j hancock Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Looks Great!A friend has a reproduction lower L cab back panel and cab door sill parts that may be available. Holler if you are interested. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-302534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Great story, you need to start turning some wrenches and busting your knuckles! 2 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-302549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phase 1 Posted September 4, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2015 It looks like it's in your house! 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-302554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted September 4, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2015 It looks like it's in your house!It's in the side area of my shop. The Wife might get a little pissed if I dragged that in!! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-302560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 The Wife might get a little pissed if I dragged that in!!It would be sacrilege, but it would make a great bar back. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-302565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 It would be sacrilege, but it would make a great bar back.Well....the wife could always stay in the shop............ 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-302579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 All that sounds like a deal.Thank you for the story, I think you've got enough additional emotions now to go through all the project.Best of luck to! Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-302669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Nice! The plan has started. Pretty handy yard tug to keep it from rolling down the hill. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-303908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted September 15, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2015 This is a scan of a Polaroid of the truck that the original owner gave me. He leased to Krajak(?) Tank Lines out of New Jersey. The truckers called the company Krackerjack. The owner had it painted on the bumper along with Popcorn and Peanuts. The owner of the company hated the nickname. The truck was all pinstriped up as you can barely make out and was two tone green over red. The Autocar scan was from his follow-on truck in the same colors. 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-303918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 nice. I like the vintage 'smoke mirror' on the left mirror bracket so you can look at the flame comin from that Cummins at nite..... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-303986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Damn this is a cool story so far. Love the old pics too! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-303993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 gotta agree Tim loving itPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-303998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 27, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2015 The back half to my project. 21' Jerr-Dan Roll Back with a wood inlay. Had to move it again for some yard work. The motivating issue is the space it takes up and four moves for storing this body. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-308962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 That is going to be one handy truck when you get it done. It's amazing how nice the frame and part look too. It is an amazing piece to start with. A real good project too. Love it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-308965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 I'll have to seperate the body from the frame. That frame should slide over the Mack frame to create the stretch and the wheel base I need. It'll be bolted togther with body bound bolts, using Mack frame cross braces. If I ever sell it, it should be an easy conversion to the original wheelbase and tractor configuration. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-308968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted January 8, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2016 A "few" changes to the backside. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-319007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Mack Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I like the M715 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-319009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Your barn looks great. It's nice to make a piece of history useful (just like old trucks). 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-319014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Real nice. Like your B-42 too! Keep the pictures coming. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-319106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 What a great looking old structure! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-319152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Well, had to delay this year in making some progress. Spent the time getting my Father's '41 Cadillac back on the road. Cleaned and re-organized the shop for the truck. Moved the NH-220 out so I can clean and paint it yesterday afternoon/evening. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-353268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 have`nt seen a 220 all intact in the same pile especially one with a jake on it for years Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-353277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 These '41 Cadillac photos look familiar. Were you on the CLC message forum? I frequent that daily just like here. Engine looks great. It also looks like you added power steering which is a big help just like on B Models. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-353287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) Yes, Same pics from there. Power steering and power brakes. Very pleasant to drive, except for the mileage. Edited November 28, 2016 by mattb73lt Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-353288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Nothing better than old Mack & Cadillacs. I see there is a post on the CLC forum about your dad's car. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/2/#findComment-353336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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