Hobert62 Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 Getting there. Got battery's installed with disconnect switch. New cross braces under hood made. New hoses and clampswith 2 shutoff valves for easy installation of heater someday. Tool box on driverside of frame mounted. Got most or original wiring removed so its easier to start from scratch. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-341504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 On July 5, 2016 at 6:43 PM, fxfymn said: The journey of a 1000 miles begins with one step; start at the ass end and work your way forward to the gauges, Just testing with jumper cables now but I finally started! just marker lights. everything including back up. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-341895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'm going to run headlights through 2 relays. 1 for high beam and 1 for low. Do I put a fuse in the main power for the relays? For some reason I'm thinking you don't put fuses in headlight circuits. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-341896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) I use automatic circuit breakers. That way they reset(this pictures is a manual version) and you don't have to carry a box of fuses. The control side is fused through your original fuse box. Look like this: BTW, looks like you won't have to worry about any one NOT seeing the back of your truck LOL!! Edited August 10, 2016 by Freightrain 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-341900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 26 minutes ago, Freightrain said: I use automatic circuit breakers. That way they reset(this pictures is a manual version) and you don't have to carry a box of fuses. The control side is fused through your original fuse box. Look like this: BTW, looks like you won't have to worry about any one NOT seeing the back of your truck LOL!! Ok thanks. That's what I was thinking, but for some reason I had in my head that you don't fuse them. I figure a lot of people will be following me "to get a better look of course" so better give them a few extra lights. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-341901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Quote Do I put a fuse in the main power for the relays? For some reason I'm thinking you don't put fuses in headlight circuits. You should end up with three circuits if you do it this way. Use automatic reset circuit breakers for the high amperage legs that supply the actual power to the lights and you can use either regular fuses or circuit breakers for the low amperage circuits that control the relays from the dash switch. 2 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-342020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Almost as said above. Fuse up everything you can to be safe Just try to keep the original (or close to original) look when possible. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-342113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2016 While waiting on some electrical supplies I started working on my sun visor. I'm only in mock up but so far I'm pretty happy the way things are fitting. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-342378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 coming along real nice thanks for sharing...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-342380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Looks good. What is the air cleaner off of? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-342392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Very nice. The air cleaner and visor really set it off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-342394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thanks, Air cleaner is a nelson from a freightliner classic. My buddy found a shorter filter and shortened the can around 3 1/2" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-342400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2016 Got both sides trimmed and fitted up. My buddy is gonna come and weld the 2 halves together Saturday. The visor was a 8" aluminum peterbilt off a 359 I think. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-342655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted September 5, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) where there's smoke there's fire. After being tore apart for longer then planned I started the truck for the first time tonight. I made up new battery cables and got the new plastic fuel lines ran with a spin on cummins filter. I had put a 39mt starter on about ? months ago. I didn't get the wiring harness installed yet so I ran a jumper to the solinoid. It only cranked a short time and fired right up. Only issue I found so far is the fan belt closest to the fan turned inside out. The 6" stacks gave it a pretty nice sound in my opinion. Hopefully getting it started got me excited enough to get on the ball and finish it up. Edited September 5, 2016 by Hobert62 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-344673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 FINE looking job you are doing 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-344684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Looks Good! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-344691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 What is the thing sticking the front of my fuel pump? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-344741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 think its to boost up the fuel...but you gotta know what your doing first...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-344873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) After about 1 1/2 yr in the garage I got the brakes plumbed today. And due to the fact I live in the middle of nowhere I had to try it out. it's still has no wiring, but I'm still smiling like a kid at Christmas. Truck drove nice and straight and rode pretty good. I'm on vacation this week and planned on getting a lot done but instead we are taking the kids to NJ go fly in this again... Edited September 20, 2016 by Hobert62 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-346270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 nice truck, even nicer trailer. one of those is on my list Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-346274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Maddog13407 said: nice truck, even nicer trailer. one of those is on my list Thanks, I'm sure you noticed I didn't figure out what I'm doing with the bumper yet. I ran across the trl by luck. It was only a 2 owner, 35 ton, and has 8 almost new tires. About 4 layers of pealing paint is the worst part. It has 0 rust besides some very minor surface rust. It will also need 1 deck board once i start using it. I gave $4500 for it. Edited September 20, 2016 by Hobert62 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-346289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 6" pipes? Do you have any kind of muffler on it? I know the drone(large diameter pipe) will wear on you quickly. I ran a single 5" pipe many years ago with my Dynomax muffler under the cab. One trip, one hour away and I was holding my ears on the way home. It was horrible, no matter how cool it looked. I bought a stock muffler and tried that. Even that was horrible and on long trips I was getting headaches. I quickly put the Dynomax back under the cab and a single 4" stack. That was bearable. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-346323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Yes they are 6". They will be 3' taller when truck leaves my garage (only a 8' door). No I didn't put a muffler on it. It has pretty mellow sound from the exhaust over all the other noise right now. I will deal with that once all the extra holes in the firewall are taken care of, and the dog house fits tight I'm just excited that I got to drive it finally. I would love to take a road trip to NJ someday to get a pic of it parked with the bi-plane, but that's not going to be any time soon. Edited September 20, 2016 by Hobert62 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-346345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Happy you got it out and drove it. Just fair warning that you may find that you don't care for it after taking a trip with a trailer on it. That big pipe will really drone badly, no matter how tall. It's the resonance, like a big gong. Dynamat around the inside of the cab will help drastically. Just the sheet I put on the firewall really helped mine. I put some on the inside of the doors to help with the tin can sound when you close them. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-346347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 27 minutes ago, Hobert62 said: I would love to take a road trip to NJ someday to get a pic of it parked with the bi-plane, but that's not going to be any time soon. Fly the plane to see the truck...... Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/2/#findComment-346349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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