Freightrain Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I took my air cleaner to my local motor shop I use and had them hot tank the body. Crystal clean and was ready for fresh paint. I recall most manuals show the cleaner being submerged in fuel to wash it out. As for oil? I just use my 15w40 rotella I use in the engine. Fill to the line on the side of the bottom pan. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Freightrain said: I took my air cleaner to my local motor shop I use and had them hot tank the body. Crystal clean and was ready for fresh paint. I recall most manuals show the cleaner being submerged in fuel to wash it out. As for oil? I just use my 15w40 rotella I use in the engine. Fill to the line on the side of the bottom pan. Thank you for these ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) seats look awsum!! 👍 terry Infact the whole truck does. Edited February 1, 2021 by terry 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Licensed to kill Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 I've been following your progress religiously. It is going to be spectacular when it's done. great job both of you. The seats turned out great. My wife bought an industrial sewing machine to do the interior of her Model A and is still learning and getting accessories and the like that she needs. Her projects are piling up. She did the seat in a little shriners Model T that I am rebuilding for the grandkids as a first project but has the seats to do in 3 B-61's now as well as the seats for my '31 model A delivery and then whole interior for her '28 model A sedan. Oh, a coupe of snowmobile seats as well. She's gonna be busy. Thanks for the regular updates. They are much appreciated. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Licensed to kill said: I've been following your progress religiously. It is going to be spectacular when it's done. great job both of you. The seats turned out great. My wife bought an industrial sewing machine to do the interior of her Model A and is still learning and getting accessories and the like that she needs. Her projects are piling up. She did the seat in a little shriners Model T that I am rebuilding for the grandkids as a first project but has the seats to do in 3 B-61's now as well as the seats for my '31 model A delivery and then whole interior for her '28 model A sedan. Oh, a coupe of snowmobile seats as well. She's gonna be busy. Thanks for the regular updates. They are much appreciated. Ah! Thanks so much! I know it won't look like much until we get the body work done, but for anyone who has engaged in any kind of restoration, I think you can appreciate the hundreds of hours that go into these projects! I'm still getting my old industrial Juki machine in good working order. I actually did these seats on my trusty Singer "Heavy Duty" model. Given the fact that they are mostly straight panels with only those two side panels that have any curves, it was pretty doable. Sounds like your wife will be well versed in these seats when she's done her current list! Thank you again for following along, it has made the work extra fun to know others are appreciating the progress, too. Can't wait to roll her out on the road in the spring and do a full video tour. Back to my "snow day" escapades! Cheers, SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted February 11, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2021 Continuing to make progress! Over the past week I've done some body work (paint removal) and painting. We packed bearings and got the hubs back together, finished welding the back plate, replaced an air line that didn't survive the floor repair, and rehabbed a set of sun visors that I snagged before some trucks at a local yard were scrapped. Ordering paint for the body this weekend! Most recent pictures load first: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyMack Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Friends, Back to my air cleaner. Many of you have provided great feedback on cleaning the unit. Here's the dilemma: turns out the need for cleaning is not just general dust and dirt, but organic material brought in by mice (at some point) for nesting. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 ....excellent..bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Acid dip it maybe ? thats the air cleaner Im talking about Very hard to give a opinion with out seeing it Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Y Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Soft flame on a torch played around the area? I dont believe the mesh is fine enough to catch fire but should withstand the torch flame and debris flame. Then an air hose to backwash. If theres pieces of fabric or insulation then this probably shouldnt be used. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Pressure wash it and blow it dry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkippyMack Posted February 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 17, 2021 Doing my part to stimulate the economy by purchasing paint! Primer, paint, and all the supplies are in the shop! Doing body work with a goal to start spraying next week. I'm also tackling the headliner. Wish me luck and stay tuned! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Good for you, someone has to keep things moving Dunno about this headliner business as I have never even tried to do one Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 17 hours ago, SkippyMack said: Doing my part to stimulate the economy by purchasing paint! Primer, paint, and all the supplies are in the shop! Doing body work with a goal to start spraying next week. I'm also tackling the headliner. Wish me luck and stay tuned! You ain't kidding about stimulating...the Axalta paint for my cab was $700/gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 holy shit,,,last paint i bought was 1984,,,poly urathane 150 a gallon,,,,better save my pennies..lol.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 back when i was still doing bodywork, i bought a gallon of ghost pearl white paint for a CTS caddy. it cost $1300 for one gallon. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Like wow man I might just stick with acrylic enamel since I’m almost 65 I don’t need the paint to outlast me lol... bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 i started using rustolium industrial grade paint. i can shoot a whole truck for under $200 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 ok thats more like it....its not rattle cans,,,actually shoot it with a gun????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I've been using a 2K paint by "Diamond-Vogle" out of IA but they have a store in Peoria. About $125.00 a sprayable gallon and it is a very nice coating. I took original panels in and they have tinted Mack red, green, yellow, white, and of course black. All are stored on file so easily intermixed again. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 13 hours ago, mowerman said: ok thats more like it....its not rattle cans,,,actually shoot it with a gun????? yup. cut 60-40 with acetone, then spray it on. i use rustoleum red oxide primer cut 60-40, two lite coats usually, then three four lite coats of paint. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 wow does it hold a shine,and not scratch easy??? i mean is it some what auto paint quality/and where can we buy it?...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 although you probably saw my post about spraying a go cart frame with cans and it sat outside long time still shines..bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 On 2/22/2021 at 9:29 PM, tjc transport said: yup. cut 60-40 with acetone, then spray it on. i use rustoleum red oxide primer cut 60-40, two lite coats usually, then three four lite coats of paint. I’ve seen on YouTube a heap of guys will put some enamel hardener in with rustoleum paint. Apparently it improves drying time, gloss and durability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Kirker paint was the company that suppled mack I bought it from cook brothers they had the mack shades in stock some years ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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