Sometimes I wonder...

[doubleclutchinweasel]

Sometimes I wonder if I've lost my mind! I was just going over the "to do" and "already done" lists, and I wonder if I've taken a walk off the deep end.

When I found it, it had almost new brake linings on it. And, someone had already swapped in a single-wire alternator and switched it over to negative ground.

Since I drove this thing home from the salvage yard in which I found it, here is what I have already fixed/replaced:

new rear slack adjusters

new rear brake actuators

converted from DD3 to spring brakes

all new rubber air hoses from frame to axles

all old frame-mounted air hoses replaced with DOT poly

new parking brake valve (with built-in anti-compounding)

new trailer brake valve

new limiting Q/R valve for front axle

new brake light air pressure switch

new radiator hoses

new fan belts

new water filter supply hose

new RoadRanger range shift synchro kit

new range shift valve

new transmission air lines

replaced 3 spring leaves in LF (2 broken and the next one)

new kingpins & bushings

8 "newer" recap tires & better tubeless rims (rears)

new bulldog & base (easier to open hood!)

new fuel filters

rebuilt fuel primer pump

new air intake hose

new tail lights

new front fender marker lights

1 new battery (all it's ever needed!)

new negative ground volt meter

new exhaust s-pipe

new exhaust stack

new wiring to tail lights

new wiring to brake light switch

new tie rod

new tie rod ends

new mudflap brackets & flaps

removed worn-out 5th wheel and cobbled-up mount

removed wires that went nowhere

Sometimes I wonder what the #$%@ I'm doing out there, working and sweating over this thing!

I don't know...maybe it needs a new home??? Sometimes I wonder...

[doubleclutchinweasel]

And new wiper blades. Can't forget the new wiper blades!

[85snowdog]

Don't get discouraged, your truck looks great!!!!

When you get to show it off a little, you will realize the time and $$$$$ are worth it.

[Bobby j]

I'm all outta wipes there weasel.....but I like it.......if you run out of something to do on it I've got a bmodel and federal that needs a little attention ..........bobby j.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

I drive it regularly. Go get pizza in it sometimes. Reliable, but not too pretty.

[41chevy]

Funny but I've never seen a MACK that's not likable or "pretty".

The worst is done, touch up the white and enjoy it!! Paul

[farmer52]

Drive it!

[doubleclutchinweasel]

Well, it needs a little body work...a little RH rocker panel work & maybe a RH door (or lower patch). The hood needs replaced, but that's an easy part, & the last thing.

Body work is where I don't really have the equipment, facilities, skills, or interest! It's just an evil necessity! Unfortunately, it's also what makes it pretty.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

What does anybody think about my home-made mudflap hangers? Wanted something different, that looked "Mack-ish".

[farmer52]

What does anybody think about my home-made mudflap hangers? Wanted something different, that looked "Mack-ish".

Hangers look okay to me as long as you don't bend them.....but you need plain black or Mack flaps.

[jackb61sx]

They all need work in the beginning, mine was no different after I got it. So now that it is a year and a half later I am taking it to its first show in 3wks and it has been all worth it ,,,,,not to my wife of course.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

Hangers look okay to me as long as you don't bend them.....but you need plain black or Mack flaps.

Yeah. Need Dog flaps. These were available & cheap.

[PC68]

I have never seen a bad looking Mack , drive it and enjoy all your hard work . Definitely needs dog mud flaps .

[gearhead204]

just think of all the new words you got to use! truck looks good, I cant see anything money wont fix :loldude:you are 2/3 of the way there now don't loose hope now.

[rsb502]

if it needs a new home Ill take the little guy in and take care of him, looks like a good friend for the RW and the MB.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

if it needs a new home Ill take the little guy in and take care of him, looks like a good friend for the RW and the MB.

Wow! Awfully nice of you! What would I have to pay you?!!!

[HarryS]

After all the hard work and a new set of "dog flaps" keep it and enjoy. Not many folks have a pizza getter as nice as that.

[Vladislav]

Take a little while for relax having it as is, than collect some money and do the body work.

It will be final "beutylizing" and you'll get a nice baby in your hands.

Truck looks very good now and shure has a lot of potential. Especially with the most dirty work done.

I'm on your way now and many others on here. So you're not alone

[doubleclutchinweasel]

New battery box lid & 2 latches...

[Superdog]

its a good looking old R,but you need a 5th wheel

[Mike]

its a good looking old R,but you need a 5th wheel

Yes......i've wanted to ask that question for a long time. Why does the trucks get scraped and people only keep the 5th wheel?

mike

[countryboy5487]

You could also get you a little flatbed and put on her just depends on what you want to do with the olé girl. I have a nice older 13' aluminum dump bed that might look good too. But then again I'm a sucker for a dump

[mack mhe9]

I'm with country boy, put a alum flat bed on it. Then go to the hardware box store and strut your stuff.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

its a good looking old R,but you need a 5th wheel

Just took it off! Cobbled up old frame, and a worn out fifth wheel.

Still trying to decide what to put on it.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

I'm with country boy, put a alum flat bed on it. Then go to the hardware box store and strut your stuff.

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Been thinking about that too...