Brocky Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Matt, Congratulations on the excellent progress!!! Gonna be beautiful!! 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-498377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 The view out of the windshield has changed a little since 1998. Doing a little alignment to the cab and radiator. Both were slightly askew from where they need to be. Shouldn’t be too long before more assembly goes on. Going to get it running and moving soon. 9 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-498620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark T Posted May 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2022 Makes me wonder. Back when that truck was new, I don't think they had cameras or film to take pictures like now. How much changed since that truck was new.... beautiful job of preserving some history. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-498640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Yeah she could not just pull out your Phone and post photos in just a minute or two across the United States that’s quite an achievement I know there’s lots of antique cars i had through the years I wish I had pictures of and I don’t Great progress bud … As Mark mentioned brand new truck what you got there probably looks better than what it look like brand new that’s what I was thinking especially all the detail work you’ve done on the cab excellent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-498683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted May 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2022 The digital format is amazing. Yeah, you can post it immediately, which in itself over the top. But being able to manipulate it, zoom in, adjust and the photos are so clear. It's just so easy document your work and disassembly sequences. When I bought this, I was still using a 35MM instamatic camera, which sucked. Not good resolution and a lot of detail was lost. Then all the developing and enlarging, if needed, only to find out it was blurry or a useless shot. I probably a have few thousand pictures I've taken that are digital. I had a 35MM small album of pictures I literally wore out referencing it for my work. Now, I have albums broken down by work area on all my devices, kind of my digital note book I use while I'm working, which is invaluable. Yesterday's and today's efforts, getting the right fender extension on so I can assemble the air filter and induction system. It's slow going getting all the hardware ready and trying not to scratch the paint. 8 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-498706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) Excellent And 10 four and the scratches ha ha I remember when they come out with work Polaroid swinger Instamatic I was only around 10 we were pissing ourselves over that…. Edited May 28, 2022 by mowerman Misspelled Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-498717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Very nice,, looking forward to hearing the backdrop with a stack,, it’s going to be different that’s for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-498730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 not only is it turning out to be a work of art; the fact you are doing it to a B73/L cab makes it even more impressive. B73/75 grilles just have "the look" . excellent job . looking forward to the day of seeing it close up 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-498733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Yes definitely great choice…. Again those red hubs always jump out at me terrific idea bud….: Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-498768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted June 3, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2022 It is ALIVE!!! Started it up on diesel today, after fabricating the fuel lines between the pump and tank. Blew a little smoke, then cleaned right up and had a nice clean idle. Revved it up a few times and sounded really good with just a straight pipe. Another milestone in the books. I had a nice one minute video, but it was too large to post. IMG_3691.m4v IMG_3693.m4v 7 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-499214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALS327 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Awesome 😎 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-499218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 All coming together now, beautiful work you're doing. I'd agree, sounds pretty good. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-499219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Wooooooooooow nice going bud… that thing sounds real good excellent work will be way worth it…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-499229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 It’s about time. Only two weeks till Macungie. It looks like you will have it done. See you there. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-499230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 That's enough tyo put a horn on a jelly fish Well done Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-499248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 OH YES,, That’s the Sound i grew up on! Great Work! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-499253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted June 4, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2022 10 hours ago, yarnall said: It’s about time. Only two weeks till Macungie. It looks like you will have it done. See you there. Mike I'm trying, so much to do!! Huge progress from this time last year, but it'll get done when it does. As much as I'm dying to drive it, you can't rush a good thing. So hard to not just start slapping things together, though!! 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-499256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Very True, It will All come together, Great progress in the last year ! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-499261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Thanks for preserving Mack history! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-499278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted June 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2022 Shouldn't he get some kind of award from all of us?! 2 2 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/40/#findComment-499463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted June 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2022 Just in case anyone thought I quit or hauled the truck off to the scrap yard, I didn’t. Work really picked up this month and slowed my progress. But, still plugged away on what I think is the second to last batch of paint. Really just the hood is left. This is small brackets, the stack support and the hydraulic tank, that I decided to re-use. It was pitted, but a few quick coats of high build primer fixed it. I still have the driveshaft and brakes to finish, but I want to get the hood done next. 7 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-501634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I figured you were busy,, But your still making progress! That tank looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-501638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Did you coat the inside of the tank to stop any oil seeping thru, I find these tanks are always wet and dusty unless this done I have never done it myself, tanks I have that are coated are always nice and clean and those that arent are always dirty Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-501665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, mrsmackpaul said: Did you coat the inside of the tank to stop any oil seeping thru, I find these tanks are always wet and dusty unless this done I have never done it myself, tanks I have that are coated are always nice and clean and those that arent are always dirty Paul No, it was dry externally and at all the ports. Just pitted on the top and face. Solid otherwise. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-501670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yarnall Posted July 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2022 I was hoping you had quit on it so I could get a deal on it. I’ve bought a couple people’s stalled projects. Now they are my stalled projects. Mike. 2 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/40/#findComment-501723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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