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  1. Had some extra time this afternoon so was able to take advantage of the nice weather to paint the fenders and install them. Now need to run new wires to the lights and blinkers once I install them.
  2. Was able to install the radiator this weekend as well as fix the oil leak. Knocked out a lot of small things and created a list of even more . Goal is to paint the fenders this week and to the install wood deck on the flatbed next weekend.
  3. Time sure does fly. March was busy but I found time to work on the truck. The little stuff takes forever. I did locate a flat bed body for the back and have it roughed in. Last weekend i started the engine and discovered a small oil leak so I’m going to take care of it before the fenders go on. Hoping to set the radiator this week install the driver side fuel tank.
  4. Great Bare chassis for someone one looking to build heavy spec DM800. 26’ of triple frame. Very low miles were on the truck. Bought for a project but have moved onto other one. $3500
  5. Took a few minutes this evening to wash some of the engine components before I paint them and reinstall onto the engine. Goal is not to get greasy on the assembly.
  6. Original engine was a Mack ENDT 675. I was able to purchase a Mack MR fire engine that had a EM6-237. Have to swap a lot of things over because of the different style trucks but over all the new engine ran much better when we drove the truck home.
  7. We we set it the engine yesterday morning and then spent the day doing fun stuff.
  8. 2 part answer to your question. The truck was in NY at my fathers and I have been bringing it down piece by piece as I assemble it. I have decided to put a newer engine in it with a Jake Brake.
  9. My brother was nice enough to bring the engine down from NY yesterday. Should have in later today.
  10. This Mack is not going to be a slammed rat rod. I have it on rims so I will be able to get It out of the garage. When finished I will put the 11R-22.5 tires back on. The disadvantage of only having an 8’ door is I’m limited to project size and have to get creative. To skydawgs question-I’m by myself. No other help on this project.
  11. Here is another update. Was able to get the rear and the front end back under the chassis. Took advantage of the nice weather and painted the cab. Now to finish hooking up air lines.
  12. Steering box off of 74 Mack Rmodel. Comes with the air assist setup as well. Will also throw in the steering arm. $250. Prefer pickup.
  13. Went to Florida for the weekend so didn’t work on the project until after work today. Was happy my crossmembers were finished when I got home so I was able to install them and remount the spring hangers and springs. Finished the day with some paint on the back of the frame. Next step will to pull the rear back under and remount and then if weather is decent over the weekend put some paint on the cab.
  14. Was able to get the cab in position. Still much to do but on track to finish by May. Waiting on cross members and fuel tanks to come back from sand blasting shop. Plenty of small things to stay busy on.
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