That dog will be well worth the surgery. Kinda partial to Macks as we have 3 R models and a CH. I see the engine is an E6. What HP?
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I appreciate all the kind words. Helps a guy to stay motivated. My GOAL is for nothing more than high build primer so ZERO bondo. Not saying that that is how things will turn out, just that this is my goal. If I DO have to resort to some filler it will be certainly kept <1/16".Very nice, neat to see you saving that banger. My ex boss has one and he bought it thinking it was restored, oh well he likes it but a blind man at 40 paces could see it is rough as guts and bog ( Bondo ) all over the body work and not sanded very well, mind you he does have a fleet of about 90 + Mack's and still haunts me to go back and drive for him. So this to me is refreshing to see a job done well.
Actually, I was asking about the sound deadener for my sprayers but I will also be wanting some for the Mack as well. I really doubt that the hand will ever be "useful" again. When it got injured, the surgeon said 1 1/2 years for full recovery and it has been less than a year to date (Oct 15th will be one year). However, it has not progressed for quite awhile now and, in fact, seems to be worse in some respects. Whatever, it is what it isAwesome, Mack Update! I was wondering about this build, after you were asking about the sound deadener.
Sorry to hear the issues with the hand…and that it is slowing you down; sure hope that heals closer to perfection.
I am not sure I follow what you are suggesting as I don't know what is meant by "companion flange" or even "body fitted bolts" for than matter. While I have yet to go out and look at the driveshaft to see what you may be referring to, those terms are foreign to me.If the slip yoke insertion is an issue, yau may be able to make a spacer ring to sandwich into the companion flange. Probably have to custom make longer body fitted bolts. Hayes and probably Pacific used to use body fitted frame bolts in various lengths, but finding them nowdays is likely not an option. They were made by Walter Sakoloff in North Vancouver.
Boy is that ever one to put on the wall! Amazing build Cody! Same problem solving as with cars ... only bigger!EXPERIENCE, something you get right after you needed it.
Aint that the truth. EVERYTHING is brutally heavy...especially for an old fart like me. Naturally, the pressure plate for this trans is a different bolt pattern than the one on the engine so I had to change over the flywheel (which is close to 100 pounds). I had to make a pilot shaft to line up the disc but trying to put the clutch in was a chore. The pressure plate has GOT to be close to 100 pounds as well. Fortunately my son stopped in for a visit so he helped put the clutch in. Was still a job for 2 of us but we got it all together.Same problem solving as with cars ... only bigger!