Bennyg Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 April Report.I've started the engine block. The power plant for this truck is an E9 V8 Mack 500HP. It's from auslowe as a majority of the parts I got for this. Hopefully enough work to justify photos for next months update.Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 May report.I haven't touched it since the last update. I'm looking forward to the holidays for some bench time. I have 2 university assessments to go this semester which is where a lot of my time is going. Cheers. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Benny, Don't feel bad. Your assessments are a bit more important at this time. But do try to get a bit of time at the bench. Just for relaxation. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 QJune update. Started modifying the hood/bonnet to australianise it and started the E9 V8. The Australian Mack Super-Liner mk2 has lower head lights and external aircleaners. I'm on leave in 3 weeks, so hopefully my July update has a lot more progress. Cheers. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Looking good so far Ben looking forward to see what you do with it over your 3 week leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Looks good Ben. Whats that other cab your working on back there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Looks good Ben. Whats that other cab your working on back there?An Australian Mack R series Flintstone, with the metal hood/bonnet. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Looking good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Great work thus far! Patiently waiting further uodates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bennyg Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 This will most likely be my July update. I'm struggling at the moment. I go on holidays this weekend, so hopefully I'll be able to get back into the swing of things. I've lowered the head lights to make my super liner like an Australian version, plus cut out the intakes. I've started modifying the bull bar as well to match the real truck. I have a few projects on the bench. Would like to see something completed while on holiday. Might get my box stock California Hauler completed. Cheers for following.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Ben looks good so far enjoy your holiday looking forward to see what you get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Nice work Ben . Enjoy your holiday ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 August update. Still trying to get the bonnet/hood sorted. I'm modifying the exhaust fittings. I'm also modifying an auslowe bull bar to make it straight up and down like the real truck. Also modifying an ertl dm600 front axle to fit. I'm near the middle of a university semester, so I will see how I go in the next month. Enjoy. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I like what you've done so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 There's a lot of work going on here. It looks great! Keep it up I'm wanting to see this one finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 There's a lot of work going on here. It looks great! Keep it up I'm wanting to see this one finished!I'm hoping to get it finished. I don't know if I'll get it sorted for this build off. We will see.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 This might be my only September update. Hopefully I'll get it done. Work and uni takes up time. I'm combining parts from so many sources and everything needs modifying, so makes things harder to get done. Progress this month, back end assembled, front cross member modified and fitted, bonnet mud guards worked on and interior pieces Sussed out. Cheers.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Benny, You have things looking good here. Hope you did well on your assessment ? Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Looking great Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 You're doing a fine job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Looking Great!!! Keep up the good work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 This project is fighting me the whole way. I need to get a shorter wheel base camel back rear suspension and shorten the chassis a little more. I'm also going to cast a more accurate front end based in an AMT r series. I don't think I'll make the deadline for BRBO, but I'm not worried. This project is something I've wanted to build since I was a kid and I'm glad I've started it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Ben its lookin already nicewil see how its gofollow this onejacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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