phantom309 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 I don't have any good pictures of the hitch but I'll get some soon.The receiver hitch fits under the bumper. It's a little hard to see in this picture. Instead of mounting a 5th wheel in the box we're going to install a king pin that pops down level with the floor when it's not in use. The 5th wheel gets mounted to the trailer instead.The re-chromed grill shell looks good. It's nice to have the Bulldog back up where he belongs. Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-48492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Jim,As everybody has said all through the project - Very, Very Cool!!Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-48545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 We're making more progress. It doesn't look like much but we've been working on stuff like wiring, getting the wipers working and plumbing etc.We've finished painting everything except the box so we can start assembling things now.We added a layer of padding and installed the carpet on the floor.We got a new headliner from Watt's Mack and painted it beige. I think they actually refer to this paint as die, it goes on very thin and kind of soaks right in. The visors are out of an early 90's GMC pickup.We sat the seats and console in place just to figure out where to drill the mounting holes.We've still got plenty to do but it's starting to come together. Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-49778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Wow !!! Jim. The truck is looking incredible. sorry haven't been around BMT much anymore. I thought I'd stop by and look up your thread to see if you had any updates.It Looking real nice!!! Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-50109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackboy Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 We're making more progress. It doesn't look like much but we've been working on stuff like wiring, getting the wipers working and plumbing etc.We've finished painting everything except the box so we can start assembling things now.We added a layer of padding and installed the carpet on the floor.We got a new headliner from Watt's Mack and painted it beige. I think they actually refer to this paint as die, it goes on very thin and kind of soaks right in. The visors are out of an early 90's GMC pickup.We sat the seats and console in place just to figure out where to drill the mounting holes.We've still got plenty to do but it's starting to come together. Jimnice job and a great color i just wanne see the finisht pictures so go on greetings rene Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-50459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 The doors are on! We'll probably get the side windows in tomorrow. We installed some speakers in the doors and attached a powered bass speaker to the console.It's nice to see doors on this thing, I can't wait to install the hood and fenders. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-50762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 We got the hood and fenders on. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-51260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Your truck is really looking great.I like the color. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-51263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 WOW! That looks awsome! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-51269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Well, guess we know who's truck will be parked out front at Thompson this year Pete will send me out to the back 40..... Fantastic work. I've thought of putting a radio in my truck........but would NEVER be able to hear it Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-51296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Wow !!!! Looking good!! 1 Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-51300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thanks for all the comments, it's nice to finally be putting this thing back together. Well, guess we know who's truck will be parked out front at Thompson this year Pete will send me out to the back 40..... Fantastic work. I've thought of putting a radio in my truck........but would NEVER be able to hear it I'll be out in the back 40 with the 348/409 group. I hope you make it to Thompson.I used to have an old Autocar with a 335 Cummins and no muffler. It was so noisy that I had to pull over to the side of the road to hear the CB radio. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-51310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I used to have an old Autocar with a 335 Cummins and no muffler. It was so noisy that I had to pull over to the side of the road to hear the CB radio. LOL!! Ya, I know all about that. I usually have to "coast" to get it quiet enough. Or have it so loud it's so distorted you can't understand it anyway.I would like to put some sound mat in my cab too. I have 3 layers of carpets/sound deadner on the floor, but the cab and doors could use some. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-51328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 We got the bumper mounted today. The original plan was to mount the air to air intercooler behind the bumper but after looking it over we would have had to use a really wide bumper. We would have also had to have spaced the bumper out quite a bit and it would have had to have a large hole in the center for air flow.So, we went with plan B and decided to move the intercooler to a spot under the box. We'll use electric fans for air flow.We ended up using the bumper from the International bus we got for parts. It was too wide so we cot 4 1/2" out of the middle and welded it back together. We also filled all the fog light and tow hook holes to give it a smooth look.I'd love to chrome it but we'll settle for silver metallic paint. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-51433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 We got the bumper mounted today. The original plan was to mount the air to air intercooler behind the bumper but after looking it over we would have had to use a really wide bumper. We would have also had to have spaced the bumper out quite a bit and it would have had to have a large hole in the center for air flow.So, we went with plan B and decided to move the intercooler to a spot under the box. We'll use electric fans for air flow.We ended up using the bumper from the International bus we got for parts. It was too wide so we cot 4 1/2" out of the middle and welded it back together. We also filled all the fog light and tow hook holes to give it a smooth look.I'd love to chrome it but we'll settle for silver metallic paint.Wow beautiful job guys,keep up the awesome work.GG2 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-51443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 We painted the bumper and I think it looks pretty good. It would have been nice to get it chromed but that would have been too expensive. We added some aluminum checker plate to the top and installed a couple of fog lights.We also added a strip of metal to the bottom so that we could install some small LED clearance lights. We only had three lights but we'll pick more up tomorrow to fill the other holes. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-51950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
29Bowtie Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 That clean looking bumper really finishes off the front end well. I've been following along on your build over on the HAMB, and showing everyone at the Mack dealership where I work, it's been a popular subject there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-52041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 Well we finally got the box installed and pushed the truck out to wash it off. Winston likes the Bulldog logo on the door. We're only a few days away from having this thing ready to roll. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-53518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Winston is not the only one that likes it,,,,,,,,,, DAMN nice work Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-53520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Beautiful... Just beautiful you guys did an increadable job.Looks great. Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-53527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 As a firefighter, I hate to see an old piece of apparatus cut up, but you did an amazing job on this truck. Where did you get the LED's? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-53542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Your truck is down right sexy! Spectacular job!Trenton Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-53551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Jim, I can't wait to see that in person!!! Come on June..............LOL (that's the Gasser Reunion, right?) Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-53553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 As a firefighter, I hate to see an old piece of apparatus cut up, but you did an amazing job on this truck. Where did you get the LED's?Yeah, I felt bad about using a fire engine. We were looking for a regular tractor but this truck came along. We got the LED lights from our local Western Star dealer. They're made by Maxxima but most of the major lighting companies make similar lights.http://www.maxxima.com/Jim, I can't wait to see that in person!!! Come on June..............LOL (that's the Gasser Reunion, right?)Yep!!! June 4th, 5th and 6th!!! I'll be there for sure. I hope you can make it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-53567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermodynediesel Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Awsome job. Have you had it for a test drive yet ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/6853-b-model-car-hauler/page/5/#findComment-53570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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