Mack-Phase Two

[DMiller]

Magna Grip type. Air over hydraulic, uses ATF for hydraulic side according to the literature I read up.

 

[JPV]

We got one of those for cab work and for the chip trailers. It seems like it was close to 6,000 bucks for the whole setup but what a great tool to have around.

 

[DMiller]

Will know how good it is as start on rebuild of the Tool Box, be able to get used to how it functions and what to expect of it. MAY end up with buyer's remorse but will find out.

 

[Truck Shop]

There pretty easy. trick is finding a good source for rivets and collars. The polished stainless are pretty spendy.

 

[Spud_Monkey]

Little bit of bourbon, maybe more than usual, few keystrokes on the world wide web and I have went down a rabbit hole. Looks like a rivet gun device on steroids, might have to grab me one of these with starting small.

 

[DMiller]

Found a Huck supplier that has some inventory of where I will start with
Blind Rivet Supply.com
Flagstaff AZ

Will await the tool to make first order

 

[JPV]

http://www.deanlewisassociates.com/

This is who we use, great outfit.

 

[Truck Shop]

http://www.deanlewisassociates.com/

This is who we use, great outfit.

We use the same company been buying from them for years.

 

[Truck Shop]

Have a small amount of tweaking to do but------------that's what it will look like plus paint when done. Hood has a few irregularities and might have a few small waves when done but it's
the best I can do.

 

[JPV]

Looks amazing TS, someday hope to get to see it up close. I have an idea what it takes to fix up an old truck but not to do what you have to that thing.

 

[Truck Shop]

Thanks.

 

[DMiller]

Can only imagine the Runway look thru the W/S!!

 

[Truck Shop]

Can only imagine the Runway look thru the W/S!!

It's a long ways out to the dogs A$$.

 

[funwithfuel]

What a terrific job. Again, I'm in awe at your work.

 

[Truck Shop]

Well I got the the two hood halves back today and one installed. A few small discrepancies where I riveted the upper piece to the bottom on the left hood, but as Gayle would say it goes with
the territory when riveting sheet metal. a real slight pucker between two rivets. Other than that it looks Ok, after all it's not factory built. A bunch of headaches in building the hoods.
When both are on and everything is done I will post final photos in the thread Showtime. until then this is it.

 

[Truck Shop]

 

[Truck Shop]

This photo didn't turn out, but post it anyway.

 

[mks]

Who else would like to see a TS and RZ trailer to match?
Very nice!

 

[Truck Shop]

No trailer that fifthwheel will never see grease at least for the short time I own it. After all these years of working around greasy fifthwheels this one can stay dry.

 

[RollOver Pete]

No trailer that fifthwheel will never see grease at least for the short time I own it. After all these years of working around greasy fifthwheels this one can stay dry.

Is it for sale or already sold?