Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted October 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2014 Well its been awhile since I have posted or contributed anything substantial although I have been reading with interest most of the post daily. I have been working on the 1970 KW and trying to get it some what road ready but it seemed at every turn I was finding something else wrong with her. Mostly because it was parked for over 10 years and because it was used for farm use parked for a reason. I think that it was easier for them to get a different truck than spend the time and fix this one when the bailing wire and bubble gum fixes finally put her down. Any how here is where I am at---Frame cleaned and painted, all new suspension and a few brackets, hoses air lines etc...Some Before 3 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted October 2, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2014 Some after pictures, couple cross members were cracked so they needed to come out and get welded. 9 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Of course had to get the air all redone to figure out that I had this problem the governor bolts to the air compressor had cracked it at the flange so had to get that resolved, luckily it was only the flange and where the air line was machined into the head as this would have been a $700+ fix since the block could not be used as a core. I will have to get a new picture as the finished product looks good, almost can not tell it was repaired. 2 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Changed out the hoses and belts, the alternator mount was also broken so fixed that, then moved onto the cab had to re do the floor and re hang the doors as they were swapped with the original and held on by a couple self tapping screws after fixing that was surprised that they had not fallen off as the doors did not latch right and would fall open. Was cool to see the trucks SN# when I pulled out the interior. I am waiting on putting in seats until I can find a larger sleeper. So for now it is about all that I can do, except front axel rebuild new studs and bearings and seals, forgot on the rear did brakes and pinion seals and slack adjusters.So far staying a little below budget because of being able to rebuild some things, stumbling on some decent used tires and some take out air ride seats. I am kind of glad, as all the things that I have found and had to redo that was not in the budget. The budget on the sleeper is what is going to get me unless I hold out until I can get an almost free one. The sleeper is going to be converted into seating for my kids, so we can all go truck shows in one vehicle.The picture of the tire has a bulge on it at the bottom 2 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Pleaded bunk? Looking good so far. Wanna come detail my truck LOL!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted October 2, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2014 Here is a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCSxKF5KMeA 3 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted October 2, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2014 No thanks maybe next time, sure would like to but I have been neglecting my other baby's so I plan on spending some time with them! I switched insurance to Haggerty so I had to send in some pictures, you can see the seats in one of them. Since I am posting Mack here check this one out even has my name on the door already Frame is cracked and engine is bad but that cab would look good on my F model 3 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Like the A model. Like my Mack, but a nice lil A model KW is on the top of my list.Looked at one about 5 yrs ago. 430hp 8v92 and 36" bunk. Just too used up and wanted way too much. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 I bought this one because of the bunk could not find a Mack with one, the bunk I was told was a 36" I did not think to put a tape to it as a 36" would be just barley enough, well low and behold it is a 28" not near enough room to put seats in. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas farmer Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Do you want an original bunk or will a newer one work? There was one not far from me came off a 76 b model kenworth. Don't remember the size but I can do some checking if you like just pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Been waiting for an update on this one,looks great!LOVE the paint on the cab/sleeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Looks good!After all that plumbing work, your supply of widgets and gizmos must be depleted. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Looks good!After all that plumbing work, your supply of widgets and gizmos must be depleted.very depleted added some more numbers to the spreadsheet today so far spent almost twice what I paid for it and am only about half way done my budget lets me put a little more in it but when it tips the scale the other way may need to find a new home before I am upside down. It is easy to write of your labor but hard to give away your money 2 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Nice work. Looks like a lot of petercar parts. Are you sure it's a KW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 mate looks the goods the best way I know to save cash is no sleeper at all and cheaper to run, no missus or kids can come for a ride then, cant take one with out the other sleep on the ground in a swag if your gunna be away over night have a camp fire going have a few cold cans now thats living Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 looks good Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Very nice job so far!! Thanks for sharing the pics and video.Keith Quote Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I bought this one because of the bunk could not find a Mack with one, the bunk I was told was a 36" I did not think to put a tape to it as a 36" would be just barley enough, well low and behold it is a 28" not near enough room to put seats in. It looked pretty short. I was going to guess 32" if anything.Best deal of doing my truck, the 42" bunk was FREE!!! It was even white ta boot. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Great project. Really coming together fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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