Freightrain Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Is this where they came up with: "the stars are aligned"? LOL!!! Really nice work! That stack elbow looks like it's been patched up a few times? 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-350822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Looking Very Nice! Josh Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-350926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ranchhopper Posted November 4, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2016 On 11/3/2016 at 10:47 AM, Freightrain said: Is this where they came up with: "the stars are aligned"? LOL!!! Really nice work! That stack elbow looks like it's been patched up a few times? The whole stack is welded up junk pieces from the scrap pile I figured why buy a stack for temporary use the money could be better spent on buying parts. The stars took some figuring I have a stencil with five stars on it so I had to not only get them in a straight line but stagger the rows as well. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-350969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Cool Love the straps! Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ranchhopper Posted November 5, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Got things wet sanded today I was going to just buff it all out until I looked in the paint cabinet and found two unopened gallons of clearcoat and an unopened can of clearcoat hardner from a 37 chevy project a few years ago. I did the straps and tank I think they came out good enough I'm not going to wet sand and buff the clearcoat out its pretty clean for doing it in the driveway by the shop the pits in the aluminum where the strap goes can easily be seen in the first picture because of the glossy surface. Edited November 5, 2016 by ranchhopper 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 good enough for the girls i go with 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 3 hours ago, ranchhopper said: Got things wet sanded today I was going to just buff it all out until I looked in the paint cabinet and found two unopened gallons of clearcoat and an unopened can of clearcoat hardner from a 37 chevy project a few years ago. I did the straps and tank I think they came out good enough I'm not going to wet sand and buff the clearcoat out its pretty clean for doing it in the driveway by the shop the pits in the aluminum where the strap goes can easily be seen in the first picture because of the glossy surface. Love it, keep up the great work! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 18 minutes ago, 66rmack said: Love it, keep up the great work! I have to have something to do with my spare time what little of it there is. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 You got a lot more patience then I'd ever have. Great attention to detail. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ranchhopper Posted November 8, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2016 Well I moved the superliner to the other driveway where it will sit for the winter heres a couple pics of the finished tank mounted on the truck. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 My kid just said it would look good with a Trump banner on the door. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Hobert62 said: My kid just said it would look good with a Trump banner on the door. I wouldn't have a problem with that. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 can ya spare two minutes and some black for that air tank? Looks fantastic!!! Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 31 minutes ago, hatcity said: can ya spare two minutes and some black for that air tank? Looks fantastic!!! All the air tanks are rusted through I had to weld up patches on them to hold air they will be replaced next year with polished stainless tanks. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 kinda looks a little Evil Knevilish with all the red white and blue and stars. I like 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Nice! Hopefully the first scuff or scratch will be a long ways off. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 9 hours ago, j hancock said: Nice! Hopefully the first scuff or scratch will be a long ways off. I'm not really worried I can fix most scuffs its not a show quality paint job so its not as painful as if I spent thousands on it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 Next project is to get a small wire welder and set it for just welding aluminum I'm going to make some diamond plate battery boxes I can make some extras and sell them to where I work to help pay for the welder. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-351442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Not much of success with a wire welder for aluminium. Better to go for TIG. On the other hand (and on my mind) battery covers would turn out better of SS diamond plate. You can either weld them with your wire welder using SS wire. And that's what I'm going to do myself. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-352254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 TIG is to expensive I'm going to get a spool gun for the MIG and do it that way. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-352269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I once bought alu wire and filled correct gas up. Got sh*t. You sure might try it too. And better do. To have no doubts. I just shared my experience. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-352354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 On November 9, 2016 at 5:32 PM, ranchhopper said: Next project is to get a small wire welder and set it for just welding aluminum I'm going to make some diamond plate battery boxes I can make some extras and sell them to where I work to help pay for the welder. I had a set made at my work they turned out nice except I had to grind the diamond bumps to get the mount to bolt flat to the front of the cover. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46881-frame-finally-gets-new-paint/page/2/#findComment-352524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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