Vladislav Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Are they 22.5 stud piloted?? Or 24.5? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, Vladislav said: Are they 22.5 stud piloted?? Or 24.5? 24.5 stud piloted. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 22 minutes ago, mattb73lt said: 24.5 stud piloted. Thanks. What put me in doubts was the holes/openings in the front wheel looked too close to the center dish. And still an interesting point those holes look further from the center at the rear wheel (unpolished face on the 3rd pic). Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Keen eye there Vlad Almost as shiny as the top of my head I looked at getting some rims chromed for the spider (dayton) type wheels recently, but at 450 bucks a rim it would add up very quickly Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted September 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2021 The Alcoa rims I bought were used and at a decent price. The company I got the from had them polished on the exposed sides. They did a decent job, but they needed some more work and cleaning. I’ve been getting a bunch of stuff collected up to finish the frame and get it painted, just need some cooperative weather which looks like I’ll have some soon. I had to have the front brake shoe anchor pins fabricated as none could be located anywhere. Today I spent on the rims doing some clean up and then polishing and sealing them. They’re ready to mount as soon as the hubs are on. Looks like a few large jumps forward are looming, which will be great. The rims really came out nice. 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Ya ten four on the green but one time purchase excellent …. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I dunno much about these Alcoa rims except some are as shiny as my head on a hot day and some are as dull as my bank balance some times Great stuff and I'm sure it was worth the effort Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 alot of gippos in my area,,just let them go....dont get it....why dont the sell them to someone who wants them....even if your not making any money,,,,polishing your rims,dont take any $$$$.forcrissakes get off your lazy asses..lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 i need all ten tires myself,,not looking forward to the expence....im hoping to find all used .lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 Spent yesterday prepping the frame and today was the day. Great weather, almost no wind and a solid SIX hours of spraying and mixing paint. So many nooks and crannies to get at and a LOT of paint!! It’s done and ready for more assembly. 9 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 5 hours ago, mattb73lt said: Spent yesterday prepping the frame and today was the day. Great weather, almost no wind and a solid SIX hours of spraying and mixing paint. So many nooks a crannies to get at and a LOT of paint!! It’s done and ready for more assembly. Looks great Matt. What is CA and what are you mounting?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 2, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Red Horse said: Looks great Matt. What is CA and what are you mounting?? Overall, it has a 246" wheelbase. Leaving 160"s for the CA. I'm mounting a 24' Jerr Dan equipment bed to it. It's actually already mounted, just need to be reassembled. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaarite big step looks amazing musta been real hard to end it somewhere lol .. bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Looking fantastic, enjoying watching this build come together Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Fantastic! When I painted my frame, I couldn't wedge myself up around the camelback trunnion, brake chambers, etc. to get all the little corners. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 7, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 First hub complete, almost got both rears done today. A few hours tomorrow should have the right side done. I like the original spoke wheels for their classic look, but I’m very happy with the look of the Budds and polished rims. With all the polished aluminum and stainless, they really tie everything together. 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 49 minutes ago, mattb73lt said: First hub complete, almost got both rears done today. A few hours tomorrow should have the right side done. I like the original spoke wheels for their classic look, but I’m very happy with the look of the Buds and polished rims. With all the polished aluminum and stainless, they really tie everything together. Do I see a tear in that old bulldogs eye???😎 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 With the red frame and black tires, those polished budds really pop! I agree on the spokes, but nice budd wheels sure look good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Agreed. Big spoke wheel fan. But, you can't argue with the look you've got going there. Keep it up. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Lol ya same here I generally think the buds look better on newer shit but what you got there who could argue with the finished results … excellent maybe it’s the red frame… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 7, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 The rear axle now rests on the ground for the first time, EVER!. Just waiting on a few parts for the front brakes to put those hubs together. Progress!! 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 excellent lets keep it up...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 7, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 …and just unearthed these two pieces from their hiding places. Just a few things to do to them before they go back in. Very close to the big “stack” a truck together day!!! 6 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 9/22/2021 at 3:41 PM, mrsmackpaul said: Keen eye there Vlad Almost as shiny as the top of my head I looked at getting some rims chromed for the spider (dayton) type wheels recently, but at 450 bucks a rim it would add up very quickly Paul funny you mentioned chrome daytons . there used to be a shop in madera cal. that would do an exchange for chromed rims for 185 bucks each . long gone by now i suppose Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 At 185 bucks it would be worth it even from out here with all the wheels I have Doubt it will ever happen, mind you if I keep a on social media buy swap and sell they do come up every now and then for a lot less Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/26/#findComment-480974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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