66dc75 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Thanks Billy 81 k20 with a 350 and 700r4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-379646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Great work! What power window kit did you use? Looks like a universal kinda set up? I've seen them but wondered how tall they were and if you could get them shoved down in the door once mounted to the panel. I tried to mock up a Ford window motor right to the original Mack regulator since the teeth look to be identical and would mesh fine. Only problem there is no room up top without getting in the way of getting the door panel back in the door again. Have you seen these? http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Universal-Electric-Power-Window-Switch,52770.html Allows you to put the stock window crank back on and just move it up/down to operate the windows. Not cheap by any means, but if I do end up converting mine I think I will do it. Granted you can't do both windows from the drivers side, but for the most part I leave my windows up with the a/c running! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-379647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Thanks Larry, The window kit I got on ebay from Gearhead Enterprises in Iowa. It does flat glass only and I had plenty of room to get the whole thing in bolted to the door panel. I just had to loosen the bolts holding the new regulator and then tighten them after I got everything situated. They seem to work pretty good so far.The whole kit was only $125. I wanted the window crank switches too but they were way too expensive. You need to go with a worm drive cable because that just curls up inside the door and makes for more clearance. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-379657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxbxc Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I am all for the polished aluminum boxes but if you have to paint them why not the same red as the frame,and steps Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-379665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 My vote is red for the boxes as well. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-379712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 On September 14, 2017 at 0:23 PM, Freightrain said: Granted you can't do both windows from the drivers side, Really?? I can almost adjust my passenger side mirror from the drivers seat. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-379800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2017 OK so I'm almost ready to register this thing and get an inspection sticker before the end of September when big brother and the state of Calichusetts implements the new inspection sticker regulations Oct. 1. The new sticker machines are hooked up to live streaming cameras and an outside contractor working for the State of Ma. will be watching from a cubicle someplace making sure that a fine tooth comb is used on everything. From what I've been told no deviations from stock are allowed. all emissions stuff must be present. I want to get this truck through at least once under the existing system because I have a hard time believing the big brother representatives on the other end of the camera are actually qualified to know what they are looking at an will cause me nothing but trouble when they see a Mack body on a Chevy chassis. I hope that once it;s gone through once I'll have an easier time next year. Today I got the toolboxes mounted, battery, cables and batt disconnect in. interior is all buttoned up. made up a temp rear light panel. and did some mockup to get measurements for the bed sides and front bumper. 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-379833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 3:56 PM, 66dc75 said: OK so I'm almost ready to register this thing and get an inspection sticker before the end of September when big brother and the state of Calichusetts implements the new inspection sticker regulations Oct. 1. The new sticker machines are hooked up to live streaming cameras and an outside contractor working for the State of Ma. will be watching from a cubicle someplace making sure that a fine tooth comb is used on everything. From what I've been told no deviations from stock are allowed. all emissions stuff must be present. I want to get this truck through at least once under the existing system because I have a hard time believing the big brother representatives on the other end of the camera are actually qualified to know what they are looking at an will cause me nothing but trouble when they see a Mack body on a Chevy chassis. I hope that once it;s gone through once I'll have an easier time next year. Today I got the toolboxes mounted, battery, cables and batt disconnect in. interior is all buttoned up. made up a temp rear light panel. and did some mockup to get measurements for the bed sides and front bumper. I have a solution for the inspection issue. Give the truck to me to register in VA where inspections of antiques is not required. You will have full visitation rights and custody on alternating week ends. Better yet I'll register it in SC where no inspections of any vehicle is required. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-379985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 4:42 AM, Hobert62 said: Really?? I can almost adjust my passenger side mirror from the drivers seat. Well, I can reach across and get the window down. Even get the mirror if I really want to. Be much easier without THREE Sticks coming up in the middle of the floor!!! 