mowerman Posted September 8 Author Share Posted September 8 Well, no progress this weekend. I don’t know. I didn’t feel like doing anything to it yesterday or today since we got back from that cruise…. I haven’t had any ambition But then again, I’m still doing these ball busting hours three more weeks and I’ll have a lot more time…. will go out and start it in a little while if I don’t do anything else, I start it every weekend… bob 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 ok just about to get started on shaping the area atleast its not entirely grung work,,,,took a close look at this mess,last night and decided to bite the bullet,and contact the wrecking yard that had the nose on a U model,,,see if he still had it,,,,that was 22 years since i turned it down,,,and the wrecking yard is now closed....well alrity then,i guess its back to no other choices ,,,photos later ooooooooooooooooooooohhh forgot to mention,,,a big hangover as well ,,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 Well, might have to scratch the sanding three guys out back installing a fence running this loud machine digging holes. Dogs won’t start barking. Might have to put it off another week oh well two more weeks and I have all the freetime I could handle. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Cossack Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 (edited) On 8/17/2024 at 2:32 PM, mowerman said: I forget. Wasn't the Mack the first one piece fiberglass front end in the industry? Edited September 15 by Miami Cossack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 Not sure I know the older Kenworth had a glass nose as well right around the same time. I think they both came out with the nose fiberglass same year. Claras think about it. I think Kenworth actually was first. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 According to Google search, seems Kenworth had it early 60s right after the original needle nose butterfly hood somewhere in there… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 I would’ve guessed around 65 or 66 if I had to take a wild guess Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post D-Day Posted September 15 Popular Post Share Posted September 15 I have worked on 3 Kenworths with consecutive serial numbers from 1964 they came out of the factory with fiberglass hoods and I have seen some from 1963 as well pretty sure they were factory fiberglass also, nice work Bob its getting there 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 I knew somebody would chime in with the correct information and I appreciate the flowers. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 I went and looked at one. I almost bought around 20 or so years ago. I want to say it was a 62 and I was sure it had a glass nose but it was a long time ago….. and like most of us.. my mind is slipping… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 On 9/15/2024 at 1:21 PM, Miami Cossack said: I forget. Wasn't the Mack the first one piece fiberglass front end in the industry? My guess would have been International..with the 2000 series-I think around 63?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 The first Kenworths imported into Australia had fiberglass bonnets, early 60's Apparently it was 1962, Swishy will know better Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Thinkin kenworth got involved with fibre glass mainly hoods/bonnets and guards/fenders in the early 1960's I thort it was a advancement inherited from Sicard when Kenworth took them over Some info from 2013 cya 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 20 hours ago, Red Horse said: My guess would have been International..with the 2000 series-I think around 63?? I was thinking of them also Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 22 Author Share Posted September 22 Oh, I couldn’t get it started yesterday. I tried everything so didn’t do anything to it after I retired next Friday and and have plenty of time. I will pull up all the fuel lines and change them. I’m sure that’s what it is…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-558906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 Dropping off a fuel lines this morning to have new ones made Forward progress I’ve got plenty of time to mess with that nose now keep you posted… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-559501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 Ok lines are complete and paid for 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-559509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 can't drive that far (anymore); but maybe I'll fly out and give You a hand .be REAL GOOD to get outta CT for a long while. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-559510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 welcome back and yes my sister says the same thing about Massachusetts,,,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-559514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted October 7 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 7 OK, I put the fuel lines on and the truck started right up. Moved it over a bit. I’m gonna start on my nose after another cup of coffee. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-559665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 7 Author Share Posted October 7 well got all suited up and started shaping ,,,,its so hot already i had sweat pouring down my face,,so i will get right out there early in the morning and continue,,,,,atleast its starting to take shape,,, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-559673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 8 Author Share Posted October 8 my god,,,this fiberglass is so hard to cut down,,,,i can only sand around a half hour at a time,,,looks slightly better than yesterday,,,but still a while to go...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-559709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Wow! She get's in shape very promising! A half an hour with a sander in hands sounds like a normal working range. Sanders have tendency to overheat too. Good way to go is combining putting one spot into shape and applying epoxy patches onto another. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-559717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 8 Author Share Posted October 8 Yes, that’s kind of the plan. I was trying to get this worse. Part over with the rest of the nose is not going to be anywhere near this time-consuming. I have two air Sanders and two electric I think tomorrow I will switch off to a different one now that I have a lot more time. I can go out there every morning. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-559719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 Dunno about this sanding much, you can get some really course paper to femove heaps quickly, 40 grit is the coasest I have seen Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/38/#findComment-559727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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