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  1. Jake86
    If it hasn't sold then I am interested Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. Jake86
    I am trying to find out about the Mack M series of the 60's such as the M-45 sx, M-75 sx, and the M-100 sx. I haven't found out much about them, but I would like to get my hands on one to restore it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. Jake86
    I can't take credit for the paint and body work. That was done by Premier Finishes out Roseville, MI Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. Jake86
    Thank you, it's been a very fruitful build. Next up we found a 97 CL that we're going to go through and flip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. Jake86
    It's actual Mack Green for 1989 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. Jake86
    No, the alcoas are going on it. Just didn't take them to the paint shop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. Jake86
    Well it's long overdue that I continue progress on the Superliner. Just picking her up from the paint shop after a brief hiatus due to the busy season with work. Here she is in her Mack Green glory.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. Jake86
    Thanks WG! Haven't done much work in her lately. We pulled the fuel tanks, and the passenger side tank was rusted pretty bad were the straps were. I called a local company and I am having them make me two new fuel tanks to factory specs. I also picked up these guys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. Jake86
    Thanks for the compliments, nice to hear from other who appreciate the hard work that goes into a project like this. Snowdog, yes I know what you mean. For us it's a matter of pride. When my father and uncle started the business, they started with the blue Mack and the yellow Mack which was also blue and a regular tractor. A lot of hard work and dedication has gone into maintaining making these trucks what they are today. Our trucks are our flagship. They are a reflection of who we are. As that's my last name on the door. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. Jake86
    Thanks, it's got a 3 axle Jeep that hooks up to it and the triple axle Pete pulls it. She's 125ton Talbert, my father designed it he pulls it. Pulls at nice at 70mph at 280,000 gross... Haha! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. Jake86
    We didn't always have that luxury, but we appreciate having it now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. Jake86
    Some more pics just because I am out and about in the shop today not doing a whole lot. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/7f53c94c5dde8640af7374ffaa9816f4.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. Jake86
    Here are some pics of the interior as of right now. New vinyl floor mats, new seats, the paint in the cab was hard to match but we got it real close. My dad sprayed it, all new switches, we reused most of the gauges, new shifter boot, bezel, and handle. Getting a new stereo, new speakers, and probably a couple more added since I might drive this one myself when she's done. She's getting all new glass, and tracks as the original were in rough shape. I rebuilt one unit with all new glass, weather stripping, hairs, and i regressed everything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. Jake86
    Here's an update.. Had the wheels blasted and painted and new skins mounted. Not happy with the finish of the wheels, so probably going to buy new ones. The hydraulic tank came from Riverside Tank out of St. Clair, MI. They did a beautiful job. We stripped her down for paint. Sending her to the paint shop by the end of the week if all goes according to plan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  15. Jake86
    We have a demolition company. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  16. Jake86
    It'll have to wait as we just picked up a DM800 to restore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. Jake86
    She's going to be Mack Green when she's all done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. Jake86
    The fuel truck, and red and blue dogs are super Macks. 425 cat, 18spd, 48k rockwells, 4.33, dual 13" air cleaners, triple frames, Hendrickson suspension, etc... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  19. Jake86
    Here are few of our other old dogs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  20. Jake86
    Here are some pics of the progress. I cleaned up the back of the truck around the Grecian valve. Got rid of the raggedy toolbox, cut the old half fenders off, replaced the air dryer, We made new half fenders out of 3/16" diamond plate. We reused the old mounts, because my dad wanted to. Later this we regretted, but they are strong. My 6'1" 290lb ass can walk on them without them flexing. Next up you will see where I cut 13" of frame off of the back of the truck. At this point we took a break for fab work and started tackling the driveline, and hun swap to be able to run bud wheels up front. We installed everything new, brakes, shocks, Ball joints, etc... She'll be running these Alcoas until I find some deep dish polished ones. If you look at the pic above you notice the new taillight panel my dad made and we attached. We also had to run new wiring since the previous owner had everything about this truck jerry rigged. At this point it had our patience worn thin, and was becoming quite the nightmare. I started on the back. New torque rods, brake canisters, since I was told the drums, shoes, and slack adjusters were new. They were in fact not and will be replaced Monday. I also threw away the exhaust as it's been bent. I ordered new muffler, we have a heat shield in stock, and a new chromed piped for under the cab. Also I couldn't find the pics but she has all new interior, seats, door panels, floor, switches, valves, and getting new glass. New square hydraulic tank being made. I got rid of the round tank and the piece of shit brackets holding it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  21. Jake86
    Hi, I'm Jake.. I love old Mack's. Trucking is in my blood. My great-grandfather drove truck. My grandfather had Mack's, and now my father and uncle have Mack's.. 4 of them to be correct. All superliners. We picked up this 1989 RW753 from a relative who basically let the truck rot in a barn for the last 15yrs. Since tearing into this truck I have learned one thing. I never truly appreciated how out well our trucks were maintained, until I began this. The truck is your basic Michigan special. It has a 3406B, 13spd, 44k lb Mack rear ends, 20k lb front axle, etc.. I"ll update with pics in a bit
  22. Jake86
    Oldsuperdog, message me if you have any questions. I am 75% done with an 1989 Superliner Restoration right now, and about to give for CL's a new lease on life.

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