41CHEVY Posted March 25, 2019 Started with the cab which was a MB resin cab from Models by Dave. Made a Terrapro grill and surround, headlight bezels and signal units, slam lock handles from the Revell Century Wrecker. Color is some medium metallic blue that was left over from an R model and DM600 Flintstone builds. Last of my OEM Mack color. Chassis is next,I'll start with Evergreen 5/16 I beam and mill it down to the proper C channel, cross members will be made from assorted Plastruct I beams and Z shapes. Clearance lights are some stick on chrome items for decorating guitars. Paul Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Kerry Posted March 25, 2019 Looking good so far Paul, keep up the good work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 26, 2019 Very nice work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted March 31, 2019 Chassis is coming along,with a 220" wheel base. I have the suspension on and need to finish some brackets, stiffening plating and add some Tiche bolts and rivets. Machined PVC down to the diameter I need for the fuel tanks and Uria tank. Made them slip fit into an other piece of PVC pipe which I will machine down the wall thickness to 3/64" than I'll use my micro saw to slice off 8 pieces to split for tank brackets. Last I started to rough up a MP7 Mack engine from an old R model block. Still need to cut off bell housing to make the "modern" style one and rough up a M-drive for it. I'll make it nice after all the major parts are fabbed up. The part I dread is the DPF and exhaust unit. Paul Hosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted April 8, 2019 Got a bit more work done on the MP7 and the M Drive, some bits and a ton of bolts and the common rail injector feed. I also got the motor mounts made to test the fit under the cab interior tub. Than today I finished up the chassis and engine to put on some paint. That was a spur of the moment idea for paint so no photos until tomorrow when I get home from Nova Scotia. Paul 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted April 9, 2019 -Here is as it stands this morning. Paul Hosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Kerry Posted April 10, 2019 Great progress and looking great!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam I am Posted April 10, 2019 There is just something about red and black... 😍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted April 11, 2019 14 hours ago, Sam I am said: There is just something about red and black... 😍 BOARS HEAD MEATS ? 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted April 18, 2019 Got quite a bit more done as I was home for 3 days. Got the cab tilt done, air cleaner assembly, muffler, catalytic converter and regen unit fitted up. Cut down a pup trailer to 24 feet and test fitted it. Made up front bumper mounts and widened a DM 800 bumper to fit. Working up a pair of fuel tanks and a Uria tank for it now. Paul Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) Lift gate or not? Edited April 23, 2019 by 41CHEVY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Posted April 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, 41CHEVY said: Lift gate or not? Iisay yes and nice build! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam I am Posted April 23, 2019 I would say yes to the lift gate as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Kerry Posted April 26, 2019 That is looking great!! Great detail and work, and I'd agree to adding a lift gate to it as well!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted April 30, 2019 Sadly, no lift gate without major rebuilding of the AMT lift gate. As the photos show it it short and narrow to work. I guess it will go back in the parts boxes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 18, 2019 Pretty awesome work here!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites