Retro Racer Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I admire your effort, persistence and dedication. All the best Roland Sydney Australia 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-359199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6v71 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Enjoyed your video. Nice job 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-359414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDBach Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Here is an update on the restoration process.. we have to have Gus ready for Waubun days parade.. June29th through July 4th.. Robert got the engine fitted and I'm working on the body.. fuel tank looks good.. one less item to buy! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-359476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDBach Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 1/20/2017 at 2:37 PM, Vladislav said: What a reat story of the truck and your family you posted! Honestly I read it some wheeks back but still missed a chance to comment in the thread. A whole plenty of facts starting from that you're not a boy and the reason the project is executing for are highly impressive and take my hat off. Now I see the signs of the progress and it's a pleasure to. Unfortunately I have neither spares for E-model to help you, nor I'm far away to. But I wish best of luck to get the job done fast enough to be in the time frame and do it smooth and easy. Will follow your thread and keep it in mind. Hope to see more job done soon and you doing fine. Vlad Thank you! I hope to have it done by June! Lots of hard work ahead! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-359478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 gus`ll be growling before ya know it 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-359484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I will enjoy watching this thread move forward. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-360618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDBach Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Does anyone know what type of electric windshield wiper kit I can use on this truck (46 Mack EGX truck?) Thanks! Tracy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-363209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I have used this style on a couple of projects. Double check the shaft length needed because the E has some inner structure set away from the outer cab skin. Buy them mail order, hot rod shops or boat shops. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/omx-1910102/overview/ 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-363220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Very good looking work. Gus must be proud. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-363404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDBach Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 We have been working day and night on Gus #9, and last night, we got to hear the little 4b diesel run! We are moving right along, here are some updated pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-363486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDBach Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Here is a couple of before and after pics (primer only) and over 28 hours of work on these three pieces....what a chore! I HATE RUST! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-363487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TDBach Posted March 6, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2017 More pictures....We need to just move into the shop! I know this truck forwards, backward, and inside out, right down to remembering which bolts go where...I now completely understand why my grandpa invented cuss words when working on these old trucks...they will give you a damn run for your money right down to the last cent! I think the other women in the office avoid me...I hear "she welds...she works on trucks...she has grease in her nails.." Ha! I think it's funny. Less drama in a shop... Tracy 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-363488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted March 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2017 On 3/7/2017 at 0:12 AM, TDBach said: More pictures....We need to just move into the shop! I know this truck forwards, backward, and inside out, right down to remembering which bolts go where...I now completely understand why my grandpa invented cuss words when working on these old trucks...they will give you a damn run for your money right down to the last cent! I think the other women in the office avoid me...I hear "she welds...she works on trucks...she has grease in her nails.." Ha! I think it's funny. Less drama in a shop... Tracy So does my wife! When we were still in high school she would be right with me working on my car, 50 years later she still helps on m projects. I would like to see the faces on your co workers when you bring it to work! Keep up the fantastic work! Paul 4 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/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-363495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BillyT Posted March 6, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2017 My second week of driving a big truck July of 69 pulling a 40 ft bedbug trailer with a 63 gmc crackerbox thought I was a truck driver (not!) A chromed up needlnose Pete is approaching in the other lane... and a girl is driving! Kinda took the wind out of my sails!😁 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-363500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDBach Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 I found a resource for anyone looking for vintage "reasonably priced" glass for the 1946-1950 Mack EG trucks (or any vehicle). I've hunted everywhere for side window patterns, and these guys have it. Hope it helps! Now off to find a vintage bulldog for the Grill! Tracy https://www.sandersreproglass.com Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-363503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TDBach Posted March 6, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2017 1 hour ago, 41chevy said: So does my wife! When we were still in high school she would be right with me working on my car, 50 years later she still helps on m projects. I would like to see the faces on your co workers when you bring it to work! Keep up the fantastic work! Paul That is awesome that your wife helps out! There are not many of us garage-women out there anymoreI And I cannot wait to take it on its first test drive! I am so glad we are putting in a temporary diesel in this truck! I know how to drive a clutch....but a double-clutch...I am going to need a hockey helmet and a life vest for when I kill it and slam my head into the steering wheel! Ha! Thank god for lots of flat land in ND...I have all kinds of space to practice when we put the old EN330 back in it! Truck on! