Popular Post 1961H67 Posted September 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 6 lol, it’s killing me ! 2 coats of primer, probably put one more heavy coat on and sand that down and hopefully ready to paint next week, I finally got all the pits out . I’m going to hang them on the truck before I paint them and check the adjustment of the mounting . 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 How will you do that with out scratching it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted September 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 6 It is a pain, I tapped up the surface on the radiator shroud and the panels at the rear where the fenders are almost touching the cab ( but they are not bolted to the cab) the fender mounts off the frame are adjustable, so hopefully I can adjust them while in Primer, and be easy installing them with the finished paint, I have done the whole process this way, it looks detailed with all new bolts showing, but it is a pain, I usually get a couple young guys to help hold stuff In place while I start the bolts. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 The last pieces seem to be the hardest to get done. I don't know if its project exhaustion or just a desire to get it done, but it's hard not to slap it together and finish. It is worth it to test fit them before final painting as working on them after without doing some damage is nearly impossible. Check the fit, profile and all the bolt holes for alignment before paint, a pain in the ass but worth it. They look great, BTW!! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Well, bodywork in general is very time consuming. Try having it done Lol$$$$$$$$$$You’re well on your way to success, bud …. Hats off … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted September 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 6 I test fitted the fenders ( mainly because they were off 2 other separate LJs ) I had to adjust the Fender “ Horns “ on both, they had to much of a gap between the radiator shroud, I had to cut a small notch and bend them in about a 1/2 inch. And reweld . But now is the time to adjust. Those Horns are an afterthought addition to cover the notches in the shroud for the frame, they moved the radiator out about 8 inches for the Cummins. You can see the notch straight under the hood lace on the shroud, evidently instead of making a solid shroud, they came up with the Horns to hide the notch. One more hurdle behind me! 7 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 I could pretend to know about body work, but I really am not any good with body work Looks good to my untrained eye Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted September 7 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 7 Thank You, I’m not a body man either, i really would not want to do it for a living if I had a choice. And I’m sure it would cost a fortune to have this truck restored. It will turn out just fine for me. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 40 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said: I could pretend to know about body work, but I really am not any good with body work Looks good to my untrained eye Paul another area to which the phrase ' practice makes perfect. a willingness to try and learn is the most important factor. watch someone all day long helps; get in there and do it is better. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted September 7 Popular Post Share Posted September 7 wait till Bob gets done with the DM;; he will know more about fiber glassing then ever imagined. as you practice ,you are teaching yourself. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 So True! And plus now days the paint is too dang expensive to make mistakes, so you have to learn to get it right. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Yes, paint is a fortune… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 16 hours ago, 1961H67 said: I test fitted the fenders ( mainly because they were off 2 other separate LJs ) I had to adjust the Fender “ Horns “ on both, they had to much of a gap between the radiator shroud, I had to cut a small notch and bend them in about a 1/2 inch. And reweld . But now is the time to adjust. Those Horns are an afterthought addition to cover the notches in the shroud for the frame, they moved the radiator out about 8 inches for the Cummins. You can see the notch straight under the hood lace on the shroud, evidently instead of making a solid shroud, they came up with the Horns to hide the notch. One more hurdle behind me! Two thumbs up!!! 2 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted September 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 10 LAST coat of primer! I’m going to block sand this out and PAINT. 8 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yarnall Posted September 10 Popular Post Share Posted September 10 Only 3 and a half weeks till Mack day. You better burn the midnight oil. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Ha ha, you have done a lot more than I have past few days. Nice going dean Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 They look great!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 How about the hood central hinge condition? They're usually troubleful when having age. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 Vlad , you are correct about the center hood hinge , just like my other trucks they are worn on each end, I was thinking about putting a small piece of aluminum underneath the hold down and let it come back a inch or so to catch some good hinge, also the chrome was bad so I did it like I did the radiator chrome, I sanded it off and polished the brass, we'll see how that works out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 My hinge has damage at both ends, cracked for nearly a couple inches at each side. Also I have a portion of really bad hinge. The idea is it gets stress at the ends the most since off the ends it's supported by channels attached to the hood sides. This way I guess if I cut a portion off the central hinge and add a portion of a spare part the seam wouldn't be stressed much and could hold its steadiness just being welded by a couple of spots. It's a trouble to weld that channel (with my skills). It's thin and may meld down. Mine is not brass. It's covered with brass probably galvanized or soldered for corrosion resistance but generically it's steel. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 There is no good way that I know to repair the hinge, I’m sure someone has. I’ll try to patch the best I can. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 I'm going to make it a try. I will let you know if any luck is achieved. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted September 19 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 19 A little more progress, it’s been raining here for a couple days, that gives me some more time on the LJ . 4 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Wow thanks dean 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 That paint looks fantastic!!! Really coming along. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/32/#findComment-558763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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