mowerman Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-490583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Nice! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-490661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted March 3, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2022 Another night of "I am a fabricator" in the books. Shifting lever trim piece done and ready for install! https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-490774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawrebelo Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 good luck and be successful Quote www.soran.edu.iq Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-490783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Thanks for the updates!!! Great work!! 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-490787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 real nice addition nice neat job...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-490805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted April 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2022 Friends, We rolled Skippy out the shop this week! We converted all the old tires and split wheels (which nearly put my husband over the edge as we really don't have proper equipment to break them down efficiently). There was a lot of cursing and ultimately torch cutting and then a lot more cursing getting the "new" (used) tires on the "new" (used) wheels. Still a few details to attend to and lots more that could be done, but we may have finally reached the "let's just drive her for a while" stage of the project. Spring may finally be here in northern Vermont, at least the sun is shining today, so we took her for a good long drive. I put in about 90 minutes behind the wheel on the back roads, getting comfortable driving the old girl. I feel much better about getting her started and shifting up through the gears. I've got some work to do with timing my down shifting. It's giving my brain a good work out! My husband is a saint and a patient teacher–and he just left to go fishing (he may or may not come back 🤣) Skippy got a lot of attention going down the road today - I think she looks pretty sharp! 14 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Truck looks great. I'd bet most would be surprised to learn it's a gas job. Beautiful day for a ride too. Hope you enjoy it 50000 times as much as I've enjoyed watching the progress. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swishy Posted April 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2022 Looks good Skippy Well dun crew Get hubby in his spare time to nok up a Aussie style bull bar that will get m talking when at the truck show LOL Then tell the inquisitive ones it keeps the kangaroos from damaging the front of the truck See it must be working LOL cya 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I really get a KICK outa you Aussie guys... I love it !! jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 It's looking great!! Now for some enjoyment in driving the fruits of all your labors. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I just changed tires and wheels on my 54 L model Mack fire truck , 1100 x 22.5 Dayton wheels & radials what a better ride. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Looks amazing and yes it doesn’t look like a gas job did you convert to tubeless????? Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 12 hours ago, 609albert said: I just changed tires and wheels on my 54 L model Mack fire truck , 1100 x 22.5 Dayton wheels & radials what a better ride. Yes! Makes a HUGE difference! Mine are 24.5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 On 4/30/2022 at 11:13 PM, mowerman said: Looks amazing and yes it doesn’t look like a gas job did you convert to tubeless????? Bob Yes! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 You are doing a fantastic job!!!! I also like Swishy's idea of adding a fairly simple Aussie "Roo Bar" to the front!!! Thanks for keeping up updated.. I hope to be able to see it in person someday. 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 It turned out fantastic! Glad you finally got to take it for a drive. It took me months to get smooth with my truck when I bought it. Heck I have days that I still shift like a rookie!! Lol!! 1 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Hey Larry it would be nice if we could all Fix our trucks that fast ha ha at least yours is running and registered …. Those guys did an amazing fast job on that truck.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 On 4/30/2022 at 2:46 PM, SkippyMack said: Friends, We rolled Skippy out the shop this week! We converted all the old tires and split wheels (which nearly put my husband over the edge as we really don't have proper equipment to break them down efficiently). There was a lot of cursing and ultimately torch cutting and then a lot more cursing getting the "new" (used) tires on the "new" (used) wheels. Still a few details to attend to and lots more that could be done, but we may have finally reached the "let's just drive her for a while" stage of the project. Spring may finally be here in northern Vermont, at least the sun is shining today, so we took her for a good long drive. I put in about 90 minutes behind the wheel on the back roads, getting comfortable driving the old girl. I feel much better about getting her started and shifting up through the gears. I've got some work to do with timing my down shifting. It's giving my brain a good work out! My husband is a saint and a patient teacher–and he just left to go fishing (he may or may not come back 🤣) Skippy got a lot of attention going down the road today - I think she looks pretty sharp! Looks great,one thing I learned about mounting tires,use a quality tire lube and lots of it,the difference is like night and day..enjoy your ride.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-496568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted December 1 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 1 Friends, I'm still here! Moving on to all kinds of other projects around here and ready to sell my "Skippy Mack". Thoughts on where to list it to find my audience?? She had a little roof damage this spring when a tree limb fell on her, but no damage to the glass. Not sure if I should get her into the body shop - or let the next person deal with it. If any of ya'll are interested, message me! 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-563073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Well I'll be.... I have wondered where ya'll went.. It was such a great thread on how your family built this truck.. It's nice to see you.. Jojo I am sure others will say the same.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-563075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 70mackMB Posted December 1 Popular Post Share Posted December 1 HEY!!! SkippyMack! Welcome back! l was looking for you this year at the show near WRJ. .....Hippy 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/18/#findComment-563076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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