mowerman Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 It’s right on a main highway. I used to pass it all the time going to LA drove by it for 12 years and the guy was a little off and was looking at us really weird because we did not stop at the office first we went over and looked at it first and he said why didn’t you come in the office first I said I was just excited to go look it over and see what kind of shape it was in after we drove home changed my mind about the sale he moves the truck behind the fence so you can’t see it from the road anymore, I think he thought I was gonna drive back and steal it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 So thanks for the suggestions, fellas but between the long ride down there and back and it still needs work it’s not perfect . Just as well struggle with one It’s just a matter of a lot of time which I don’t really mind. as I mentioned before a very well planned challenge just very time-consuming, not costing me anything at all , just labor but yes, I definitely should’ve bought it at the time and took it home if I would’ve known what I know now hahaha sometimes life is weird.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 Once I get that left corner squared away that’s the worst part Got a couple of honeydews today gotta finish my yardwork. I might go mess around with it a little bit a little later as I mentioned I’ll probably gonna cut the panel right out the headlights and reset it in there Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Bob, you sure have some work to do there.. is it easier with the hood on the truck? just curious. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 Yes, for one thing it’s the right level right where it is I’ll save the last area right where the hinge bolts go for last repair then I will pull it off to repair the underneath section that goes. I’m going to paint the outside and the underneath I’m not going to be that fussy with the underneath section. Just basically make sure I get all the oil and grease removed so that paint sticks. I’ll have to get a friend of mine over here to give me a hand, when the time comes I’ve done so much yardwork around here the past couple of days I’m sitting here drinking coffee, thinking I might spend most of the day in front of the TV 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 As I mentioned, they must’ve had some real crummy drivers in this thing through the years. I’ve never seen a dump truck get beat up so bad but usually back into shit. If nothing else I don’t know what they could’ve been running into so many times to destroy the nose, the way it is, wow wow wow ha ha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted May 28 Popular Post Share Posted May 28 Bob if you could get it, it sounds like DM and U model bonnets are hard to come by in your neck of the woods If this is the case, to me it's a no brainer, if it's there and the price is right, I would jump on it A lotta spare parts if needed for not a lotta coin All it takes is some clown back into your truck and you have a problem that could easily be solved with a spare bonnet Paul 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 you know i would give it another shot,,,,because im sure its still there but driving 600 miles round trip doesn't excite me,,,,thanks for your input paul i just wish i would have grabbed it now when i was down there ,,and yes off set cab bonnets out here are extinct ,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted June 1 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted June 1 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 1 ahrite fellas a little more progress been saving empty containers lately all kinda shapes.size sand countours trying to look for differant things that might work on spots like this one this clorox wipes jug,seemed to go real well here,,,i generally get real motavated on saturday morning,,,this one i didnt feel like doing shit,,,sat around drinking coffee too long almost waited too late to start this ,,,sun was already almost too hot for resin...bob 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted June 1 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 1 and yes,im still not sure if im making it look better of worse,,still great feeling,knowing im finally moving in the right direction with thing,for lots and lotsa years this truck just sat around,,,never really did anything to it at all,but start it every few weeks and move it around once in a while...my wife used to jump on me occasionally,,,,are you ever going to work on that thing or what??????now she cry's every time im out there doing anything to it bob 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 I think it's gonna look great 👍 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Mate I'm no expert but that is how I would of tackled the big hole I guess it's like concreting, put some form work up, poor the mix in, trowel it off Bloody good job the Bob Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post mowerman Posted June 1 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 1 i was actually able to pull that piece of plastic rite out after it pretty much dried,,,,i didnt think that was going to happen,but thats what i was hoping,,,bob 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 22 minutes ago, mowerman said: i was actually able to pull that piece of plastic rite out after it pretty much dried,,,,i didnt think that was going to happen,but thats what i was hoping,,,bob I think someone mentioned that (lol) do a couple layers on the outside, then smooth out the back and start laying it on to give it some strenght. Remember , air bubbles are not your friend. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Do you make the patch thicker than the original piece to add more strength I have no idea about this stuff Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 1 hour ago, Mark T said: I think someone mentioned that (lol) do a couple layers on the outside, then smooth out the back and start laying it on to give it some strenght. Remember , air bubbles are not your friend. Yes, thanks I’m sure I’ll wind up reworking the same area at least twice. I was just out there looking at all that needs to be done. Next… first layer didn’t freeze up as straight as I would’ve hoped but I had a start somewhere. My goal is to do as much fiberglass as humanly possible without using a whole Lotta bondo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 1 hour ago, mrsmackpaul said: Do you make the patch thicker than the original piece to add more strength I have no idea about this stuff Paul I’ll be laying it on thick to begin with and then the back I will put on another coat for reinforcement Thanks for your interest and input fellas Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 2 hours ago, Mark T said: I think someone mentioned that (lol) do a couple layers on the outside, then smooth out the back and start laying it on to give it some strenght. Remember , air bubbles are not your friend. And yes ha ha bubbles are certainly not anybody’s friend Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted June 2 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 2 Oh wait a minute unless they’re in a glass of beer 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 6 minutes ago, mowerman said: Oh wait a minute unless they’re in a glass of beer Or wine 🍷 🤔 😅 🤪 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 1 hour ago, mowerman said: I’ll be laying it on thick to begin with and then the back I will put on another coat for reinforcement Thanks for your interest and input fellas "I'll be laying it on thick to begin with" !! have you been watching toooo much biden on TV again ??? LMAO🤣 can't wait to see finished product. primer/paint soon ? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Rubber Duck 006 Posted June 2 Popular Post Share Posted June 2 1 hour ago, mechohaulic said: "I'll be laying it on thick to begin with" !! have you been watching toooo much biden on TV again ??? LMAO🤣 can't wait to see finished product. primer/paint soon ? Like Charlie Daniels said in The 2nd version of his hit Uneasy Rider "I laid it on thicker and heavier as I went" 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 14 hours ago, mechohaulic said: "I'll be laying it on thick to begin with" !! have you been watching toooo much biden on TV again ??? LMAO🤣 can't wait to see finished product. primer/paint soon ? Hoping to be priming and painting the nose before the weather starts going south on me ….. I’ve been doing a pretty good job of putting a shoe up my own ass lately….as soon as I get this big mess cleaned up rest of the body work will be pretty much coasting and yes Mecho,,,,, 10 four on the phony president with absolutely nothing to say … bob 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/29/#findComment-552960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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