Popular Post Derrico Posted January 13 Popular Post Share Posted January 13 Good evening forum members. I have some updates on my restoration of the B-Model to share. First pic is a rig I made to press in the spring bushings. I made a plywood mockup (that's it laying on the floor) for the front bumper to get all of the dimensions before I ordered the steel and had it bent. I have been putting it together and came up with this. So far so good! Sure, saves money with the mockup before ordering the steel. Also makes it a fun projected! As always with respect.....Frank 6 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76316-update-on-the-b-model-restoration/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Nice going bud thanks for the updates. Looks excellent…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76316-update-on-the-b-model-restoration/#findComment-589032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Hi,Just a suggestion ,bumper might look better if the ends had a slight bend and if the ends where caped 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76316-update-on-the-b-model-restoration/#findComment-589033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Hi,looks like you replaced the split rims with Daytons , I replaced all mine on my 54 LS 85 for safety and also with radials 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76316-update-on-the-b-model-restoration/#findComment-589035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 45 minutes ago, 609albert said: Hi,Just a suggestion ,bumper might look better if the ends had a slight bend and if the ends where caped Bending C channel is not simple or easy, an end cap would "finish" the end and be simple. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76316-update-on-the-b-model-restoration/#findComment-589038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 its a neat suggestion but that one is era correct,,,,everything back then looked like that,,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76316-update-on-the-b-model-restoration/#findComment-589050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 might find it easier to take right size pipe ; cut in half or what ever depending on desired look then weld into channel ; weld/ grind to appear as one piece. have time and patience; weld the pipe to back side of channel THEN slice top channel , bend around the pipe. will have one bent form on front with welding/ grinding on top/ bottom flange. looks excellent as is also. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76316-update-on-the-b-model-restoration/#findComment-589111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 This guy is going through that Mack like a house on fire. By the looks of what he's been doing, his bumper is gonna be fine when it's done. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76316-update-on-the-b-model-restoration/#findComment-589116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 lol you got that right mark some real fast work …. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76316-update-on-the-b-model-restoration/#findComment-589132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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