mowerman Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Now that I look it over, I might just mask off half of the roof. I can’t see how else I could do it without wind up spraying part of it dry since I haven’t got access to staging, which would make it a lot easier Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vladislav Posted July 3 Popular Post Share Posted July 3 You may need to build a bridge of wooden planks around the roof to spray it. Even may need to rent a set of construction stuff folks use when work over high walls. When a guy painted a cab for me in his garage he put four empty barrels around it and layed planks on them to dance with a spray gun. And the cab was off a truck, not on a chassis. But put on a small trailer I towed by my car. So a bit higher off the floor than just a R-model cab higth. 3 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 Yeah, I may come up with something. I’m thinking if I try to spray from just one side half of it will wind up to dry. I’m gonna be out there in a little while working on it, but I’m not gonna do any bodywork today. I think I’m going to take out the passenger seat and take down the headliner. I have to change the maxi valve and swap out the transmission and I know that seat is gonna be on the way for both Jobs I might as well just take it out and leave it out … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 After thinking it over today… since I did absolutely nothing .but watch TVI think I’m going to borrow staging somewhere and just do it right I don’t want any problems, especially with the roof …. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 You might be able to pick up a few sections of scaffolding on Craigslist or facebook marketplace and then sell them when your done Bob. Or you’d have them around for future projects… 😎 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted July 4 Popular Post Share Posted July 4 when i painted large vehicles i used 8 and 12 foot stepladders with planks between the rungs. worked great because you could easily and fast change height of the standing platform 4 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/33/#findComment-554720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 22 hours ago, DavCut said: You might be able to pick up a few sections of scaffolding on Craigslist or facebook marketplace and then sell them when your done Bob. Or you’d have them around for future projects… 😎 That’s a genius ha ha had not thought of that years ago. I bought an old pick up truck off a buddy of mine. When I moved out here I had to go back there and get a few things Massachusetts to LA anyway I got out to California with this old pick up truck that did a fine job all the way across the country. I didn’t have any trouble at all When I was all done with the moves, I sold the truck in California and actually made a profit on it. I know it’s a boring old people story but I thought somebody would appreciate it.bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 I’m going to Home Depot tonight after work they have a rental department in there. I’ll poke around and see what I can come up with. They might just rent that stuff out right there. That’s probably the best way TJ.The latters would work well but all I have is one straight extension 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 4 hours ago, mowerman said: That’s a genius ha ha had not thought of that years ago. I bought an old pick up truck off a buddy of mine. When I moved out here I had to go back there and get a few things Massachusetts to LA anyway I got out to California with this old pick up truck that did a fine job all the way across the country. I didn’t have any trouble at all When I was all done with the moves, I sold the truck in California and actually made a but couple on it. I know it’s a boring old people story but I thought somebody would appreciate it.bob "made a but couple"? I'm not going to ask. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Well he did say in California... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 4 hours ago, h67st said: "made a but couple"? I'm not going to ask. Hey thanks for that I just fixed it…. Got plenty of time… third blown out tire this year waiting for the vender…Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Not sure what options you have out there Bob, but you may find a “local” rental place is more “price friendly” than the big box store. Last time I priced something (it’s been a while) the local “Taylor Rental” was half the price of HD…. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 4 minutes ago, DavCut said: Not sure what options you have out there Bob, but you may find a “local” rental place is more “price friendly” than the big box store. Last time I priced something (it’s been a while) the local “Taylor Rental” was half the price of HD…. Also check out the availability / prices at the equipment rental places.. 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 6 Author Share Posted July 6 Thanks for that fellows. Yes, we have a lot of rental outfits in town. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 6 Author Share Posted July 6 Supposed to be 106° tomorrow. I think I will continue with my Saturday morning ritual get out there. Fairly early and tackle that leaking maxi valve and pull down the headliner and start banging out dents in the roof the truck is been sitting around so long with no work at all done to it. I’m trying to make up for last time. Try to spend a couple hours every Saturday…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted July 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 6 i cant really do any body work right now on account of construction equipment all around the house but these guys are doing amazing work and they put in 12 hrs today at 102 degrees god love them,,,bob 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 6 Author Share Posted July 6 not sure why the siding looks distorted Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Might be just the light shining a certain way We call them "weather boards" in Australia Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 6 Author Share Posted July 6 That’s kind of strange different areas got different handles for different things. You probably never heard of this paul…but back on the east coast we used to call a straight truck..a straight job. I went out here. It’s called a bobtail. I don’t even know if they call them that anymore that was 45 years ago .. I moved out of there. Also a three axle out here is a twin axle. Back east U would say twin axle. Or twin Screw. Haven’t lived back there in 45 years sometimes shit changes, but that’s the way it used to be…. plasterboard or sheet rock back there out here they call it drywall … also potting soil out here they used to call it loom back there it’s interesting. I know some people are thinking. What the hell is your point mower man is there a point here no just woke up having my 1st cup… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 6 Author Share Posted July 6 7 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: Might be just the light shining a certain way We call them "weather boards" in Australia Paul It looks brand new, but why wouldn’t everything‘s new windows siding moldings they even went around and put all the little goodies like the vents around the garden hose and the light switches and the roof vents yes it does look way better than person. I think it might’ve been the heat. It was really hot when I got back here yesterday and the fellows were just finishing up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 Well, I wound up doing absolutely nothing both days but watching TV OK I have no guilty conscience either right now babysitting our two dogs Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydawg Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 Wow,what a surprise... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 Ok contractors done back at it Saturday.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Unless it rains ...or is 100 degrees...or the beer fridge gets restocked...or 😁 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/33/#findComment-554948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 7 hours ago, tjc transport said: Unless it rains ...or is 100 degrees...or the beer fridge gets restocked...or 😁 On the other hand it's nice when you have a choice on the ways to enjoy your life 1 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/33/#findComment-554968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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