Mr. Buck Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Thank You for sharing all the pictures. Very Inspiring. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-480976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Awesome work, Matt! 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/27/#findComment-480980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Matt Is your radiator bolted to the trolley? 🤔 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 6 hours ago, harrybarbon said: Matt Is your radiator bolted to the trolley? 🤔 No, just a few pieces of heavy channel iron to keep it upright. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 14, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2021 It’s good finally seeing the transmission sitting back where it belongs between the frame rails!! Removed it way back in 2004, then rebuilt it in 2005. It’s been stored since. Installed a brand new air shift PTO and hydraulic pump for the bed. Still waiting for my front brake parts, so no front wheels yet. 6 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Is that a Quad, Matt? 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/27/#findComment-481381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 3 hours ago, doubleclutchinweasel said: Is that a Quad, Matt? No. It's a double over Triplex, double disc clutch and clutch brake. It was in it when I bought it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 30 minutes ago, mattb73lt said: No. It's a double over Triplex, double disc clutch and clutch brake. It was in it when I bought it. Double-over 13-speed! Except for the Lo-Lo in the compound, that would work exactly the same as the 18-speed double-over that we used to run in pretty much every B and R we had. We rarely used the Lo-Lo anyway. Just for getting out of a tight spot. I did find it helpful for backing sometimes. The double disc is nice, too. The clutch brake is a super-nice touch. I drove a couple that did not have one, and they could be a real pain...especially when sitting on a hill in neutral. That double-over makes for a pretty long-legged dog. What rear gear you got? 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/27/#findComment-481392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 The rear now has a 4.62 in it. 24.5 rubber and should cruise nicely at 65+. It's almost the same set up as my other B, but that has a 237, single disc clutch and 22.5 rubber. Top end will be about 80 against the governor. For what I do it works great. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Mine '70 had 4.17s with the direct 15-speed. Only good for a little over 60mph. Really needed that OD. The one I used to drive with the Quad was good for 60 in Direct 4th, about 70 in Hi-Split 4th, and (theoretically) 80+ in Hi-Split 5th. 'Course, with that tri-axle Hyster lowboy behind it, the 250 had a hard time even thinking about seeing that top end! Can't wait to see your finished. The work on it so far is truly exceptional. 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/27/#findComment-481394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Matt, that Triplex definitely looks good suiting its place in the chassis. But... Are you really going to fit the engine TO the tranny? With that two disc clutch setup I would expect some dancing around along the deal. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Happy days, must feel great to getting these major things back together Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 9 hours ago, doubleclutchinweasel said: Mine '70 had 4.17s with the direct 15-speed. Only good for a little over 60mph. Really needed that OD. The one I used to drive with the Quad was good for 60 in Direct 4th, about 70 in Hi-Split 4th, and (theoretically) 80+ in Hi-Split 5th. 'Course, with that tri-axle Hyster lowboy behind it, the 250 had a hard time even thinking about seeing that top end! Can't wait to see your finished. The work on it so far is truly exceptional. Thanks for he compliments. The NH220 should do fine, I don't carry anything too heavy, 6-7,000 lbs would be about the heaviest load. In my other truck I ran a END-673 for a long time with the same loads. It took a little bit to get it up to cruising speed, but nothing too bad. It was a much different truck when I put a 237 in it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Yeah baby you’re well on your way to success it’s going back together a lot faster than I thought hats off to you bud thanks for all your updates great progress I would’ve guessed quad box myself double over that’s terrific… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2021 Last batch of brackets and straps. All thats left is the hood, fenders, fender extensions and headlight panels for paint. I was going to do some major assembly of the truck this fall, but the front brake parts are holding me up. The plan now is to wait until spring to do it as I don't want my cab sitting out under cover until then. Plenty to keep me busy over the Winter. I dragged the three piece drive shaft home to see if it was of use. I think by swapping the first two sections and then having the rear section shortened it is useable. I would then just need to fabricate the hanger bearing supports for it. That may save me a lot of time and money instead of having the whole thing fabricated. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) Excellent I’m sure your weather is gone to shit by now like this place .lol bob Edited October 24, 2021 by mowerman Missing words Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Looks like your work shop became more a paint shop at the recent times. All those endless brackets, levers and rods sure take amounts of job. Sounds reasonable to not mount the cab on the chassis if no possibility to put the truck inside for the winter. Would be a big step forward but doesn't make sence since you won't be able to work on it in cold. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-481794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 31, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2021 The conversion to Budd hubs is complete. Brake pins showed up Thursday and today I had some time to get the hubs and wheels assembled. I really like the look of the new hubs, with the rims, paint and the old style hub caps I saved off a truck I parted out 20+ years ago. The frame now rests on its matched wheels for the first time since I’ve owned it. I’m thinking this coming year will be it for actually driving this truck. Lots of assembly to go and more paint coming in the next few weeks. 12 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-482213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Wow excellent.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-482223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 That Budd/hubcap combo looks fantastic. I've never seen hubs like that before Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-482226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 7 minutes ago, Licensed to kill said: That Budd/hubcap combo looks fantastic. I've never seen hubs like that before There's a lot of variations. I realized that when I was hunting for a set. Most have a recessed hub with a small cap. Luckily, I found this set which is what I was looking for and I could use the caps that were sitting on a bookshelf since I had them chromed years ago. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-482228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 No backing plates on the brakes, not a big drama as most people chuck them out Looks really impressive Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-482230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said: No backing plates on the brakes, not a big drama as most people chuck them out Looks really impressive Paul I don't think this one ever had any and the back axle that I got with it didn't. I put them on the new back axle, but it didn't seem to have any provisions for them on the front. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-482232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted November 2, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2021 It's starting to look like something! 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/27/#findComment-482296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Couldn't zoom in far enough. Are those wheels stud- or hub-piloted? It's looking great! 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/27/#findComment-482302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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