Jake86 Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 A quick update.The suspension has all been replaced. New brakes, , shocks, slack adjusters, bags, torque arms, The sending units for the tears were replaced, the fluids dropped, all new bearings, seals, taillight panel, fifth wheel slider, and plate. It's been determined that at one point the truck either hit something or it ran something over on the right side. The rears were out of alignment in a bad way. Like the back axle was shifted 3/4" to the right. the front was messed up as well. Everything has been replaced now, so there is no second guessing. The truck steers phenomenal now. The suspension works right. Everything is probably better than when it left the factory. The hydraulic tank should be here soon. We are awaiting its arrival to mount it. After its mounted the truck will be prepped for paint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-334813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Your doing well there a big job but should be worth it all at the end Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-334829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Thank you for sharing all the pictures and info. You have a awesome truck that you have gone through. Nice to see when the old Macks are put back together and not parted out. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-334844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Going to be a pretty good hauler when all tuned up! 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/page/2/#findComment-334846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC68 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Unbelievable , it's going to be a beautiful truck when it's done! I always loved the look of the CL Macks , can't wait to see it finished! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-334998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 The new slider, and saddle are on. The plate is too, but i forgot to get pics of it last night before locking up the shop. We have one half fender on, and the other will be on today. We're definitely closing in on her. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-335224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Looking good. Don't want to know the stack of receipts for all that. I know it is better then a payment book for a new truck! 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/page/2/#findComment-335245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jake86 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2016 Looking good. Don't want to know the stack of receipts for all that. I know it is better then a payment book for a new truck! It wasn't cheap, but it's a brand new truck for less than the price of new, spec'd the way we wAnt, without the tier 4 emissions... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-335249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jake86 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2016 Here are the fenders and fifth wheel mounted. A few close ups of fab work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-335272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 certainly different than what we do out here but looks good just the same We arent allowed to weld anything at all to chassis rails out here not allowed to drill holes thru flanges either different part of the world and a different set of rules good work your nearly there Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-335274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I thought it was welded to the flanges too but I think its welded to the angle mounted to the outside of the frame Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-335276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Bolting and welding to the added outside flange which in turn is bolted to the web of the frame rails is OK. After a couple of jobs, that pile of receipts will get smaller. Looks Good! 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/page/2/#findComment-335350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 On 5/11/2016 at 10:13 PM, Jake86 said: 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 ...And your truck will have a smaller property tax bill annually, too. Not to mention no emissions equipment, making it more reliable and probably more fuel efficient. Great job. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-338224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 When you mentioned the rear axles being out of line 3/4 of an inch I was reminded of a950 Ford 534gas job I drove when we were building the city of Margate Florida. The tandem were so worn they moved left to right at least 3inches,you'd get dizzy if you watched them in the mirrors! The thing used 2 gallons of oil in the hoist every day! When you lowered the hoist oil would squirt about a foot out of the seals! Was a5and3,but you better not forget and try to use the aux. The thing would lock up and you would have to unjam it with a crowbar! Didn't really need the aux., that big 534 would pull stumps on it's own! Was a "jobsite" truck,wouldn't even pass Florida's state insp.forgot to mention,the pto for the hoist would vibrate into gear when you were going down the road! On day we were going to the "staging area" (about a 1/4 of a mile) and my friend in the pickup behind me was honking the horn and waving his arms the darn dump body was going up was mt fortunately! These youngsters that go from driving school into a brand new "horse" don't know how lucky they are! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-338857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jake86 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2016 Update: 8/12/2016 Here is some of the progress. Truck was sandblasted, it's in the body shop at the moment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-342096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jake86 Posted September 26, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2016 Hey guys! Another update. She's back from the paint shop. Starting to put her back together. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-346799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdog405 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Boy! Sure turned out nice, you guys do some good work ! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-346805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 A few more pics from last night. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-346965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave41855 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 16 hours ago, Jake86 said: Hey guys! Another update. She's back from the paint shop. Starting to put her back together. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Very impressive work!!! Almost tempted to buy my old one back and have you fellas rebuild it!!! She sure is gonna look nice out on the road guys!! Be proud of the work you've done!!!! Dave in VT 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-346966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Yes indeed, looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-346971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Very nice. It looks like Penndot yellow. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-347010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Old Yellow looks great in new clothes! Like the painted fuel tanks. Less polishing! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-347034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 good looking tractor......now you just have to find a trailer just as clean to hook it to 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-347172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake86 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 good looking tractor......now you just have to find a trailer just as clean to hook it to[emoji14] We already have those... [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-347173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 as bright as she is, you will never have to worry about "loosing" her in a parking lot!!! 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43057-bringing-another-tired-dog-back-to-life/page/2/#findComment-347259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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