mowerman Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Yes Paul it sucks but your post was hilarious. 16 days in a row that’s bullshit. I was doing that in my 30s. No more !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 On 11/9/2023 at 6:10 PM, Mean Green said: Bob I replaced the hoses on my canister filter on my 673 one end was flat and 2 bolts clamped it to the block and the other end was male pipe all the fitting were removable I just used black aeroquip line I bought some at work then cut it to length I work at a cat dealer don’t know the part number but it was a common hose we stocked it was identical to what I removed Not sure if I mentioned this, I tried to find the hoses on my own. I was having a hell of a time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 I slipped on the ice last winter I was out for six weeks, some of you might remember that but therapist used to do the same thing one of them felt like she was pushing her fingers right through me and she was very small… OK now I’m jumping from one subject to the next and yes Joey I do it also. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Bob, that is called acupressure. same principle as acupuncture, but the therapist uses finger on the pressure points instead of needles stuck into them 2 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/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 hours ago, mowerman said: Yes Paul it sucks but your post was hilarious. 16 days in a row that’s bullshit. I was doing that in my 30s. No more !!!!!!! "16 days in a row; I was doing that in my30s" . aren't mechanics suppose to ? no one told me not to ..LOL. I did 16 + days in my 30s =40s- 50s! ;; lets forget my 60s. at least my 70s have slowed down.😱 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Paper logs baby I used to run around the clock seven days sometimes I get tired. Just thinking about it now. Sometimes it was five days of truck driving and working on cars on the weekend seems I was always moving 20s 30s 40s 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 I was just hunting around on Ebay Motors and came across an ad for a NOS 90's DM cab for.........$12,000.00!!!! I mean it's beautiful, but $12K???? It's just the shell. Wasn't like it was fully dressed out and ready for paint. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 That’s a little steep last I heard about 5G would be more like it. That’s for brand new condition Thanks for that … mine is almost perfect and almost no rust at all grew up in Texas…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 Plus most of us that would be looking for that item or regular guys working on antiques and nobody is going to pay that guys out of his mind but then again he can ask anything he wants lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted December 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2023 Last time I saw a new cab or as new cab advertised in Australia was 10 grand, I don't think it ever sold That was maybe 3 o r 4 years ago now 10 grand Australian is about 7 grand U.S. Then take shipping off that and I guess that it would be around 5 grand in the states What people ask and what people get can be vastly different Paul 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 On 12/9/2023 at 6:04 AM, tjc transport said: Bob, that is called acupressure. same principle as acupuncture, but the therapist uses finger on the pressure points instead of needles stuck into them Almost missed this one. Yes, they were absolutely wonderful over there when I first arrived I couldn’t even lift my left arm at all six weeks I was back to work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 Taking out my trash barrels walking back to the house hit a patch of ice and I just went slamming down to the ground. I didn’t have a chance to do. Anything feet came right out from under me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 just ordered a bunch of new exhaust parts from amazon,,,been tired of looking at that big ugly muffler on the side,,,moving it to underneath short resinator type with chrome smoke stack,,,had to order 2 elbos to turn exhaust slightly to go around fuel tank that i got off a UPS f model years ago its a little to long and had to reroute pipes around it,,,,but now im forced to swap out bad transmission,,,because the power takeoff is right in the way,where i wanna put the muffler....all those new parts boost my spirits plus now im forced to jump on more progress ,,,wife got me an engine crane for christmas,,,which will make shit alot easier around here.new transmission has been sitting on a pallet behind my house for 16 years for one thing now i can pick it up and move it into the garage ..bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted December 17, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2023 was just figuring i pretty much have everything i need to complete this thing,,been gathering parts for years....all i need now,is around another $2,700 worth of stuff,thats including ten tires,to clean it up entirely,,,rest is just oodles of labor which none of us mind doing ....woohoo...bob 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 All systems go by the sounds of it Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 On 12/16/2023 at 4:18 PM, mowerman said: just ordered a bunch of new exhaust parts from amazon,,,been tired