mechohaulic Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Matts B-73 project has become an inspiration to many. keep telling yourself == "I can do it I can do it ! the B-73 WILL ALWAYS be the first place trophy truck= your goal is to try for second place. with all the sanding, don't think I have to ask = are you wearing a good quality mask?? fiberglass dust is way bad news. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-537820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 Yes, that was my old lady suggested I picked everything up at Home Depot mask full suit and I goggles. I was not wearing them yesterday since I was mainly sanding paint but thanks for your concern. With all that equipment on, I can just keep my good clothes on. I don’t have to switch to work clothes yes,the more I grind the more I find … god dang just this nose is going to be quite the project, my brother… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-537863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 On 8/22/2023 at 4:46 AM, Joey Mack said: Does any of the bolts stick out on the inside? If so you may be able to use a vice grip and screw them out from the inside Sorry I missed this one. There is actually enough on the outside to grab onto but after spraying them numerous times they still will not budge. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-537864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 5 hours ago, mowerman said: Sorry I missed this one. There is actually enough on the outside to grab onto but after spraying them numerous times they still will not budge. There's a good practice to spray potential spots once in a week during a couple of months or more before you get to the spot. But this way you need to pre-figure points of your activities. When pre-plan a job walk over a rig and look crytically on what you're going to part out in the future and which points would go being a PITA. Starting from that moment you may spray them with liquid wrench or even ATF if the while ahead seems long. Than on a certain lazy day you take a wrench and try loosing each of them. Those which go get fresh portion of ATF (to be oiled in the threads) and slightly tightened back on if needed. Those which don't make you keeping them in mind for additional job time and fight. 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/14/#findComment-537869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 5 hours ago, mowerman said: I don’t have to switch to work clothes yes,the more I grind the more I find … god dang just this nose is going to be quite the project, my brother… bob Seems to be very true. But on the other hand the hood is going to be a 1/3 of the whole truck's look. Another 1/3 is the wheels 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/14/#findComment-537870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 Great logic bud thanks for that. I probably won’t even finish the nose this year. Too much work, so yes I will just continue to spray them. Thanks for the hot tip 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-537871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 Took your advice vlad… walked by the truck last night and grab the WD gave them a shot I will continue this for quite some time. Still have a lot of work to do on that front end. Hell,,,, it was a great idea. Let’s see what happens. After 60 -70-80 attempts or so,,, can’t say I didn’t try lol bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-537987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 To get the busted bolts out of my fiber glass bonnet we used a heat gun with a barrow tip Mal was on the heat gun and I was poised with tools in hand We got all the screws out of the grill, the steel in behind was stuffed but the big stainless screws that held the grill in all came out in one piece Also could MIG weld nuts on to the reaiming screws that have bits left and try the same deal Apply (your gunna laugh) candle wax to the hot screw or bolt and when it cools it sucks the wax in Either way, Mal anf I had them all out in a few hours Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 Thanks for that Paul I will continue trying until I wear myself out there just softbolts, so I’m sure I could drill them out if need be without an issue Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 OK put the truck in position and finally remove the broken bent shutter extensions that has been driving me crazy for way too many years through them in recycle bin more sanding after breakfast. I am ready to go ha ha.. yeah of course I can’t post a photo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 getter done Bob ; it will be ready for shows soon ; we are all counting on you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 Ha ha well I got a little sanding done. I am in the house for a coffee break the more I do to that old turkey the more I want to continue. And of course, thanks for the peptalk. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Lil by Lil goes along way and you're doing great 👍. I'd lather that baby up with Aircraft remover or Brake fluid under Seran Wrap. Strip that paint off in No time. Also if you have a Harbor Freight close they sell a blasting gun and Blasting media(acorn shells) that work great. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 Thanks for that I’m roughing out with a DA sander I was out there with all this ambition and drive a while ago decided to at least get all the red sanded off today then it kept on raining on and off finally started coming down pretty good I said ok I’ve had enough for today closed everything up …. Worse part is it’s too early to start boozing but sitting here bored to death we both decided not to do all the heavy sanding in the garage on account of dust landing on everything would have been perfect to drive it in there to continue 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 But I did at least knock out quite a bit wasn’t a complete backfire 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 look at the bright side ;;; sanding in the rain not only washes of the sanding but keeps the dust down LOL. and the rain helps you from building up a sweat . LMAO. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 Wound up pulling the plug and getting drunk ha ha was hoping to get all the red didnt Quite make it more today Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 Well, it looks like today is going to shit Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 rain outside just means you go to interior work. there's always the pop up tent idea . you can drive it into the garage far in without hitting door ; your wife won't mind the fiberglass dust floating through house will she !!🤣 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 We both decided just while I’m doing all this heavy sanding I’ll do it outside not sure if I mentioned that especially the fiberglass kind of funny didn’t notice this till yesterday,,,, the more I do hear lately the worst the truck is looking .. bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 Just now, mowerman said: We both decided just while I’m doing all this heavy sanding I’ll do it outside not sure if I mentioned that especially the fiberglass kind of funny didn’t notice this till yesterday,,,, the more I do hear lately the worst the truck is looking .. bob Wow, can’t believe I was actually able to post that 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted September 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2023 It’s always darkest before the dawn. Keep at it and once you start fixing things and laying on some primer to make it one color it’ll start looking like something! At least it runs moves and is mostly complete. You’ll turn the corner soon. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 agreed. you may think you are not getting anywhere. than one day you will be in prime and stand back and think wow, this is really looking good. 1 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/14/#findComment-538238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I agree with a lot of the posts, Bob.. I have been picking on my boat that sank 11 years ago. Its a small boat, but its a cool little boat. I had to shovel out the dirt, and leaves and pecan tree sprouts out of it, the whole floor is rotted. I removed the old floor and have cleaned it pretty good.. yes, the floor needs a lot of help, but I will get it done. I will re-enforce the hull, then put 2 sheets of pressure treated ply wood on it, one as a sub floor and then the one that will have the carpet on it.. My big challenge is, do I re-biuld the 1969 mercury gas hog that was on it 65 HP 4 cyl. 2 stroke.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 Oh my yours is looking the same way. Thanks for the peptalk fellas….even with the rain walked out to it and found 3 little things to do one of them I was getting ready to take one of the tires off that is completely shredded seems I have the right equipment bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/14/#findComment-538245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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