This is going to be the last update for a few weeks.  There are a couple of shows that I want to participate in, Oct. 3rd and Nov. 14th.  I am closer to being done with the Ford C series/Garwood LP900 trash truck than I am with the Mack.  There is a special theme sub category at the Nov. 14th. show  “America 250th Birthday” that I will be entering the Mack in sans any decals.  I procrastinated too long in getting the decals ordered from STS Decals...my fault entirely...I am in the order process right now and will be getting them after the Nov. 14th show.   My plan right now is to get the trash truck completely done by the Oct. 3rd show and have both the Mack and Ford trash truck at the Nov. 14th show.  I am doing the decals for the trash truck. UPDATE:    I raised the rear fenders.  They just looked too close to the top of the tires for me and from what I found on line, my thoughts where correct.  Not every DM 800 had rear fenders and those that had this style where not that common, but they did show more clearance than what the kit would have you to believe.  I raised them aprox. 3 mm. up which looks a lot better IMHO.   I received the C.B radio from Iceman Collections ...great looking piece and will look even better sitting on the dash of the Mack   

Hey Rob. Model Trucker LLC is a great place. they have pictures of actual trucks, many scales to choose from, and a great color pallet. They will also do custom. Not very expensive, and pretty quick shipping, Plus the decals go on great if you follow their instructions. 

Hi Mike, I just joined this great bunch of very smart people and am myself getting back into the hobby. I've built 2 Revell Level 5 Peterbilt 359's and have a third in progress. I've found as Gary said the Mobieus Semi Truck Wheel set to be great but it does it does take some modifications, I don't choose for mine to roll either, too much trouble besides asking for an accident. The people here are highly talented and know what they are talking about, just adding my 2 cents. Good kuck.

Well said. Thanks for all you do.

So I checked my M.D.T (Mobile Data Terminal) this morning and low and behold its National Truck Driver Appreciation Week...wouldn't have know it if it wasn't for the head of personnel sending out a company wide message saying THANKS!!! for all you do to the truck drivers with in the company ...I am one of 4 I think????...   I think every week should be National Truck Driver Appreciation Week ...just saying☺️ 

Completed the interior.  The DM 800's had pretty much a spartan interior, so I went with what I was seeing on various truck forums and other sources.  I will be adding a C.B radio to the dash and an A.M/F.M radio to the area above the windshield and below the interior roof in front of the driver.   I had to adjust both of the shifters towards the drivers side to properly place the passenger seat......yet again vague instructions.....relied a lot on pictures of 1:1 scale DM 800 interiors to get everything placed right.  

Welcome back 

Heres the Dogs turning one into a western daycab the other will be an OTR Dog And found my 3rd wagon to go with the freightliner     

Well found 2 more cow chow wagons so frieghliner and 2 R/W/B mack R700's 1 day cab western frame 1 sleeper western frame. Modeling era fall 1979.

Just so everyone is up to speed divorce is dragging out she says yes then no and her families involved  Me I'm just trying to locate all my parts again to finish this one up  Found my Wilson Cow 🐄 chow wagon 1/87 scale