of looking at that big ugly muffler on the side,,,moving it to underneath short resinator type with chrome smoke stack,,,had to order 2 elbos to turn exhaust slightly to go around fuel tank that i got off a UPS f model years ago its a little to long and had to reroute pipes around it,,,,but now im forced to swap out bad transmission,,,because the power takeoff is right in the way,where i wanna put the muffler....all those new parts boost my spirits plus now im forced to jump on more progress ,,,wife got me an engine crane for christmas,,,which will make shit alot easier around here.new transmission has been sitting on a pallet behind my house for 16 years for one thing now i can pick it up and move it into the garage ..bob hope there are up coming pictures explaining this new progress. removing "ugly vertical muffler / installing modified grass burner horizontal muffler. ?? what (TRUCK) body does the future hold for the DM600 that a PTO is required???? .going to be a dump/ hyd roll-off ??? . how's fiberglass nose work looking ??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 I think it would be a cool local truck to take to the grocery store, or Dunkin Donuts for breakfast... If I ever get my '48 on the road, thats what im gonna do... Sorry TJC,,, I did it again,,, 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 bet the '48 will maneuver a lot better in parking lot then the DM600. LOL!!!! BUT the DM600 with flat bed can carry it's own smoker and grill with room for umbrella and chairs to a sports event. 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 heck I have 13 feet of frame behind the cab... Just sayin.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted December 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2023 can't wait till that topic gets posted and BMT crew can vote on who has the best mobile smoker/cooking set up on a big rig. LMAO . big question now is will the classification be done on GVW 🤣🤣or smoker capacity😂 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 The PTO is for the dump truck that’s what it was when I bought it. I removed the body years ago. The PTO is right in the away of my fancy new exhaust. I am planning horizontal resonator muffler with a 4 inch vertical chrome stack. I didn’t want it straight just a little something to quiet it down if I live long enough i’ll look for a stationary flatbed, but I think Joey is right I don’t think it will go any further than their frame and Dunkin’ Donuts ha ha thanks for your interest as well as I’m getting real excited about getting really close to working on this thing I’m still waiting for those oil lines. I called. The guy yesterday said they were back ordered again. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 Oh yes not sure if you guys got it. That transmission is going the rebuilt Trans are putting in does not have the power takeoff. And I would’ve just took it off, but I’m swapping the transmission anyway 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 7 hours ago, mowerman said: The PTO is for the dump truck that’s what it was when I bought it. I removed the body years ago. The PTO is right in the away of my fancy new exhaust. I am planning horizontal resonator muffler with a 4 inch vertical chrome stack. I didn’t want it straight just a little something to quiet it down if I live long enough i’ll look for a stationary flatbed, but I think Joey is right I don’t think it will go any further than their frame and Dunkin’ Donuts ha ha thanks for your interest as well as I’m getting real excited about getting really close to working on this thing I’m still waiting for those oil lines. I called. The guy yesterday said they were back ordered again. call it another change in times;; back when if a line was needed = simple step to go in parts room grab roll of correct size aero=quipt hose; cut to length , bevel ends on grinder = clean out hose , screw ends on using caution NOT to cut inner lining with fitting. plenty of oil/ grease and straight shot fitting to hose. have seen internal hose lining cut installing fitting, never this modern day "have to order" = different today. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, mechohaulic said: call it another change in times;; back when if a line was needed = simple step to go in parts room grab roll of correct size aero=quipt hose; cut to length , bevel ends on grinder = clean out hose , screw ends on using caution NOT to cut inner lining with fitting. plenty of oil/ grease and straight shot fitting to hose. have seen internal hose lining cut installing fitting, never this modern day "have to order" = different today. Sadly this is true even over here these days Used to just go to the local hydraulic shop and the hose was made while I stood there Becoming less common today Also the reusable fittings are becoming more of a challenge to buy Had some joker a while ago tell they aren't reusable, they are field service Phewt, no bother what they are called but they are what I want Begrudgingly I was given what I wanted Worlds gone balmy Paul 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 I have a local truck parts store that keeps the buildable fittings in stock.. No one else does.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/20/#findComment-543782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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