mowerman Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 That wiring harness alone is making me tired great progress bud thanks for keeping us posted…. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-545622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeH Posted February 11 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 11 Primed Here's my wagon, because every truck guy should have a wagon... Painted Can't wait to put in the wiring! 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-546463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeH Posted February 11 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 11 I think I'm going to wire it up, get the cab put on the truck and get the truck running/driving, then put all the glass in, paint the doors, and I think that will mean I'm ready to mount the mixer and start repairs on that! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-546465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Looks great @JoeH! Are you going back to your “fleet white” with the donor cab? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-546491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 great progress bud....is that buckboard some sort of reproduction????also,looks like the dog is wearing scrubs...lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-546555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 Replacement cab is white now to match the other trucks. Pretty sure the wagon is from the 1800s. Don't really have any knowledge of its history, not sure if it has a tag plate on it somewhere. I'll have to inquire with my dad. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-546567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 well according to the photos,,,it looks like exceptionally clean shape,,,body also looks fiberglass...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-546570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 any rate,,,,that thing is badass,,,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-546571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 "It was made in Pleasant Corners, Near New Tripoli, PA. Under the paint you can just make out "Sand Springs Roller Mill." I bartered for it from John Greenall. I forget the name of his farm. He was a participant with us in the Liberty Bell Trek in 1976. It is as close as I could find to what was probably used by Hartzel's between 1860 and 1930." - from my Dad. Our business has been around since 1860, used to be lumber yard and a feed mill. This wagon is definitely not fiberglass, it's very much made of wood. Wheels, spokes, hubs... All wood. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-546599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 I'm contemplating dusting it off, hiring a team of horses and putting it in the Chalfont parade one of these years. 2 of the wheels are in the bed of the wagon so the forklift can set it onto the top of the shelf. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-546600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I definitely like it only wagons I’ve ever had were cars or radio flyers Sorry I didn’t see these till today… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-546797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeH Posted March 11 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 11 Cab is on the truck, runs, everything is functional so far, new windshields. Painting doors, corner protectors and wiper motor plates tomorrow. The one steering tire has a small chunk missing from between the tread, and a bit of steel cord showing. The steer tires will definitely be getting replaced. Waiting on mounting hardware to replace bent brackets and questionable bolts to hold the mixer to the truck. All in all the project is going smoothly, just taking a long time. 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-547957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 That's impressive rate of work It's all coming along nicely Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-547960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Right on man excellent thanks for that… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-547961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 Doors and misc. parts primed painted and curing in the booth, garage set to 70°F for the night. I'll give the parts a couple days to cure and work on other tasks in the meantime. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-547983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeH Posted March 11 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 11 13 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: That's impressive rate of work It's all coming along nicely Paul It's gotta move along fast, the payment on the mixer for this truck is $2400/month. We're running one truck right now because we need the garage space to fix this thing. Spring is pretty much here, our season should be starting soon. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-547984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeH Posted March 16 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 16 New bumper is in a box on pallet, needs an emblem on the grill, wiper motors installed, and doors reassembled and installed. And passenger side fender plastics. I also bought a combo pyro/boost gauge that I'll need to wire up to make sure this truck is putting power to the wheels. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-548221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Excellent bud looks great. Amazing progress. Thanks for letting us know.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-548226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Also took the time to tighten the 2 loose bolt inside the rear axle. I have all new torque arms ready to go on, they're a pain to do when the body is on. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-548232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Looking really good Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-548297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Doors and wiper motors installed, bumper on, grill emblem on. Still need to assemble passenger windows and driver door vent. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-548394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey Mack Posted March 19 Popular Post Share Posted March 19 whoever gets to drive this one, had better be greatful.. The work that you guys are doing is really nice, and you didn't give up on the wrecked older truck.. Awesome... Jojo 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-548395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeH Posted March 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 20 That will be me. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-548463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted March 20 Popular Post Share Posted March 20 i gotta ask............... did you straighten that damn exhaust yet?????🤣 1 2 2 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/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-548489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeH Posted March 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 20 Yea, the exhaust stand on the cutoff was about rotted through, so that was unusable. We parked our crane behind this truck and used it as a "Porta-power" to push the exhaust stand straight!(ish, lol) 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73737-2003-mr688s-rollover-cab-swap/page/2/#findComment-548576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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