Popular Post Jake86 Posted December 11, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2015 We just picked up this 1998 CL700 the other day. She's got a 3406, 18spd, Air Ride 500k on the clock. She's rough, but she will look good as new when we get done with her.I will get more pics when I get the former owner's company name off of the door.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Not too shameful looking. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-315242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Not too shameful looking. The previous owner took the engine half apart and left it. She's rougher than she looks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-315243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Well, the double frame looks servicable. The back of the cab doesn't look rotted. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-315244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Well, the double frame looks servicable. The back of the cab doesn't look rotted.Body is great, frame is good, everything else needs work. LOL!I just finished a Superliner that was this bad. Nothing that we can't handle with money and elbow grease. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-315258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Ha Ha shove enough 100 dollar notes in the fuel tank we can make anything happen Mate I have no doubt you will sort it out and make it shine Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-315275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Thanks, PaulSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-315282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 You guys like your cat powered Macks. Is that a 3406e? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-315329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Hopefully the vet bill for the cat and dog aren't too bad. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-315379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 You guys like your cat powered Macks. Is that a 3406e?It is I believeSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-325695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Well, we finally got some work in on the CL. Here are some pics As you can see the motor was taken apart. The truck was parked and then started to get boned out piece by piece over the last 7-8 years. Although it's hard to tell that's a new floor at, new shifter handle, new gauge cluster, all new condenser, valves, new seats, and switches as most of the dash was apart when we started. The gauge cluster was taken do there is no way of knowing exactly how many miles are in the truck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-328845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Split rims on the back? Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-328865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Already looks a lot better. You guys have done an amazing job on it. Thanks for sharing with us. Keep up the good work. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-328963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 making progress thats more than a lot of us are doing LOL keep at it Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-329076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hello! We installed four new batteries. Put the motor back together adjusted the valves. She fired right up. My dad has another mechanic in the garage helping in my absence. I haven't had the chance to do much except for rain days. Going to go through the motor and deem if it's in need of a rebuild or not. Anyone see what I see? Fixed the air leak. Bags aired up for the first time in years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-329219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hopefully the Cat doesn't have to go to the vet. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-329232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf685f Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Awesome job, you guys make it look easy! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-329604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 3406E and an 18sp, my favorite set up I have ever driven with the 444 Cummins a close second. Looks good. 1 Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-329626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jake86 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2016 Progress Report!!!!! New alternator on, new belts. New AC Compressor. I think she needs new brake canisters up front. The front front shoes are worn too. Replaced the fan hub, as you can see the studs are half broken. Glad it was caught before the new radiator was installed. Also discovered why the speedo and tachometer weren't working. The sensors were both broken. The cab mounts were shot. We installed new ones. We installed the new air ride height control valve. Just waiting on more parts from Wiegand Mack.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-329825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 5/11 Update: New parts are rolling in. So far we have found a lot of issues with how this truck was repaired. Everything was rigged up, of neglected. The rear ends were out of alignment. The wiring was secured and fastened as it should have been. The half fenders were bent, and picked together. The fifth wheel was too low, the fifth wheel slides were too far forward. Just to name a few things... The truck received all new front springs, shocks, tie rod ends, and tie rod tube, kingpins, drag links, u bolts, brake canisters, slack adjusters, spring hanger buShings, axle seals, hub caps, shoes, and drums. The cab interior is mostly new. The back half of the truck received new shocks, brake canisters, shoes, and drums are going on this week. New torque rods, new air bags, new wear pads in the spring hangers, retainer bushings, slack adjusters, new bolts on the torque rod mounting plates as the wrong bolts were installed by the previous owner. The cab received new shocks, and ride leveler, a new pogo stick was fabbed up as well. That's all I have for now. I will update more eventually. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-332979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 I was in Canada today getting new tanks made by Metal Tanks, Inc. Out of Windsor Ont Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-332980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 its all coming along nicely and this stuff all takes time Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-332988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I reckon the parts guys will be loving you right about now. But it beats buying a new one. At least you know what's been done on your own trucks, and know it's been done right! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-333006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Yeah, it does beat buying a new one. When we're done the truck will be like new anyway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-333008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Outstanding! Lucky Dog. You may have to check the right front brake hose. In a hard right turn there may be enough slack that the hose will rub on the tire. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/#findComment-333010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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