Popular Post mowerman Posted March 8 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 8 And no, I am not talking about the other half…. Bob 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-547801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 On 2/11/2024 at 1:00 PM, mowerman said: Sorry fellas, Bob So you should be🤪🦘 Mack bonnets mad out here have wood inserts as well, as did fiberglass cabs I reckon it was a soft wood like cypress, not pine though as the grain was wrong to be pine I reckon treated pine would be the go as it won't rot if water gets in If metal was to be used I would use stainless or aluminium, just so it can't rust and screw the whole show up on you Aluminium would be nice and light I reckon theres a lump of wood on the fire wall end to help keep it's shape I wonder is a Superliner and a R 700 the same as they are longer and would need more lifting effort Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-547824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 Well, I was also thinking whatever I put back there is probably gonna be difficult to remove once the fiberglass hardens might have to pull all that shit out while it’s still tacky… that way I could put whatever I want back there and just take it out. Bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-547854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vladislav Posted March 10 Popular Post Share Posted March 10 On 3/8/2024 at 9:08 PM, mrsmackpaul said: I reckon theres a lump of wood on the fire wall end to help keep it's shape I wonder is a Superliner and a R 700 the same as they are longer and would need more lifting effort Paul Two hoods I put my nose into didn't have any inserts in the near the cowl area. Just empty channels, same as those which go along the center line and across to the sides. The hood looked glued up of two shells, inner and outer. Putting one into the other provides channels which are empty inside, even have ventillation holes penny large. Longer hoods seem being well balanced, same for the shorter ones though. The most of the weight is on the hinges at the front and after you pulled the dog up your way a little bit the center of gravity occures closer to the hinges. 2 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/25/#findComment-547904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 On 3/9/2024 at 8:56 AM, mowerman said: Well, I was also thinking whatever I put back there is probably gonna be difficult to remove once the fiberglass hardens might have to pull all that shit out while it’s still tacky… that way I could put whatever I want back there and just take it out. Bob depending on location. certain areas of the hood will benefit if using good grade plywood type which can be left in the fiberglass mold. hood latches, hinge mounting bolt area. little bit of engineering , area of latches having the wood , you can drill and install proper size nutserts into the wood replacing the broken bolts from disassembly .if using plastic jugs/ bottles for forming definitely scrub/ wash any oil residue from plastic first. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-547908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 Yes, I also thought of that there’s a lot of shit inside of the nose I’m going to have to scrub off oil road tar etc. gonna go through there with a wire wheel rub everything down with acetone before I attempt any of it i’m thinking the def jugs might be the ticket. I just bought a couple of them couple months ago and the from what I remember they almost look like the same exact shape. Just chop it up and stick it in there. Too bad I didn’t save them but there’s lots of them laying around the fuel island. Oh Thanks for that mecho 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-547913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 You may also use construction foam if want to build a channel. Polyurethane foam doesn't stand out from air really much. Let some foam to get out from a can, wait for dry up, than cut into the shape you need with a paper knife. Speaking old wood I extracted from the hinge areas I filled the spots completely with new fiberglass. You get strength similar to a hockey stick handle. Some weight adds on but that's right above the hinges so no issue when opening. The amount of resin and fiber stock grows up that's true. But seems insufficient in relation to the worth of your labour. 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/25/#findComment-547922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 Well, I got plenty of time to think everything over truck. Will have to sit where it is until the ground dries up a little bit. Thanks for all your input fellas. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-547927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 Wife works for a bicycle supply warehouse. She brought me home a couple of inner tubes a few days ago. I was wondering if I could do something with those. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-547944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 More progress a little bit later unfortunately more preparation ha ha I’ve got a new caper in mind. Let you know what I come up with a little later. I’m starting to think I’m going to put the underneath reinforcement backing in first which will give me a nice foundation to start the outside …bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted March 17 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 17 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 didnt have time to work on it this weekend,,,,between another challange 5k walk and wifes birthday weekend....but i think it was mark T asking me about drivers side body condition this is all i can find..as far as cancer.....looks like a protective plate mack added,,,bolts to body mount bracket,,,flaking and looks like bushing is shot and corner of rear skin...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Birthdays come but once a year, hope she had a good day Good job on the walk Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 Yes, went real well. Also, she cooked up. Fantastic, corn, beef, and cabbage. I think it’s the best I’ve ever had and thanks for the atta boy…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 A good weekend to do other things! Thats the only area of rust? If so, that’ll clean up easy and save a bunch of time and money!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Yes, that’s all there is bud….. thanks for the words of wisdom Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mowerman Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 saw this plastic bottle in our recycle box,,,,got a brainstorm possibly chop it all up and might be perfect for first coat of fiberglass,,,for my upcoming sculpturing project...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 still have alotta preperation,,,,before i can even start on the worse section...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 To me, it always amazes me just how much preparation goes into things that no one even notices Keep on plugging away, you will be surprised at just how far you get I bought a year planner, big poster size thick cardboard doohickie and wrote for each day what I did on the dairy farm, I was stunned at just how much I got done Like this but no long flowing locks of hair Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 That’s ingenious and yes, that’s where I’m at right now cleaning and scraping and grinding and standing all of the underneath where I’m going to start… taking another look, I’m really not going to need a whole lot of creative molding …wind up using that little bottle for all of it ..maybe a couple of pieces of cardboard here and there I don’t know I’ve got plenty of time to think it over..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 And nice rear view,,,, by the way… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-548992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 Well, nothing to report, but I’ll be on vacation next week so I’m sure I can get a few hours in on the Mack between the 300 chores on the honeydews list. a lot of stuff going on but at least no long ass truck driving hrs 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-550548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 A little bit when you can will add up!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-550569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 A bit here and there all adds up Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/25/#findComment-550576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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