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We had a decent day yesterday for painting, sunny and no wind. I got the B Model out and all the parts. I had to do the painting outside (don't have a booth). It went well, I know it will require some wet sanding and buffing and that will all be done with it apart, them reassembled. I have the light problem figured out and it came down to the light switch not working properly. It's a 1955 B20 so to be expected! Best Regards.....Frank

That was a great idea Bob. I will in the future.

Hi Joey, oops no I did not! But I will! Thanks!

Good rainy afternoon forum members! It's really coming down here. I hit a couple of days that it wasn't raining and got the box painted in school bus yellow. I did the inside of the box on day two. It turned out nice. Next step will be the cab and all the parts that go with it, (fenders and all other parts). Then put everything back together. So far so good! With Respect.....Frank

Hi skydawg, it all got sanded with 80 grit and cleaned with acetone before primer. The cab gets more attention. It will last forever.

I have been busy getting the B Model ready for painting. Last week was primer day on the dump box. I'm waiting for good weather to do the cab in primer, it's been windy and cold this week! I through in a pic of the R Model before a ride around town. I have been getting a lot of thumbs up as I go buy with it. As always, Best Regards.....Frank

Hello members, I've been working on the dump box this week. I replaced the sides with some 10ga. I had left over from another job. It worked out well. I am trying to get the B Model ready for a paint job. I think I have the lights figured out and it seems to come down to the switch for the headlights. More on that subject when the new switch comes in. Best Regards.....Frank

Hi Bob, yes, it is six-volt system. Any idea why it starts but the electric does not work?

Hi Freightrain, this B20 has a 291-gas engine. I don't think it has the S/P switch. I may be wrong but believe there is a wire that does all the electrical that has been disconnected. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I know that I intended to have an update a couple of weeks ago. I came down with a bad cold and it kept me away from the project for a while. Now I feel better and have some progress, here are some pictures. Next step will be working on the dump box. Somebody wired the truck, so it only starts. does anyone know if there is a major wire that controls all the electric? It seems to me that they disconnected a wire somewhere that controls the lights etc. Thanks for any help. Opps, looks like a some of pics are out of order.

HA! That's what mine do to. Always under your feet, but we love them and wouldn't have it any other way! Thank you Freightrain, update this weekend. I have been doing bodywork, getting it ready for paint. The roof was very damaged. It's coming along. Best Regards.....Frank

Hi Bob, thanks for the reply. Yes, the pups keep me going. And she is ready to go fishing! Thats her new fishing pole, she loves yellow! New update this weekend.....Frank

Pic 1- Fenders off for body work Pic 2- Hood and headlight panels ready for paint prep. Pic 3- Gracie modeling next to the fenders Pic 4- Repaired damage to the radiator shell. Cut out the rusted pieces to replace with new sheet metal. Finished up with body putty and primer. Pics 5 & 6- Polished the stainless hood ornaments. Others that won't polish will send out to be re- chromed. Pics 7 & 8- Frank's support team!

Thank you Geoff! That helps a lot, great info just what I needed. tjc juice brakes.

Here are some pictures of the brake band. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

I did not take a picture of the parking brake on my B20 before I took it apart. I had the band relined by Specialty Brake in Florida. They did a nice job. Now I am putting it back and cannot figure it out. Does anybody have a picture of how it goes back together? I am at a loss!

I did an oil & filter change. I will run it awhile then do another oil/filter change. Bought a new battery and cables. It got a new starter switch & coil. I am going to do a carb rebuild later, so far it starts and runs fine. All the other fluids will be changed, the radiator gets flushed and refilled. It did have the one post mirror on the driver side. It's going to be replaced with the Mack bubble mirrors. (Got a pair with the mounting brackets from a Fire Truck) One nice thing is it still has all the hood chrome and the B20 emblems. They will be sent out to be chrome plated. Thank you for all the support and advice! More pictures to be added. This is a nice forum. Best Regards.....Frank

Good evening forum members. I have a few updates on the B model Restoration I am doing. I cleaned and painted the engine, did a complete tune up, (the engine now runs great) cleaned and reinstalled the original gas tank, (it was bypassed with a jug holding gas). The hydraulic tank for the hoist was empty now it is full and lifts the box. Also have the brakes grabbing but they need more service. First all the mechanical stuff then on to the cosmetics. Have a great New Years!.....Frank

I'm not sure what the Love Canal and a salvage yard have in common. The Hooker Chemicals and others like them around the country are guilty of the contamination for sure. As for our local salvage yard, there will be nuts, bolts and brake shoes etc. turning up for years. Not much different from any junk yard.

Hi tjc, I am up in Northern Wisconsin farm country. He is making a small fortune with his salvage yard, and he can sell the yard at his desire.

Hi Paul, that is sad. We are lucky that there are still some salvage yards around. The one in my pictures actually has four Mack trucks. Three are R-Models, one B and a fire truck. Many trucks of all kinds and farm tractors and machinery. A lucky, valuable resource to be sure!

Hi Bob, you are right! They are hard to find, and you sure can't get them at the local auto store. Those snacks keep the troops happy!

Hi Paul, yes it was a good trip for needed parts. The pooches are always ready, willing and able to help if a cookie is offered!

Hello forum members, yesterday the weather was right for a trip to our local salvage yard. We managed to get some parts for the B20 Mack. Parts needed were a right front fender, radiator shell, and shutters. Before the trip I had a chance to see if the headlights worked, and yes, they did. Time well spent while awaiting some tune up parts. Have a great productive weekend!.....Frank

Thank you again D2Denny, that helps! Great info, just what I needed!