mattb73lt Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Here’s another outfit I’ve had really great luck with sourcing those hard to find small pieces. Very good prices, too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 If you use them, get a copy of the catalog, first. There are images and measurements inside that are not on their website. The images are actual size so you can make easy work matching up what you need for clips and special items. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 Popped the seat frames and original seats in tonight so I could sit in my truck for the first time on something other than a milk crate! Don't mind me...I'll be here making "vroom-vroom" noises and grinning from ear to ear!! 8 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted January 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Hello! It's been a week a good progress! I finished the door jambs and am working on painting the last section of frame - to be done today. We were able to get into the wheels, pulled bearings and seals and got things cleaned up. Brakes are good, so that's a relief. My husband got the hitch receiver welded in so we can wrap up the back of truck, too. This weekend I took the driver seat apart. The springs and boards are in great shape, so I'm now ready to reupholster. Both sets of seat springs still had the manufacturer tag attached. Love those kinds of finds - they will stay put. Lots of new pictures. Newest will load first: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ Cheers, SJ Edited January 24, 2021 by SkippyMack 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Making great progress there, wont be long now Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 nice work,thanks for keeping us posted...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 That's cool...you have a seat out of an H model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 6 hours ago, h67st said: That's cool...you have a seat out of an H model! The bottom cushion of the driver's seat was clearly not made at the same time as the other cushions. It was evident before I got to this tag, although the exterior was a near perfect match. Based on the condition of the back cushion, I suspect it had worn through and was replaced with this one. I sent some pictures over to Royersford Spring Company - still in business in Pennsylvania and got the attached response. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I see you are working on cab interior ,do you have a line on where to get new rubber pads for the clutch pedal, I have a 'L' mack and the pedal in you photo looks the same. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 18 hours ago, SkippyMack said: The bottom cushion of the driver's seat was clearly not made at the same time as the other cushions. It was evident before I got to this tag, although the exterior was a near perfect match. Based on the condition of the back cushion, I suspect it had worn through and was replaced with this one. I sent some pictures over to Royersford Spring Company - still in business in Pennsylvania and got the attached response. The seat company is about 2 miles from where I work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 10 hours ago, yarnall said: The seat company is about 2 miles from where I work. So cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 13 hours ago, 609albert said: I see you are working on cab interior ,do you have a line on where to get new rubber pads for the clutch pedal, I have a 'L' mack and the pedal in you photo looks the same. thanks in advance I don't. My pedal doesn't have a rubber pad, not sure if the texture was welded on aftermarket or was manufactured like that. I simply painted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted January 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2021 Over the moon excited about how the first seat cushion came out tonight! Finishing the driver's seat tomorrow night and the bench seat this weekend! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 you want to redo my interior when you are done with yours? 1 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 8 hours ago, tjc transport said: you want to redo my interior when you are done with yours? I think I will have had my fill for a while by the time mine is done! 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 oh well, can't hurt to try. 😁 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted January 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2021 I'm just thrilled with the way the driver's seat came out! My husband has a rich background in racing (of all kinds) so everything we build has deck stripes somewhere...it's just embedded in our family culture! The Mack is getting her's on the seats! Sewing up the bottom cushion was twice as fast after fumbling my way through with the first one. Bench seat is next - by the weekend! Tonight my husband finished welding out the rear plate (repairing a previous welding job and reinforcing it). We put the transmission fluid back in (after draining it to remove the PTO), and reinstalled the exhaust (just need a turn-out to complete that system). Ready to pack bearings and put new seals in along with wiring lights - both could be a weekend project this week...and then we'll start attacking body panels! My husband has decided to build a chopper in the month of February as a creative side endeavor, so I'm cutting him some slack! Fortunately, there's plenty I can do on my own right now! Still on track to drive this old girl, completed on my birthday: April 18th. Just two new pictures tonight: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 She came out real good I don’t necessarily think it matches anything but I do like the design by the way our birthdays are the same day ha ha.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 11 hours ago, mowerman said: She came out real good I don’t necessarily think it matches anything but I do like the design by the way our birthdays are the same day ha ha.bob It's all part of my master plan...it will come together visually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaarite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 3 hours ago, SkippyMack said: It's all part of my master plan...it will come together visually! as long as you have a master plan........... that does not include total world domination!!! 😁 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted January 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2021 1 minute ago, tjc transport said: as long as you have a master plan........... that does not include total world domination!!! 😁 Nope, just a master plan for domination of my own little world! 😆 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted January 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2021 Bottom line you do what you want with your own rig so far I am very impressed... :. Bob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Restoration Specialties has the door seals, hood lacing and rubber seals for the cowl to fender transition. Chuck Roser has a lot of small stuff for B’s at decent prices, too. kingofsalvage.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted January 31, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2021 Bench seat is done! I've been doing little things today including replacing the rubber seal around the dash panel. Most recent pictures load first: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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