Popular Post yarnall Posted May 1, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2018 I got this G73LT in 2015. Ray hauled it down from New England for me. I am finally getting around to working on it. The Cummins was bad and the previous owner scrapped it. I found a 220 Cummins for it and am going to have it put in. I have been stripping things off the chassis, getting it ready to be blasted and painted before it is out back together. All four of the rear aluminum spring hangers are cracked. Does anyone know it steel hangers bolt right on? I am also looking for some parts. I could use a new cab lock. I need the exhaust and air cleaner setup that is specific to a G mode. I might have found a battery box, but am not certain. I need a headliner but doubt I will find it. Thanks. Mike. 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53268-g73lt/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Definitely looks like a good one to save! I hope things go well getting it back together and on the road. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53268-g73lt/#findComment-398046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Looks like a nice one to start with!! terry👍 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53268-g73lt/#findComment-398065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Good looking rig! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53268-g73lt/#findComment-398070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I agree with the other guys. Looks good. My experience with B model spring hangers is,yes they will crossover from aluminium to cast. I'm not sure about the G,though. Seeing more and more G's with the cab mounted mirrors . Didn't realize they even used them until a few years ago. Interesting truck ,for sure. Good luck with it. Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53268-g73lt/#findComment-398092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Steel spring hangers should directly replace the aluminum ones. My B-73LT had a mix of both types on it when I got it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53268-g73lt/#findComment-398102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the comments. The cab is solid since it is aluminum. I just plan to compound and wax it. You can see where I have compounded it some. It's not perfect but I'm too cheap to have it painted. The truck has mirror brackets on the door and the cab. Doug Maney says the cab mounted brackets might have been a dealer installed upgrade. I'm surprised they did not remove the brackets on the door. I have a couple parts B models so I hope those spring hangers fit. We have aluminum fuel tanks from an RL that we are going to put on. It had steel tanks that I will give to anyone who wants them. It is crazy how much stuff I need for it now that I am actually making a list. I would much rather buy a running truck. Mike. Edited May 3, 2018 by yarnall 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53268-g73lt/#findComment-398136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Mike, don't worry. More wax and it will even run at some time Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53268-g73lt/#findComment-398183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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