mowerman Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 Skippy Mack that’s for you Mecho we could not think of her stage name to save our lives. Ha ha just came to me. I’m done walking. I’m driving back to the museum to look at all the farm tractors. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 4 hours ago, mowerman said: Me and mechohaulic already out of photos for the day The guy standing by the passenger door, in the black shirt, is Pat Archiere from Danbury, CT and that's his son's Brockway they restored. It sat for years off the edge of Pat's driveway waiting to be restored. They pulled off a beautiful restoration on it. Glad you both are having a great time! Enjoy!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 I took tons of pictures and videos. I am sure it’s in one of them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 Yes, I was having such a ball there. I hated to leave. I wanted to walk down the entire length one more time, but my legs were already killing me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I have found the best way to get individual pictures is to stake out a place on the parade route and get then as they come by.. In the display area they are usually too close together and a lot of spectators.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 That was the plan, but I wound up at the wrong place at the wrong time. That was what I was hoping for I was standing on the wrong spot. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 18 hours ago, Brocky said: I have found the best way to get individual pictures is to stake out a place on the parade route and get then as they come by.. In the display area they are usually too close together and a lot of spectators.. I was standing in the museum parking lot as trucks were leaving for parade.. using my CAMERA to take pictures;; challenge now to figure how to post some here. i've posted pictures here before with the DMM pictures= old age factor kicking in (memory failure ). Brocky were You able to make it:: Bob(mowerman ) said you weren't sure . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 YouTube Bubba I go there for every difficult maneuver had to use them to Greg or out how to take apart my clothes dryer. Good luck. Made it to LA no four hour layover. Sounds like time for the bar. Let’s see if they serve paps blue ribbon and Jack Daniels. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Mech, NO I did not!!! Hope to be there next year.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 Just for the record Brocky that was our amazing experience. Thanks for all your help. I know I’ve mentioned that before but the trip was like way worth it. I haven’t had so much fun in a long time. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 If nothing else deli sandwiches out here, just do not compete with the East Coast last sandwich I had was a Philadelphia cheesesteak just don’t know how to put them together out here and if you asked for a sausage sandwich out here, they look at you like you’re born with six legs 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 It is NOT just the west coast, same down here, Like they forgot how to cook when they crossed the Mason Dixon line!!!! YES!! A good Italian HOT sausage on a piece of Italian loaf bread... With onions and peppers!!! But my Georgia raised 2nd wife is till trying to get me to eat Pinto beans and Cornbread... 1 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) I feel your pain Brocky.. However, My Southern 'Corn bread fed' wife ''Loves'' my ''Gravy'' ( spaghetti sauce for the rest of you) .. I actually just blanched a bunch of tomato's and there is a pot of gravy on the stove right now.. She will just stand there and smell it a few times while it is cooking.. Im sorry Bob, for sidetracking this one. I'm on Quarentine again, thanks to the Kung Flu.. Already bored to death.. P.S. I was Raised in an Italian family in New Yawk. Brooklyn and East Islip Lawng Gyland... till i was 11. I learned a lot about eating and cooking, from my Immigrant Grand Mothers, and my Mother.. Edited August 14, 2023 by Joey Mack More content needed 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, Brocky said: It is NOT just the west coast, same down here, Like they forgot how to cook when they crossed the Mason Dixon line!!!! YES!! A good Italian HOT sausage on a piece of Italian loaf bread... With onions and peppers!!! But my Georgia raised 2nd wife is till trying to get me to eat Pinto beans and Cornbread... Oh OK clearly you have the same issue there’s only one restaurant in town that sells real good ones. In fact it’s the first sandwich on their list. I had a really good one there at the show. American legion there a real good job on them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: I feel your pain Brocky.. However, My Southern 'Corn bread fed' ''Loves'' my ''Gravy'' ( spaghetti sauce for the rest of you) .. I actually just blanched a bunch of tomato's and there is a pot of gravy on the stove right now.. She will just stand there and smell it a few times while it is cooking.. Im sorry Bob, for sidetracking this one. I'm on Quarentine again, thanks to the Kung Flu.. Already bored to death.. P.S. I was Raised in an Italian family in New Yawk. Brooklyn and East Islip Lawng Gyland... till i was 11. I learned a lot about eating and cooking, from my Immigrant Grand Mothers, and my Mother.. That looks amazing. My wife does a really good job on fixing me meatballs. I’m not sure what she does but they’re just like home fresh French bread from Raleys supermarket expensive chain. We have here you guys I’m sure I have never heard of them but between the old ladies cooking and the bread they’re pretty good and no don’t worry about stomping any treads . We all do it. . Great conversation. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, mowerman said: Oh OK clearly you have the same issue there’s only one restaurant in town that sells real good ones. In fact it’s the first sandwich on their list. I had a really good one there at the show. American legion there a real good job on them. And funny thing about that restaurant. If you look at that big fat, goofy guy that owns the place, you would never imagine he would put out a fabulous dish like that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 Well, I was supposed to do some work on my truck today, but I drank too much at the airport paying the price right now I am looking into making one of my old 8 mm movies into a DVD trip reminded me there is a 57 Brockway and I let my dad was driving And I am in it, but I am only two years old 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-536940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 A little bit more today figured out an electrical issue pulled out the headlight bucket and the more I look around the more I discover it’s going to need a little bit more fiberglass work than I had planned which is fine I would rather spot it before I start doing anything I am not going to use those stock parking lights if anybody needs them …. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-537026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 On 8/12/2023 at 12:34 PM, mattb73lt said: The guy standing by the passenger door, in the black shirt, is Pat Archiere from Danbury, CT and that's his son's Brockway they restored. It sat for years off the edge of Pat's driveway waiting to be restored. They pulled off a beautiful restoration on it. Glad you both are having a great time! Enjoy!! hell i missed the part about standing right in front of it,,,,,,,,,interior was absolutely gorgeous on it ...looked brand new,,,i was wondering where in the world he got all of it..and yes that guy caught my attention for some reason...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-537033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Bob, you should be able to get part numbers and cross references from Mack. using the model and last '6' of the VIN Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-537065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 OK, thanks for that. Unfortunately, Rob told me a long time ago. It sounds like somebody changed your rear ends according to the vin it’s supposed to be a single axle. So now I’m back to square one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-537066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 do you know, roughly what year the rears are? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-537067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 No, I don’t not have a clue, but yes, I believe they have been changed because they were painted turquoise. At one point you could see it underneath the black. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-537068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 are you looking to change the saddles, or the box rubbers? Wheel seals will be easy. can you post a picture of the top of the carriers, and the the bowl in the banjo housing? i'm wondering if you have cast iron housings or steel housings. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-537069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 Yes, I’ll get back to you in a little while. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/10/#findComment-537070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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