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  1. mechohaulic
    seems conversion to air compressor /PS combo would be way to go. parts availability should be better, even to find generator/PS combo would be nice for originality ; replace /repair down the road will get worse before better. air compressor set up might prove to be a better system for operation also. eventually changing over to an alternator will put you back to square one with the generator set up tooo.
  2. mechohaulic
    would be interesting to check them out at truck show type event. take it the reason for high cab is all most are stand up to bunk ? or bunk over drivers . watch out low bridges in U S A .
  3. mechohaulic
    BUT LOOK AT WHAT WILL REPLACE HIM !!!!! worse or better ==you decide. told my wife in '63 it was easy to take out someone like a president with a couple of scope shots; not as easy today. those "in charge" won't think twice about taking out an entire plane to get one on board. Russia seem to thing it would work.
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    now that explains a lot to match the pictures. thank you for reply. reason for asking due to one side shot of tractor looked to be the fontaine fifth wheel slider rail . thought the distance from battery box to front set of tandems looked real close. went back to page one (long time back) no clear shot of side.
  5. mechohaulic
    the 73 as a tractor originally ,was it a slider or fixed 5th wheel?
  6. mechohaulic
    the air compressors with PS mounted pumps were and to a point still are more common then generator mounted PS set ups. not doing any good today, back in the day I did see the generator set ups which even then weren't common. due largely to fact PS wasn't a standard item . men were men and drove Macks LOL
  7. mechohaulic
    Matts B-73 project has become an inspiration to many. keep telling yourself == "I can do it I can do it ! the B-73 WILL ALWAYS be the first place trophy truck= your goal is to try for second place. with all the sanding, don't think I have to ask = are you wearing a good quality mask?? fiberglass dust is way bad news.
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    it's called the challenges of retro working things of the past.
  9. mechohaulic
    my mistake; enlarged the picture = not U/DM . cab looks centered -R
  10. mechohaulic
    back ground looks to have some real good inventory. U/DM hood by road side might work good for mowerman = save some bondo time.
  11. mechohaulic
    quality of the day; also hood says M A C K. built tough
  12. mechohaulic
    you can always go buy something new today ; I'm sure the paint will "fall off" . working on old is another sign of how well things were made back then.
  13. mechohaulic
    Dang ; 1 1/2 hr drive : i would have attempted that for a good truck show. went through prospect today. they are having their car show. don't do much for me. a lot of "plastic". tooo much $$$ for plastic that many didn't build just wrote out expensive checks for. guess I was spoiled going to Brockway show :which I still have some pictures to down load here.
  14. mechohaulic
    what show were you referring to? the BMT/Watts show or a local CT event ?
  15. mechohaulic
    Phil Noonan ; that name sound real familiar. sadly I see the 'late" Phil Noonan. list of those I worked with/around from dealers/sales personal /mechanics /drivers etc seem to be having the "late" in front of their name.
  16. mechohaulic
    super story and pictures. purpose of buying the 2017 GMC 2500 diesel was to retire and pull a decent RV and see the country. like you say= all the pictures of things like the grand canyon don't do it justice. you have to see with your own eyes. seems someone (wife) decided "I don't want to go in an RV". now back in the taxed over state of CT ; sold the GMC .
  17. mechohaulic
    seems this topic went off topic ==I DIDN'T do it !! LOL pulling injectors ended up on wheel seals . guess it's ok; same truck
  18. mechohaulic
    sounds like a unit we need pictures of. especially the interior ;those right hand drives unique. can use them in the states to deliver mail.
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    wheel dolly is definitely the way to go. for someone having one unit which may be a show truck only , the wheel dolly is an expensive investment. find one to borrow . worked for a fleet of 4-5 units ; yrs I did the grease technique ; finally the "frugal "(CHEAP) owner invested in a wheel dolly. worked the best.
  20. mechohaulic
    definitely hit the axle in center. I had a 5/8th die welded to a large nut which I put a socket for the sledge hits that missed the axle and hit the studs, I see everyone saying a grease board for sliding the complete assy.I used a steel/tin plate for the sliding . board may have a tendency to not slide as easy. important thing is do what is better for you. if need to disassemble wheels separately then that's the way to go. yrs of grease board wheel sliding and other feats your back will let you know every day. even for removing tires I use a hand truck .
  21. mechohaulic
    as stated many times here ; pictures always help . RD888 definitely worth looking at.
  22. mechohaulic
    picture 5 shows the luberfiner oil filter behind driveside cab. 864 all the way
  23. mechohaulic
    I'd say You are on a VERY SMALL list of anyone doing such an amazing restoration of such a large scale for private use. we know of those doing such restos ((Matt Phafl ) etc who build for a business ; Matt does have his own also. for a private owner such as yourself :: some what speechless I guess the way yours is turning out. looking forward for sure to see it in person.
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    when Your done the B73 will be beyond show piece.
  25. mechohaulic
    deck wood !! entire bed wood ? ;; painted or nature finish ? the bed is going to tilt/tip and slide down ???

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