Popular Post AZB755V8 Posted November 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2015 Just fininshing up the cab,fenders and hood on the LTL I got 2 years ago. It was showing signs of rust and not so good paint prep from a restoration completed in 2004. It was keyed up pretty good as well and need some TLC. I did this one myself except for paint. Total cab off and strip to bare metal. Chroming and powder coating was done to dress her up as well. Hope its up to your Guys standards.This is what I started with, a nice clean unit and Itchy was proud of it. Driven to every show he went to. It still a work out to drive with 3 sticks and an iron lung Cummins.It will be at the shows in 2016 20 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 job to be proud of Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Definitely a fine looking example of one of Mack's greatest. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dirtymilkman Posted November 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2015 The Duesenberg of trucks! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Fantastic!! Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 That's awesome Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 VERY,VERY nice... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 What bigdogtrucker said! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Fantastic! Love the colour scheme! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AZB755V8 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2015 Thanks everyone!!One big thing is that LTL's came with 141 aluminum casting to save about 2000lbs from a LTH. This truck is one of maybe two left that has then ALL. One exception both aluminum air tanks have been replaces with steel units for safty. Those old aluminum ones are, thin, dangerous and corroded after 60 years. I plan on driving this thing, not a garage queen!! 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Really nice job, I always liked those trucks, would consider a trade of my Superliner for one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldriver65 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Great job on that one!Not sure I'd agree with it being one or 2 or 3 with all the correct parts.I know of a few tucked away that are very untouched since new.You'd be amazed what's out there! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Super sharp LTL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Was that a Mack-specific curve on the exhaust outlet? I've seen several like that on Macks. . . can't say I've seen one anywhere else. Pretty amazing you can still get those new???? Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack man 1973 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Very nice I like the attention to details I would be proud to cruise that truck around Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Nice ride! Great job on the "freshening up"! Liked the solid green paint,but the new dress really sets it off. Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZB755V8 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Great job on that one!Not sure I'd agree with it being one or 2 or 3 with all the correct parts.I know of a few tucked away that are very untouched since new.You'd be amazed what's out there!Really like to see them... I am alway up for a wild goose chase if they are available. Photos Please... They don't exist without photos...Well they aren't doing any good if we can't see them!! Photo's...Only know of one totally original LTH logger in OR. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZB755V8 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Was that a Mack-specific curve on the exhaust outlet? I've seen several like that on Macks. . . can't say I've seen one anywhere else. Pretty amazing you can still get those new????That is a Mack specific bend for 50-60's trucks. It is NOS and I paid $100 for it. There are more if interested. There is a specific bottom elbow as well for some LT's it looks like a question mark. I don't have the cab mount that uses it but it is cool, have a new one of those as well. The big radius elbow is correct for my mount. Thanks for asking. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 SWEEET!!!!!!! Love that color combo!! Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Amazing truck. Really nice work on that! Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Dam those were nice trucks. Great job! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Very nice. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Great looking unit! Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AZB755V8 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2015 Great looking unit!Thats what the wife has been saying for years, beer belly and all!! LOL.Thanks the LTL isn't bad ether... Matt did not do this one. I had time and a space to do it myself, with beer... 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Great job on that one!Not sure I'd agree with it being one or 2 or 3 with all the correct parts.I know of a few tucked away that are very untouched since new.You'd be amazed what's out there!I know of serial number two and three up that way, haven't seen them though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42864-53-ltl-cab-and-hood-resto/#findComment-313646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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