Popular Post 66dc75 Posted March 31, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2016 Bought a B67 a long time ago to restore. Turned out after I took it apart it needed a lot more work than it was worth, so i bought a parts truck to help the project along. The parts truck was a lot better than the first truck but still more than I wanted to do so it went to a new home. Along the way I dragged home a bunch of b model parts and ended up in possession of an 81 K20 rusted out pretty bad. The cab I had was rusted out in real hard to fix places but I didn't want to scrap it. So I figured rat rod 4x4 Mack that actually could be used regularly. Don't like the cut down mini truck look, found that 37" humvee tires are just about the same size as 9-20s so they fill the wheel wells up pretty good. Got photos of it mocked up, torn down and going back together, any luck I'll have it driving around the parking lot by end of June. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahubbard Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 This looks like a cool idea. Be sure to keep us updated with pictures. I would love to keep track of the progress on this. What's the motor and tranny? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-329196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 350 Chevy 700r4. Everybody asks why not a Cummins or a 7.3. The motor had 40k on it, ran like new and came with the chassis. I'm trying to stay on a low budget. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-329216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-329217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack58B42 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hmmm...... interesting project - can't wait to see pics when it's done. So far it seems to be shaping up nicely, and the proportions look promising.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-329242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Got some bodywork done this weekend. Pretty thick bondo on the back of cab. Had to rebuild tops of door openings. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-329398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Got bodywork and primer done on the cab. Had to find and drill out and tap the grab handle holes. Top bolts were broken off and covered with bondo, bottom bolts were ripped right out and a patch had been welded in. Found a Napa that mixed the green spray paint that I saw on here. Did a test spay on dash panel, stuff goes on nice. Paint is coming this week, hope to get the cab sprayed and back on the frame in the next week or so. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-330595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Work so far really looks 1st class. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-330601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 3 hours ago, eddeere said: Work so far really looks 1st class. Thanks, just wish it was as solid as your's is, this has a whole lot of patches. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-330643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted April 18, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2016 7 hours ago, 66dc75 said: Thanks, just wish it was as solid as your's is, this has a whole lot of patches. Looks nice,nothing wrong with patches,one of these days people are going to wish they had the sheet metal back they thought wasn't worth fixing. The old B models were made of real steel,and it can always be welded,but it can't be put back together after it's been thru a shredder. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-330689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted April 20, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2016 More progress, Painted the cab last night, took a couple of hours this morning and went off to the muffler shop. I think this will be the only thing I have to send out for. Got the cab back on this afternoon, should be getting brake lines finished, steering column and shifters in next. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-330967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 That is going to be an impressive conversion, defiantly will not look cobbled together. 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/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-330972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 1 hour ago, 41chevy said: That is going to be an impressive conversion, defiantly will not look cobbled together. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-330976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Love it. Great work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks guys, Got the brakelines and master cylinder finished up, started pricing cab lights, not too much curved base stuff out there anymore. I found a full set of nos kd517s for my A-car when I did that over, glad I saved the old ones. The chrome is flaking off, tried some "chrome paint" on the inside of one, don't know if I should just leave them as is or use the paint. Air horns were real rough painted them white. I think this will look pretty good against the black cab. Going to rework and extend the transfer case shift lever so it will look like a duplex. I've got to come up with an electric windshield wiper motor that can work with the Mack wiper transmission. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Nice work Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 It's really coming together fast. Looks great. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I dunno how I have missed this up until now but great work and I really enjoy having a read thru looking at the pictures Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 For your marker lights go to www.restorationspecialties.com - great people to deal with, they have the reproduction rubber mounts/bases for the clearance lights and the hollow rubber seals for the doors, (see the hollow tube on home page) we have fitted the hollow rubber seal on our B model cab, much better door closing and also a good seal for air coming thru, the solid door rubber does not give an tight seal. With the clearance lights you can fit LED replacement globes, we have fitted them, tight fit but some adjustments and they will go in and when you put the glass or plastic lens into the frame the LED's will be held in place Great project, like the flat fire wall Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 for the clearance light pads at restoration specialties it is a bit hard to find - go to the catalog PDF and scroll to page 60 - there you will find them, these are the correct rubber pads for your clearance lights and also comes with the sponge type seal as well, you can send an email with your lights, They are a family business and very helpful Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 9 hours ago, harrybarbon said: for the clearance light pads at restoration specialties it is a bit hard to find - go to the catalog PDF and scroll to page 60 - there you will find them, these are the correct rubber pads for your clearance lights and also comes with the sponge type seal as well, you can send an email with your lights, They are a family business and very helpful Thank's, I started to cut my own foam rubber gaskets last night, wasn't too happy with them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted May 6, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 6, 2016 Got the transfer case shifter and the e brake handle in tonight some creative bending was required. Wiring harness and guages are on their way. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 man thats some nice neat work did a beautiful job so far,,,thanks for sharing...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 (edited) I don't know how I missed this until now........This is gonna be friggen awesome!!! Where are you located? Can you make Macungie with this??? Edited May 6, 2016 by 1958 F.W.D. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 as above top work thanks for sharing Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/#findComment-332504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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