Popular Post Willie dog Posted September 26, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2017 Managed to get the cab on by myself last night with no damage. I used 3 ratchet straps crisscrossed across the cab floor and used the engine hoist to raise it up and place it on the frame. It was a challenge to balance it and roll the hoist at the same time. I almost went in and woke up my wife to give me some assistance. I may regret having it on there now with all the climbing up and down I'll be doing. 😁🤤 Don't pay any attention to the plastic sheeting on the rest of the body, I gotta keep it covered while I paint all those pieces that seem to come out of the woodwork when it's going back together. 9 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 WOW! That is going to look brand new if not better than new! ........Hippy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 That's purty Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 Just now, 66dc75 said: That's purty Thank ya'. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Outstanding! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Willie dog said: I almost went in and woke up my wife to give me some assistance. Pretty sure if I would have done that I would have better odds of getting myself damaged then the cab by doing it myself. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Hobert62 said: Pretty sure if I would have done that I would have better odds of getting myself damaged then the cab by doing it myself. That thought crossed my mind. It sure was easier to remove it than put it back on. I didn't have to worry about scratching anything taking it off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 21 minutes ago, Willie dog said: It sure was easier to remove it than put it back on. I didn't have to worry about scratching anything taking it off. I believe that. Your truck is turning out better then new. I think I would have cried if something went bad. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I think I remember reading on here something about having to have the steering box inplace and lowering the cab down over it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 27 minutes ago, Hobert62 said: I think I remember reading on here something about having to have the steering box inplace and lowering the cab down over it. Oh crap....I hope that ain't the case. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 You have the steering box off, so I can't see why you can't stick it up through the hole when you re install it? I think it is just most guys don't have the box off and that is why they have to raise it up over the shaft. That is turning out to be quite a masterpiece. Outstanding work! 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I made that mistake . Had the steering box in place but not the sleeve on it. Had to unbolt the box to get it on. I agree with Freightrain you should be able to get it back in. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell t Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Had similar problem with an older truck with a larger motor, I had to remove the motor to get the steering box in and then leave the box unbolted from the frame to " thread the needle" when installing the cab due to the steep angle of the steering column and the small opening in the cab. Edited September 27, 2017 by russell t more info Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Really nice job!!!! Such a clean and meticulous restoration. Certainly better than new. WOW!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 7 hours ago, Freightrain said: You have the steering box off, so I can't see why you can't stick it up through the hole when you re install it? I think it is just most guys don't have the box off and that is why they have to raise it up over the shaft. That is turning out to be quite a masterpiece. Outstanding work! After thinking about it and remembering the beginning of the project, I took the column and box out before raising the cab. I'm pretty sure I can thread the needle by going from underneath the cab. You did ease my mind after reading your post. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 box will go in no problem, have put many in from the top down in a B42. B61 with the starter on top and you might have a few issues 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 When do you want my mixer do do?? 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/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 57 minutes ago, 41chevy said: When do you want my mixer do do?? I can start the second Tuesday of next week. 😁 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 22 minutes ago, Willie dog said: I can start the second Tuesday of next week. 😁 Can bring it until there is a month with z in it. bad Ju Ju ya know. 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/51153-getting-closer/#findComment-380898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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