navypoppop Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Vlad, How is the R project coming along? I remember seeing many St-Germain trucks when I ran New York state and New England many years ago. I can't wait to see your finished project as your work and dedication to detail is impecable. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61222-r-model-cab-resto-report/page/5/#findComment-462093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vladislav Posted October 17, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2020 On 10/8/2020 at 3:06 PM, navypoppop said: Vlad, How is the R project coming along? I remember seeing many St-Germain trucks when I ran New York state and New England many years ago. I can't wait to see your finished project as your work and dedication to detail is impecable. The project is moving step by step. Unfortunately not really fast due to many other affairs which took attention. Currently all the soft skin parts are ready, 80% of the chassis parts are sandblasted/painted and ready to assemble, plenty of new parts bought, imported and are laying on shelves. Including brake chambers, airbags, different bushings, windshields, all the chrome trim including front bumper etc. Next big step is rebuilding the engine I already have the most new parts for either. After it's done the most extensive and "sleaky" job is expected - I will need to part out my running truck (yes, I have two SGT R's and one of them is still solid). The matter is I'm going to use a set of frame rails off it since found no other options. So plan is to prepaire as many parts off the donor truck as possible while the other is still running. Than part it out, work out the set of rails and start putting everything together while the iron is hot. No lees than a couple more years to tinker anyway. 3 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61222-r-model-cab-resto-report/page/5/#findComment-462586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
navypoppop Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Thanks for the updated information Vlad. It sounds like you have quite a bit of work ahead. It will make for some real good reading on this site. I always enjoy seeing your work as you are indeed a craftsman and strive for perfection. Keep the pictures coming too. Thank you sir. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61222-r-model-cab-resto-report/page/5/#findComment-462619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 hell i think i completely missed this,,,amazing job thanks for that,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61222-r-model-cab-resto-report/page/5/#findComment-577680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 On 6/17/2025 at 9:29 PM, mowerman said: hell i think i completely missed this,,,amazing job thanks for that,,bob Me too bob.Very very interesting thred....Well done Vlad.... Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61222-r-model-cab-resto-report/page/5/#findComment-577907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 Thanks guys. 2 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61222-r-model-cab-resto-report/page/5/#findComment-577932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted yesterday at 01:44 AM Share Posted yesterday at 01:44 AM Hi @Vladislav, Stumbled back into this thread today. What’s the status of this project? Do you have another thread about the complete build? Dave 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61222-r-model-cab-resto-report/page/5/#findComment-585583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago Hi Dave, No, unfortunately no big move along the R-model. Recently I'm focused on my WW2 NR-model which is closer to the finish (I'm even afraid to use this word!). Also had to rebuild the cab and that have turned out into even huger entertainment than the one for the R. I probably should post that job either but short on time so far. The R has the most of engine parts (E6-350) ready to put back together and I hope to provide this job during the upcoming winter. So all in all plenty of playing with parts but still not a moment to post pictures of finished trucks. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61222-r-model-cab-resto-report/page/5/#findComment-585657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Yes Vlad, life gets kinda busy for all of us But at least never wake up in the morning with nothing to do for the day Just keep poking along, thats what I do Thanks for the update Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61222-r-model-cab-resto-report/page/5/#findComment-585661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted 2 hours ago Author Share Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, mrsmackpaul said: Yes Vlad, life gets kinda busy for all of us But at least never wake up in the morning with nothing to do for the day Just keep poking along, thats what I do Thanks for the update Paul Paul, I love ya!.. About every other morning after waking up I remember the words of your father said. Of how wierd that would be... and so on. Than after 10 or 15 more minutes I force myself to stand up I would definitely like to have much more energy for the day since I have tons of plans and ideas on turning stuff over or inside out. But unfortunately I'm short on energy and always was from the times I remember myself. Never liked gym excersizes and preferred to tinker with small stuff. Slowly and patiently. This way I just try my best doing every day as much as I can. And also remember your advice on keeping small steps. About every other time I need to kick myself for a few more extra steps Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61222-r-model-cab-resto-report/page/5/#findComment-585666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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