Popular Post brian991219 Posted April 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2016 It has been two months since I brought her home, the project is coming along nicely. I had to put her into service sooner than I wanted due to a rust through spot on the frame of my Volvo, so the interior and some little details have not been completed yet. Thought y'all would like to see some shots of the progress. 2000 Mack CX613 Vision E7-427, 13 speed Eaton originally with a Eaton DS-405 tandem rear, now with a Spicer 23,000 locker, 3.70 gears 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44657-my-mack-vision-maiden-voyage/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian991219 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Some more pics of the work as it progressed. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44657-my-mack-vision-maiden-voyage/#findComment-329537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Looks like it's coming right along. 1 Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44657-my-mack-vision-maiden-voyage/#findComment-329539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 looks a bit different only been single drive never thought I would see Mack and Isuzu names on the same mud flaps looking good thats a big heavy bumper you have there Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44657-my-mack-vision-maiden-voyage/#findComment-329542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44657-my-mack-vision-maiden-voyage/#findComment-329545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Your just the one to ask!....... Don't you need a head board/cab protector when you pull a trailer like that? l see them all the time up here in NH without one. The truck is nice with that stretched out look. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44657-my-mack-vision-maiden-voyage/#findComment-329554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 That 427 should easily move those cars. Nice job. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44657-my-mack-vision-maiden-voyage/#findComment-329580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) Did you weld up all the holes that were no longer needed? Is there any special way to do it? Truck looks nice, good job! Edited April 5, 2016 by Timmyb Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44657-my-mack-vision-maiden-voyage/#findComment-329585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian991219 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 On 4/5/2016 at 9:34 PM, 70mackMB said: Your just the one to ask!....... Don't you need a head board/cab protector when you pull a trailer like that? l see them all the time up here in NH without one. The truck is nice with that stretched out look. No, a headboard is optional on open deck trailers. If you are hauling cargo other than vehicles you just need to put additional securement to the front of the load. For cars, no special requirements apply, however with a 53 foot high mount trailer like mine many states do not allow you to have any overhang to the front or rear of the trailer, so you can be limited with regards to what legally fits. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44657-my-mack-vision-maiden-voyage/#findComment-329792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian991219 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 On 4/5/2016 at 7:17 AM, Timmyb said: Did you weld up all the holes that were no longer needed? Is there any special way to do it? Truck looks nice, good job! Yes, the extra holes in the frame were welded, as for the method I do not know but will ask the guy who did the welding for me. I couldn't get two pieces of metal to stick together if my life depended on it, I have a few friends who are professional welders that take care of that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44657-my-mack-vision-maiden-voyage/#findComment-329793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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