superdog405 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 It is much better than other r series cabs i've run in past. No problem hearing the radio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Mitchell Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Excellent. One question: Why the Cat instead of a V8 Mack? The two are of about the same vintage ... Quote Old truck drivers never die. We just smell that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Maybe Por 15 would work to eliminate rust between the rails I don't know how durable it is, it's expensive though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 22 hours ago, BillyT said: Maybe Por 15 would work to eliminate rust between the rails I don't know how durable it is, it's expensive though! It will encapsulate the rust and should prevent future rust by eliminating water and air intrusion. I don't think it would work on nested frame members unless they were pulled apart before they were coated since the flexing of the rails would break the film and allow water/air intrusion into the rails if just the seams between the rails were coated. The value of Por-15 type paints is they allow you to coat rust without having to clean the metal to a bare surface. The instructions tell you to remove loose scale, but to leave the tightly adhered rust as this allows the paint to adhere better. I have used Por-15 and Chassis Saver. I prefer Chassis Saver as it is a little less expensive and the last two cans of Por-15 I used came from the manufacturer with a small amount of paint in the can's lid seam that made them damn near impossible to open. The paint has a relatively short open time and the only way to store a partial can is to put a small amount of reducer on top of the paint and use a piece of plastic film between the lid and the can to isolate the lid. Even then it will not keep very long, so only buy what you will use in short order. If metal touches metal with paint between them they become basically inseparable. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 On 4/17/2017 at 6:15 PM, superdog405 said: Hope you enjoyed the show ! Hey Man I haven't been on here in a while. She turned out really nice. Tony from Lampus were I used to work showed me a picture of it from when he seen you at Lakeland Sand and Gravel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdog405 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Thanks josh, been hoping to see yours some place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 11/11/2017 at 6:02 AM, superdog405 said: Thanks josh, been hoping to see yours some place. Same here. Eventually well get them together! I don't get south with mine very much. I'm usually up around Erie with it but not always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackMack613 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Truck turned out beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdog405 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 On 10/28/2017 at 11:03 PM, Doug Mitchell said: Excellent. One question: Why the Cat instead of a V8 Mack? The two are of about the same vintage ... Cheaper,easier to get parts for,jake that does more than make noise lol,and I got a good cat guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Completly missed this build..... Nice job on it. Looks great. I put sound deadening in the whole cab on My RS700 and it made a very noticable difference. I also did the inside of my doors and like you said you notice it when you open or shut them. it sounds like a block of wood hitting the floor now vs a pop can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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