Popular Post mattb73lt Posted July 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2023 Let’s try this one. IMG_8934.mov 5 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-533958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Excellent thanks for that. We have all been waiting patiently. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-533966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 You could drive that thing anywhere now and not have to worry about anything. Great progress bud thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-533968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Damn that’s awesome!!!!!! 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/64/#findComment-533974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted July 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2023 For some reason the shorter video I have won't load. It's a walk around of it idling and just ticking away. So happy it just purrs. It was a lot of time lost, but now I can say I've touched every part of this truck. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-533976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 I think it is great!! All Around !! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-533977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydawg Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 I never use this word,but that is an awesome job and final result. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-533984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Wow she sounds good !! 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-533989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Great news! 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-533991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Awesome Video!!!! Sound great!!! 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-533995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 That Backdrop is so SWEET! Great job! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted July 4, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2023 Slowly going back together, again. Waiting on my power steering pump to come back from being overhauled. Had to get it back from a local hydraulic shop after they did nothing but complain about supply line issues for six months. Did a 20 minute internet search and found a place that would do it quickly. I should have it back maybe this week or early next week. I’ll leave the left fender off until it’s back in. Just makes it easier. Now that I can move the truck again, I was able to pull the bed up from beside the barn, today. Took the winch out of it and a few other items to get it ready to move to my friends’s shop so he can do some repairs to it. Strapped it to the deck of the B42 to move it when he’s ready. I hauled the three hydraulic cylinders for the bed to Danbury last week to be overhauled, so they should be back in a few weeks. The pace to finish is finally picking up!! 7 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 They are handing out the same story. With simple fifth wheel grease along with everything else our shop manager was telling me Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 My neighbor has a truck with a bed similar to that I am going to try to talk him into selling it I’ve been driving right by it for 17 years and never really noticed how perfect it would fit on the DM till just recently Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 They have worn out the “Supply Chain “ Excuse,, Kinda like McDonald’s Milkshake Machine “ Broken “ ,, Yeah Right! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 My welding supplier just told me the end of July for Stellite hard facing? Um, wth am I suppose to weld with?? Saw a couple customers last week, one told me that an OEM took 9 months to get him a new extruder screw. I don't feel bad when we are 6 months behind. No materials, no help. We're just screwed all the way around. 1 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/64/#findComment-534210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 9 hours ago, 1961H67 said: They have worn out the “Supply Chain “ Excuse,, Kinda like McDonald’s Milkshake Machine “ Broken “ ,, Yeah Right! Yours too?! Thought it was just the one on Marion! LOL! 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/64/#findComment-534218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 I will agree there are supply chain issues, these nitwit's gave it no effort. It was a 20 minute search and a few phone calls. The parts for this pump are readily available, it's a common Vickers pump, albeit old. I had to ship it to Michigan, but they were able to readily ID it and confirmed they had the parts for it. As for the hydraulic cylinders, they took the long one apart that pushes the bed in and out and looked at it. That was about it. When I asked over the months were we were with, they were waiting for answers from a supplier. When they had questions of me for what they were, I always answered promptly. Then they were telling me it would probably cost in excess of $4K to rebuild all three. The other shop was saying about $2K and would be done in a few weeks. The local shop has done work for me before, but since covid, their abilities have dropped way off. I'm not sure how they'll stay in business continuing this way. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Yes, I’m sure lots of folks are telling them to fly a kite !!!!!!!!! Ridiculous clearly it’s not one area it’s everywhere Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted July 14, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2023 Test runs!!! Headed out about midday after the rain stopped. First one I went 25 miles, circling the house on local roads. I stopped often to check driveline temps, leaks and if anything was coming loose. Went back to the house to shut it down and check everything. Lost a little antifreeze though the cap, but it was topped up a little too high. Went out again, this time trying some highway(bravely). Was on another short circuit when I saw I had about 90 psi air pressure and slowly dropping. Was making a beeline for the house and got down to a little less that 70 psi and was crapping myself, then it started to build again. Went up to 120 and cut off normally. Got it back to the house and bled it down and the compressor cut in at 90 and cycled back to 120. Did that several times and it operates as usual. I think it was just trying to get me to leave skid marks in my drawers!! It runs great, though!! 60+ psi oil pressure running hot and 25 at a hot idle. Traffic was getting heavy, so I’ll go out another day for more miles. 5 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 great to read all the positive on road test . when bravely doing a highway run ; did you have rear flaps on? That's a perfect picture for a calendar . body head board going full cab coverage or partial ? body and proper pinstriping ; you've created a masterpiece. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 This is all great news, very happy for you Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 Yes, rear flaps. The deck has a head board on it. You can see it peaking up over the back of the green truck. it's about 67" high. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted July 14, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2023 As for pin striping I do have a plan. Thick gold or maybe Cummins Old Gold for a main stripe and on the inside of that a thin Mack or Emerald green stripe. I'll probably put my name on the door, kinda like the other truck. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Gold leaf pin stripe, very cool idea, very "Spirit of Progress" look to it, you would have to probably Google that, the Spirit of Progress was Australias first streamlined train in the 30s with a art deco style and gold leaf stripes from end to end https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_Progress Finding the right person to do it, well thats a whole different story I'm sure you weren't thinking gold leaf but, hey, I'm allowed to be silly as it isn't my truck Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/64/#findComment-534844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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