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I had a piece scanned 11 yrs ago and had it custom mixed. Don't recall the part number(have to dig out the can). Did my heater and it matches perfect. WOW.......anyone notice all the B models in that picture??

Welcome aboard. Pretty nice looking C. Yes, you could just stick a 12v battery in each side and likely will start without too much issue. Plenty of guys still have 12/24 starting, but if you plan on using it regularly, then swapping it to 12v is a better deal. Install an alternator and change it over to NEG. ground so regular accy's are usable. I fought with my truck the first summer with original series/parallel switch, then switched it over to 12v starter and run two 12v batteries.

Motorboat'n or Beachball'n?

That ol Cheby is owned by Dan Renovetz, here in Ohio. Member of NEO chapter of ATHS. The truck just got a full body off restoration and is near back together, haven't seen it since last fall? Not sure Dan comes on this site, but he floats around on other Diesel sites and is a well versed DD guy.

Nice!!!!! Boy would I LOVE to restore my cab like that. Ahhh, jealous as heck.

We have clearance, Clarence. Roger, Roger, what's our Vector Victor?

Happy Bday TeeBerry!

No problem Jim. Glad to be of assistance.

I still have that album AND the receipt from buying it at Radio shack($3.11 including tax). Top is missing, so don't have the date I bought it. WTF?? Sometimes I hate Photobucket.

I, like Ken, went to test station that rents you a truck/trailer. Ya, hate to pay the extra $150, but better then dealing with getting someone to drive my truck home(you can't drive a commercial vehicle after test...you have to wait to you get your printed license). I got the book spent a month or so reading through it to get ready for the written test> It was all multiple guess, though they do try to trick you with the way the question was worded. I passed, then waited a couple weeks and called for test. Tada.....I got my Class A with air/tank endorsements. When taking written, they told me to take all, as it doesn't cost anymore and you might need them. I didn't study doubles or hazmat, but missed each by ONE question each. Not bad? After dragging my 40ft race trailer for 10 yrs, I knew I could pass the road test. Their truck was a little Binder with 466 and straight 5 spd. Very short, very easy to drive.

Here's how I did mine: http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/16282-adding-air-ridestretching-frame/ Bolted it together, with about 5ft of overlap. Got near two years on it now and no problems.

Hmm, an R model in Chicago that isn't rotted to the ground? Looks like a decent truck for the money.

Can't be any worse then running a bobcat with foot pedals?? Only ran one Extendahoe, it was about 20 yrs ago. Pretty sure it was 4 stick?

Doh!! ya, I knew that LOL!! Thinking one thing and typing another. OH, don't worry. Never get pics of the g/f. She avoids cameras like their the plague.

Woulda, coulda, shoulda............but didn't. Was only 2 rows up and was at the 125ft mark. Too much excitement(and short skirts to see) to take pictures. Heck, I mighta tookn the rong pichure by meesteak and the g/f woulda bin pretty upset wid me. LMAO!!!!

Went to Randolph county fair Saturday night and watched the pulls. Lots of classes, Tractors, semis, 4wd modified trucks. Macks did really well in pro stock semi, but unfortunately the winning Superliner had a KT Cat(ugh). They didn't announce what the other two macks had in them, they were a team effort. Had some real unique stuff there: a late model 60 series Detroit in a tractor. The alcohol triple turbocharger tractors were kick'n butt. Had a 73 yr old guy run out the back door on the test pull. They kept the weight and he ended up winning class. They sound bad azz coming up to the sled. Saw a fellow I know from using same shop I use for motor work. Apparently he did well in stock tractor class Friday night. His ol Continental engine won class. It was the g/f's first real pull. She had seen them, but not up close and personal. She got a real kick out of the semis. Though I don't see her financing one for me LOL!

Guessing the factory doesn't want to rate it higher then they want to(and have you complain if you blow it up). Or get caught by the green weenies that complain about smoke and you say "the dealer set it up this way". Doh! Get your license and enjoy what you got. If you feel you are underpowered.............come drive MY truck! That will make you DAMN happy with what you got.

Very cool. Back in the early 80's I had a '66 Cub 100. I had all kinds of plans of bolting a 302 Ford/automatic in it. Had nice framerails(sturdy), plus the rear axle had 5x4 1/2" bolt pattern which meant I could put car rims/tires on it. Sadly it never happened. I do have a nice '72 149 Cub I use for yard work. Still love my Cubbies.

Well, one day and I had 3 NOS studs/nuts/washers in my hand. Got it put in Saturday afternoon. Got it out today and went for a quick spin with the trailer. Nice and quiet!! We're good to go(for another year or so). Got spares for when it does it again.

I remember that "new" R model. Cool stuff.

Glad to hear you are back at it. That will give you a boost!

The driver is still sitting in the cab!!!

Got some studs coming. Hope to have them first of the week. I'll take'r for a little spin to make sure all is okay. Bought a couple extra for the next time around LOL!!

3 weeks?? Heck, I'll have my ol B over pronto!!! Shouldn't take you long?? Looks good. I too like those ol 4200's.

Man.......wish I had a fresh new cab to put on mine. I'm envious as heck! Nice work.