mattb73lt Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 8 hours ago, j hancock said: Nice! My arms are tired just looking at the pictures. It’s moving along pretty quickly. Can’t wait to get this part done and get some color on it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-456221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 10 hours ago, mattb73lt said: It’s moving along pretty quickly. Can’t wait to get this part done and get some color on it. And speaking of color? What are you thinking-same as your B 61? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-456234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Red Horse said: And speaking of color? What are you thinking-same as your B 61? I was going to go back to the original Mack “Fleet Red”. I already painted the bottom of the cab. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-456242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 11 hours ago, mattb73lt said: I was going to go back to the original Mack “Fleet Red”. I already painted the bottom of the cab. Nice! red=$$$$-or so I've been told. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-456311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 It is expensive. I bought a gallon of PPG Concept, with all the additives and hardener it was over $900. Red is one of the most expensive colors due to the pigments. I heard pearlescent paint was even more expensive. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-456314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 2 hours ago, mattb73lt said: It is expensive. I bought a gallon of PPG Concept, with all the additives and hardener it was over $900. Red is one of the most expensive colors due to the pigments. I heard pearlescent paint was even more expensive. Wow- I knew it was pricey-but had no idea it was that high. In any case, that will add to the "wow factor" when guys see this truck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-456321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 22 hours ago, mattb73lt said: I was going to go back to the original Mack “Fleet Red”. I already painted the bottom of the cab. Would that be the same as the red they used on chassis? I'll paint my chassis Mack red, I haven't looked up the paint code yet (I'm using Axalta/Dupont). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-456323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekennedy21 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 6 hours ago, h67st said: Would that be the same as the red they used on chassis? I'll paint my chassis Mack red, I haven't looked up the paint code yet (I'm using Axalta/Dupont). chassis and cab would be the same color. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-456342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 The paint code for Mack “Fleet Red” is DCC 75674 (PPG#). Same color for frame and cab. That should cross to other Co #’s. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-456393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted July 28, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2020 Basic body work done and a re-prime today. Panels are all looking good and decently straight. still more sanding and minor work to do, but considering how far apart this cab has been, I'm very pleased with how it's progressing. 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-456981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted July 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) A little before, during and after on the left side cowl. It's come a long, long way. Edited July 30, 2020 by mattb73lt 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-456991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Hello Matt - how is your B73 restoration progressing? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-458324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted August 14, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2020 12 hours ago, harrybarbon said: Hello Matt - how is your B73 restoration progressing? Good, but a little slow at the moment. Awaiting a sliding dust curtain to section off my working bay from my workshop/machine tools. As usual, the dust from the bodywork went everywhere and I want to control the overspray better once I start painting. Plus work is in full swing, so time the last few weeks has been tight. I should be on to wet sanding and paint in the next couple of weeks. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-458391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted September 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2020 Finally received my dust curtains and had time to install them today. These should help keep the overspray and dust out of the rest of my shop. Now, back to work! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-459927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 I'm very interested to see how the curtains work for you I think if theywork well it will be a good investment Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-459936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 They’ll at least cut down a significant amount and some of the messier stuff I do. My shop has evolved a lot since I last had a large paint project. I don’t want to spend months cleaning up the overspray afterwards. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-459938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 no overspray on the droptop 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-459943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 What year is your T? I motor around in a 31 coupe Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-459945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 a beauty Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-459959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurstscrambler Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 If it’s not too much trouble to share, where did you get the dust curtains and are you satisfied with them? That may be a good solution for a problem in my shop. Thanks, Andy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-459980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 (edited) On 9/2/2020 at 9:52 AM, hurstscrambler said: If it’s not too much trouble to share, where did you get the dust curtains and are you satisfied with them? That may be a good solution for a problem in my shop. Thanks, Andy No problem. I started by googling “sliding dust curtain”. Up came a bunch of sites, and chose AKON Curtain and Divider. www.curtain-and-divider.com They had what I was looking for and were easy to work with. Took about 30 days to get the order, from the first call. Many options and products to choose from. Installation was easy, I did it by myself in about three hours for both curtains. So far I’m very happy with them and should work great once I start spraying and for any dusty projects. Edited January 11, 2021 by mattb73lt 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-460008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurstscrambler Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. Keep up the excellent work on the truck as well. Andy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-460039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B815SX Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Your Doing A Great Job On The B-73 It Will Be Better Than New Keep Us All Posted Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-460189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 4, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) Almost there. Upper cab is seam sealed. Roof is done, some high build primer took care of the pitted areas on the donor. Upper molding sealed and installed. Doors are done and mounted. Some more sealing, epoxy priming and wet sanding before....paint!! Very close now. The curtains are proving their usefulness and value. Keeping them drawn, while doing all this dusty sanding, is keeping 95% of that mess out of the shop. Just what I track in on my shoes when I need to go to that side. Edited October 4, 2020 by mattb73lt 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-461877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Thank you for your pictures, wood walls and floor is good to reduce moisture/dampness and comfort to work. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/15/#findComment-461974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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