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[catd11rpusher]

Nice job on the airbags just a idea how about a big piece of shrink tubing for the airbags a big piece if it even works. Love the detail, I'm going to get a key made so you can drive it.

[M0par Jim]

Nice job on the airbags just a idea how about a big piece of shrink tubing for the airbags a big piece if it even works. Love the detail, I'm going to get a key made so you can drive it.

Askly, that was my first idea I had, but my friend wanted the air bags to work. Shrink wrap wouldn't fold in like vinyl electric tape does, after noticing that, that was why I went with the tape for. But your idea was the very 1st I tried though. There is alot more detail to go into this project yet. It would be nice if this little rig could be turn key model an drive away with.

[M0par Jim]

Hi you all, well things kinda slowed down last week on this.. but is picking back up though.

I'm not working in the front of the project.

[M0par Jim]

[M0par Jim]

I needed a certain kind of fabric, so I took a shoe apart, to get what I needed out of it. LOL



Afew mock ups

[M0par Jim]

Well I know it's been alittle while sense I did an update on this project. I been working at building this projects in units. I scratch built new leaf springs for in the front as well. Had a hood fitment issue also came up. I swear this project been fighting me sense almost day 1. The plastic isn't all that good either an the cab is almost a glue bomb anymore and had pieces replaced. The chrome on the grill was bad that when I put tape on it an went to pull the tape off the chrome came off with the tape!. So I used aluminum tape like BMF for on the grill. The top piece of the grill my friend wants me to make the same color as the truck so that's why I left the center area raw for. Plus I had to scratch build a new hood hanger as well an mounting bracket an pins. I also had to take an extend the front axle out afew hairs as well. The hood is just temp glued into place.

[M0par Jim]

[M0par Jim]

The front leafs.



New hood hinge.



The new hood hinge brace to keep the hood straight.

[M0par Jim]

Lower shot of the hood brace.



Glued temp into place.



Shot of the first row of rear axles which is still being work on as well.

[M0par Jim]

The turn signal locations which I will have to work on also yet.



Afew other areas that needs work.



I said I had to extend the front axle out afew hairs.

[M0par Jim]

Last one for this update.

You can see here how the tires fits the wheel wheels just right now sense I extended the front axle.

Edited by zerodude, 24 March 2012 - 12:05 PM.

[Truck parts]

John, The truck is looking great .

[M0par Jim]

John, The truck is looking great .

John? sorry bro LOL, I'm not John, I'm Jim. But I do want to thank you for the kind comment though.

[cobra8999]

looks awsome cant wait see it done.

[Truck parts]

That is some outstanding work on the Mack.

[freightshaker]

This thing is crazy man, ou hav a lot of patience lol, but it's well worth it!

[M0par Jim]

Thank you all for the kind comments about the project. It means alot to me. Had one project came down with a big issue that I am working on getting repaired or I would be working on this project alittle more. Should have some updates on this project in about a week or so. Again thanks for the kind comments on this project.

[Cruzcontrol]

You sure are putting the SUPER in Superliner! Looking forward to seeing more.

Gary.

[M0par Jim]

You sure are putting the SUPER in Superliner! Looking forward to seeing more.

Gary.

Hi Gary, Thanks for the kind comment man. I'm working here and there on the project right now, almost got the other project back on track now. This project still has a ways to go yet though.

[signguy2108]

I thought a hobby was to relieve stress? This much detail cannot be good for your nerves! Looks SUPER!