Popular Post mowerman Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 Ok the big start begins today officially starting major restoration beginning with this very needy nose before photos…bob 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Sounds very promising. All the community is highly intrigued! BTW have you collected the grille opening trim? It was avalible from PAI, at least recently. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 Yes, I have that and I also have new panels headlight backings also have the shutter extensions. I was just trying to capture some of that. Worst parts of this nose. Well I screwed around too long. Took care of a couple of errands with the old lady. No it’s too hard to get started on anything it’s already 100° I guess I’ll shoot for next weekend to pull out in the garage and get started 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 Oh I forgot. I also got new shutters. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 And thanks for that vlad and I think I noticed that a few weeks ago I spotted them somewhere… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 There you go! One thing at a time, one problem at a time. Keep at it!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution mowerman Posted July 22, 2023 Author Solution Share Posted July 22, 2023 Thanks bud I plan on it. I’m at the age now. I have to stick my own foot up my ass. But again I spend a lot of hours at work. Half the problem im all wore out. end of the week. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DavCut Posted July 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2023 Saw an interesting series that a YouTuber I follow did on a tractor restoration. His commitment to himself was to do “something” on the project every day. Some days were full days in the shop, others were 5 minutes on line ordering a part. I think he ended up with 130 days or so to get it done. I’m not saying this is practical with a project the size of a DM, but you could take the approach of doing something on the hood every day as a starting point… How about sharing a few photos of the entire truck and what you have planned? 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 Excellent man thanks that’s what I wanted to hear that’s what I was trying to do today at least get a start on it … I really haven’t spent any time on it to brag about in 20 years of so …. It always winds up back of the line finally today o had no other plans then it got too hot too fast 105 right now thanks again for your input 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, mowerman said: Excellent man thanks that’s what I wanted to hear that’s what I was trying to do today at least get a start on it … I really haven’t spent any time on it to brag about in 20 years of so …. It always winds up back of the line finally today o had no other plans then it got too hot too fast 105 right now thanks again for your input To quote Matthew Broderick, "That's Africa hot!" 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 We are having a bit of a heat wave right now not usually this hot in July shooting for next Saturday for official start Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydawg Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) If I lived local,I`d be glad to lend a hand...I bet there`s someone near you who would too. Edited July 23, 2023 by skydawg typo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 Well, I got a good pal that will come running over here anytime I need them. I don’t like to bother him because he works at night and all he has Sunday to take care of business but thanks for that. At least I got the push and drive all setup and mentaly ready to move forward on this way overdue project p lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 21 hours ago, Vladislav said: Sounds very promising. All the community is highly intrigued! Yep Vlad is right, we are on the edge of our seats here lol And my way of doing things is, do something as often as I can, even if it is just cleaning up around the place, it all has to be done and is all just as important No matter what it is I find small simple 5 minute jobs tend to drag on for days and the big jobs I have been stressing about go better than I ever thought Not to worry, youll get onto it when the time is right Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1961H67 Posted July 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2023 Your heading in the right direction, I’m bogged down on the LJ project now, Work is busy, and I’m worn out at the end of the day from the heat, I got a lot done through the winter by spending at least 30 minutes a day on it, and some rainy, snowy days, 8-10 hours. I’ve found the main thing is to keep it in front of you, try not to put it on the back burner,,, believe me, I’ve let that happen a lot! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 Oh yes, I forgot to bring up the fact I’m usually busy with honeydews. I wound up with a big break from that ha ha perfect time to jump on this thing for a while. And yes, I like the part about keeping it in front of you. work shift is almost 12 hours a day. I wish it was a lot shorter. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Well I can sympathize with this dilemma Bob Not to worry, our time is coming, I'm sure of it Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 On 7/22/2023 at 4:18 PM, DavCut said: Saw an interesting series that a YouTuber I follow did on a tractor restoration. His commitment to himself was to do “something” on the project every day. Some days were full days in the shop, others were 5 minutes on line ordering a part. I think he ended up with 130 days or so to get it done. I’m not saying this is practical with a project the size of a DM, but you could take the approach of doing something on the hood every day as a starting point… How about sharing a few photos of the entire truck and what you have planned? I’ll take a bunch of it this weekend 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) You know Paul I didn’t realize it till lately during the week. I really don’t have time to do anything at all, but kick back a few minutes eat and go to bed. Edited July 26, 2023 by mowerman Misspelled Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted July 26, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 Well, I decided to take a few this evening. I plan on pretty much scraping down everything and painting. It have nose inside and out frame wheels will get. As much attention as they care to put into them I’m planning on putting a flatbed on it. If I live that long thanks for your interest. Dave, I took a couple more but they would not download that’s all they would allow. Ha ha Joey says if you give them money they will give you more room. I am starting to believe him. I’m pulling it back into the garage and starting on it Saturday for sure I was supposed to go to hot August nights big antique car of fair and Rado, but this thing has been sitting around long enough and I have a Lotta time Saturday I’m not going to go besides, I’m going to the brockways so I’ll be seeing lots of old iron soon 9 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 ,I feel for you. Years of mandatory overtime, double shifts, working three weekends a month, deployments, training, family. It took me years to finally have an abundance of time to do what I wanted to do and the means to do it. Keep at it, just something you can get done with the time available! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 Thanks for your input bud. After that post you had a while back. Yes, I do not doubt your life was very busy a few years ago. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Pretty straight old steel dash truck, interior looks real clean, six speed or triplex or quad? terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 It’s a triplex transmission is junk I have a rebuilt quad box I’m going to put in 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted July 27, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2023 A truck grow up in Texas. All the sheet metal is in pretty good shape. It’s not going to look like mats truck by any means just gonna clean it up real good as best I can do airlines new fuel lines, a few valves, all new tires.. and then mainly lots of body work I’ve had the damn thing almost 30 years ha ha finally getting around to work on it 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/#findComment-535701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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