Freightrain Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Looks like a great time. I wouldn't mind going through my triplex and rebuilding it. In all it works, but the way the shift handles walk back and forth I know the main shaft bearings are plenty sloppy. It falls out of gear on decel and if you use the Jake you better be holding it in gear, except for 5th. I seem to recall a discussion about when you rebuilt yours. I was concerned about finding all the bearings. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-557602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Yes, that’s what mine is doing. Now it slipped out of fourth direct replacement is supposedly all rebuilt.gears look like it for sure bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-557603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted August 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 25 Made it to Lancaster and back without any issues at all. Met up with a bunch of people from here, Red Horse and 70mackMB and several people from FaceBook. Weird how you get to know people from social media, yet you've never met them face to face, no idea what they look or sound like. I suppose that's how we'll meet some of our acquaintances from now on. A good run this morning, before the heat and traffic. The return trip I could do without. About a three hour round trip and about 200 miles and no leaks from the transmission. Two whole days in the truck and a lot of fun was had. 3 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-557609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted August 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 25 2 hours ago, Freightrain said: Looks like a great time. I wouldn't mind going through my triplex and rebuilding it. In all it works, but the way the shift handles walk back and forth I know the main shaft bearings are plenty sloppy. It falls out of gear on decel and if you use the Jake you better be holding it in gear, except for 5th. I seem to recall a discussion about when you rebuilt yours. I was concerned about finding all the bearings. Most of the bearings were easily found. I don't remember which one, but there was one bearing that took quite a bit to get. The shift covers aren't too bad to rebuild, but if the shift rail bores are worn you'll need new covers as I don't think there's a way to reasonably re-bush them. Finding new covers might not be too hard, Matt Pfahl would be my first go to. unless you know of someone closer to you? You can get the gaskets, I have the gasket kit Part number if you need it? 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-557610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted September 15 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 15 At the Wishes on Wheels Convoy in East Hartford this morning. Got here just after 7AM to line up and a was already truck #187. Thought I’d be at the back, but so many more trucks have shown up I’m about 1/3 back from the front! Still no leaks on the transmission. Gave it an oil and filter change this week. So, everything is running great and closing up on 3,000 miles on it! 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-558550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 70mackMB Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 When l was an owner/operator for Land Air Express of VT (New England). The owners were supporters of Make a Wish. The kids would write thank you notes and hand draw pictures on them. The company would put the cards full size on some of the trailer doors. lt was always nice to hear positive comments about the trailers and Make a Wish. Thanks Matt for spending the morning doing that! .....Hippy 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-558579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 Wow, almost missed this. Yes, same here, Matt and thanks for all your posts. I’m sure I speak for all of us. Clearly, nobody noticed it…… And yes hippy I was also a sub hauler 83-90 ….. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 Also good deal on the transmission. I was just looking at mine out there in the backyard and thinking I suppose when I get to that I’m gonna have a few issues…. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted September 29 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 29 And a little bit of artwork and pin striping to finish things up. A little nod to the original owner by adding his nickname for the company he leased to, Krajack Tank lines out of New Jersey. Just picked up the truck early this morning. What a great job this woman did gold leafing and striping the truck. Really ads to the restoration! 8DA5CA1F-C14E-4FB8-A6AF-49B40B120A8A.heic 4551CA86-9D86-4C0D-A12F-092CAF158FBC.heic 9 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark T Posted September 29 Popular Post Share Posted September 29 Boy, she did do a great job on it for you. Looks good as well as period correct. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 29 Author Share Posted September 29 14 minutes ago, Mark T said: Boy, she did do a great job on it for you. Looks good as well as period correct. Thanks. I'll get some better pictures, I'm having issues with my phone. I did a lot of research and took a lot of photos of other trucks to come up with this. Tried not to make it look like a fire truck and kept things simple. Borrowed the Mack "M" and spear for my name, though that was a nice touch. The painter was really into it and doing a period job to it. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 Looks great!!! A firetruck thought was the 1st I got on my mind but absolutely on a positive attitude. She isn't a firetruck definitely. But could easily be converted into if right equipment is added on the platform. The script turned out amazing and those old Mack style elements suited the whole scene perfect! 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted September 29 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 29 Here's a better picture of the door. 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 That turned out great!!!!!!!!! Your time playing with photo shop was well worth it. 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Looks great. Ready for Mack Day? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Thats come up a treat, well done Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Excellent everybody else pretty much said it all Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Prettiest Show dog This Side of The Mason Dixon If I do say So myself!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 I’m sure he can’t take that truck anywhere without drawing a crowd Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4 It does draw attention. A lot of people ask what it is. They're used to seeing a standard B model, but one with an L cab throws them. Had some time to take a bunch of photos of it in the sunshine in a good setting this week. 8 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4 This kills me. These pictures I took when I found it, compared to what it has become. As I told my one of friends recently, "I really polished the shit out of that turd!!" 7 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 Great photos. I don’t think we had any sunshine this week in PA. Definitely wasn’t any while I wasn’t working. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 One next to it looks like mine. I bought it and had a half decent red paint job.it actually looks like an off set cab… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 Perfect! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-559589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wingrider Posted November 19 Popular Post Share Posted November 19 Matt, Just wanted to congratulate you on your fine achievement on restoring that beautiful truck. I can only hope that my project turns out to be half as good! I also want to thank you for your service...Hats off to you! 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/85/#findComment-562221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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