Terry T Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I remember some of our mid-70's 4070B's had keys with the AMC logo on them. The 4070B also use that style door latch as did the 4200/4300 of the period. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-504473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Terry I looked at some pictures and your right they do look the same 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-504493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted August 13, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2022 Got some work done on the sleeper got it stripped down all the hinges were bout rusted solid used air craft stripper and removed the 5 layers of paint over all its in good shape.Found some corrosion at the lower mount its steel on aluminum and after some measuring I think I'm going to cut the center of the floor and lower it down over the frame and weld in some c channel to fill the gaps on either side this will remove the corrosion and bring the top down closer to my roof and line up the bottom to the rocker on the cab a little better 7 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Looks like your progressing well and a plan is coming together Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 It is paul I think once I have the floor cut and welded I'm going to paint strip it one more time and pressure wash off the last of the paint I also covered the hole to climb in from the cab I just can't bring my self to cut my cab open Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Just do it! I took the leap of faith and it turned out pretty nice. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted August 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2022 That's a tough decision to make. I hate cutting stuff. But, cut carefully and save what you remove. You could graft it back in or the next owner might have that option. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Yup. Measure 6 times, cut once. 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 The hole is there I just took out the rivets for the trim then used the same holes to install the aluminum plate to cover it .I run dual 5 inch stacks and I would have a big gap between the cab and sleeper I can't move the stacks farther forward cause it's up against the fuel tank allready and the tank is bout touching the fender maby once I have it on and fitted ill change my mind but for now I think I'll just leave them separate 2 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 cut the floor out last night now I have to get the floor pan cleaned and start fitting in my new c channels on the sides 2 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Wow I haven’t been following this the restoration on that sleeper looks just as tedious as the kitchen cabinet restoration I am right in the middle of nice progress bud hats off . And yes good luck with the cutting .. With a B model window I am sure you’re not going to be able to get through it unless you’re 5 years old .. good luck… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 Thanks Bob its been mostly paint stripping and sanding . All the nut serts were bad so I had to replace all those and I finally got some new door handles ordered it looks like Navistar interior handles are the same so I ordered 1 set and if they work will order a second set for the upper doors 2 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted August 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2022 king of funny,seems the deeper we get into a restoration project ,the pickier we seem to get.....bob 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 I'm picky on some things but I know there are others here that there work looks amazing I just like it shiny and straight and everything to work if you look under the cab you can still the men working on the sign I used to make the new removable floor section you can't see it unless your all the way under it lol 2 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Well that’s good sometimes you can just drive yourself crazy with a Nick picking your own shit….. sometimes there just has to be a point where you say it’s good enough I am done …. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted August 17, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2022 2 new latches for the doors came in today I only ordered 1 left and right cause they didn't have a pic listed 35 bucks each on ebay ended up using ones for a Navistar tractor inside door handel. I'll just have to get 2 more ordered 3 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-506669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted August 22, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) Edited August 22, 2022 by Mean Green 3 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-507104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 Got the floor welded back In came out ok got all the doors sandblasted now all I have to do is finish sanding all the old paint off and I can start with the body work 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-507105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Nice. So you channeled it to sit lower on the frame? That should look great when you get it all lined up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-507124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted August 22, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2022 yes I did Matt . I wanted to get the top of it closer to the height of my cab so when I took the mount off I found the aluminum had rotted on the front and back and somone had poked 2 holes with a fork lift so I killed 2 birds with one stone by cutting and lowering it the next problem I have to fix is I need to push my stacks forward some but I have to move my fuel tank forward to get some more clearance and make new lower stack mounts that are wider and move them down on the frame because the lower sleeper will hit them and I want the stacks wider to fill the gap evenly so the sleeper dosent look too wide 3 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-507128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Any thoughts on recessing the front corners of the sleeper for the stacks? It would take some work, but the results might be worth it if you don’t have to move the stacks and tanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-507160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 I can't Matt the doors are the width of the sleeper so I'm just going to adjust the stacks the best I can 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-507193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 If I rember the measurement right Will your sleeper was a bit to long and would have been close to the duals of the truck I hope you can find somone who can use it Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-509124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted September 11, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2022 Got the dents smoothed up and epoxy primer on most of it and did all the jambs painted and all the doors back on and latches back in . Could not get the bottom latches to work and checking my older pics found I had swapped the lower doors from side to side I thought all the handles were in the lower corners . Now need to epoxy primer the doors them high build primer and then some paint. 6 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-509125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 It's starting to look great!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/3/#findComment-509311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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