mattb73lt Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, theakerstwo said: I should say that is thee correct color for a 220.The later 250 and 335 was beige I think it’s pretty close. It’s Bill Hirsch engine enamel in “Equipment Yellow”. I like the paint for its durability and longevity and have used it on numerous engines. There were some spots on the engine with some paint that seemed original that I painted some test spots on. It was a decent match to those spots. It certainly looks better than what it was. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, Licensed to kill said: 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. Wow, nice detail work!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 20 hours ago, mowerman said: 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 Yeah, that was the plan. It’s tough to find an alternator to fit that area. The oil cooler is above it and the water inlet pipe runs down beside it. Generators are narrower in general. This is a 100 amp AC Delco unit, which should supply enough juice to run everything. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2021 Great work on the tanks. I polished my new tanks before installing them. I bought an 8" Dewalt angle grinder and buffing wheels. Made very short work but that big grinder sure takes a strong grip to keep control of it! One wrong move and it will throw the tank(or yourself) 5 ft away. Ask me how I know! 2 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I know what you mean I use a steel cutter wheel on mine and I get really nervous but I don’t have a working bandsaw so I wind up using it a lot but yes I cannot relax At all until I am finished cutting.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Looking great, I dunno what colour is meant to be, next tin along works pretty good most of the time We dont have 8 inch grinders in Australia, or maybe they are a recent thing, it was all 4 inch or 9 inch and then in later years the 5 inch cordless, my preferred when of choice these days And as the years have passed I cant do as much grinding with the 9 inch as I once could, my arms and hands just turn to jelly and I have to keep stopping to recover Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted November 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 WOW, its in!!! I had some help from my brother, nephew and a friend from the truck club I belong to. Plus another friend that loaned the lift to do it. Having the extra hands was a big help and really sped things up. A huge amount of anticipation about getting this engine in after seeing it sitting around so long. Having it in will allow me to do a lot of the plumbing and wiring before the cab goes on. No real battle mating the transmission, we did have to disconnect it from it's mounts and raise it with my engine hoist to get the right angle to get the input shaft through the two clutch plates. It's in and another step forward!! 16 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Right on man another step towards mankind lol probably picked a great weekend end your helping hands were probably all around anyway.. great progress… I did start my DM and let it run 15 minutes or so yesterday .. bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I expect that engine was in good running condition I don’t recall you mentioning anything about It except it came out of something else… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Also that was a good choice to install engine and transmission at this point no sheet metal to get in the way everything wide open and easy to get at … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, mowerman said: I expect that engine was in good running condition I don’t recall you mentioning anything about It except it came out of something else… bob I heard it run before I bought it. It was supposed to be a low mile in frame overhaul and from the markings on it it appears to be. That was about 20 years ago. I pickled it and drained it a while ago and turn it over now and again. I'll have to prime the oil system as all the external lines have been replaced before I try to run it. I was going to do the cab at the same time, but I'll wait and do all the plumbing and electrical work that I can when the weather permits. Also need to get the driveshaft done. But, plenty inside the barn to do this winter to get ready for the final push this spring. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Hey Matt, I have been keeping up with your truck, It is going to be beautiful! It’s been so busy this summer I haven’t touched the LJ until today, I got the frame and running gear all done, I got the cab in the shop, have you still got the extra panels we talked about? Seeing yours has got me motivated! Thanks Dean Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, 1961H67 said: Hey Matt, I have been keeping up with your truck, It is going to be beautiful! It’s been so busy this summer I haven’t touched the LJ until today, I got the frame and running gear all done, I got the cab in the shop, have you still got the extra panels we talked about? Seeing yours has got me motivated! Thanks Dean Yes, I'm still saving all of that for you. I've been busy too and was about to reach out to you to see where you were with your truck. I'll message you directly and we'll get things set up shortly. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Thank You! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Gotcha went back and realized you covered the engine before I started following the tread .. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 On 11/25/2021 at 9:22 AM, mattb73lt said: Wow, nice detail work!! Thanks. All for nothing really since as soon as I stick it down between the fender of my B61 you won't be able to see much of it. No matter, It's just my OCD at work I suppose. Its why I even changed all the oil pan bolts to yellow zinc grade 8's because they look better as if anyone will see them. I guess it is like when I was a kid with my '57 chevy and put new chrome jug nuts under the baby moon hub caps because "I knew they we there". 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Not so mad at all when you remove a hug cap-you get to look at them I am pretty much the same way partially why I don’t like to start projects I go way overboard when I do. Also takes me way longer than I had figured ha ha you are a perfect example of the way I ordinarily operate on anything… … I pretty much drive myself crazy …. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 The magic baffle/divider within the rear half of a NH220 backdrop. I finally got a picture of it when I pulled the engine out of it's hiding spot. It's my understanding that the same manifold without the baffle/divider was meant for the 855 CI, 250 HP version. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 30 minutes ago, Licensed to kill said: Thanks. All for nothing really since as sone as I stick it down between the fender of my B61 you won't be able to see much of it. No matter, It's just my OCD at work I suppose. Its why I even changed all the oil pan bolts to yellow zinc grade 8's because they look better as if anyone will see them. I guess it is like when I was a kid with my '57 chevy and put new chrome jug nuts under the baby moon hub caps because "I knew they we there". No one else might see it, but it does help when you need to work on it or helps keep it clean over time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-483638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted January 11, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2022 Trying to be productive, but when it's about 10*F everything is cold and takes so long to warm up!! Getting some small stuff done and if it were little warmer, I could be doing some work on the hood and fenders. Waiting on some parts from the hydraulic shop for the power steering unit and got the shop cleaned and a little more organized after the fall push on the frame. But there it sits, all wrapped up and waiting for more work to be done to it. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-486900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Right on man be looking forward to the sheet metal progress … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-486967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 It’s been so long since we heard from you I thought you gave up on this project. I could bring you a cab if you want something to work on inside. I’ve heard you have experience with that. Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-486968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 How long until it warms up again ? 10 weeks ? I have no idea, I was expecting white stuff to be everywhere in the photo Anyway the time will pass soon enough and you'll back it before you know it Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-486993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted February 7, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2022 Lots of irons in the fire, parts on order, hardware coming in and some stuff still on order or awaiting return from being repaired. Accomplishing a lot of little detail stuff and finishing off some smaller projects on it. Waiting for the weather to warm up a little for body work and paint, but have been doing a lot of metal work on the front end items and fenders. I've got a couple of loads of paint to do, also. The goal is to get all this stuff done so when the weather improves to work outside, I can jump back on the frame to finish all the plumbing, wiring and mechanical work and then start final assembly!! So much to get done. I did finish off my wiper system by adding some covers to the motors. All the wiring is hidden and they really neaten up the installation. Today I was mocking up the front end to get the fender profiles right before final body work. The front end looks pretty cool temporarily back together. Nothing really earth shattering, but a lot of little stuff done. 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-488830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Y Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 In the 4th and 5th pic with the D/S fender, are you using lead filler, or is that just from massaging the fender back to shape? BTW, beautiful job so far! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/29/#findComment-488833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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