mrsmackpaul Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 I wonder why Mack never mounted the heater like that to begin with ? Great job Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 16 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said: I wonder why Mack never mounted the heater like that to begin with ? Great job Paul I don’t know. It was easy enough to do, the only thing that might be harder to get to is the nut for the radiator support rod. There’s also a drain plug on the bottom of the heater core that couldn’t be accessed. The floorboards and carpet are easily removed now. I had to remove the ashtray, but no one’s going to smoke in it anyway!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted April 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2021 god love ya,,,,amazing job....and thanks for the thanks,,,but i speak for all of us the process,,has been incredible.....and certainly all the thanks belongs to you,my friend thank you so much for taking the time to share it......all your amazing efforts,and sharing all that incredible work with our entire gang....im certain you have inspired most us,that cant get off the sofa...especially myself....hopefully ill be starting on my DM soon....garage is all ready to work in,no more excuses.again thanks so much for all the updates..lol.bob 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Congrats on one more big step done! As Bob said it was a pleasure to follow your progress and thanks for taking time to share it. Those who make restorations or other big projects know you need bunch of time doing work and arranging solutions on every questional step but also extra time to make good photos and typing descriptions if you post the job. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 3/30/2021 at 12:30 PM, doubleclutchinweasel said: I completely understand! Maybe nobody else would have known it was there, but it would have driven me crazy too! That drip was centered directly above the glovebox door and there was no hiding it. On a good note, after all that work, the paint came out even better than the first time. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 9:56 PM, yarnall said: That cab is pretty nice. I’ll give you 500 bucks for it. You’ll have to deliver it to PA though. And paint the roof black. If not I’ll only give you 400. Anyway I’m really jealous. I wish I could do work like that. Keep the posts coming. It’s great to see someone getting something done. Mike. I don’t know about painting the top black, but I’ll trade for the rear you beat me to? LOL. I did solve my rear carrier issue by finding another with a 4.62R. The one I had with a 4.68R, had three corroded teeth I didn’t trust. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Lots of red today. Shot most of the frame pieces on their mating surfaces and areas that are hard to get when assembled. Couldn’t get all the pieces as I only had so much space to lay them out and they were getting pretty crowded. So, a partial load tomorrow to finish up. That’s a lot of parts when you break a truck down this far. Frame assembly is not too far off from here. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 15, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2021 The amount of completed and new parts is really starting to accumulate. These shelves are getting full of parts that are ready to assemble. Assembly should go pretty quickly, all the hardware is ready for it. Still have more bodywork and paint to do for the hood and fenders, but just happy to be gaining some momentum! 5 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Man, those parts look good! You're right about how much room they take up, I've got parts stashed all over my shop! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davehummell Posted May 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2021 If I was close I would come over and have a good time helping you bolt all those nice clean parts on a nice clean frame way better than trying to repair a part on a truck or machine with five inches of grease and dirt covering everything. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 im sure that truck will be winning every show,,,,that model is definately one of my favorites to begin with.....lots of great progress.......bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 12 hours ago, davehummell said: If I was close I would come over and have a good time helping you bolt all those nice clean parts on a nice clean frame way better than trying to repair a part on a truck or machine with five inches of grease and dirt covering everything. Thanks, I’ll buy the beer. At some point I’m going to have to call in some markers as the parts get bigger and require at least two people. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-473972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2021 Moving day. Brought the frame up in front of the barn, from it's hiding place alongside it. A little bit of effort to get it there after pulling it up, turning it 180 degrees then positioning it between the bays so I still have access. All those freshly painted parts will be reunited with the frame soon!! 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I thought that nice red cab was going on my B85 chassis. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Matt will it be a single or tandem drive Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 4 hours ago, harrybarbon said: Matt will it be a single or tandem drive It’ll be a single drive/axle. I gave it a fairly big stretch to accommodate a 24’ Jerr Dan roll back bed that I picked up. I don’t haul anything too heavy, mostly antique cars and trucks. Wheelbase for it is around 249”. The frame does seem long in the photos, but will shorten up as it’s reassembled. It’ll be 4’ longer than the truck it’s resting on, that has a 20’ deck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 On 5/24/2021 at 11:11 PM, yarnall said: I thought that nice red cab was going on my B85 chassis. I was gonna, but what would I do with all the other parts I have laying around???LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2021 Made some good progress today. Cleaned and reprimed the front half of the frame, the spot painted the mounting areas for the parts I painted last week. Finally, I started re-assembly. Got a lot put back together. Hopefully, the front springs and axle tomorrow!! 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Right on man more progress looks excellent... bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2021 Oh, Yeah!! Added a few hundred pounds of parts to the frame. It adds up quickly. 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Must be a great fealing to have things going back together All your hard work is paying off Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Just now, mrsmackpaul said: Must be a great fealing to have things going back together All your hard work is paying off Paul Thank you!! Hard to express. Personally, I am amazed! It's been an incredible amount of effort to come this far. After all the years of storing this truck and hunting for parts, it's finally coming together. The best part is it really looks good. I had my doubt's at times, especially cutting so deep into the cab. I can't wait to drive it!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Yes I have had a Federal truck that today is along similar lines, not quite so advanced as yours , hmmmmmm I do wonder if I'll live long enough lol Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 It’s looking great. I can’t wait to see it at Macungie. Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 1 hour ago, yarnall said: It’s looking great. I can’t wait to see it at Macungie. Mike. Maybe 2022? This year would be a stretch. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/22/#findComment-474554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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