SkippyMack 204 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 We pulled the hub covers on the front wheels tonight. There is an inner dust cover. Wondering how to remove it. Didn't seem to pull off or turn easily. Didn't want to bang on it without knowing more about it's removal! Thanks in advance for any insights. Did a lot of interior detail work today, painting. Tomorrow is a day off for me (MLK Jr. Day) so I plan to do lots more and will post pictures tomorrow. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,198 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Excellent have a ball ... 3 day weekend yaaaaaaaaaahooooooo.. bob 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkippyMack 204 Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Still have my question about removing the inner hub covers and am also wondering about door rubber seals. I only have a couple of little sections still present, but it's so badly dried that I can't remove it without it crumbling. Trying to determine if the universal "D" shape 3M stripping will work. Also still pondering a creative headliner solution. Now that the interior is painted I don't feel like it's so urgent, the flat black kind of makes the roof "disappear" for now. Any thoughts on any of these? Today? I donned my respirator and got the rest of the interior painted this morning. Now tackling the door jambs with my retro hammered paint in small sections. Shifting levers are detailed and ready to reinstall. Just ordered the last of the supplies I need to start upholstery. My husband and I tackled two big dents in the cab (one across the back above the window and one above the driver's seat (under the horn mount). With a little patience they have been worked out. Sure am glad to have married a fabricator! 🤩 The work is getting visually gratifying and exciting! Thanks for following along. Cheers! Most recent pictures (just a couple today) will load first: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brocky 1,218 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Skippy, Contact Bub Warren at Diamond T Rubber in Amarillo TX, 806-374-3056 or lilyellowbus37@gmail.com he also stocks rubber parts for Macks and other makes. 1 Quote Brocky Link to post Share on other sites
Phase 1 290 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) Door seal info. Edited January 19 by Phase 1 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattb73lt 899 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Here’s another outfit I’ve had really great luck with sourcing those hard to find small pieces. Very good prices, too. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattb73lt 899 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 If you use them, get a copy of the catalog, first. There are images and measurements inside that are not on their website. The images are actual size so you can make easy work matching up what you need for clips and special items. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post SkippyMack 204 Posted January 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20 Popped the seat frames and original seats in tonight so I could sit in my truck for the first time on something other than a milk crate! Don't mind me...I'll be here making "vroom-vroom" noises and grinning from ear to ear!! 8 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post SkippyMack 204 Posted January 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 24 (edited) Hello! It's been a week a good progress! I finished the door jambs and am working on painting the last section of frame - to be done today. We were able to get into the wheels, pulled bearings and seals and got things cleaned up. Brakes are good, so that's a relief. My husband got the hitch receiver welded in so we can wrap up the back of truck, too. This weekend I took the driver seat apart. The springs and boards are in great shape, so I'm now ready to reupholster. Both sets of seat springs still had the manufacturer tag attached. Love those kinds of finds - they will stay put. Lots of new pictures. Newest will load first: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ Cheers, SJ Edited January 24 by SkippyMack 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrsmackpaul 2,488 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Making great progress there, wont be long now Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,198 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 nice work,thanks for keeping us posted...bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h67st 1,216 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 That's cool...you have a seat out of an H model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkippyMack 204 Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 6 hours ago, h67st said: That's cool...you have a seat out of an H model! The bottom cushion of the driver's seat was clearly not made at the same time as the other cushions. It was evident before I got to this tag, although the exterior was a near perfect match. Based on the condition of the back cushion, I suspect it had worn through and was replaced with this one. I sent some pictures over to Royersford Spring Company - still in business in Pennsylvania and got the attached response. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
609albert 57 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I see you are working on cab interior ,do you have a line on where to get new rubber pads for the clutch pedal, I have a 'L' mack and the pedal in you photo looks the same. thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yarnall 967 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 18 hours ago, SkippyMack said: The bottom cushion of the driver's seat was clearly not made at the same time as the other cushions. It was evident before I got to this tag, although the exterior was a near perfect match. Based on the condition of the back cushion, I suspect it had worn through and was replaced with this one. I sent some pictures over to Royersford Spring Company - still in business in Pennsylvania and got the attached response. The seat company is about 2 miles from where I work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkippyMack 204 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 10 hours ago, yarnall said: The seat company is about 2 miles from where I work. So cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkippyMack 204 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 13 hours ago, 609albert said: I see you are working on cab interior ,do you have a line on where to get new rubber pads for the clutch pedal, I have a 'L' mack and the pedal in you photo looks the same. thanks in advance I don't. My pedal doesn't have a rubber pad, not sure if the texture was welded on aftermarket or was manufactured like that. I simply painted it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post SkippyMack 204 Posted January 27 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 27 Over the moon excited about how the first seat cushion came out tonight! Finishing the driver's seat tomorrow night and the bench seat this weekend! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tjc transport 1,246 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 you want to redo my interior when you are done with yours? 1 1 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 post Share on other sites
SkippyMack 204 Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 8 hours ago, tjc transport said: you want to redo my interior when you are done with yours? I think I will have had my fill for a while by the time mine is done! 😆 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tjc transport 1,246 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 oh well, can't hurt to try. 😁 1 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post SkippyMack 204 Posted January 28 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 28 I'm just thrilled with the way the driver's seat came out! My husband has a rich background in racing (of all kinds) so everything we build has deck stripes somewhere...it's just embedded in our family culture! The Mack is getting her's on the seats! Sewing up the bottom cushion was twice as fast after fumbling my way through with the first one. Bench seat is next - by the weekend! Tonight my husband finished welding out the rear plate (repairing a previous welding job and reinforcing it). We put the transmission fluid back in (after draining it to remove the PTO), and reinstalled the exhaust (just need a turn-out to complete that system). Ready to pack bearings and put new seals in along with wiring lights - both could be a weekend project this week...and then we'll start attacking body panels! My husband has decided to build a chopper in the month of February as a creative side endeavor, so I'm cutting him some slack! Fortunately, there's plenty I can do on my own right now! Still on track to drive this old girl, completed on my birthday: April 18th. Just two new pictures tonight: https://sjcreativevt.pixieset.com/skippymack/ 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,198 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 She came out real good I don’t necessarily think it matches anything but I do like the design by the way our birthdays are the same day ha ha.bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkippyMack 204 Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 11 hours ago, mowerman said: She came out real good I don’t necessarily think it matches anything but I do like the design by the way our birthdays are the same day ha ha.bob It's all part of my master plan...it will come together visually! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 2,198 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaarite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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