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-363504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDBach Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Ok, We are moving right along! Door glass will be here soon, front and rear windows are done, Gus is etched and primed, the motor runs...gauges ordered, lights ordered, and we will be heading to paint late this week! Now, to keep grandma at home! The video we made is also done...and Robert and I are working from sun up to sun down on the weekends to get Gus finished! Things left to do: Paint, sew the seats, finish prepping the fenders, hood, and grill, and finish installing interior items. Goal: To be completed by June 1st! So we have three weeks of test runs! I am stressing as we are running right down to the wire... I CAN'T WAIT! Broke, and need a drink after this project! Ha! Ms. Tracy D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-364397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 did i spy a picture of "Gus" all done up in green paint in your pictures? 2 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-365128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDBach Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Yep! Gus has been painted! It turned out great! We have 25 small items left, her engine has been painted, and will be reinstalled this weekend, all door class is now installed, interior gauges etc. on the way! I am so happy that things are moving forward, and we will be meeting our June 1st deadline! Ms. Tracy D. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-365176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 8 hours ago, TDBach said: Yep! Gus has been painted! It turned out great! We have 25 small items left, her engine has been painted, and will be reinstalled this weekend, all door class is now installed, interior gauges etc. on the way! I am so happy that things are moving forward, and we will be meeting our June 1st deadline! Ms. Tracy D. The truck is looking great!! My wife likes the pink tool box. 1 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/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-365215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDBach Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 We finally got the Mack video done! This will be the video that grandma will get to see before we surprise her with the truck... here's the link Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-365241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 1. Have you obtained the factory file from the Mack Museum? As well as you have documented the history of this truck, you NEED to have copies of the factory file. If you private message me the serial number, I can try to get you the file sometime in the not-too-distant future. (I volunteer at the Mack Museum.) There will more than likely be a 6-8 week wait for the file unless I get one of the archivists to teach me how to find, pull and reproduce files (which I have asked to be taught how to do.) The only thing we ask is for a donation to the museum as we absorb the cost of the reproduction of materials (paper, photocopier maintenance, etc...) and we also send copies of pertinent parts and engine/transmission manuals as well as your serial number specific factory file. 2. I am sure this has been considered but I would feel guilty not mentioning it- has anyone taken the increased lower-end torque of the replacement diesel engine and any potential effect on the rear axle? Sure would hate to see you spin that thing apart or twist the driveshaft. 3. You are a good ways away but you may enjoy bringing the truck (or even just coming by car) to the Mack Trucks Museum "Trucktoberfest 2017" held on October 21 at the Museum in Allentown, Pa. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-365243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Very nice. You guys have a lot to be proud of. God heard old gus's prayer. 1 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-365265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDBach Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi 1958 FWD! My mechanic is a master diesel tech for Cummins N Power...who I am thankful for, and I will definitely ask him about the rear end. The little 4b diesel has only 305ft pounds of torque which is just a little more than the old EN330. Transmission is the same with a new plate. Old Gus won't be pulling anything for a while or until I get the EN330 rebuilt and we are setting the speed at 45 mph max..That was definitely a concern of ours but I'm definitely going to double check so I appreciate the advice! We have a full story board of this truck from the day it was purchased, so I would LOVE to have the factory file and will send you the information today! Thank you, this is great!!! I would also love to bring the truck out to Trucktoberfest! I would like to drive the truck cross country but it might take me a year to get there! We have a big gooseneck that could haul it! I will definitely put this on my calendar! My grandmother would love to go as well! You will hear from me soon and thank you for the advice! Ms Tracy D Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-365266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Great video! Looks like a lot of love, as well as busted knuckles and frustration, going into that project. Keep up the good work! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47994-gus-9-1946-the-road-to-life-once-again/page/2/#findComment-365360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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