mowerman Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 OK Skippy I have made a decision you need to hurry up and finish the truck and come over here and restore mine that way I can just fire up a cigar and drive it beautiful job on the dashboard I painted a 62 impala the same color back in 1973 keep up the good work... bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-465830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 10 hours ago, Phase 1 said: A greater love no man hath... We understand each other's love languages 😂😍 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-465836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 Hello friends! If you celebrated Christmas last week, I hope you had a good one! I took a few days off from the Mack project to enjoy some much needed downtime and the holiday. It was a "Mack Christmas" as my husband and I agreed we'd only do things for each other that helped our truck projects move forward. I got so many "treats" including all of the wiring, switches, and lights I need; a new muffler; vintage air and electric horns; and the last indicator lights I needed. Tonight I pulled the air tanks, cleaned, prepped, and painted them; finished painting the rear end and rear frame; installed the freshly painted battery box; and painted the newly installed rear light panel. Lots of progress being made this week! Tomorrow night we'll install the new exhaust and may start on the interior floor. Most recent pictures load first: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Merry Xmas Skippy (& Mr Skippy) What do you Plan on Towing with SkippyMack ? [img]https://galleries.page.link/KkLjp[/img] Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Hayseed said: Merry Xmas Skippy (& Mr Skippy) What do you Plan on Towing with SkippyMack ? [img]https://galleries.page.link/KkLjp[/img] At one point she had a dump body. We're building a custom bed for her. No fifth wheel. The plate on the back has some really gory welds that will be grounded down and repaired, as you can see it's not worthy of towing anything right now! She'll get a receiver hitch when that area is repaired and reinforced. I think I'll cap that back with diamond plate. Stay tuned! Edited December 30, 2020 by SkippyMack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 Friends, Who has a resource for explaining how the front end sheet metal attaches to the chassis? A diagram? A clear description? Cheers! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) Happy New Year! Here's to a productive 2021! Most recent pictures load first: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ Edited January 1, 2021 by SkippyMack Link updated! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, SkippyMack said: Happy New Year! Here's to a productive 2021! Most recent pictures load first: https://pixieset.com/collection/29042319/?g=highlights Says you have to log on to see, your other pics you don't have to. terry Edited January 1, 2021 by terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Wow truck parts for Christmas Aaaaaaaaaaaaaarite I got mostly candy and cookies but wife did buy be a brand new air compressor.... happy New Years to you and yours skippy keep up the good work... and thanks for keeping us posted... bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 15 hours ago, terry said: Says you have to log on to see, your other pics you don't have to. terry I got the same thing... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 We're beginning to bring body panels home to the shop. Wondering if anyone has a diagram or clear explanation about how the fenders/hood attach to the chassis. Cheers! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, mowerman said: I got the same thing... bob Sorry! I updated the link: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Ok thanks that’s more like it. Haha beautiful job on the paint.. bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Truck really look like it coming together.It looks great,keep the pictures coming.Both you and your husband should be quite proud of all your hard work.It really show in the quality of the work.When I get back on my b87 I’m going to do the same as you are doing taking plenty of pictures and posting them here. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted January 3, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2021 Today we cleaned the shop and my husband invested some time helping our nine-year-old break down and clean his go-kart engine in preparation for overhaul. After that endeavor, truck progress included removing the PTO from the transmission and installing a custom knock-off plate, removing the old muffler, painting the brackets in preparation for the new muffler, and removing the passenger door for easier access to the cab - as we prepare to work on the floor (tomorrow). Tonight I took a break and made Miss Mackie a sweater and scarf to match the truck's new interior. It started out as a joke, but I admit, it ended up being quite a project! 🤣 🧶 I'll post progress pictures later tonight. Cheers! 4 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Oooooooooooo my god,,,,,,, how cute ahahahahaha... bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Doesn't really get that cold out here but reckon its a great idea Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-466539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Yes, assembling the front of these trucks are a jigsaw puzzle of sorts. The few times I have had mine apart, it took a bit to remember the sequence to get it back together. From bad memory, I think the fender is the last piece on. Inner headlight panels and inner fenders, then outer headlight panels, then fenders? If you get it wrong, you won't be able to bolt things together because certain bolts will become hidden. 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/7/#findComment-466543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 Hope everyone is doing well. It's been a couple of weeks and I'm still making good progress! The cab floor is the part of this project that my husband has been dreading. If this was going to be a pristine, "back to showroom" restoration we would have started over - we agreed to a route that repaired the rotted areas around the doors, and reinforced the floor for stability and safe installation of the seats, etc... After several really annoying nights of cutting, grinding, fabricating, and welding, my "Frankenfloor" is done, strong, and functional. I scuffed and painted it and the firewall this morning. I'm pretty confident I can reuse the floor liners (one was like oil cloth and the other rubber) that were it when I bought it - and add some floor mats and be good to go! Tomorrow I'll paint the rest of the cab interior. I have also removed the cushions from the seat frames, cleaned up the frames and painted them. Reupholstery looks like it's going to be a straight-forward project to complete by the end of the month. Other little details like painting the shifting levers, and exhaust brackets is also done. This old girl is going to start "turning a corner" really soon. Cheers! Most recent pictures load first: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-467065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Very good patchwork on the floor, will look real good with some paint on them. your doing some real nice work there. 👍 terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-467067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 We pulled the hub covers on the front wheels tonight. There is an inner dust cover. Wondering how to remove it. Didn't seem to pull off or turn easily. Didn't want to bang on it without knowing more about it's removal! Thanks in advance for any insights. Did a lot of interior detail work today, painting. Tomorrow is a day off for me (MLK Jr. Day) so I plan to do lots more and will post pictures tomorrow. Cheers! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-467136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Excellent have a ball ... 3 day weekend yaaaaaaaaaahooooooo.. bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-467170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Still have my question about removing the inner hub covers and am also wondering about door rubber seals. I only have a couple of little sections still present, but it's so badly dried that I can't remove it without it crumbling. Trying to determine if the universal "D" shape 3M stripping will work. Also still pondering a creative headliner solution. Now that the interior is painted I don't feel like it's so urgent, the flat black kind of makes the roof "disappear" for now. Any thoughts on any of these? Today? I donned my respirator and got the rest of the interior painted this morning. Now tackling the door jambs with my retro hammered paint in small sections. Shifting levers are detailed and ready to reinstall. Just ordered the last of the supplies I need to start upholstery. My husband and I tackled two big dents in the cab (one across the back above the window and one above the driver's seat (under the horn mount). With a little patience they have been worked out. Sure am glad to have married a fabricator! 🤩 The work is getting visually gratifying and exciting! Thanks for following along. Cheers! Most recent pictures (just a couple today) will load first: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-467180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Skippy, Contact Bub Warren at Diamond T Rubber in Amarillo TX, 806-374-3056 or lilyellowbus37@gmail.com he also stocks rubber parts for Macks and other makes. 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-467181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) Door seal info. Edited January 19, 2021 by Phase 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63676-new-here-b60t-project/page/7/#findComment-467212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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