Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 10, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) The new curtain earned it's keep today. Sprayed about a 1/2 gallon of primer on the exterior. Huge mess in the work bay, NOTHING on the shop side!! It was so worth the investment. Some Lizard Skin to spray tomorrow and then interior paint. Then, followed by the exterior. Sooo close now!! Edited October 10, 2020 by mattb73lt 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 12, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2020 Another step closer. Sanded the whole cab and applied epoxy primer to it. Once it cures, I’ll wet sand the whole cab and start applying color. This week is looking good!! 6 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Matt,what are you using for the curtains and if you brought them where did you get them.The truck looks great,keep the pictures coming. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 lookin more like a million every week 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 On 10/12/2020 at 10:14 PM, hicrop10 said: Matt,what are you using for the curtains and if you brought them where did you get them.The truck looks great,keep the pictures coming. Expand Scroll back a little, I posted the site where I got them. They’re a home run!! Keeps everything out of my shop side of the barn. Or just google, “sliding dust curtains “. These are working out so well, just have to clean one bay now, not the whole shop. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurstscrambler Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Very cool, you do top notch work. Andy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Loving this build Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Nice to see! And being gloss black the cab already looks fine. A layer of a clear coat and a big save on the red paint? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 15, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) Wet sanding away!! Got about 1/2 done yesterday and planning on finishing today. A couple of nice days to do it. Edited October 15, 2020 by mattb73lt 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Wow quite a while to get to this point... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) On 10/15/2020 at 5:02 PM, mowerman said: Wow quite a while to get to this point... bob Expand Yes it has been quite a while to get here. As I’ve said all along, this cab is the worst part of this build and I knew it would take the longest. Once it’s done the pace should pick up. Edited October 15, 2020 by mattb73lt Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Well you know how it is for sure to get it to look right..... takes a lot of hard work you’ll never be sorry also I know what you mean spray painting indoors flies everywhere ..... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Thanks for keeping us posted also excellent work keep it up... bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 16, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) Paint on the interior, today!! Floor, jambs and doors. Took longer to tape it all off then to paint it. Just finished up and time for a well deserved beer. Edited October 16, 2020 by mattb73lt 7 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 is that lizard skin on the inside of door? If yes you will find how there will be little to nil tinny sound when you close the doors Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 12:28 PM, harrybarbon said: is that lizard skin on the inside of door? If yes you will find how there will be little to nil tinny sound when you close the doors Expand Yes, it is. I also did the back wall and roof. Back wall came out good, roof not as much as it was difficult to cover. I did end up doing the inside of the fire wall, instead of the face for several reasons. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaarite you finally got to the fun part ... cool color... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 I did it!! It's now "Fleet Red". Still curing up and wet, but really getting glossy as it does. That new curtain is a life saver!!! 5 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/21/2020 at 8:26 PM, mattb73lt said: I did it!! It's now "Fleet Red". Still curing up and wet, but really getting glossy as it does. That new curtain is a life saver!!! Expand Wow!!!!!!!!! You must be pissing yourself,,,,,, hell I’m pissing myself ....bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mattb73lt Posted October 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 And I didn't mess up the interior paint!! spent six hours yesterday cleaning and taping off the interior. Mostly taping!! Just a few spots to clean up. WOW is all I can say!!!!!!! 5 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Looks real nice. Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 It sure does! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Wow yes it looks amazing red and green combo...:: excellent... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Long haul Matt but sure worth it. Light at the end of tunnel! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 You should be very proud of your self and your achievements Top job and I would be smiling like a Cheshire cat about now if I was you Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41547-b-73-restoration/page/16/#findComment-462804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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