mowerman Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 What’s the problem? Can’t find the right wood to replace it???? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-526572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 Yeah you see several different floors in them, I’m sure you’re correct on years of u joint grease and trans oil soaking it up like a lamp wick. I have no clue what wood Mack used, looks like plywood, that’s what I’m using to replace it (1/2 inch) . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-526602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 not sure, but i seem to remember floor wood was red oak. 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/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-526606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 I can’t tell what the old ones are, ( it would be nice to know what Mack used back then and years before, just for the history on their choices of wood vs Metal. ) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-526607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 No other suggestions this time but that sounds about all you can do right now. Frankly, I haven’t even seen a whole lot of wooden floor boards in my life. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-526611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Back before Dynamat and products like that, wood was a good way to help eliminate noise. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-526616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 That’s very interesting. Thanks for that…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-526618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post D2Denny Posted March 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2023 Here is a tip on your wood floor. When I built my hot rod, I opted to put a 3/4" marine plywood floor back in. If wood was good enough for 4 million Model A's it would be good enough for me, plus it gives the car and floor a more solid feel. For the bottom side of the plywood I obtained a sheet of 22 gauge pre-painted steel siding metal from our local barn siding manufacturer. (They have rolls of this stuff in various colors that they roll into corrugated barn siding). Using 3M contact adhesive in a spray can, I sprayed both pieces, let it tack up and bonded them together. Once the floor is installed and bolted down it looks like a steel floor from below, sheds water, and is easy to clean oil and grease from. Top side got the dynamat, padding, and carpet treatment. Sure helps to keep the heat and noise at bay. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-526630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Great tips! I do like the wood, it does have a good solid feel to it. Thanks for the ideas. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-526634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted March 18, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2023 Took a few days off from the LJ ,, Came down to a huge car,truck show/ swap meet in Myrtle Beach SC , 100s of parts vendors, I stocked up on sandpaper, wire , wire loom etc…. . I’ve attended this event about 10 years in a row, brought my IHC Scout down for the past 6 or 7 ,,, For the past few years seems I end up buying mostly stuff to work on the LJ Mack ,, Lots of great ideas from fuse boxes to weather stripping ,,,, well back to work Monday. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-527433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Wow my sister just got back from there. I was on vacation she didn’t want to go back to New England ha ha she’s planning on moving there after retirement…still too cold around here as well. Cool Scout I I had a 67 way back in the 70s. Thanks for sharing. Everything you post is just as exciting as mrsmack paul haha keep them coming… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-527443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Oh, by the way, knowing absolutely nothing about wooden floor boards I would’ve guessed three-quarter inch plywood and yes quiet it down it will probably be more soundproof than my DM is once you got everything all set up.. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-527444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 No chance of ever getting this back on subject whatever that was.😛😄 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-527451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Come on now I was talking about his floors only drove my DM home on the road 30 miles all steel cab . It was very loud.Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-527453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Or maybe you me and Coca-Cola colors ha ha.. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-527454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 O yeah we’re going to get back to the LJ ,, got more parts now,, Just a matter of time before we throw some more Coca Cola yellow on this baby! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-527467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 did you ever consider 5/8- or 3/4 double laminated plywood used inside refer trailers? Baskin robbins trailers had the double laminate side walls. alot of moisture there along with weekly pressure washing. never a problem. i'm sure expensive ;;; even taking a cut out rubber mat glued to top side of laminated for non slip floor . i used a cut piece made to fit inside of my day cab for my "motel lay overs " . clean, fit between seats and stood behind seats when not in use. sister-in-law made a cover for the "mattress"(2- 2in foam ) . like everything today the so called pressure treated plywood isn't that great. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-527469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 Hopefully I can get back to my floor in a week or so,, my old wood is 1/2 inch, I picked up a 2 foot x 4 foot piece of 1/2 plywood, I’m going to cut it out and try it, I think it will lay flush, then I can put sound deader on the bottom, I might be able to use 5/8 , the foot valve base bolts to it so it needs to be close to original. I’ll experiment with the 1/2 and see how it goes, ready to get the inside done and move on to the rest of the body work. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-527474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 plywood and 2-4s are...some real shit past few years atleast at home depot....good luck...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-527484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted March 30, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2023 I got a few minutes to work on the floor yesterday, I still have a little trimming, but I think it’s going to be ok . 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-528178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 Rainy Saturday, hopefully I can get motivated and get some stuff done on the floor, I have made a lot of progress over the winter ( as I did last winter) I hope i can keep moving forward through the summer,, My calendar is already starting to fill,, My Number One helper has his first little league baseball game Thursday, Truck and Train show at the NC Transportation Museum May 20 , Spencer , NC , I’m hoping to take the LTH . And then like everywhere else,,, which is great,, a Car Show every Saturday that’s hard to turn down. Equipment hauling usually picks up through the summer ( Which is good, it supports the TOY funds,lol ) And probably most of all distractions from The LJ is Grass mowing and weed eating ! But no complaints I’m Blessed to be able to keep doing it. I’m looking forward to seeing All the trucks on this site at a show someday,, we have all seen a lot of progress and a lot of hard work! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-528746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted April 8, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2023 My Helper says he’s ready for the Summer Shows ,, just a few more inches and he’s going to reach them pedals ! 5 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-528750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 how fortunate You are to have a member of the younger generation so interested in old iron and history. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-528756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 That look on his face in that 2nd picture is priceless. Could be a Meme with the caption " Buddy we've worked really hard restoring this truck!!! Don't you dare pull out in front of me with your Prius!!!!" 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-528778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Must’ve missed it. Somehow your progress looks amazing. Thanks for sharing. Yes all summer events are the best especially barbecue and lawn mowing me and old lady or also usually pretty busy all summer. I still can’t get the DM in the garage yet till my dirt lot hardens up a little bit more real heavy, sloppy winter this year…. little league Games can’t beat it. I am always ready for any baseball. Best of luck to the little one. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69289-coca-cola-lj-mack-colors/page/19/#findComment-528779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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