Popular Post Freightrain Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2017 Well it took two years and lots of prodding to get my friend to finally start on making the pieces. The g/f was getting impatient about having to sleep sitting up in the passenger seat. Making the corner piece was the biggest deal, the door was simple. The corners are aluminum extrusions and took some finesse to fabricate from pieces and weld together into something straight and usable. I was pleasantly surprised when my friend handed me the piece and it fit right up and looks good. The only thing left is to get the skin back on the rear. I have a piece cut for the open section, but after looking at the drivers side it looks kinda rough and since I'm fixing it I might as well fix that sheet too. Need to stop and get another sheet of aluminum and shear it to size. Once that is on I will scuff it down and paint the whole thing. Won't be any show winner, but after what it looked like: I'm pretty happy with it. Will be a few weeks before I can get paint on it, but should get on the truck shortly. Much to the g/f's excitement! 7 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Nice sheet metal work..... a few bucks. Keeping mama happy....... priceless. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-369421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 POLISH IT!! 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/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-369551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 A nice diamond stamped panel (reefer doors) on the rear would look good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-369562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Oh, I've thought of stripping the whole thing and polishing it! The diamond pleat would be cool too. I started to price that stuff and decided that $50 in flat aluminum will due for now. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-369564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 7 hours ago, Freightrain said: Oh, I've thought of stripping the whole thing and polishing it! The diamond pleat would be cool too. I started to price that stuff and decided that $50 in flat aluminum will due for now. You're half way there, buffer and compound would make quick work of it 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/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-369581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 If I got stainless panels, it would stay shinier, longer. Only bad part of polishing it..............is you have to KEEP polishing it.......... 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-369618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Looks great Larry! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-369641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 12 hours ago, Freightrain said: If I got stainless panels, it would stay shinier, longer. Only bad part of polishing it..............is you have to KEEP polishing it.......... Thats what children are for. 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/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-369644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted May 31, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2017 Well it's all back in one piece and dropped off to the painter on Saturday. Talked yesterday and he says it will be white by Friday. I should be able to pick it up next week sometime. My plan is to get the back of cab opened up again, boot installed on the cab and on my way over to pick up bunk stop at buddies and grab the bobcat on the trailer. Once at painter, I will unload bobcat and install bunk. Once bolted on, load bobcat and return it to friend and go home and finish boot installation on bunk side. Presto-chango I am back in bid-ness. 4 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Dang! You do have a plan mister. If the sleeper is fresh white paint, how about the cab and fen.....? Anyway.. Good thing I am 581.3 miles from your place because with the luck I have had today, you don't want me too close. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Cab is too crusty to paint. Not worth it. That is all for another day/month/year. Oh, the front fenders were stripped and painted about 15 yrs ago. They are nice shape. Edited June 1, 2017 by Freightrain Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Just got the call. It's painted. No time this weekend to get it mounted, so late next week is better. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rryanmon Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Sounds like a plan. Looking forward to seeing some pics. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted June 9, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2017 Well, it's finally back on. Looking pretty good again. Friend did a nice job fixing up the little rash marks and making it white again. I still have some details to finish up, but it's bolted on. 9 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I know there's gonna be a bunch of people that don't agree, but some aluminum buds would sure look nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 6 hours ago, Hobert62 said: I know there's gonna be a bunch of people that don't agree, but some aluminum buds would sure look nice. Yeah man, Bud wheels and Budweiser, they go hand in hand.Looks good Larry. Now will need a large Winfall Mural on the back of the bunk. You would get many thumbs up on that. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Freightrain I notice you have a Neway air bag suspension, please can you tell me how is the ride, when bob tail do you drop the air bag pressure. to soften the ride And what is ride like when you have your trailer hooked up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Larry, looks good. Are you going to be able to make Macungie? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Robert, I'm still working on getting a front axle for Budds. I have the hubs for the rear axle already. I just got a donation of some KBS paint to help spiff up the old spokes. Hope to get to that in a few weeks? Should brighten that up a bit from the 15 yrs of crusty spray bomb paint and dirt. HarryB, yes it is Neway. I put new bags, bushings and shocks on it. It doesn't ride horrible bobtail, but the only thing that really helped was the added 5ft I put in the frame. You can't really cut the air pressure to the bags to soften them. It's like a tire, low air just lowers the right height. Basically you can't lower the pressure without lowering the ride height. The leveling valve doesn't allow that to happen. What some people mention is a "ping tank". Basically an air tank tied into the bags with a large line for easy flow and that added air gives a better right(softer) since it has more volume to compress. I've never done it, as I never really bobtail it much anymore. With the trailer, it rides nice. I basically always take my race trailer with me on any kind of trip just for ride quality. HarryS. I can't make Mudcungie(lol) as my local Ashland show is that weekend and I'm on the committee so I kinda have to be there. Someday I might make it over there? I'd like to. Selfless plug for the show: Ohvintrkjam.com Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Freightrain said: I want the emryville on your flyer! My grandfather have several when my dad was young. Its also the right colors. (disregard the prime reefer) & (my green doors too) Edited June 10, 2017 by Hobert62 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Owned by John Doll. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-371984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 You need some 385 floats on the front, but it the b model is looking good these days. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-372075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Perfect work Larry! You know that I know a bit about such stuff And glad to see you have it done. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49757-bunk-rebuild-101-finally/#findComment-373525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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