Timmyb

I like that one! Good job on it so far. If you have a 5th wheel camper or trailer then I'd leave it as a tractor but a tray on the back would be just as cool. 

56 minutes ago, 41chevy said:

 The 2016 Dodge 5500 I bought last year, took in for a recall. Got the truck back and went ballistic at the dealer. There are 18 grease fittings that Dodge plugs from new. I replaced them all with zerks. Looked under the truck and they were all flattened with a hammer. Service manager told me they were life greased. Told him my truck my fittings , put new ones in or I'll see you  lose your job for damaging my truck and I'll see the dealership in court...

Now how's that poor dodge guy gonna sell you spare parts when you keep looking after your car!

5 minutes ago, Hobert62 said:

No! Don't wish that.    Our new freightliners have sealed(non grease able) front brake cams and are warrantied for 100,000 miles.    The cams seize fast inside the tubes.   

Yeah I know what your saying, luckily I never put my order in! My brothers truck had automatic slack adjusters and it was the only truck we've had to reline the brakes on. Maintenence free inevitably leads to a lot more maintenance. 

They boast about sealed uni's being good for 1mil kms. I replacedmy greasable ones at 1.5, and they still looked good. 

Big engine, an eaton gear stick and neway suspension for me. Will have to be a COE also. 

And while we are all dreaming, I'll make mine a maintenence free model. 

Man that's a shame. I guess in the condition it's in it's worth more in parts than complete. Not in my eyes though. 

Well, I can say that I don't like it but it's not too bad. 

I don't like it cause I just don't like any of these new aerodynamic trucks. 

But in saying that, I think it's certainly as good if not better than a lot of other brands getting around. It looks modern, which I'm guessing is what they wanted. And now the steering wheel attendant can stand up while he is attending the steering wheel (that's important for fleets). 

I agree with everyone else the mirrors don't look very nice, but I'm sure they are functional.

But at the end of the day it's just a fleet truck in my eyes. 

Working class or best working truck is about the only prize I'd ever want. 

Well done man!

I grew up going to work with my dad in an old yellow Kenworth with my two brothers. It was pretty squashy in there with 4 people, but we would go all over Australia during the school holidays. It had an 8v92 in it and I'd get headaches cause it was so loud.

Just seen this post, congratulations on the little bundle of joy. Enjoy every moment, even just the little ones cause they grow up pretty fast! 

 

Got it at Harborfreight in a gallon can.   Put it on with a roller.     They also have it in spray cans.  I tried them on some brackets.  It painted and covered nice, but I don't think it's near as tough of covering.    With the roller stuff you get the texture from rolling it.  The more you roll it the more coarse the finish.  

I want to my dash and give it a textured finish. Wondering about this now. 

Being a bedliner paint I'm guessing it's uv resistant. 

I love it all Paul. The colour, the shine, the whole experience! And especially your laugh!

Well done mate, and send Mal over my way when he is done. What's another 5000km to his trip already?

A mate of mine does a lot of beach fishing. He swears by lanolin. You can buy it in liquid form and spray it on. It does dry a bit tacky and dust will stick to it however. 

I just had the paint shop do a computer colour match for my tan interior. Came out pretty good. I'd imagine it would be the same to get the grey. 

Your truck looks like mine Paul. No bonnet, no doors, no glass and no fuel tanks. Hope you progress smoothly. 

What colour scheme are you going to paint it?

I almost wish that was my engine. Almost, but not really. 

Does the owner see the lighter side of it yet?

Your right Billy, I changed the head on my Mums car once which was ran mostly on lpg. It was clean as a whistle inside. 

Back to natural gas, I was told it had a very short shelf life?

Any update will do Paul... Your not on to the cocktails yet?

Have a great anniversary of the day which you were born fellas. 

 

I have st34 suspension I believe. I got ahold of Donovan Spring and pretty sure they have what I need. Thanks for the response and help

Glad we could be of assistance. 

Can I ask how you like the taper leaf? Can you compare it to a standard camelback?

So how much do you reckon it is Paul for all the panels? 

I know it's a bit late but I've seen spot weld cutters on eBay. That might have made your job a bit easier. Next time hey?

Nice move on using the cold gal. It makes for a good weldable primer.

Keep the videos coming mate.  

And good choice in the welder. My cousin and a friend are boiler makers and they both recommended unimig. 

Way to go Paul! Keep chipping away at it mate. Can't wait to see it all finished. 

I had to google what a 57 ranchero looked like... that's a cool looking ute/car. Hope you can make room for one more. 

Triangle is one brand I've seen. And Donovan springs. 

https://www.donovanspring.com/mack-suspension-parts.html

Kevin, make a drop in kit and maybe a demo truck and I'm sure you will start selling units.