66dc75 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 19 hours ago, j hancock said: Porsche parts... You got Johnny Cash helping on the build? One of my favorite songs Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-380171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted September 21, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2017 Finished up the bumper and found new wiper arms so I'm just about ready for an inspection sticker. If anybody needs new wiper arms for a B Model google trico 73-300. It's an adjustable length that is about an inch and a half too long fully retracted. The inner end of the arm is swedged so you can't just slide it out and cut it down though. I extended it all the way, cut it off where it slides in and the swedged section falls out by the spring, slide whats left in and tighten the screw and it's perfect. They even came with the knurled adapters and the nuts. Working out better than I expected. The bumper looks pretty good for scrap metal I think. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-380180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Nice! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-380314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted September 25, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2017 First real drive today. Did about 5-6 miles.Couple small issues and adjustments. Any shakedown cruise that doesn't involve a tow truck is a good shakedown cruise. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-380627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Something didn't seam right. It was quite inside! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-380628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Hobert62 said: Something didn't seam right. It was quite inside! Little tooo quiet Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-380629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted September 26, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2017 Street legal as of this afternoon! Now I can concentrate on the bed. Also my b-day present from my kids was sitting outside the door when I got home. Nice rolling tool tray with a magnetic led pod light. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-380765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Rich congrats on the sticker. That is a big milestone in this state! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-380816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted September 27, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2017 We got done with today's job early so I used the time and the help I had productively. Cut and bent all 5 panels in about an hour or so.. 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-380861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted October 3, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2017 A little more progress. Made up the lower rear panel and figured out that I need to add a 4" extension to the rear fenders. So out came the shrinker, tedious as hell but it seems to be working. The real trick will be making both fenders the same. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-381514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Nice! Sign shop out front and body shop in the back. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-381650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 3 hours ago, j hancock said: Nice! Sign shop out front and body shop in the back. Sort of like a mullet, business in the front party in the back 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-381672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 No mullet.... Unless Jaime Pressly is involved. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-381713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxbxc Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 What were the rear fenders from ,They look classic. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-381716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 5 hours ago, j hancock said: No mullet.... Unless Jaime Pressly is involved. Yup Your'e my sister! your'e my sister! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-381741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 5 hours ago, gxbxc said: What were the rear fenders from ,They look classic. Extra set of b67 fenders I had Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-381742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted October 9, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2017 Lots of shrinking, stretching and bending. First fender is ready for some welding going to need a couple of relief cuts at the top corners, time to start on the second one. it looks so much easier on the Discovery Channel, 10 minutes on an english wheel and they have a whole new fender. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-382028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 LOL everything is easier on you tube or TV, I think they cut out all the swear words, interruptions and thinking time LOL Looking good Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-382047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 When I had to re-create the rear fenders for a 72 IH fire truck that were a similar shape I made a plywood form and then bent the metal around that while securing it with clamps to hold the shape. I used 12 ga so it was heavy enough to hold the shape without buckling and was easy to weld. Instead of pop riveting to hold it I'd try tacking it so you can stretch the metal around while heating it to get it to conform. Just my $.02. 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/7/#findComment-382049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 4 hours ago, fxfymn said: When I had to re-create the rear fenders for a 72 IH fire truck that were a similar shape I made a plywood form and then bent the metal around that while securing it with clamps to hold the shape. I used 12 ga so it was heavy enough to hold the shape without buckling and was easy to weld. Instead of pop riveting to hold it I'd try tacking it so you can stretch the metal around while heating it to get it to conform. Just my $.02. Actually that's pretty much the way I'm doing this. I'm going to pull the tek screws out as I tack weld. Ive got a plywood pattern to get the other side the same and to use to drill mounting holes in the bed sides 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-382072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 6 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: LOL everything is easier on you tube or TV, I think they cut out all the swear words, interruptions and thinking time LOL Looking good Paul Perfect example on youtube. There is a crazy Aussie that took a rusted out R model and in no time it turned into a great looking truck! It was even his first time using a mig welder! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-382076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, Hobert62 said: Perfect example on youtube. There is a crazy Aussie that took a rusted out R model and in no time it turned into a great looking truck! It was even his first time using a mig welder! Thats why I was curious about how much it would cost to fly Paul andMal to Boston 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-382077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 i think they cut out the beer drinking, the staring, the imagining in your head out on the discovery channel to... least that's how most of my projects go. work 3 hours, drink a beer every hour, then 2 beers, stop workin, stare at it, 2 more beers, ah well, well get the the rest tomorrow..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-382434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 12 hours ago, Maddog13407 said: i think they cut out the beer drinking, the staring, the imagining in your head out on the discovery channel to... least that's how most of my projects go. work 3 hours, drink a beer every hour, then 2 beers, stop workin, stare at it, 2 more beers, ah well, well get the the rest tomorrow..... When I built my house a friend who had just finished his gave me this advice "Leave one stump so you can go sit on it and worry and drink beer. And buy a cheap skill saw, tape the switch on, plug it in every morning so that it screams so loud you can't hear your wife complain." I already had the beer part down. 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/7/#findComment-382469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66dc75 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2017 We've gained 3 grandchildren in the last 2 years, all girls no boys but the oldest has turned out to love anything with a steering wheel. Trucks and farm tractors are her favorite. Looks like I'll have a truck show buddy after all. She got super excited when she saw this in the driveway. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44611-had-some-spare-parts/page/7/#findComment-383371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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