Popular Post Willie dog Posted December 26, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 26, 2016 Finally got the frame assembled enough to roll it under the tank body. It was a little challenging to do it by myself but thanks to my trusty tractor we accomplished it together. Now comes the assembling of the front suspension unit. May the force be with me. 12 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 excellent...but was wondering why you didnt shoot the tank first,and yes,,,your wife must be a saint....with all the work you do on that truck,,,i would have assumed you were single...untill you brought her up a while back...lol.bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurstscrambler Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Great progress, your an animal.... Andy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 Bob. The way I had the tank sitting on the stands and jacks , I was afraid it would either fall off with me climbing all over it or get damaged somewhere along the line. And it did......the 3 inch cast iron pipe the rear was supported by ended up having a 3 inch bow in it from the weight. The rear corners of the tank came to a rest on the pipe and bent the edges and cracked some of the filler. It's a whole lot easier to fix primer than the finished paint. I'm going to raise the tank off the frame just enough to slip a heavy piece of plastic between it and the frame and tape it to the floor all the way around like a cocoon and protect the frame from any overspray. It's an extra step but I've done it several times with other projects. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Excellent sounds like a plan excellent progress man I'm sure I speak for all of us here.on BMT we all wish we had your ambition and time...Were all excited for you and anxious to see all your progress keep it up and keep us posted step by step like you have been doing....I'm sure you are inspiring alot of us including me that's just terrific how fast your working on it. It looks really good already thanks again for sharing [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]....bobSent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 29 minutes ago, mowerman said: Excellent sounds like a plan excellent progress man I'm sure I speak for all of us here.on BMT we all wish we had your ambition and time...Were all excited for you and anxious to see all your progress keep it up and keep us posted step by step like you have been doing....I'm sure you are inspiring alot of us including me that's just terrific how fast your working on it. It looks really good already thanks again for sharing ....bob Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk Thanks Bob. I'm at a good place where progress is rolling well. I know there will be times when I feel like I'm beating my head against acwall and not getting anywhere.But in the world of restoration, that's par for the course. If I can inspire or help someone as some of you have, it makes it all the better. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Oh yes my friend. I'm sure your driving quite a few of us....Such as me .....I'm really anxious to get started on mine.....Talked to a contractor Friday about building my shop ..... Should be started soon I am getting very excited soon I will be pounding on my DM. Yes you are very inspiring and thank you for doing that....As I mentioned I'm sure lots of us are thinking the same......bobSent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted December 27, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 27, 2016 Compared to my various projects, at the rate you are progressing on the tanker, you will be done by next Thursday! Looks Good! 4 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Looks like the progress is doing well! 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 same here. progressing a lot faster than my 15 projects I seem to have going ALL at once 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I was going to ask if you would be ready for the Winchester show in Sept, but at the rate you are going you'll be half way through your next project by then (lol). Hope to see you there. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 On Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 9:40 AM, j hancock said: Compared to my various projects, at the rate you are progressing on the tanker, you will be done by next Thursday! Looks Good! I was thinking it will be next Monday....I have to give the paint time to cure! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 5 hours ago, HarryS said: I was going to ask if you would be ready for the Winchester show in Sept, but at the rate you are going you'll be half way through your next project by then (lol). Hope to see you there. I would love to make it to that one.....if you don't mind seeing it with no onterior (OOPPs , interior I meant) or front sheet metal. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 52 minutes ago, Willie dog said: I would love to make it to that one.....if you don't mind seeing it with no onterior (OOPPs , interior I meant) or front sheet metal. The way your work looks I wouldn't mine looking at the way it is. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-356327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Willie dog Posted January 10, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2017 Front suspension and brakes are installed, along with the front wheels and tires. I added some new hardware and left some things in their natural finish to add a little detail to things. Still need to get the front brake hoses and install the air lines for the front. I'm still in the process of making a new radiator support /front cross member. The old one looks as if someone tried to pull the truck from a ditch or something by attaching a chain to the member and yanking until it looked like a pretzel. On to the tank itself after I wrap the frame in it's cocoon of plastic. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-357872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I have about aa half dozen of those crossmembers in my pile if youd like one. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-357948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 17 hours ago, Maddog13407 said: I have about aa half dozen of those crossmembers in my pile if youd like one. Well crap. If only I had known that two weeks ago...... I'm almost done with this one. Gotta weld the bottom piece on , grind the welds and paint it. But thanks a ton for the offer!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48120-more-progress/#findComment-358010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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