rv1963 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hello guys been a long time since I have posted any builds, time to correct that. This will be my first truck build ever so I will just try to do a decent clean build, we will see how it goes, I will have plenty of questions for all you truck guys. All comments and advice welcome. First 2 pics of the raw engine with a few hoses and wires added along with my scratch built double groove pulleys and alternator bracket, pic 3 and 4 have the basic engine painted gold and a few bits in flat and semi gloss black, last to pics I added the 2 fan belts a dark wash and just a hint of rust to the exhaust side of the turbo. I think the engine is pretty much done. 1. My first question, the directions say you can paint the chassis black is this ok or can I use another color, the cab will be red I think. 2. Is gold the correct color for this engine, yep to late now but I am curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 1. Paint the chassis any color you want. 2. Your engine is the right color. 3. Very nice work. Looks awesome. Very curious to see what else you so with this.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Thanks for your comment Ben, and thanks for the answer to my questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Looks great so far!! Looking forward to seeing more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Nice work.And as Ben said, the chassis can be any color you want. Any of it can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Robert nice work on your first truck build. Looking forward to see more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 What you have done so far looks great. Black is the common color from factory. Most chassis roll off the line black and then if ordered a different color, it's then painted before the cab and other things are assembled. The red is a nice choice, and a black frame would look like it just rolled out of the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Thanks for the comments guys, this forum is great everybody is always so nice it really gets me motivated. I have the chassis assembled already I just have to think about the colors a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I'm looking forward to your progress Robert. The added engine details are nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 FYI The bulldog is now gold as the gold represents the Maxidyne engine and to let people know what engine the bulldog is anodized gold as opposed to chromekeep buildinggreg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Thanks guys for all the great comments, should have an update in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 The gold Bulldog used to represent "Pure Bred". All Mack, suspension, trans, engine, axles, everything. Who knows now that Volvo has Mack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Very nice work on the engine Robert. The pulleys and belts are perfect. Nice to look at something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Off to a great start!Details on the engine are superb.Looking forward to your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Nice start !! The engine looks fantastic and the proposed color choices sounds right for the DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Hi guys and girls time for an update, sorry it took so long but my airbrush hose broke which slowed me down a bit. I got some progress on the chassis done, installed both fuel tanks 1 of the battery boxes, both air tanks, front and rear suspension, still need to install lots more like the other battery box and cross member just to name a few. I am pleased with the way it looks so far for my first build and I am learning from it. Any and all comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 That chassis is looking real good. Your motor ought to look good in the chassis. Will be looking for further updates. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Very nice progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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