Popular Post mattb73lt Posted November 2, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, doubleclutchinweasel said: Couldn't zoom in far enough. Are those wheels stud- or hub-piloted? It's looking great! 24.5" Stud Piloted, front and rear. Used, but re-polished with new sneakers. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-482303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I love the look of that setup. Gotta have the Mack caps on them! 1 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/28/#findComment-482304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 That was the look I was trying for and I was hoping to re-use those domed caps. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-482311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Sexy as socks on a rooster... 1 1 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/28/#findComment-482312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted November 11, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2021 We’ll, that sucked. What a messy, time consuming job. Lots of wet sanding and a whole bunch of buffing, but WOW the tanks came out nice and are ready to go when the time comes. 12 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-482722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Wow excellent yes polished aluminum is not easy upkeep… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-482727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 WOW, now thats some serious bling there you have going on Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-482746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 wow . when you go you go all out 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-482747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 10 hours ago, carlotpilot said: wow . when you go you go all out Thanks. This is actually a new pair. The ones that were on it were really beat up and not usable without a huge amount of repair work. I stumbled on this pair a few years ago on FB marketplace of all places. The short one is a good original and the long one appears to be brand new. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-482761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 8 hours ago, mattb73lt said: Thanks. This is actually a new pair. The ones that were on it were really beat up and not usable without a huge amount of repair work. I stumbled on this pair a few years ago on FB marketplace of all places. The short one is a good original and the long one appears to be brand new. new used or otherwise a lot of work went into that pair 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-482783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 About how many hours Matt? they look like chrome! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-482786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted November 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2021 31 minutes ago, Red Horse said: About how many hours Matt? they look like chrome! About 20 hours. Wet sanded with 600 and 1000 grit to remove scratches, blems and corrosion spots. Then buffed with jeweler’s rouge, buffed again with aluminum polish. Used my 4” angle grinder with 4” wool buffing wheels. Lots of surface area. I left the backs alone, otherwise I’d still be at it. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-482797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted November 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2021 Getting ready for Friday by prepositioning the engine to the next bay. Hoping the weather holds and help arrives as scheduled. Fingers crossed, it should be a good day! 7 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarite...lol..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 was just wondering why the starter and alternater were so small...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted November 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, mowerman said: was just wondering why the starter and alternater were so small...bob Because the engine is so big!!🤣🤣 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 i expect your going to a negative ground with auto alternater....i thought you hadda late model cat there at first....great progress and ten four on the weather....im on vacation this week i have been hoping for the same thing,,here....bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Matt, did you test run the engine? Its color looks faded relating to what you posted in the past. Sure kidding. You definitely seem prepaired to have some fun on the turkey day Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 That is a NH220 and its color would be gold.The color has changed to a cummins beige. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 14 hours ago, theakerstwo said: That is a NH220 and its color would be gold.The color has changed to a cummins beige. Well, I guess I’ll have to scrap the whole project then? On to the next thing to screw up. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Well if you do scrap it call me and i will haul it away. 2 Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, mattb73lt said: Well, I guess I’ll have to scrap the whole project then? On to the next thing to screw up. IDK if I'd scrap it. Some times if you just walk away a while , you see things different. If it would help ?? You can come to my place and polish my tanks like yours. It'd be a nice get away for a while . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mark T said: IDK if I'd scrap it. Some times if you just walk away a while , you see things different. If it would help ?? You can come to my place and polish my tanks like yours. It'd be a nice get away for a while . Ok, let me get my stuff!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 16 hours ago, theakerstwo said: That is a NH220 and its color would be gold.The color has changed to a cummins beige. I should say that is thee correct color for a 220.The later 250 and 335 was beige Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Licensed to kill Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, theakerstwo said: I should say that is thee correct color for a 220.The later 250 and 335 was beige Actually, you should say "the original colour". The "correct" colour for an individuals engine is the colour THEY like and choose. I painted my E6 the "correct" colour for MY project, Model A Ford green. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/28/#findComment-483469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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