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  1. mechohaulic
    the AITM casting were much easier to work with then original resin castings from A I M (Jim Etter from PA ). I wasn't aware of Dave 's passing (AITM) till after there was an auction of his stuff. there is a site believe it's Big truck model builders ; I've never logged in to it. they might have knowledge of resin casting. think I bought last two B-73/75 L cab casting from Dave =AITM.
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    now you guys have to stop this conversation!!! when I laugh this hard I start coughing uncontrollably;; YES i'm at that point now !!🤣🤣🤣 THANK YOU ever sooooo much JoJo for the picture of the rack ON the alum foil= that was a major debate at my younger daughters today when my "son-in-law had the chicken on alum foil while on the grill. showed the picture to know-it-all wife , first time ever she was speechless. LMAO
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    model truck building for over 60 + yrs;; no words . beyond nice , beautiful . A Mack - RS700L besides. where did you get the cab, etc parts?? I have a couple of R700 hoods in stock from A I M -- Jim Etter (has since passed away) from the '70's. Thanks For the pictures.
  4. mechohaulic
    another sign of a complicated world. anti-compounding /121 / dual air systems . lets not forget how the electronic "advances" changed mechanical world.
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    construction co in CT =Beard constuction had decked out B/DM's dumps similar to pictures. chrome all over. waterbury Mack ordered two black beautys had me install all sorts of chrome; ticket was waterbury mack never asked Beard first. goal was to take account away from west haven Mack. Allan Beard told waterbury to stuff the trucks he didn't want them. YES heads did roll on that loss.
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    PICTURES ARE EXCELLENT . thanks . makes me wish I made the venture down there. I would have been easy to spot; look for the ole guy with a cane ,LOL
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    real nice looking unit. A+A+
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    sounds like rain may mess things up at macungie . got an injection in one hip on monday almost looked promising to be able to do some walking around Pa. squashed that idea on tuesday after taking heck of a shiter while weed trimming high grass on rock pile in yard. dumb Polack !!LOL
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    no offence to anyone , but that is one ugly lookin excuse of a truck !LOL
  10. mechohaulic
    for parts that involved to change, one goes bad ;; 11 others follow soon ?? I personally would search out all 12 "updated " lifters. time and $$ possible: end results you might not have to look at the front engine gearing for a while.
  11. mechohaulic
    lookin good , positive progress makes for good day. before tooo much fuel bleeding , long as batteries are good random cranking will be best to get oil pressures up before engine running; just a thought.
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    why is it when logging on to the forum , the Macungie dates are showing 15th --17th; then change to 16th---18th?? ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE FOR EAST COAST/ NEW ENGLAND TRAVELLERS== the I -95 south bound bridge in PA is gone . heavy delays . seek alternate route !! 84-684-287 possible .. due to a couple physical set-backs looks like the trip is out for me =
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    to me it's not only the enjoyment ,more important is saving a piece of "history". unfortunately in todays world watching some auctions it's the mega -buck boys that buy to "add to their collection". mecum other day had a Ferrari that sold for 2.1 million DOLLARS !!!!! . the B-models that money could have bought and saved. far as oil seals 40 yrs old Bob : price is right and shipping , misc not bad ; time will find seals and other needed items. I had the '49 EE & EF also an old Diamond -T winch truck . plowed snow with EE and hauled hay with the EF flatbed. used them , same time enjoyed them .also at this time miss them.
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    think it's donald trump stealing documents with secret service body guard ???
  15. mechohaulic
    turned the volume up ; watched many times. brought a tear to the eyes remembering the good days. only concern is the puppies on the mirrors should always face forward to guide the way . see where you are going not where you've been. personal opinion. you know what they say about opinions:: they're like as-oles every ones got one.
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    not to "throw a wrench" in the topic , it does sound as though there is a mechanical problem; by chance did the recaps come from a different supplier ? a worn mechanical :bushings, pins etc should cause driving havoc to a degree. 4 tires (caps) worn evenly too soon possible caps poor quality ? the divider engaged at high road speed for extended time would let you know it. usually with gear oil and parts on the ground.
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    A build like that is similar to a marriage;; it's a LOT of work , takes much patience to deal with , most cases very good to look at: ONLY DIFFERENCE is ; when that 73 barks it's a sound pleasant to the ears. LOL
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    It's the "mona Lisa" of the mechanical world . darn nice looking. can't walk good enough today for Bethlehem show; hope for walking Brooklen; especially if the B73 will be there.
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    memories of days gone by. "we have the technology, we can rebuild it".
  20. mechohaulic
    what are you thinking time wise driving to get there? I'm closer in CT figuring 3 1/2 hr ride .
  21. mechohaulic
    speakin of "kickass truck" ;;; have you seen the latest photos of that B-73 resto??? dang that's fine lookin.
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    guess being old I go for practical;; the starsky & hutch ford torino. rest would attract too much attention. also the ford torino is my idea of a "sleeper" basic looking but should have some get up and go. my first car a '67 ford
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    some what a tough call each has it's own positive.
  24. mechohaulic
    back on track ; would NEVER do that for this engine. looking forward to seeing the B73 at the shows. excellent job
  25. mechohaulic
    heck I can top that one. pain in a-s mechanic next bay over at Mack just finished head gaskets / exhaust manifold etc. as he goes to start engine for first time, I'm under my truck with air hose having blow nozzle on it. as he starts eng I take air nozzle start tapping it on floor. faster he throttles engine : faster I tap . eng slow to Idle : I slow "exhaust leak "sound. process lasted a while as I watched him race around truck looking for sound. let it be known this was payback for him busting me.

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