Joe Ditchkus Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Terry yes it was but I was broke after totaling my truck and trailer in Montana. I was happy to work a decent job. Truck ran good but not for running the coast 237,5 speed tag axle 24" sleeper I could not fit in only for log book I slept across seat out and back. Scale man in Montana Crow Reservation Scale pulled me around back one Sunday evening. I asked him whats wrong. he said nothing he just wanted to see what man would drive that across country.I do not remember truck ever having a breakdown under load. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-375774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 14 minutes ago, Joe Ditchkus said: Terry yes it was but I was broke after totaling my truck and trailer in Montana. I was happy to work a decent job. Truck ran good but not for running the coast 237,5 speed tag axle 24" sleeper I could not fit in only for log book I slept across seat out and back. Scale man in Montana Crow Reservation Scale pulled me around back one Sunday evening. I asked him whats wrong. he said nothing he just wanted to see what man would drive that across country.I do not remember truck ever having a breakdown under load. And I thought I was roughing it running a 237 5 speed day cab between New Jersey and Michigan twice a week 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-375776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Paul mate, all those picts seem like a deep hole to get out from a lot of work. I suppose you are skilled enough for all that to go through but being you I'd think on ability widening the time frame. Since it might appear to be needed. Good luck on the project and too wish you a smooth track along that life turn. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swishy Posted July 29, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2017 Thort eye heard Mrs gunna set up a bizzness of bending Bananas them thar bananas need to get sum bend in m so they dun roll off the kitchen table LOL BestO LuckO M80 cya §wishy 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Remember that bananas are bent to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.... 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Swishy. There is a place in nsw that has a big banana bending plant. It's near walcha, I think it's name is Bendemeer. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted August 6, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2017 Well now all the bananas are bent, I'm into big time rust and crap going hell west and crooked. Ordered the remaining panels and they are all here now except one which is on its way and the roof vent which can't be too far away either I hope. I'm on a deadline of next Sunday to be all joined up and the winch etc shifted and or removed as the spray painter (my best mate) will be here around about then. It's a 3000km one way trip in his ute to paint the Mack so best be ready or his wife will get a set of lips like a cows bum LOL Anyway dunno if any of you jokers are interested or not but I make videos of the stupid goings on on the farm so if you can understand Straylian click on the link bellow and see how not to do it Paul 1 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve p Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Paul, do you still have my number? I can talk you through what you need to do, as i did my apprenticeship {panel beating} repairing these old girls for Buntine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Yeah Steve I still got your number mate I will give you a call if I get into trouble It may well be to late for that already LOL been flat out like a lizard drinking for the last few days Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macks in nigeria Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 You are finally dressed properly for the job at hand ha haa.Good work looking forward to Monday after the paint job on Sunday. Good luck from another sunny part of this earth. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Good job, Paul! More than I might take on, but a bit of humor helps you through the tough parts. I enjoy the subtitles. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 You will be getting a Christmas card this year from the shop that supplies you with cutting and grinding wheels. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 10 hours ago, macks in nigeria said: You are finally dressed properly for the job at hand ha haa.Good work looking forward to Monday after the paint job on Sunday. Good luck from another sunny part of this earth. Im always dressed for something, rare occasion I have shoes on thats for sure Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 9 hours ago, Underdog said: Good job, Paul! More than I might take on, but a bit of humor helps you through the tough parts. I enjoy the subtitles. I have been building up to this for a few years now Im pretty nervous about the whole show Remember I drove the truck in there I just hope I can drive her back out Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 2 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: I have been building up to this for a few years now Im pretty nervous about the whole show Remember I drove the truck in there I just hope I can drive her back out Paul I felt the same when I cut mine in 1/2, but in my mind my job was alot easier! Good luck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Mrs Gudday m8 one project @ a time iz the way to go sell farm n redress mack .......... nevr nuff hours in the day if U lookn fir a cab ............. he did have one http://www.tyldenheritage.com.au/uploads/9/3/0/6/9306704/r_model_catalogue_april_2017_final.pdf cya §wishy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-376907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted August 10, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2017 no time now Swish man for a new cab, I did call and he still had the cab but Im fairly under the pump time wise , spray painter leaves Vic tomorrow morning, will get here Sunday or Monday This was yesterdays effort will head back out after tea and have another crack tonight Paul 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-377110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Lookn good Mrs wen U sed the painter is cum n sundee or mundee hope U ment next week LOL shares must B up ........... coz eye spy wiff my luvly eye a new Mig welder n gluer cya §wishy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-377111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Way to go Paul! Keep chipping away at it mate. Can't wait to see it all finished. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-377113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 And good choice in the welder. My cousin and a friend are boiler makers and they both recommended unimig. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-377114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Great videos! If nothing else, you can get into the movie business to make some extra bucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-377117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Love it when a plan come together. Looks real good Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-377121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macks in nigeria Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Good work,was actually looking forward to this video,just like i will be looking forward to the next before the spray job.Keep it coming. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-377137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve p Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 paul ,5/16 th for plug welding , spacings should be 1 " a part for the turret ,all other spacings 1 1/4 . like i said paul i'm only a phone call away to talk you through it .steve Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-377179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Steve I tried a whole heap of different sizes some people say 3/16 I found it did weld but I couldnt get a strong weld I spaced the plug welds like the spot welds , lots in the corners and less in the middle, at a guess every 1 1/2 inches average and some in the corners are closer than a inch because thats how Mack had spot welded them I hope it will be ok it's a bit late to go back and change them now but sure it will be fine Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/page/2/#findComment-377201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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