hurstscrambler Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Great project. Andy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-353366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Glad you saved it from the bone yard. Like Bob will say, have a ball with it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-356982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted January 15, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) Fabricated the oil lines today and updated the filters to spin-ons. Plus a little machine work to the original Cummins brackets so they would fit. Edited January 15, 2017 by mattb73lt 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-358441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) ahhhh an old 220 proud to see that gettin all spiffed up like that tandem dolly to that engine calls for a backdrop manifold into dual 5 in straights and with a jake to boot what a tunnel shaker Edited January 15, 2017 by carlotpilot 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-358443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 All I have is the original manifold. Love to find a back drop or a split manifold for it. If anyone has a lead on one or one they'd let go, I'd be willing to talk? i seldom see them available. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-358472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 A friend of mine has a backdrop 220 manifold, but he's not selling. He's had that manifold for a while, and just got the engine to go with it. Building it for his Emeryville IH. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-358483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 i`ll see what i can find 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-358538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Final round of paint today for the Cummins. Getting all the bits and pieces painted that I removed to paint the block was a lot more tedious than painting the block. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-360140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-360151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted January 31, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2017 About 95% done with the 220 after today. Just a few things to get/finish, then on to the transmission for paint. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-360324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Loved the old flathead caddys, The porcelain exhaust manifolds were one of a kind! My dad rebuilt a 48 wreck, I can still remember rubbing out the black lacquer! I was about 14! He wanted to keep it, but my mother said it looked too much like a hearse😁 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-360833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) On to the transmission. Rebuilt this in 2005, bearings,seals. Replaced the bell housing with a steel one, the original was cracked and was welded and cracked again, when I got it. Working on the clutch linkages now. All the pivot points are egged out from use. Welded them up yesterday and remachined the ends to tighten everything up. Just have to finish them and the top covers before paint. Edited February 6, 2017 by mattb73lt Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-360835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted February 14, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) I'm trying to make some concessions to improving the truck while I'm restoring it, like the spin on filters. Another is converting to an alternator. Picked up a 100 Amp Delco that was new, but searched high and low for a bracket with no luck. Drew one up and found a $10, 12 lb. piece of scrap at the local steel yard. Thought this would be a quick project, but it took two days to whittle it down to under two lbs. to a working bracket. But, it's done. A snowed in Winter weekend helped, too. Edited February 14, 2017 by mattb73lt 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-361650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Looks Good lots of work in that bracket 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-361656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Yeah, I wouldn't want to pay someone to make it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-361658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I hope you hogged some of that out on a bandsaw. Some would say it's just an old mount for an alternator But in the eyes of a craftsman it is a work of art. I ran a job shop for 20 years on the side and no one could afford that bracket at todays shop prices it would be a weldment. I say nice job. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-361663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Looks pretty slick! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-361677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurstscrambler Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Great job, I think I have one of those brackets that you could have. Andy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-361691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Matt- outstanding piece of work. Agree on comments on welding up a bracket out of plate but this just adds to your trucks "wow" factor. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-361693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted February 14, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2017 I thought of making it out of three separate pieces, probably would have been faster., then welding it together. I was concerned about the strength of doing so and having it fail later. I originally thought of making it 3/8" thick, but opted to go to 1/2" as I proceded. It was also the challenge to design and fabricate it that really motivated me to take this path. Having a Bridgeport in the shop and the background to use it helps a lot. Biggest thing though, I'm having a ton of fun putting this truck back on the road. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-361694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 6 hours ago, mattb73lt said: . Biggest thing though, I'm having a ton of fun putting this truck back on the road. That's the best part! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-361721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Timmyb Posted February 15, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2017 So long as you enjoy what your doing, you'll never work a day in your life! 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-361749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Color!! Finished the top covers and got everything sealed up and re-gasketed. Primed it with etching primer and just finished the second coat. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-362043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 For some reason I can't load photos tonight. It did come out nice, though. I'll try later. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-362044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted February 19, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2017 Here it is. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/3/#findComment-362045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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