gotnitro? Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) My entry for the 2017 Truck a thon is a Brockway 361 based off the " Mountaineer" . Living just over the hill from the actual assembly plant where these trucks were built, yet being too young to have seen them during the glory years.. I felt this was my way to bring another Husky back home. The exciting stories and appreciation for these trucks is so evident after wandering the seemingly endless street during the annual Brockway show held in Cortland NY. The build stats will be AITM resin 361 resin cab, Detroit 8V71 traded recently from Terry ( thanks a ton ) , and spoke wheels ! I'm using the Mack R685st for the chassis after a great friend was willing to trade Macks..Thanks Tom ! I'm also adding the 50 Ton Tulsa winch to the back. The color I Finally decided is yellow cab w black fenders..classic combo Heres the box of goodness I'll start this up in the next couple weeks !! hopefully everyone stops by !! Edited April 2, 2017 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Looks like this is going to be another great build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Jeff glad to see you join in and with a Brockway! I know the colors will look good on it. I'll be checking in on your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Great build choice and I look forward to your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Looking forward to this.. don't see to many Brockways on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Alright! Now this is something Im REALLY looking forward to. Lets go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 How similar were Brockways to Macks? Curious as we didn't have them in Australia. We had Leader trucks that had some Mack looking components on them. Cheers.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 should be a cool build Jeff glad to help out with the kit swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 How similar were Brockways to Macks? Curious as we didn't have them in Australia. We had Leader trucks that had some Mack looking components on them. Cheers.BenThe Brockway 700 series, and 400 series Coe's had the same cabs that Mack used, but thats as far as it went is my understanding. There are some interesting photos out there of a prototype Brockway "Superliner" that never went into production. Theres a whole conspiracy theory out there about Mack not having any good new designs, they see the new Brockway prototype, Brockway workers go on strike, Mack sees an opportunity, Mack shuts down Brockway, Mack produces their new "Superliner"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks everyone ! ! I'm dying to start this build , but one project is finishing up...and I get distracted easy..whoa squirrel !! lolTerry- I gotta get a few of the resin emblems from you if you still cast em..pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks everyone ! ! I'm dying to start this build , but one project is finishing up...and I get distracted easy..whoa squirrel !! lolTerry- I gotta get a few of the resin emblems from you if you still cast em..pm sentGotcha covered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 great choice , like these brockway,splanning of build one my self , but now i can see how you do itfollow your,s buildjacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 What a great looking Truck, too bad that this was never produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Wait till ya see this truck sitting on its wheels...my bright idea to use a certain frame caused a few minI setbacks, but nothing a dremel couldn't handle ! I'll add the pics tonite..it's a beastNow to find the post about making the curved wind shield glass Edited February 9, 2017 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Your killin me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 ok..without further ado ! Our favorite hosting site was being a PITA . The 361 on its wheels for a photo op ! Yes the rear tires are sticking WAY out right now..I'm setting the axle width and just stuck em on for a quick pic ! I used the metal kit axle inside a plastic tube to fit the hole in wheel backer. The tube was extra long for tweaking ! The rear suspension is none other than the Rockwells from the Autocar , and the front also sourced from that kit. I sawed the outed hanger plate from the spring using a PE saw, so the spring will line up straight on the Mack frame. OH I m swapped to the spare DM800 tractor rails since the R Mack rails looked puny on this truck !! After guessing at the wheel opening, the springs and axle were glued in. I ended up cutting the front motor mount/ x member till the autocar axle fit proper. here's the frame currently with its Detroit 8V nestled in the frame. The battery box/ air tanks looked too far apart to me so the PE saw separated the Siamese twins and after judicious sanding, I had em looking better. Thanks for dropping in! Any comments welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Looks Killer! A man after my own heart with that Detroit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Looks Killer! A man after my own heart with that Detroit!What Sam said!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Jeff great progress this is going to be one tuff looking truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks for the positive comments,. I really appreciate them ! working on this project is so much fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 !!!!!! Sensory overload!!! That is looking great! The construction so far is right on point. Too bad its got a detroit?. The chassis looks great, and the Rockwells looks right at home under that chassis.Im anxious to see where this goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 The big rubber looks right at home on this baby.............love it! Are you going to open the hood? The appearance of this looks perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 The big rubber looks right at home on this baby.............love it! Are you going to open the hood? The appearance of this looks perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 What's not to like about this? Keep the updates coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Great choice of subject matter. And a classic color combination. I like it thus far! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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