mowerman Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Excellent…. And yes I’m sure all this is not. Going to fade from the boy’s memory…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 His mind is like a sponge at that age! He does remember a lot more stuff that we’ve done too this truck then i can. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 When I was a kid, I helped work on my Dad's trucks. The memories I have are priceless, I think your helper will have the same feelings when he's an adult. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 Yes , you are correct, they are priceless memories. I was the same age as him the first time I rode with my Dad in that Hennis C model, Dad has passed on, But every time I open the door on it the memories are refreshed. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big R Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 It is so awesome that you are getting your boy interested in trucks. My son was in my way since he could walk. Now he is 17 and he is the one that comes up with all the smart ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted December 17, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2022 Got some more inside work done today, installed the hand valve and made some new copper lines ( I think it looks more “1951 “ then plastic ) . Also got my floor panels; bumper and grill guard back from blast shop, hopefully I can put some primer on them tomorrow. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Day Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Oh no, what do you know that grill guard we had an exact duplicate someone left at the shop and no one new anything about it and it went to scrap last year must have been a local add on for those trucks from that time period it pays to do a little hoarding Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Yes it does I am the king of hoarding .. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Nice improvements bud … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 Yes that guard has always been on it , not sure if it was a dealer option, I don’t have a picture of truck in the 50s , but it was on it in the 60s , that is only the 3rd one I ever saw, I had a parts truck with one and someone stole it ( and more steal) I’m sure they took it to scrap yard. I have another we got from Bruce Essick. All have the “M” in them . I’m sure the scrap yard got a deal for yours and the one that I got stolen,,, they are probably worth $300-$400 now days. That bumper and guard weighs more then a smart car! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Not sure if she spotted this or needed anything bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 On 12/16/2022 at 7:43 PM, 1961H67 said: Got some more inside work done today, installed the hand valve and made some new copper lines ( I think it looks more “1951 “ then plastic ) . Also got my floor panels; bumper and grill guard back from blast shop, hopefully I can put some primer on them tomorrow. Those copper lines look more original, and besides they look nicer than plastic. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 Thank You, I used most all the original copper I could, l replaced the plastic going to the spring brake valve ( we added the spring brakes in the 70s ) . I’m putting the E brake handle back for looks , I removed the drum. The Hand valve you see is not original, it had one on the column just under the floor, with a long rod ( something like my LT , but was on the column.) It started leaking around 1980 and I took this one off a parts F Model we had and extended the lines with rubber, I still have the control rod , the old valve is long gone. I have 2 LJ parts trucks and both are plumbed like I have this one . I bought a roll of copper so I could replace what I could. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 On 12/19/2022 at 10:08 PM, 1961H67 said: Thank You, I used most all the original copper I could, l replaced the plastic going to the spring brake valve ( we added the spring brakes in the 70s ) . I’m putting the E brake handle back for looks , I removed the drum. The Hand valve you see is not original, it had one on the column just under the floor, with a long rod ( something like my LT , but was on the column.) It started leaking around 1980 and I took this one off a parts F Model we had and extended the lines with rubber, I still have the control rod , the old valve is long gone. I have 2 LJ parts trucks and both are plumbed like I have this one . I bought a roll of copper so I could replace what I could. I'm doing the same thing with my E brake handle, putting it back just for looks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 That H of yours is going to be beautiful! I’m looking forward to seeing it at a show ,, We’re plugging along, making progress! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted December 23, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2022 Had a few hours today to mount the stack, too cold around here for much anything else ! 6 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 That looks really nice. Is it a straight pipe or is there a muffler somewhere? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share Posted December 24, 2022 It’s straight ( for now) I have room under for a short muffler, I thought I would run it for a bit when I get it on the road and see how annoying it is . I remember you drove yours to the DMV , how did it sound? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 I’m planning on same idea bottom muffler and short chrome stack that looks excellent… 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-518964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 On 12/24/2022 at 9:31 AM, 1961H67 said: It’s straight ( for now) I have room under for a short muffler, I thought I would run it for a bit when I get it on the road and see how annoying it is . I remember you drove yours to the DMV , how did it sound? Once it get back on the road my plan is to run it for a while, but probably put an under frame muffler or resonator on it to quiet it down a little. The insert in the stack helps, but it's still pretty loud. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-519145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 That’s what I figured, I’ll probably do the same thing. Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-519171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted January 1, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2023 Happy New Year,, My goal is to drive this LJ before 2023 is over ( even with NO Fenders! ) My Wife surprised me on Christmas Day,, I had took my seats to a friend of mines trim shop a few months back, and told him I was in no hurry, She knew they were there and had him cover them for my Christmas present! Now I have to get moving on painting my seat base’s. 5 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-519517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Excellent…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-519527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Nice job! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-519641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2023 Had a little time over the weekend, Got seat frames in primer, put the heater together and installed. 3 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/11/#findComment-520316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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