Popular Post Joey Mack Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 one of my Favorite Pen-Pal's asked me to help out.. Asked me to post a picture for him.. I bet Ya'll will reckognize it.. Jojo 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 You must have nerves of steel @mowerman! I don’t have my CDL, but have been a lifelong fan of the brand and the industry. I’ve had the opportunity to ride along with my good friend @Firemack in his MH and have tremendous respect for all of you that keep America moving. Please keep the updates and photos coming as I have to live vicariously through all of you! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2023 God love you bud that’s the best compliment I’ve heard in years ,,,, thank you !!!!!! Joey thanks for your help you da man!!!!!!!!! Lol 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Joey Mack said: one of my Favorite Pen-Pal's asked me to help out.. Asked me to post a picture for him.. I bet Ya'll will reckognize it.. Jojo while we’re on the subject my little dog decided to crawl underneath and make sure I didn’t miss anything,,,,, of course I hadda have a treat ready for him after his full inspection 4??????????? Lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 And Joey thanks again for your help ooooooooooooooohhh???? How you say bruda from somewhat mudda??? Not sure!!!!!!!!’ 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted July 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2023 You are my Older Brother from another Mother.. 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Short trailers and short drawbars on dolly's dont help to keep it straight How long are the trailers ? And good progress on the bonnet Fiber bonnets dont repair real well, I something happens in the fiber glass as it ages You can get stuff that goes in paint to make very flexible They use it on motorbike mud guards,sorry fenders for you lot and it allows the plastic guards on dirt bikes to bend around a lot I wonder if when pain time starts, at the primer stage anything and onwards if it would help with cracking etc Happy days Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 What trailers are 28 ft Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 One of my little dogs decided to go underneath to make sure I didn’t miss anything Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 49 minutes ago, mowerman said: What trailers are 28 ft It won't take much to get the tail wagging the dog with short trailers like that And slowing down is the only way I know to stop it happen once it's begun Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2023 Wife thought this was a cute photo to share with the bruda s enjoying cocktails on out porch!!!!!!!! 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Frankly,,,, I thought looked awfully goofy and begged her to not take it!!!!!!!!! Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 And yet sat drinking your cocktail thinking, "well if she must take the photo I may as well look good doing it" Happy hour is what it's called in this wide brown land Enjoy the bevy, it's been a big day Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 20 hours ago, Joey Mack said: one of my Favorite Pen-Pal's asked me to help out.. Asked me to post a picture for him.. I bet Ya'll will reckognize it.. Jojo Soooo.... Are those blue spots were made by a grinder? Or by the age?? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 17 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: I wonder if when pain time starts, at the primer stage anything and onwards if it would help with cracking etc On my mind there's a reason to apply a coat of epoxy primer over the repaired areas. It would harden the surface under the final coats preventing show up of uneveness of dencity and flexibility from down below. Also cracks should be opened up and for their full depth in perfect cases. With edges more parallel to the outer surface than perpendicular. This kind of job may be very time consuming. And the final result may vary depending on the amount of sweet and hours invested. And dust breathed in. 2 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Vlad I think the heat from the motor causes most of the issues, all the different materials are heating and cooling at different rates, this causes the paint to crack A lot might have to do were the truck operates and how long it operates for A hour driving off to a truck show as compared to 12 hours at -40° c or +40° c Anyway it's a few weeks until that stage is reached Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 59 minutes ago, Vladislav said: Soooo.... Are those blue spots were made by a grinder? Or by the age?? Blue spots at ground it down through the fiberglass out doing yard work today 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Finished chopping, dead, branches cutting them up to fit in trash , mowing, edging. I don’t know which was more tedious. Yesterday or today Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, mowerman said: Blue spots at ground it down through the fiberglass out doing yard work today I ground out the damaged areas well into kind of dish it out …. That’s what your seeing Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-535998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 6 hours ago, mowerman said: Blue spots at ground it down through the fiberglass out doing yard work today I ground out the damaged areas well into kind of dish it out …. That’s what your seeing Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-536017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 We were barbecuing earlier the truck was parked, pretty close to Porch notice I missed a few spots I will probably go over it next weekend. I’m going to sand down the entire nose. As well as grab what. I Missed weekends over boohoo back to the old grind soon … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-536018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 16 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: Vlad I think the heat from the motor causes most of the issues, all the different materials are heating and cooling at different rates, this causes the paint to crack A lot might have to do were the truck operates and how long it operates for A hour driving off to a truck show as compared to 12 hours at -40° c or +40° c Anyway it's a few weeks until that stage is reached Paul Paul, that makes sence for sure. The original hoods on my R's had very thick foam insulation glued to the inner side at the top and the sides. No less than 30-35mm (1-1/4") thick. That may help lowering down the heat affect to the fiberglass. I doubt many old trucks still keep that insulation in place and also don't know how your truck was outfitted from the factory. 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/4/#findComment-536031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 3:37 PM, mrsmackpaul said: Vlad I think the heat from the motor causes most of the issues, all the different materials are heating and cooling at different rates, this causes the paint to crack A lot might have to do were the truck operates and how long it operates for A hour driving off to a truck show as compared to 12 hours at -40° c or +40° c Anyway it's a few weeks until that stage is reached Paul important note you forgot;;; the wonderful condition of the roads in good ole U S A . speaking of course east coast side . think that's the purpose of steer axle floatation tires ; don't get stuck in the many huge pot holes LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-536047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Vlad Australian trucks had nothing at all that Im aware of Foam you talk about might of been to stop it freezing in winter, not a big issue in Australia Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-536050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 My guess is noise reduction. My Marmon had foam on the hood. There were foam covers on oil pans to reduce noise. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/4/#findComment-536051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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