mowerman Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 Yes, damn happy to be finally working on it at all. Been sitting around here so long time I’ve been thinking of different little clever ways to start this repair. Start it yesterday and oil up the starter. Probably mention all the time I’ve had. I pretty much bought everything I needed through the years to fix it. All I need to buy is body supplies and tires. Thanks for your cheers, fellas. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-550581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 OK, I’m getting out there today and start some more of the grunge work. I guess I’ve been partially trying to avoid the filthy part of the whole job since I don’t wanna do it but yes, it has to be done or it’s not gonna get done by itself 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted May 4 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 4 OK, I did make a noticeable difference no pictures but I was happy with what I got done and behind me now. Also came up with a couple of clever ideas for broken fiberglass down by the hinge … bob 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Progress is progress Princess had a birthday on Friday and surprised her with a new car, kinda hit the turps to celebrate Was pretty useless on Saturday, but still made some progress on the house renovations Was looking for any excuse to not be in the ceiling 🥱🤪 Stick at it Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 4 Author Share Posted May 4 Nine day’s vacation,,,,,, I’m afraid it blew on by blink of an eye back to the prison walls Monday tell the princess best wishes … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 after time you give up on the term vacation ; it becomes "my time off " is busier than when working " . also as you get older the ambition level seems to decrease . I'm saving my $$$$$$$ for a plane ticket west to see the finished DM in person. don't take tooo long I'm not getting any younger. LMAO !!! darn near 73 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 OK, that’s hilarious. but I wouldn’t hold my breath…. I seem to have all my ambition on Saturday morning is some bouncing around here like a fly… usually take advantage of it and get out there as early as I can especially middle of summer.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 15 hours ago, mechohaulic said: after time you give up on the term vacation ; it becomes "my time off " is busier than when working " . also as you get older the ambition level seems to decrease . I'm saving my $$$$$$$ for a plane ticket west to see the finished DM in person. don't take tooo long I'm not getting any younger. LMAO !!! darn near 73 that’s what I thought was gonna happen around here, but I hardly did anything at all did get a lot accomplished that pretty much has to be taken care of regular business hours such as 3 doctors appointments and dump run but as you mentioned Mecho they usually turn into full time employment around here lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 join the "crowd" . thinking of finding full time job so I can rest. only situation is knees don't cooperate much . now I'm volunteered to baby sit 3-4 days a week !! 10 am= 2:30/3 pm . what can I expect to get done with those mid day hrs ???LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 We have no babies around here closest one is about 120 miles yes can be quite fun but certainly throws a monkey wrench in getting anything else done…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 OK, I forgot to log off last night but getting ready to get started on some more grunge work photos little later got a free morning and yes attention Mechohaulic… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mowerman Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 worked on it a bit,,,focused on these 2 areas for now,ive grown to figure out,if i continue to grind out the entire section,its tore up so bad,and repaired so many times,the entire corner,will fall apart and loose its shape,so ill have to start here,as it is,i had to make up this chicken shit little bracket to hold the shape,,,i was going to work on it a little longer,,but its getting late,and bees started following me around,,,im off thursday and friday,i will jump on it some more and lay fresh fiberglass on these 2 areas ,,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 On 5/4/2024 at 12:58 PM, mrsmackpaul said: Progress is progress Princess had a birthday on Friday and surprised her with a new car, kinda hit the turps to celebrate Was pretty useless on Saturday, but still made some progress on the house renovations Was looking for any excuse to not be in the ceiling 🥱🤪 Stick at it Paul old lady,hasnt hounded me lately,,,but were having new windows and siding put in soon and i got my lawn looking amazing,so i expect between all that,,,will hold her off for a while,,,and i did have to clean out our spare room last weekend to get ready for window installers,,,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted May 11 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 11 haha,,how do you like that fellas,,,im stepping on my own tread....might turn into show off lawn caper..bob 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Lawn is something I am not much good at, I can make it green but never worry about the weeds Miss Molly would enjoy sleeping on that lawn Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 Haha my 2 really enjoy pooping on it … lawn was already established when we moved here 19 years ago I just keep it that way … good fertilizers and weed killer and aerating … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 3 hours ago, mowerman said: worked on it a bit,,,focused on these 2 areas for now,ive grown to figure out,if i continue to grind out the entire section,its tore up so bad,and repaired so many times,the entire corner,will fall apart and loose its shape,so ill have to start here,as it is,i had to make up this chicken shit little bracket to hold the shape,,,i was going to work on it a little longer,,but its getting late,and bees started following me around,,,im off thursday and friday,i will jump on it some more and lay fresh fiberglass on these 2 areas ,,,bob I would pick one of those areas and concentrate on it until it's got some structural integrity. Brace all those soft areas first to keep the hood's shape. Bracing doesn't have to be pretty, what you did there is fine. Be careful with some of those fiberglass chemicals, they can be very hazardous to you. It is pretty rough, but don't look at the whole thing, just where you're working. You'll get it done, one repair at a time. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 Thanks for that Matt yes, when I’m grinding. I wear a full suit goggles gloves mask then I make sure I sweep up entire area where I was grinding they must’ve had a real shitty drivers and that truck through the years when I bought it clutch disc was separated at the pilot shaft hub was completely broken from the rest or the disc and it slips out of 4 th direct as well as hit and fixed numerous times… my god,,,, what kind of idiots did they have driving this thing ??????? Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 As I mentioned it needs a lot more work than I thought…. But still looking forward to the huge challenge..after this huge masterpiece the rest of the body work will be a breeze bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 Oh, wound up picking up these plastic zip up suits that completely cover everything elastic hands and feet hood throwaway reusable. They were only like nine dollars for two of them Home Depot. They’re perfect for this kind of stuff. just blow it off when I’m done and reuse it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 I am off Thursday and Friday for a colonoscopy. I’m sure I can knock off a bunch of stuff Thursday. Nothing else planned now I’m getting jacked up. Take advantage of that extra push. I’ve given myself. Dean said full baseball season. It’s always something in the summer not that that’s a bad thing but there’s usually something else getting in the way full day over achievements on this thing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 You all know what I mean you get in the middle of something oh lady starts yelling at you. We’re supposed to be over to the Fitzgerald’s for a barbecue. What are you still doing out there? Why aren’t you in the shower?. lol bob 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Ask if she's hopping in the shower to wash your back, probably just get you into more trouble Heck your already im this much trouble, why stop now 🤣🦘 Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 OK, that’s just hilarious …. Paul wasn’t so long ago I wouldn’t have to ask come on????????? Bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/26/#findComment-551678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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