Mean Green Posted September 15, 2022 Author Share Posted September 15, 2022 Thanks Matt its going slow but I hope to have it on to put it back in storage for the winter 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/4/#findComment-509379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted September 25, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2022 Gave it its last sanding and got the paint down on it got a run in one door so after I get it on the truck I'll have to take it off and re spray it but it don't look too bad I can't wait to see it on the truck 5 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/4/#findComment-510340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 How bad is the run? If it’s not too bad, you could wet sand and buff it out versus a reshoot. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 its bad lol I tried hiding it with lite coats it didn't look too bad till it started to dry I might try wet sanding it after it's dry then buffing if anything it's only one door I can just sand it down and get more paint I used the last I had from painting the truck originally 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/4/#findComment-510356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Yeah, smaller ones aren’t too bad to sand and buff, but larger ones can be a problem. Sometimes it’s better to just re-shoot. It looks great, though! Nice progress! I had to re-shoot my whole dashboard after getting a drip from my gun in the metallic paint. It was a really nice finish, but I couldn’t hide it. The finish on the second attempt was even better. So the mistake can sometimes help. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Spray painting can be pretty tricky it looks great feel bad about the runs I would just mask off the bed area and shoot that panel only …. Good luck bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 I haven’t done any in 28 years I’m probably going to have the same issue by a pro ever get to that point..Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 I use paint from summit racing it looks good and is not that expensive I think what happened was it was a bit wet outside and not that warm so that was against me and this paint has lots of metallic and I have been having trouble with it striping so I went a bit heavy I should have cut back on the paint and went a little lighter on the coats .I did get it set on the frame and it looks good I have to make new stack brackets to move them out and forward to get the sleeper as close to the cab is possible 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/4/#findComment-510690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted September 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2022 got it on but not where I want it yet need to move the stacks and slide forward a few inches but at least I can see it on the truck .I'm happy with the height of it and the width fit good too 10 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/4/#findComment-510697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Wow that looks amazing and yes there’s a fine line between orange peel and runs takes a bit of practice we have all done it the truck looks like it’s ready to run the road now… Great progress bud thanks for sharing… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 The sleeper addition looks amazing My friend!!! Honestly to me it almost looks factory in my book!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 looks real good. what are final plans, move pipes behind sleeper and slide sleeper forward 6 to 8 inches? 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/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Is that truck is a gas job???? not sure he doesn’t really talk about it much mainly the bunk Personally I would use a chrome stack with blue with the underneath muffler that way you can suck the bunk right up… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 I just noticed now the breather And the one side fuel tank … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Your moving right along there Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Great look ! Your doing a good job,, it looks like a factory install . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 Thanks everyone its coming along good I'm planing on moving the stacks out about 2 in and forward 3 in and moving my lower brackets as there in the way now . And yes it was a gas engine truck but somone before me re powered it with a 673 and I ended up putting the turbo on it over all its been a fun truck ill have to post some pics from when I got it last project I want to do is a budd or hub pilot axle in the front so I can have all aluminum wheels . 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/4/#findComment-510761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mean Green Posted October 2, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2022 here it is when I brought it home it was a really long wheel base single axle log truck the guy k ocked off a few bucks to keep the log bunk off of it . I had to replace the rear as it was a gasser rear with deep gears and would only do 45 . so I cut the frame down and put a diesel double reduction rear in it then later cut the frame again and put an air ride under it 4 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/4/#findComment-510769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I’d like to have those hubs ,,,,, I think thier the type that except the stock Mack hubcap…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 I don't know what hub caps fit them Bob there were none on it when I got it but there miss matched pass side has a mack hub and drivers side looks like on old Lee hub if I can find a replacement axle I will not need these any more I'm searching for a fld freight liner axle to swap the whole thing out as his is a light axle being a b42 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/4/#findComment-510831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Yes they tell me there’s a few different things I am not sure what they are ….. it sure is tough looking it really doesn’t look gas job other than air filter and the one tank., Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I mean it sits like a diesel… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Or at least it appears to. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68728-adding-a-sleeper-to-a-b-model/page/4/#findComment-510837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 the front does sit higher that some I have seen the left spring is stock the right sat really low had broken plies I fixed it this summer glad I did cause LOTS of plies were broken not just the ones I saw I just used springs fr the rear that I just pulled out they worked perfect and eventually I do the drivers side too 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/4/#findComment-510854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 Thanks for the compliments Bob 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/4/#findComment-510855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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