mattb73lt Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 Yeah, we’re getting that weather tomorrow. Friday is supposed to be 62* and I have to work tomorrow so all is good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-493127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 25, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2022 Damn!!!! I'm not an expert but I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night!! This paint is pure magic!! It makes me look like I have an idea what I'm doing. It took about three mixed quarts to cover all the surfaces and edges, close to what I thought it would. So, no left over unused paint. Look at the gloss and reflection of the last picture. 10 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-493339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Y Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Absolutely beautiful! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-493340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Day Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Wow! Super nice 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-493341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Fantastic!! 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/34/#findComment-493343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theakerstwo Posted March 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2022 You need to hire that painter 2 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-493345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Is that single stage ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-493349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Mark T said: Is that single stage ? Yes, single stage. PPG Concept. Synthetic acrylic enamel. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-493350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 It looks great. Depth like it's cleared . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-493351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 The second coat and sanding of the primer really helps to add to it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-493363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Right on man they look amazing I have done a lot of bodywork and my time and sometimes I have the attitude like you it just happens to fall that way I didn’t think they were going to come out that’s good but it’s always a big plus to paint everything separate it’s a lot easier that way for one thing I hate when I start shooting a car and I noticed something I missed that’s the worst …… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-493371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 WOW ! Perfection! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-493414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted March 31, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2022 Just the hood to go now!! There are some loose pieces and some touch up work to go, but the bulk of the painting is behind me. What a good feeling!!! And I brought some toys home from winter storage today, too! 9 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Excellent that B model is gorgeous … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Great Matt...Will you get it done in time for Brooklyn? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Red Horse said: Great Matt...Will you get it done in time for Brooklyn? when is the brooklyn show ?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 9 hours ago, Red Horse said: Great Matt...Will you get it done in time for Brooklyn? I think that’ll be a stretch, I’m hoping for running and moving by then. Lots of work to finish, but with just the hood to do, it’s mostly assembly work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 15 hours ago, mowerman said: Excellent that B model is gorgeous … Bob So's the Cadillac. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted April 1, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2022 Back in front of the barn, today, so I can get stuff done and get this thing running! 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, mattb73lt said: Back in front of the barn, today, so I can get stuff done and get this thing running! We are no less anxious on that than you 2 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 i dont know man,,,you gotta lot ahead of you...good luck....we will certainly be cheering you on..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted April 2, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2022 Using my aviation skills to repair the hood. Both halves had to be de-riveted to get at and eliminate several areas of corrosion and chafed areas. All that was patched on both skins. Then the braces that support the hood were all bent, broken and corroded. So I'm blending two sets into one to repair them. The original rivets were very soft so I'm going to replace them with harder AD aircraft rivets. Driver's side aligns pretty well after all that and pinned together temporarily with Cleco fasteners. A couple of days should have both halves ready for bodywork. 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 looks amazing so far. Thanks so much for sharing your progress . 2 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yarnall Posted April 2, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2022 Just make that hood red and put the damn thing back together. You’ve dragged this out long enough!!!! Macungie is only 2 months away. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted April 2, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2022 5 hours ago, yarnall said: Just make that hood red and put the damn thing back together. You’ve dragged this out long enough!!!! Macungie is only 2 months away. Ok, I’ll run to the hardware store to see if I can find some rattle can paint to match, clarinet reeds and scotch tape and strap this whole thing back together to see if I can make it!,😂😂 3 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/34/#findComment-494240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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