hicrop10 Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 I know I haven’t posted anything in a while,been looking for a building to buy or rent to put the old girl in out of the weather.Finally found a place to rent not as big as I wanted but what’s the old saying beggars can’t be picky.It 50 x 30 so I will have room for the b and r models.Wanted to get the b in the building this weekend but after I signed the lease the owner tells me the following day that I need to get a use and occupancy permit from the township.They want everything but my first born,4 page application.Will post some pictures later. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-556810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 hour ago, hicrop10 said: I know I haven’t posted anything in a while,been looking for a building to buy or rent to put the old girl in out of the weather.Finally found a place to rent not as big as I wanted but what’s the old saying beggars can’t be picky.It 50 x 30 so I will have room for the b and r models.Wanted to get the b in the building this weekend but after I signed the lease the owner tells me the following day that I need to get a use and occupancy permit from the township.They want everything but my first born,4 page application.Will post some pictures later. township has high hopes they can call you a business and get some tax revenue!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-556823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 Mechohaulic,you hit the nail on the head.They tried to tell me that I was a restoration shop,my response was I can’t bill myself. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-556828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 My God it seems like a matter where you go. Everybody’s got their hands in your pockets there was looking forward to some pictures. I have never been fisherman just wasn’t brought up around that scene. I know almost nothing about it. I was 40 years old or so before I knew you needed a license to fish. You gotta be kidding, but I guess it’s always been that way like wow man. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-556832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 Looking for a passenger seat frame for my b87.I am located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19116. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-557235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Completely forgot about that when I put up my garage I think it was 1200 bucks for building permit I’d like $2000 in legal paperwork total Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-557248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hicrop10 Posted August 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 24 Finally she’s in her new home for at least the next year.Been looking for a place to buy or rent for the last year and a half.This came up for rent not quite as big as I wanted but so be it. 6 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-557537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Excellent thanks for the update… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-557892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Certainly looks like you’re all set for heat…. Wow… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-557893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted September 3 Popular Post Share Posted September 3 It's under cover, it's dry and looks like the place has heat. Not a bad place to work on it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-558032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Finally got the motor out.Now I can start with the sandblasting,but here’s my dilemma.I can do it myself or I got a quote from a fellow for $1400 to do the whole thing.What’s your thoughts? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-558789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted September 19 Popular Post Share Posted September 19 I would say that is between your checkbook and your time available?????? 4 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-558795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Time and money are always a factor. Another is the mess it's going to make where you do it. I have a couple of places I used to have large pieces sandblasted. I don't have a yard where I can create that kind of mess, so it's worth it to me to have someone else do it. Plus, I don't have any of the equipment necessary to do it properly. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-558812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 I reckon Brocky is spot on Unless I had the gear and new what I was doing I would just pay someone Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-558818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hicrop10 Posted September 22 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 22 Made a little headway today was going to do it last night but I forgot I had my 50th high school reunion.Got the trans out.Am probably going to go with the guy for $1400 to do the sand blasting.just not enough time to get everything done.Plus this old body of mind is not as young as I think I am. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-558918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 I think the better prepared you are for sand blasting and the easier you can make it for the bloke doing it the smoother and cheaper it is Apparently grease and oil slows the whole show down, so having it really clean helps a lot and uses less garnett Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-558924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted September 22 Author Share Posted September 22 mrsmackpaul,you are so right,with the cleanness’s.I am going to have it super clean and as much remove as possible.Going to drag it outside remove the tires,thinking of removing the hubs and just have them on the side to have blasted. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-558931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted October 6 Author Share Posted October 6 Started to sand blast it.Going to do it myself gonna have all the time once I retire,which I’m thinking is going to be the end of October.Will till be looking for someone to paint the cab,hood,fenders.Would like to have it all ready sometime this winter.Will post some pictures later. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-559602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Looks great,, I remember that process, you are doing it right, looking forward to seeing you build it back. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-559640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Yes, very messy but the results are easier to work with you’re fixing painting everything …. Great progress… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-559642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 Looking for the weight of my tr130 transmission and a nt335 Cummins motor? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-559942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 My guess, the two together be right around 4000 pounds. Most likely a couple hundred pound under that. @ 2500 for the engine with stuff on it (manifolds and all) and somewhere @ 700 for the transmission. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-559944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 I agree Mark,I was thinking the trans was 700-800 the motor I took it out with a 1 ton chain hoist pretty scary I’m thinking it to be around 3000. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-559979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted October 13 Author Share Posted October 13 Just getting it ready for sand blasting.Going todo it my self.The fellow that gave me the price of $1400 followed it up with he charges $300 an hour he figured on doing it in 4-5 hours.I’m thinking I’ll spend at least 8-10 hours or more.I don’t have to get it all done in 1 day since I will be retired.When I finish up for the day I’ll just push it back into the shop and tomorrow another day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-559982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 13 Share Posted October 13 I don’t think it’s gonna take that long but I guess it depends on what size unit you are using. I would’ve guessed 2 to 3 at the most. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73175-mack-b873sx-restoration/page/4/#findComment-559983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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