Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) Final time putting the roof on, permanently this time. What a huge, tedious, pain in the ass getting the edges repaired. Took me about two weeks of fiddling and fussing to get it right and leave enough room for the gutters. The results were good, though. Door gaps look good and neither door binds or rubs. Just the front pillars to do and a bunch of small fixes to do and then on to bodywork and paint. I really can’t believe I brought this rusty, banged up cab back. Edited March 29, 2020 by mattb73lt 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-447098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 makes you wonder what goes through all them holes in the firewall!! 👍👍terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-447099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 No kidding. You’d think they would’ve deleted them as they weren’t needed. Nope, let’s just drill more!, 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-447100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Wasn’t paying attention to them; wow! that’s a bunch of holes! Fantastic work! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-447103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) Over the life of this cab model, I don’t think they ever deleted a single hole or attachment. So many unused holes, the old radiator support rod holes are still there for an LJ radiator, plus the bigger ones for the B radiator. A piece of angle iron added, I think that’s to support the big heater on the inside. A lot will get reused, but man there’s a lot. I guess if you bought it for an earlier truck, as a replacement, it would all still fit no matter the year. Edited March 29, 2020 by mattb73lt 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-447107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2020 One more, overhead, for the heck of it. 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-447110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 A real pleasure to see! Thank you for posting all the thread. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-447115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 That line shaft lathe is older than my first lathe and i thought that one was ancient.Can you cut treads? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-447120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, davehummell said: That line shaft lathe is older than my first lathe and i thought that one was ancient.Can you cut treads? Yes, I can. I have all the gears to do so and all the other attachments. It’s old(1920’s?), but fine for my projects. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-447140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, mattb73lt said: Yes, I can. I have all the gears to do so and all the other attachments. It’s old(1920’s?), but fine for my projects. You are a craftsman!😎 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-447142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Had a ton of holes in my B-75 but I think you still win the prize! Quite a few holes got used and a bunch got filled. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-447257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted April 15, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2020 Into the daylight and off to the fabricator to build some gutters for it. Just a few more things to complete then bodywork/paint. Getting close to making some major progress and having this looking like a truck instead of a huge pile of parts spread everywhere. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-448872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted April 15, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) The windshield area was a pain to repair, like the roof edges. Edited April 15, 2020 by mattb73lt 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-448874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted April 26, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2020 36 separate welds per side and now I have rain gutters!! 7 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-449718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted April 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2020 DONE, DONE, DONE!!!! Final patches on the lower windshield pillars installed and cleaned up the gutters. Test fit the doors and all is well with no rubbing. Obviously, I need to tweak a lot of little stuff. Looking at my last couple of posts, it doesn’t look like a lot of progress. But, there was, as it was all the hard stuff that shows. I am amazed I brought this cab back and now my big headache is behind me!! 15 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-449932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Fantastic work. You’re going to enjoy the heck out of that truck when it’s rolling soon.! 1 Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-449936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 11 hours ago, mattb73lt said: DONE, DONE, DONE!!!! Final patches on the lower windshield pillars installed and cleaned up the gutters. Test fit the doors and all is well with no rubbing. Obviously, I need to tweak a lot of little stuff. Looking at my last couple of posts, it doesn’t look like a lot of progress. But, there was, as it was all the hard stuff that shows. I am amazed I brought this cab back and now my big headache is behind me!! I agree on the progress...sometimes I'll spend hours on something and when you sit back and look at it, it doesn't look as hard as it actually was! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-449944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 9 hours ago, h67st said: sometimes I'll spend hours on something and when you sit back and look at it, it doesn't look as hard as it actually was! Or even just don't see any notable difference between the before and after. 2 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-449997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Congratulations on finishing it up. When can I drop mine off? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-450015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Looks Fabulous!!! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-450056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Great work. A job well done. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-450064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Hey Matt, and on a very good note you WILL make the next Brooklyn show😄 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-450069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted April 30, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2020 Thank you all for the comments, they actually help keep me motivated. Two Winter seasons to get it done. I’m not going to say years because there was a lot of pauses during that time. The end result was a nearly brand new cab which should serve me a long time. A few photos to show some perspective on how it went. Now, back to work or play. 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-450070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 8, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2020 After finishing the cab, I put all the parts away I don’t need and made some space for other parts that need attention. Brought the front axle assembly in yesterday and broke it down all the way to the bare axle. Spent today breaking all those parts down for inspection and cleaning. It all came apart without too much of a fight, but it really shows how hard this truck was used (read abused). Now to start sourcing parts I need and get on to some bodywork. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-450714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yarnall Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 What the... I thought you were going to start on my truck now! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/13/#findComment-450736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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