Hobert62 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 1 hour ago, j hancock said: Fly the plane to see the truck...... Did my wife tell you to say that? I've heard that before. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-346353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 It only seems fair. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-346364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 agree. I have a 4'' straight pipe on my 707/711. wears the hell out of you after about the 12th hill on the Pa turnpike headed to Allentown..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-346378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted December 17, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2016 I took the truck for fuel today. Ran it around for about 30-40 miles before roads get messed up with winter. I'm excited and hoping to get stuff wrapped up over winter so we can play next year. 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-355306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Out of likes, Hobert! She's looking great! Got to be fun to drive with a wheelbase like that,I mean "smooth" fun! Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-356562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 17 hours ago, 57 bcr said: Out of likes, Hobert! She's looking great! Got to be fun to drive with a wheelbase like that,I mean "smooth" fun! Al Thanks, Goes down the road really nice and straight. Guess my tape measure held out when I put it back together. According to GPS tops out at 62.7 mph @ 2100. A little tighter steering cut would be nice though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-356681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 found a front rockwell axle from a fld freightliner. It has the same center pin distance. It is going to move the tires out 2" further on each side (mine stick in the fender 4" currently". I should be able to lower the front an 1" or 2". For $100 it's worth a shot. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-360011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Hobert62 said: found a front rockwell axle from a fld freightliner. It has the same center pin distance. It is going to move the tires out 2" further on each side (mine stick in the fender 4" currently". I should be able to lower the front an 1" or 2". For $100 it's worth a shot. Truck is a beauty. Just out of curiosity-what is motivation for this? Yeah-old spokes forever guy 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-360026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 I like spokes on the drives. Just not a fan on the steering Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-360028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2017 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-360394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Shazam! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-360395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Wider does look better Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-360399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Very nice Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-360403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 The cover on the front of your injection pump is only a dust cover for the rack.It also serves a place to check your static rack setting.Pull it off and take a look. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-360407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2017 truck is back on the ground. I took the bottom 3 leaves off the spring pack and made new blocks out of 2"x4" solid steel blocks. The center pin measurement on the mack axle is 33 1/2". The freightliner was 33". I made the blocks have a the bottom centers match the axle and off set them a 1/4" on the top to match the springs. Now I'm figuring what top spring pads to use and get the matching u-bolts. Then off to the drag link and shock mounts. So far very happy with fitment. I'm gonna be measuring aluminum wheels from a city bus. I believe they have a slightly diff offset that will bring the tire back into the fender a little further. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-362292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Coming together pretty nice. 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/3/#findComment-362294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2017 Shock mounts made, bump stops modified, u-bolts in place, and wheels polished ready to put on. Oh yeah and stopped to look at a possible new project. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-368656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Good progress on the Mack! That new project looks..... interesting..... Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-368660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted May 3, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2017 Axle is officially in, and truck is sitting on the ground. I used standard alcoa wheels and I'm happy with the fitment. Last big step is to fab a drag link. Then need hoses for front breaks,hub caps, and oil. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-368961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Ifound the steering arm I want to use to get my drag link basically straight. Only problem is its on our Ottawa jockey truck at work. It comes out of the knuckle straight then the drag link sits on the top. most others I've been seeing come from the bottom. Local vo-tech kids are having a car show at the high school Sunday that I want to attend, it's less then 1 mile so I decided to just make a stepped drag link. it turned out alright, i added a gusset when I removed it to weld. My lack of lights limited my test drive but everything worked well. The new lower stance of the truck is nice, I don't have to unhook the garage door and hold it up with a vise grips to gain an extra 1 1/2". Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-369222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) I'd put a triangle shaped gusset on the back outside bend by the steering box. there is too big a potential for too much flex there! Paul Edited May 7, 2017 by 41chevy 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/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-369225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 7 minutes ago, 41chevy said: I'd put a triangle shaped gusset on the back outside bend by the steering box. there is too big a potential for too much flex there! Paul Like this? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-369226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 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/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-369242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2017 The drag like will get changed. This is only temporary. Had a great time at the car show today. Mostly rainy, good food and lots of people to b.s. with. Lots of thumbs up and compliments on the truck. It actually got 1st place in special interest class ! 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-369258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Hobert62 said: The drag like will get changed. This is only temporary. Had a great time at the car show today. Mostly rainy, good food and lots of people to b.s. with. Lots of thumbs up and compliments on the truck. It actually got 1st place in special interest class ! Congrats! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44907-finally-time-to-start-assembly/page/3/#findComment-369264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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