Vladislav Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I like the color of the floor Sure kidding. Congrats! Nothing cheers up that much as bright shine of freshly done paint 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackLTH Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Matt, Could you tell me what kind of paint you used? From the looks of the paint on the ground it must have got pretty misty in there! Cheers,Pat Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, MackLTH said: Matt, Could you tell me what kind of paint you used? From the looks of the paint on the ground it must have got pretty misty in there! Cheers,Pat Yes, PPG Concept DCC "Mack Fleet Red" Paint code # 75674 It's the first big job I've used it on. Previous projects I used Dupont Centari, which is no longer available. This was very easy to apply, with very good coverage. As for the overspray, I thought it was typical for the volume of paint I sprayed. It'll sweep up. I try to let everything lay, other than tape and paper, for 24 hours to cure. I leave my fans on for a few hours after I've finished painting. Probably had a little more on the floor as the cab sits pretty low to it. I just checked it now and it looks great after curing. Edited October 22, 2020 by mattb73lt 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 17 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: You should be very proud of your self and your achievements Top job and I would be smiling like a Cheshire cat about now if I was you Paul I am. Hard to knock the smile off my face when I'm in the shop. It looks even better in person, the pictures only give it a little justice. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 34 minutes ago, mattb73lt said: Yes, PPG Concept DCC "Mack Fleet Red" Paint code # 75674 It's the first big job I've used it on. Previous projects I used Dupont Centari, which is no longer available. This was very easy to apply, with very good coverage. As for the overspray, I thought it was typical for the volume of paint I sprayed. It'll sweep up. I try to let everything lay, other than tape and paper, for 24 hours to cure. I leave my fans on for a few hours after I've finished painting. Probably had a little more on the floor as the cab sits pretty low to it. I just checked it now and it looks great after curing. Matt, Curious- education please...What does "American Lafrance" refer to??? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackLTH Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Perhaps American Lafrance used this red on their fire engines. Thanks for the answer regarding the paint Matt. Cheers,Pat Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 18 minutes ago, MackLTH said: Perhaps American Lafrance used this red on their fire engines. Thanks for the answer regarding the paint Matt. Cheers,Pat It's possible. I got that code from Matt Pfahl and the interior green code. It is a nice deep red, though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2020 Spent the day cleaning up after the paint job. So much easier with those new curtains installed. NO mess on the shop side. Worth every penny to get. Then I actually started installing a few items permanently on the cab, clearance lights, the new air horns and door items. It feels good to be able to start putting things back together again, after such a long time. Walking around it and seeing how straight it is and how good the paint came out, I’m totally amazed!! Especially, the cab back, considering how bent up and poorly repaired it was. I gotta admit, I’m very happy about it!!! 7 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 As the kids would say......."Awsome"! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Compliments for your passion, you are deservedly excited with the red paint after all your quality preparation, then fitting parts etc, when you fit your cab onto the chassis and bolt on the polished cast alloy radiator, that will pump the heart up. Thank you for sharing your skills and progressive pictures 👏👏👏 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Ya once you laydown the paint every thing shows up that you miss,,,, if anything... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) Drool to see My only worry isn't the paint still soft to put attachments on? I prefere to wait at least a couple of weeks and better a couple of month (and a damn couple of years in many cases) besore to start bolting on. Difficult to resist playing the game and I try to find alternative tasks along the project. Edited October 25, 2020 by Vladislav Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Man, that is looking good!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Love it, and yes it is a wonderful feeling to start hanging stuff back on the cab Vlad I hear what your saying but I think if your careful after a day it is pretty safe with warmish weather Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Nice job mate... looks like a new one! If mine turned out half as good I would be over the moon! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-462961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted December 3, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) Should be shooting some more interior green paint late tomorrow or Saturday, after fixing all the rest of the interior panels and moldings. Plus a little red and black for some parts and brackets that need to go into the cab. That should keep me going through the winter doing assembly work. Still a ton of stuff to get, wipers, gauges, chrome, more seals and rubber. Lots to do on top of that, wiring, plumbing, etc... I did put my first new piece of glass into the back panel. My goal is to have the cab done by spring, so when the weather turns, I can get the frame up in front of the barn to start back on that and assembling the running gear. Lots to do!!! Edited December 3, 2020 by mattb73lt 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-464857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Very nice work, I can understand the the organizing of parts and when needed to be able keep moving straight ahead. 1 Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-464863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 Keeping it organized is tough at times. Lots of pictures, notes, tagging and bagging the hardware helps. The down side is the length of time this truck has been apart and the fact that some of it had been removed or scrounged by the previous owner. At least it wasn’t vandalized. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-464865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted December 19, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) A few shiny pieces going on today. A bunch of hardware and supplies on order to get the doors together. Edited December 19, 2020 by mattb73lt 8 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-465786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I see you have your shutter lube pot there...did you rebuild it? I took mine apart today and I haven't looked to see if I can get a new gasket or biscuits for it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-465814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Excellent man thanks for keeping us posted... bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-465840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 h67st, I cleaned it out, but didn’t disassemble it. I’ve never had an issue with them. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-465848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted December 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2020 Installed my windshields, today. Quite the task getting the frame seals trimmed properly and together with the frames. Now it's starting to look like something!! 7 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-465926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Red Horse Posted December 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2020 1 hour ago, mattb73lt said: Installed my windshields, today. Quite the task getting the frame seals trimmed properly and together with the frames. Now it's starting to look like something!! Frames look new Matt-what did you do??? 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-465931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Red Horse said: Frames look new Matt-what did you do??? I used a propeller file to work the dings out, kind of like dressing a propeller on the back side. Then used a buffing wheel to smooth everything out and finally a bunch of elbow grease with aluminum polish to finish them up. They were pretty rough to start due to all the miles and sitting outside. They did clean up nice, though. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/17/#findComment-465935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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