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-379988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/14/2017 at 3:50 PM, 66dc75 said: Thanks Larry, The window kit I got on ebay from Gearhead Enterprises in Iowa. It does flat glass only and I had plenty of room to get the whole thing in bolted to the door panel. I just had to loosen the bolts holding the new regulator and then tighten them after I got everything situated. They seem to work pretty good so far.The whole kit was only $125. I wanted the window crank switches too but they were way too expensive. You need to go with a worm drive cable because that just curls up inside the door and makes for more clearance. Thanks for the info. I've seen the Speedway universal kits, but they don't have cable drive and the track looks like it sticks way too far down to clear the door panel getting back in the door. I'll check into Gearhead and maybe that will be a project for this winter? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-379989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 1/21/2017 at 10:36 PM, 66dc75 said: little better this time, maybe fenders tomorrow Whats that A-Car in the background???? You holding out on us?? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-379994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 8 hours ago, fxfymn said: I have a solution for the inspection issue. Give the truck to me to register in VA where inspections of antiques is not required. You will have full visitation rights and custody on alternating week ends. Better yet I'll register it in SC where no inspections of any vehicle is required. I'll take that under advisement. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 5 hours ago, 1958 F.W.D. said: Whats that A-Car in the background???? You holding out on us?? Nope, no secrets here. It's even my screen name 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 3:56 PM, 66dc75 said: OK so I'm almost ready to register this thing and get an inspection sticker before the end of September when big brother and the state of Calichusetts implements the new inspection sticker regulations Oct. 1. The new sticker machines are hooked up to live streaming cameras and an outside contractor working for the State of Ma. will be watching from a cubicle someplace making sure that a fine tooth comb is used on everything. From what I've been told no deviations from stock are allowed. all emissions stuff must be present. I want to get this truck through at least once under the existing system because I have a hard time believing the big brother representatives on the other end of the camera are actually qualified to know what they are looking at an will cause me nothing but trouble when they see a Mack body on a Chevy chassis. I hope that once it;s gone through once I'll have an easier time next year. It's VIN show it as a Mack or a GM? 1 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/page/6/#findComment-380037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 53 minutes ago, 41chevy said: It's VIN show it as a Mack or a GM? Using the GM VIN Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 40 minutes ago, 66dc75 said: Using the GM VIN We have had the camera system in NY for about 10 years, you would be amazed how the focus is affected by a water pistol. 1 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/page/6/#findComment-380049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 That is one nice Acar and lowboy! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 So there is going to be a camera in the garage bay watching the mechanic scratch his ass and pick his nose? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 53 minutes ago, h67st said: That is one nice Acar and lowboy! Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 41 and I will be glad to keep it on alternating wknds.😁 we have NO state inspection in fla,some of the more populated counties have an emissions test only,but I believe if it's over 20 yrs old no tests at all!,however here in Hernando there are no tests at all!, The main reason I put up with an occasional hurricane😁 they let you drive ANYTHING! Here.Some dude has about a 17 ft wooden boat with a car chassis under it drives it every where! 66 do they make you meet the original emissions specs of the chassis your truck is built on? If your chassis becomes so old (20yrs?) Is it no longer required to be emissions tested? By the way I believe your A Car is my favorite vintage truck on this site! and that's saying something! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2017 Just safety inspection too old for emissions testing although I have heard that the emissions stuff (egr etc.) have to still be on the vehicle even though it's emissions exempt. I think that they don't know whats going on. Got going on a front bumper after work today. I had a piece of galvy 4" x 8" tube, sliced it lengthtwise and cut end pieces to angle back. We are going to get rained out tomorrow so I'll weld it up in the morning. The tube came out of a Porsche sign so I thinking it might make the truck handle better. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Porsche parts... You got Johnny Cash helping on the build? 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 hate to ask but whats with the Bee Line door in the background? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 7 hours ago, Maddog13407 said: hate to ask but whats with the Bee Line door in the background? Bought it from Dennis Meehan a long time ago for door parts. I'm going to hang it on the wall of the shop. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 1 hour ago, 66dc75 said: Bought it from Dennis Meehan a long time ago for door parts. I'm going to hang it on the wall of the shop. Cool logo...that will look good hanging on the wall. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/6/#findComment-380155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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