Joey Mack Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I'm gonna need a new fuel gauge, heck it don't even have a fuel tank behind the seat anymore, I do have the filler neck and cap though.. I will look into fuel cells.. $$$$$... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-511772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 12 hours ago, Onyx610 said: I’ve heard a lot about that Macungie show and apparently it’s amazing. There is a tractor supply around the corner from me, I’ll check it out tomorrow. Thanks for the info! one thing I noticed about tractor supply : NOT in any way saying a negative ; I'm a regular customer in the three around this area. their book section carries the = toy trucker & contractor also the Toy Farmer :: situation is the issues are always 2-3 months behind. no big deal for reading or vendor addresses. not to good if you are interested in auctions or shows. I would understand if the price was discounted ; it's not . great stores all the time for everything else. My city girl wife goes in and likes the stores; for her to like them THEY HAVE TO BE GOOD!!!LOL😄 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-511782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Well, guy's... I got my NEW wheel cylinder's today for my '48... $365.00 tax and shipping included.. 6 days to get them... Not bad considering today's crap.... First time using this company, I will try them again as needed... If the picture is not clear enough let me know, and I will re-shoot the pic and P.M. it to you... Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-511796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 They did NOT come in the Eaton box in the background... Oops.... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-511797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 My God the only thing clear about the picture is there of the weirdest wheel cylinders I’ve ever seen ha ha good deal …. I didn’t realize you were dealing with an outfit I thought it was just some stranger… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Yes sir, Bob.. Im glad I posted the vendor, after your comment.. I will contact them as I go, with this project to see if they have what I need.... jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Yes I’m glad you found somebody that deals with what you got it sure makes it a lot easier… Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Hey Mecho ,,,,,it sounds like you and the old lady are like the Douglas‘s We have a ranch hand and a princess similar situation at my place yes the old lady doesn’t get anything I do… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 I just bought a turn signal set up on amazon for 20 bucks, its chrome and well... what ever.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 11 hours ago, mowerman said: Hey Mecho ,,,,,it sounds like you and the old lady are like the Douglas‘s We have a ranch hand and a princess similar situation at my place yes the old lady doesn’t get anything I do… bob THANK YOU I neeeded to read that,LOL just got back to the house after what should have been a 1-2 hr project on a dump trailer from 12 noon today, till now (8:45pm). and back tomorrow early to finish . before a grandson's birthday party in early afternoon. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I will tell you what every thing I do winds up that way I’m in the middle of re-doing kitchen cabinets very tedious and time consuming Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Ok @Joey Mack and @mechohaulic when we get going we need to just transfer over to here. Lol! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 or chat... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Yes that a good idea too Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 but no one can laugh at or add to your comments in chat. 1 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/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 46 minutes ago, tjc transport said: but no one can laugh at or add to your comments in chat. Haha….Yeaaaaa, but lately we have really been hijacking some threads with off topic nonsense. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted October 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Onyx610 said: Haha….Yeaaaaa, but lately we have really been hijacking some threads with off topic nonsense. That's pretty much what we do here, always have 🤣. We like nonsense. 2 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, other dog said: That's pretty much what we do here, always have 🤣. We like nonsense. Hahaha, game on! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 It's not nonsense ;; it's call mental venting. i'm waiting for the temp to go up a little right now==38 degrees. going for brake parts then heading to a 53 ft trailer brake job =OUTSIDE. and the EGR valve project of two days ago also taking place inside today, i'll do the outside brakes ;let the youngster be inside warmer doing the EGR and be his assistant if needed. this wasn't my idea of retirement. 38 degrees and still out side ;;;LOL and it's as always a freebe job . 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Onyx610 Posted October 19, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2022 Nonsense to others I guess, I thoroughly enjoy it haha. Hopefully you can get those brakes knocked out quick and get inside and help out with the valve. A lot of people retire and then end going back to work. Working for free….not to many do that. You like what you do so it’s not really working I guess. It’s an opportunity to stay busy, pass on your knowledge, and keep moving. As i see people age I find that the guys that keep moving and staying active tend to stay that way for a longggg time, pretty much until they die. The ones that don’t typically die younger then those that do and have plenty of issues. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-512956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I pulled an automatic transmission out of a 55 Chevy 19° out outside but I was only 17 years old I would not do that now ha ha and yes I am getting off the road in 18 months but I’m planning on staying there and doing yard hustling and dock work part time I was planning on leaving Fedex entirely and doing something else but they’re paying 28 bucks an hour through work inside can’t find that kind of money anywhere else and no I do not want to drop dead in front of the TV like most retired folks in the past maybe with the part-time work I will finally have time to jump on that Mack… bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-513227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Hey Joey,,,,,,,,, what’s happening with the brake job ?????? on the Old pickup… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-513303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I started out with bare spindles at 10:30, and this is as far as I got.. I wasnt in a hurry, and my 3 Pup's were there to help me. They were jumping on me, and begging for cookie's, and pats on the back. but we got this by 2:45.. Thanks for asking Bob... I hope all is good with you .. Jojo 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-513318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I dont have lots of money to do more/or higher quality work to this truck. I used a wire brush and brake clean to remove the rust from the hub assemblies. I cant afford sand blasting. I have also gathered up some new 12 volt parts, headlight bulbs, turn signal wand, and pigtails.. The turn signal wand is from Amazon, AKA , China/Taiwan.. it was $20.00. chromed plastic. I figure since it also came with a clear wiring diagram, that the diagram alone was worth the cost. at least I will have the new wiring in place, in the case the cheapo turn signal fails too soon .. I know one thing,,, since I stopped serving customers, and fixing trucks everyday... It is actually enjoyable to go into my shop and work on "Sanford" That's his name.. Yesterday I fixed a broken ABS wire on my wifes Avalanche.. I saved the cost of a new hub assembly.. $155.00 at Auto Zone.. 30 minute repair. I soldered the broken wire back together, and had a heat shrink ready and then I used 2 coats of a liquid elec. tape, that dries like plastic.. This repair should last a while.. OK, there is my "Shop Talk" for today... Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-513323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 why no pictures of the "helpers" JoJo? 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/69424-shop-talk/page/40/#findComment-513328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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