfahl ,s work A few weeks ago…. I was u def the impression they have an entire crew that does the restorations I don’t know … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, mowerman said: Gotta closeup look at pfahl ,s work A few weeks ago…. I was u def the impression they have an entire crew that does the restorations I don’t know … Bob In this month's Double Clutch, Matt Pfahl says he has 9 guys working in an 80' x 100' garage. Edited September 18, 2022 by h67st Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/48/#findComment-509688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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