mattb73lt

55 minutes ago, 1961H67 said:

Matt , That Truck is Absolutely Beautiful! Thanks again for your help on my Cab ,, it’s coming along pretty good, I got sidetracked when I found a set of Model 20 Jakes for the 220 , I have been messing around with that Detour for a couple of weeks.

Wow, that’s awesome! I’m so glad that those parts are helping you out. The work looks great, by the way.

4 minutes ago, doubleclutchinweasel said:

There are no words to describe that interior.  It is absolutely gorgeous.

Thanks!! It really finished off the cab and was well worth sending it out to get done.

Just now, Frank Y said:

In the 4th and 5th pic with the D/S fender, are you using lead filler, or is that just from massaging the fender back to shape?

BTW, beautiful job so far!

Thanks for the complements!

Probably from massaging them. These were donor fenders from a truck I parted out. Better than what was on it due to rot, but the repair work that was done to them was less than stellar. There's also some pitting from corrosion that discolors the metal. That'll all be fixed before paint, though.

It's starting to look more complete!! Nice work!

Nice work.

I’ve had good luck with Perreault Spring in Waterbury, Ct.(203-753-2147) That’s still pretty far from you, though. They re-arched my front springs to match as the right one had the two main  leaves bent pretty good. They’ve also located parts no one els could.

I did the PC-7 epoxy on mine. I've looked at all the above options(military, re-pro, restored & new)and I ended up painting it black when done, I couldn't get a satisfactory color to match the original tint. Mine wasn't horrible, but had several decent age cracks. The kicker is I was saving a really nice 22" one from my B-42, when I put power steering in it with a 20" wheel. When I dug it out I discovered that there is a difference in the splined hub area and it wouldn't fit the B-73 shaft. I would send it out to have the hub modified to fit, but I don't know of anyone who can do that.

If any one has a paint code that closely matches the original plastic tint, I love to get it. 

That's really looking great!! A lot of work behind you and the first test drive doesn't look too far off!!

30 minutes ago, Licensed to kill said:

Thanks. All for nothing really since as sone as I stick it down between the fender of my B61 you won't be able to see much of it. No matter, It's just my OCD at work I suppose. Its why I even changed all the oil pan bolts to yellow zinc grade 8's because they look better as if anyone will see them. I guess it is like when I was a kid with my '57 chevy and put new chrome jug nuts under the baby moon hub caps because "I knew they we there". 

No one else might see it, but it does help when you need to work on it or helps keep it clean over time.

The magic baffle/divider within the rear half of a NH220 backdrop. I finally got a picture of it when I pulled the engine out of it's hiding spot. It's my understanding that the same manifold without the baffle/divider was meant for the 855 CI, 250 HP version.

7 minutes ago, 1961H67 said:

Hey Matt, I have been keeping up with your truck, It is going to be beautiful! It’s been so busy this summer I haven’t touched the LJ until today, I got the frame and running gear all done, I got the cab in the shop, have you still got the extra panels we talked about? Seeing yours has got me motivated! Thanks Dean 

Yes, I'm still saving all of that for you. I've been busy too and was about to reach out to you to see where you were with your truck. I'll message you directly and we'll get things set up shortly.

5 minutes ago, mowerman said:

I expect that engine was in good running condition I don’t recall you mentioning anything about It  except it came out of something else… bob

I heard it run before I bought it. It was supposed to be a low mile in frame overhaul and from the markings on it it appears to be. That was about 20 years ago. I pickled it and drained it a while ago and turn it over now and again. I'll have to prime the oil system as all the external lines have been replaced before I try to run it. I was going to do the cab at the same time, but I'll wait and do all the plumbing and electrical work that I can when the weather permits. Also need to get the driveshaft done. But, plenty inside the barn to do this winter to get ready for the final push this spring.

20 hours ago, mowerman said:

i expect your going to a negative ground with auto alternater....i thought you hadda late model cat there at first....great progress and ten four on the weather....im on vacation this week i have been hoping for the same thing,,here....bob

Yeah, that was the plan. It’s tough to find an alternator to fit that area. The oil cooler is above it and the water inlet pipe runs down beside it. Generators are narrower in general. This is a 100 amp AC Delco unit, which should supply enough juice to run everything.

20 minutes ago, Licensed to kill said:

Actually, you should say "the original colour". The "correct" colour for an individuals engine is the colour THEY like and choose. I painted my E6 the "correct" colour for MY project, Model A Ford green. 

 

Wow, nice detail work!!

18 minutes ago, theakerstwo said:

I should say that is thee correct color for a 220.The later 250 and 335 was beige

I think it’s pretty close. It’s Bill Hirsch engine enamel in “Equipment Yellow”. I like the paint for its durability and longevity and have used it on numerous engines. There were some spots on the engine with some paint that seemed original that I painted some test spots on. It was a decent match to those spots. It certainly looks better than what it was.

5 minutes ago, Mark T said:

IDK if I'd scrap it. Some times if you just walk away a while , you see things different. If it would help ??  You can come to my place and polish my tanks like yours.  It'd be a nice get away for a while .

Ok, let me get my stuff!!

14 hours ago, theakerstwo said:

That is a NH220 and its color would be gold.The color has changed to a cummins beige.

Well, I guess I’ll have to scrap the whole project then? On to the next thing to screw up.

10 hours ago, carlotpilot said:

wow . when you go you go all out

Thanks. This is actually a new pair. The ones that were on it were really beat up and not usable without a huge amount of repair work. I stumbled on this pair a few years ago on FB marketplace of all places. The short one is a good original and the long one appears to be brand new.