1961H67 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I’m with you on standing on my head under the dash, I’m definitely not as limber as I was when I started this project. I ordered some 1 3/4 defrost hose for the LJ from “ Old Air “ looks close to that. I haven’t had time to install it yet, probably need to soon before I put my seats in ( that will give more grunting and twisting room for me! ) You’re making good progress. Thanks for the update and pics. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-523604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hayseed Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 9 hours ago, h67st said: One thing for sure...it was a lot easier to stand on my head under the dash of a truck when I was 25 years old. Very True...!! The Older you get, The better you used to Be.... 2 2 1 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/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-523605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Was working on my race car last month. Was trying to run some new wiring for O2 sensors I put in the collectors. Tried to crawl in the car to get my head under the dash.....nope, not happening with the door bars in the way. I can't contort enough with my back all jacked up and my sciatica on my right hip killing me. Damn, this old crap sucks. 1 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-523616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 that is what god made children and grandchildren for Larry, to do the crap we are too old to do . 1 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-523618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, tjc transport said: that is what god made children and grandchildren for Larry, to do the crap we are too old to do . We're not tooo old to do it ,we are "trying to educate the younger generation " the how to's of doing it . sounds better; I know we are to old .😁 to find a youngster willing to put down their phone. to work on something that "came over with the pilgrims" , = I've heard that one once is a feat in it self. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-523624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 "came over with the pilgrims" 🤣 I'm gonna have to try that one........my daughter tells me all the time i am older than dinosaur dung. 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-523631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h67st Posted March 28, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2023 I bought new glass from Sanders ( https://www.sandersreproglass.com/ ), it was around $700 for all 7 pieces with shipping. I traced paper patterns for them to cut from since the openings for the windshields and rear window were hand-formed by the guy who did the body work. They look really good, I put the windshields and rear glass in over the weekend. I bought some reproduction rubber that's not formed to the shape of the openings so it didn't work perfectly on the tight radius corners. I had to cut the miters for the windshields myself and that didn't work too well 'cause when you try to cut rubber on a straight line it wants to flex around on you. 9 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 It looks great!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Looks good to me Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 At least on the pictures all looks fine. And my guess when the truck is seen in real nobody would note any imperfections in the windshield rubber shapes. Especially taking to account there's none of them BTW it's possible to smooth down uneven edges or surfaces of a rubber part just with a piece of sandpaper of grinding wheel. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 That looks great!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Wow brand new glass,,,,,, absolute must for amazing appearance.. great job bud thanks for the post… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h67st Posted March 29, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2023 Thanks for the kind words! Back when I was a mechanic we would crack a windshield now and then when installing, thankfully I didn't break any of these. I started out using straight dish soap but found that mixing it half and half with water makes it slipperier (is that even a word?). 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 glass is so clean and clear i can even see the brockway out in the yard. that steel nose on the brockways to me was always impressive looking. darn great choice of blue on the Mack also. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 32 minutes ago, h67st said: slipperier (is that even a word?). I reckon it is in a lot of knock shops 😂 Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted March 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2023 Sweet ! I Love watching your H Model progress! That’s the FIRST truck from my childhood,, no matter how many Ls, Bs, Rs , Super Liners I see,, The H still makes me feel like a little kid! 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 And yes water is a must … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I just used it changing our kitchen sink sprayer O ring magic potion babba lol bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-528117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h67st Posted May 14, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2023 I picked up 10 new Nutech 10.00-20 tires yesterday, got all of them mounted today. That was a full day's work! When I fixed tires back in the 80's I would do this much before lunch. I paid $3,500 total with tubes, flaps, tax and everything; they look like decent quality tires. Of course, we'll see how round they are when I get this thing on the road! I used my "safety cage"...a clip-on chuck with the tire sitting behind the shop in case it blows. My record is intact, I've never had a 2-piece rim blow apart on me. 11 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-531400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted May 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2023 Wow and you survived a certain death lol Just as well this isn't Facebook as everyone on Facebook knows someone or witnessed someone loose their life when a rim let go And yes I'm been a cheeky bugger Looks good, carry on please don't judge my stupid sense of humour to hard Paul 1 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-531406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Excellent that’s pretty much a great deal I would go for that. I probably mentioned I used to change those back when I was a teenager from jacking the truck up repaired tube to letting it down 15 minutes . Now I know I cannot do that now. Take me 15 minutes to dig out the jack. Ha ha. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-531422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 I am hoping to get rid of all of my split rims when I do change all 10 at 67 years old those things just make me really nervous, especially being as old as they are all you need is a little hairline crack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-531423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Those are going to look great when they’re all on the truck!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-531458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Those old Tubetype Daytons look great! That brings back memories from way back watching my Dad paint those things on those H Models he drove. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-531469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post h67st Posted May 28, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2023 Today I got some things buttoned up and backed the truck outside for the first time in 6-1/2 years, still a lot of little things to do but definitely a milestone! 6 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/66562-h-model-restoration/page/8/#findComment-532044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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