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Hi all,just another update.We have been working hard on the Cruiseliner but ran into a bit of a problem.The guys who painted the truck red painted everything.We had a hell of a job removing the paint from the brake pipes/ valves and other frame fittings.This was long hard work.We dont know what paint was used but paint stripper didnt work much.We then thought about putting new pipes on but can only get metric pipes fittings ect which wont fit the valves so cleaning scraping and sanding was our only option.Progress was painfully slow...We are now about 10 days behind were we thought we'd be.Anyway back to work!!!... Paul

That Darr would make a very interesting and ultra rare truck on the show scene Geoff.What engine/transmission does it have? I like the B model mack too but with no title it cannot be imported to Ireland...Pity... Paul

Nothing like having a go yourself.We are painting our Cruiseliner ourselves at the moment...... Paul

I dont know how its done in the US but in Ireland 20 to 30 years old is considered " Classic vehicle" and 30 years old on is considered "Vintage vehicle". So its a classic with me!!!! Looks fantastic after the clean up.... Paul

A mine of info Joey..... Paul

I was about 800 meters underground on a 12 hour shift running a loading shovel.It was around 2pm in Ireland when that awful day in New York started.We didnt come up to surface untill 8pm so we were possibly the last people in Ireland to hear about it.My daughter's birthday is the 11th of September and when I got home from work her party was just coming to an end.Her friends were being collected from our house by their folks who were all in tears.I just looked at my wife and kids and said what the f?€k is going on in the world...We visited Ground Zero a few years later to pay our respects.... Paul

Any idea what the Cruiseliner sold for? Paul

I dont know about parts supply over here for them.Its been a while since Iv seen one..... Paul

Welcome to BMT.Cool Mack/Renault.It appears to be in great shape.There were lots of them over here in Ireland back in the day.Had a great name for being a great truck.Love the RV idea.Best of luck wth it... Paul

Id take both of them if I lived in the US.The cost of shipping then importing them would be the killer...Id love a H model..... Paul

Welcome to BMT..Just love your MH and what a history it has already.Saw the pictures in the gallery it looks great.The guys here will help you get to know your truck.They helped me no end with my truck.As I say the best bunch of people Iv never met.Good luck with it... Paul

Thanks,it was hard dirty work but you get out what you put in.......Prep is everyrhing me thinks..... Paul

Yeah I think I know every inch of that frame by now...That colour is a coloured primer.The guy in the paint store said white or gray primer could change the shade of the top coat.He said Plum is a hateful colour to get right......I said thanks a packet mate..... Paul

Yeah enjoyed every hour of it so far....looking for the next project already...maybe an F700 or an MH....living the dream... Paul

Thanks guys.Its been a heck of a lot of work,we have put in some hours on her.I dare not add the hours up!!! My brother is helping us and now wants to do a Mack resto for himself...Hes got the resto disease.....theres no cure for this except to go and do one🤣 Paul

Just a little update on our progress so far.The frame has got 2 coats of CIP (rust stop primer) and 2 coats of coloured primer.It is now ready for 2 top coats of finnish paint.It took 2 weeks to sand clean and apply the primer coats.The cab has been stripped and prep for paint has begun.A small window in the sleeper,added by the 3rd owner is being removed and new aluminum is being welded in.5th wheel,5th wheel mounting frame,battery boxes and air tanks have been stripped and primed along with fuel tank brackets and straps...man this is the biggest resto Iv ever undertaken...... Paul

Good on ya Bob.Its great when another part is done and works the way it should...As for the girls...all come with the same program in the head,doesnt matter where theyre from its the same carry on.....they ask for something to be done when you are enjoying yourself....My old man always said dont try to understand them you'll drive yourself nuts...... Paul

Welcome aboard...More Macks the better...plenty of pictures please.Ask loads of questions,I wont know the answers but lots of helpful guys who know their Macks on this site will.... Paul

Ah so sorry to hear Molly passed on.She was by your side so much.The pictures are lovely.I know how you feel at this moment.20 odd years ago the kids wanted a dog which I was totaly against but was over ruled.Anyway this little Cain Terrier was got from the dog rescue.She was sitting shakeing in fear at the back of a kennel.The kids picked her and when I heard her history I was both heartbroken and angry.She was found strapped to a fence with barbed wire.She was afraid of me but went to the kids and the wife.Clearly wherever she was the man of the house abused her badly.Over the next 6 months she learned to trust me and we went everywhere together.We had a wonderful 14 years with "Bunty"but she got cancer and passed.I cant bring myself to get another dog as the heartache when she passed was too much to do again.Im with you Paul I know how your feeling.RIP Molly. Paul

Great pic.Lovely Mack in the background.Envy you guys with all those big shows to go to.....I think there might be about 20 American trucks over here....... Paul

Prigress is progress no matter how small.Rad should hold for a test fire of the engine.Keep us posted with how you get on.... Paul

Impossible terry...We are useing rubber mats......trying to keep the knees half right.. Paul

Pair of fine classic dogs there.Well done.. Paul

No time for napping on this job mecho, the guys machinery will be back in October to be stored for the winter so we are out of the shed finnished or not..... Paul

Spot on Paul.I asked the guy who owns the farm and he said its to stop cattle slipping.He doesnt have cattle in this shed anymore because he built a bigger one.Now its his machinery shed...... Paul