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i bet that could be interesting trying to get that cloth onto existing air lines.
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B Model Interior Color
ajt3138 replied to bobcotkg's topic in Exterior, Cab, Accessories and Detailing
i'm in that process of matching interior paint now too. i havent had much luck finding a paint code from mack that my paint mixer could match with his info. so i took a trim piece in to match. would be nice to have paint code from ppg or dupont or somewhere. -
thanks for the different view points.
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How Many Macks Do You Have
ajt3138 replied to JHodges's topic in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
i have one. a 1961 b61t. -
mike, thanks for the advice. it just got me to thinking when part of the lines are still cloth covered and part of them are copper because of deteriation of the cloth. if i was to make everything look the same i would probably strip all the coating off that's left and paint them.
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i dont foresee any reason for the truck to ever come under inspection. just curious as to how different people have finished their airlines on their projects. whether it be stripped and cleared, or painted frame color, or whatever. i assume once the cloth covering has deteriated that you cant replicate that again? i have some lines that the cloth covering is in great shape. my battery cables are cloth covered and although dirty in spots, look really good for originals. my first thought with this truck was to return it as close as i could to original with my limited knowledge capabilities. this is where i welcome advice and/or opinions.
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i have the cab off of the frame and looking for opinions on what to do with the airlines. it looks like a lot of them were cloth covered. were all the lines covered originally? or were some painted? what do you think looks best for a restoration? our main use for this truck will be for local parades, advertising, and etc.
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rob, i'm just a newbie, but you do seem to have a response of some kind to almost all topics.
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yeah it looks like an itchypussi. oops... i mean a mitsibushi.
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you guys are too helpful. i haven't located the correct puller yet. tried several but it definately has to be a specific shape. we tried knee and hammer method but with no luck. so i took the cab off with the steering wheel still attached.
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i'll give this a try. sure would be nice to get it off of the column. if not i'll find a puller somewhere. it looks as though it would drop out the floorboard hole?
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i'll try the hammer method first since that's a tool i have readily available.
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i didnt know what type of puller would work since i didnt see any threaded holes in steering wheel to attach a puller. do you have to drill and tap your own or what?
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i kept mine in storage in one of our old barns for twenty years. i would get it out once a year and hook a chain on it and it would usually pop in a few feet and it would roar to life. drive around the block or whatever after getting some air pressure. we last used truck on the job in 1987. finally got it out of the barn in 2007.
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whats the best way to pull the steering wheel on a b61t? just about ready to remove cab.
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thanks, i had a little trouble getting an e-mail to him so i'll try the phone. appreciate the info.
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thank you for the information. i live in ohio. you've been a big help.
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Big News! Online Store Is Coming!
ajt3138 replied to Barry's topic in Product Announcements & Group Buys
i talked to tracy at watts this afternoon and he said you had to get bengay for your fingers. you'll probably need to ice them for a couple days after all your typing. -
Big News! Online Store Is Coming!
ajt3138 replied to Barry's topic in Product Announcements & Group Buys
well, of course we always want a sneek peek. just like little kids at christmas. -
Big News! Online Store Is Coming!
ajt3138 replied to Barry's topic in Product Announcements & Group Buys
cant wait until you get it fired up. your b store has been very easy to work with and it sounds like this will improve on an already great setup. the pictures on your b store site make it nice to order parts and i will look forward to your new site to finish the list for my truck. -
awe, i'm just an innocent little boy. haha
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you should definately stop in for dinner. just tell randy(sams grandson) that i recommended it. wed. thru sat.
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thanks so much. i definately have felt very welcome into this group.
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happy to be here. fun already and just getting started.
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i am from little town called blakeslee. its only a half mile long. we call it half mile of smile!! we are only 5 miles from indiana and 12 miles from michigan. pretty much up in the corner. not much in town but our construction company and a great place to eat - Sam's Place.
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