mowerman Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Ha ha excellent I could use you over here for a week or so. I am sure you would work faster on my DM than I do. Great progress bud. Thanks for the update…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Was just curious what size engine was in there and what size is that one? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBushneck Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Original engine was a Mack ENDT 675. I was able to purchase a Mack MR fire engine that had a EM6-237. Have to swap a lot of things over because of the different style trucks but over all the new engine ran much better when we drove the truck home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Excellent One more step ahead these engines are getting really hard to get parts for… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JBushneck Posted February 26 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 26 Took a few minutes this evening to wash some of the engine components before I paint them and reinstall onto the engine. Goal is not to get greasy on the assembly. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JBushneck Posted March 3 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 3 Everything looks nicer with a fresh coat of paint. 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Great progress bud. Thanks for letting us know. And yes fresh paint looks good on anything I think my 73, 237 was the same color…bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Looks pretty shmick Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted March 4 Popular Post Share Posted March 4 Yup, a fresh gold engine sure looks good!! My 237 a few years back. 6 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I ended up painting my 237 the original blue/green color when I upgraded from my old END-673. Really nice work you're doing and at a great pace!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 For such an outstanding restoration I would have gone original color also. Me, I wanna look like it was hotrodded! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mechohaulic Posted March 5 Popular Post Share Posted March 5 since the days of timing off front damper with engine running and two fingers that now have thinner knuckles; I got into habit of painting the fan blades in at least two colors. what ever colors black/white :: yellow /white . every other blade painted one color, on opposite side (front or back) repeat color scheme. front side blade white back side black . makes one heck of major difference when blade is spinning. can see it better. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 3/3/2024 at 12:26 PM, JBushneck said: Everything looks nicer with a fresh coat of paint. can see the high-tack on jake spacer. taking a small center punch - putting divots along green spacer top and bottom along with high tack the gaskets seem to stay in line better with less leaks. also like the fact jake spacers stayed green ==just my thoughts. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I did notice that and I was wondering what that was all about great work bud thanks for sharing.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-547660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JBushneck Posted March 30 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 30 Time sure does fly. March was busy but I found time to work on the truck. The little stuff takes forever. I did locate a flat bed body for the back and have it roughed in. Last weekend i started the engine and discovered a small oil leak so I’m going to take care of it before the fenders go on. Hoping to set the radiator this week install the driver side fuel tank. 7 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-549159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Wow, interior looks amazing. Thanks for that. Weather has sucked around here past two weekends, haven’t been able to do anything bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-549186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JBushneck Posted April 7 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 7 Was able to install the radiator this weekend as well as fix the oil leak. Knocked out a lot of small things and created a list of even more . Goal is to paint the fenders this week and to the install wood deck on the flatbed next weekend. 5 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-549578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Great progress!! It's really coming along. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-549602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JBushneck Posted April 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 10 Had some extra time this afternoon so was able to take advantage of the nice weather to paint the fenders and install them. Now need to run new wires to the lights and blinkers once I install them. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-549769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JBushneck Posted April 28 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 28 Well today was a big day. Pulled the Rmodel out of the garage for the first time. Had to remove the light and horns and drive it out in the rims to fit through the door. All the tires are now on it so remainder of the work will need to be done in the drive way. Have some bugs to work out and some small things to wrap up. On track to make a truck show in early May. Time to start looking for the next project. 2 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-550593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 what truck show early May are you hoping for if I may ask ?? did notice the very close clearance on roof VS garage door. excellent progress. THANK YOU for update and especially pictures . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-550596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Ya same here I’ll be pounding on mine this week on vacation I’m hoping to squeeze in a little time for the Mack….. Buddy of mine lives in a newer poopty area and for some reason would up with this huge garage with a ten ft door he says he doesn’t know what’s up with that but they built half a dozen of them in the area same specs Of course the entire garage is full of toys… I wound up putting up a steel building … plenty of room….. again bud,,, excellent progress and thanks for keeping us posted… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-550600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 9 minutes ago, mowerman said: Ya same here I’ll be pounding on mine this week on vacation I’m hoping to squeeze in a little time for the Mack….. Buddy of mine lives in a newer poopty area and for some reason would up with this huge garage with a ten ft door he says he doesn’t know what’s up with that but they built half a dozen of them in the area same specs Of course the entire garage is full of toys… I wound up putting up a steel building … plenty of room….. again bud,,, excellent progress and thanks for keeping us posted… bob don't leave us hanging ;;; what kind of toys fill the garage ???LOL tonka/ mack trucks?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-550603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 my God, Mecho!!!!!!! I had no idea you were so nosy. He’s a modern type of guy. He has a boat and a couple of Sea-Doos of c of course lotsa storage. And both thier everyday drivers and yes his garage is huge very unusual for a regular clean neighborhood with home owners association I don’t think they would pull that in my area because every home here has six cars that don’t run horses, cattle roosters chickens. Everybody has a dog or two or three….. bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-550607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 WOULD YOU PLEASE BE MORE SPECIFIC NEXT TIME !!! LMAO 😁 those are "yuppie things" . us ole folk consider toys as B-models/ tonka/ redline hot wheels ::: the fun stuff. 50/60 two-wheel walk -behind farm tractors - my idea of toys. we all expect progress on DM next week NO excuses either LOL🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73700-74-mack-rmodel-project/page/4/#findComment-550608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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