james j neiweem Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Great job! You could name this truck "meat". Then you'd have meat and taters. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-331595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Funny that you bring up naming it. I've decided it will be called "Grizzly." Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-331599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 26, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) Got a lot done yesterday and today. Had to replace the driver's door latch (part that sticks out of the door and latches into the cab). My uncle had one kicking around, so I took the door apart and put the spare one in after cleaning and lubing it up. Had to adjust the catch in the door opening. Installed the sun visor and the PTO/dump levers. Finished the body work and priming of the air cleaner and everything that goes with it. Called it even with the hoods and put them back on the truck. The driver's side hood was really beat up when I bought the truck. It looked like it had a load of gravel dumped on it while it was in the middle of a hockey fight. I did the best I could with it and short of covering the entire hood with body filler, there was no way for me to get it looking like it should, so, I am going to live with it. I've got about six or seven hours into it, so it's not like I skimped. It was just beyond my skill level at the present moment. I also hooked up the hood support arms and brackets that I made earlier. After installing them, it was clear that I had to modify them even further to get them to work properly. Now they do. I am close to being ready to paint the cab and hood. Edited April 26, 2016 by Wobblin-Goblin 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-331656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 2 hours ago, 673_b81sx said: Have the same exact bumper on my B81. What did you use for paint? Thanks, and again, wonderful job. Nice truck. I used Professional Commercial Coatings paint from NAPA. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-331673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Looking Good. Keep at it. It won't be long now and it will be blowing smoke with a load of gravel and a smile on your face and picture takers snapping photos as they watch you go by. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-331702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 13, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2016 Truck is painted (well, the cab anyway). I used the paint code for classic Mack green at NAPA. I really like the color. It's similar to what I used on 'Mater (the B61 last year), but a little darker. I had to paint it outside because the dump body had to be raised in order to get the back of the cab, and as such I had to deal with "outside" stuff like bugs. The body work and the paint aren't perfect, but I am happy with it. It looks good to me, and I can say I did all of it from start to finish. Besides, my approach was the same as I had with 'Mater: treat it as though someone would have in the mid '70s who bought the truck and wanted to service it, freshen it up a bit and then put it to work. With that in mind, I believe this was a success. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 13, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Before and after. First pic is from the day I went to see the truck for the first time and the second pic was taken today. Edited May 13, 2016 by Wobblin-Goblin 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Nothing wrong with that paint job. Looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Very truckly looking! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Nice Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 She's lookin great... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Mate you should be proud of what you have achieved A job well done Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 nothing wrong with an ''Earle Shieb preservation paint job'''. its the ones where they use spray foam, bondo and then paint over it that should be avoided ... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Spray foam? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Hey, I had a truck with Bondo reinforced by crumpled up newspaper. The cab corners looked good for a little while... Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 15, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2016 Both trucks out enjoying the sunshine today. 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbob61 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Outstanding job on both trucks! They look fantastic! What's next, let's see, an LJSWX, right? I hope, or in the other direction, a DM800 and an early RD688SX? Even If you stop at these two B's , you have a very admirable fleet!! Enjoy driving them! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 9 hours ago, bbob61 said: Outstanding job on both trucks! They look fantastic! What's next, let's see, an LJSWX, right? I hope, or in the other direction, a DM800 and an early RD688SX? Even If you stop at these two B's , you have a very admirable fleet!! Enjoy driving them! I wouldn't mind a DM800 or an R model, but the reality is I can only afford two trucks at a time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Looks great. Pin striping in the future? Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 No, no pinstriping. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 No pin striping on a New England truck? Isn't that against several major religions practiced in that area? 2 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstaples Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Yes it is! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 agree, the pinstriping really set that truck off 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Just think, fellas. All you have to do is buy a B81, spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars refurbing it, and presto, you get to pinstripe your own truck! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-333938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Just giving you a hard time. Pinstriped or not it is still a beautiful truck that shows the love and money you put into it. But you have to admit there is something special about the trucks from that region that sport hand lettering and fancy pin striping. It is what sets them apart from trucks from any other part of the country. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43156-b81sx-is-now-in-its-new-home/page/5/#findComment-334024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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