Warren D Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Starting the next build. The cab is from AITM, the Leach packer body is from Doug Wagner at Keystone. I think I'll use the Freightliner COE DD chassis, won't know for sure until I get it put together. Engine will be a Detroit 6, not sure which one yet, maybe a 6V92 or a 6-71. I'll build up both and see which one fits better. Wheels and tires are still up in the air, probably 22". I've skinned the visible flat panels on the packer body as it's easier than many coats of primer and days of sanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Cool project. The Mack looks good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 (edited) This will be really cool does it have the blade in the back Edited June 21 by yellowsportwagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 I'm in. Following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 5 hours ago, yellowsportwagon said: This will be really cool does it have the blade in the back Yes, the packer body comes with the front bulkhead that pushes the garbage out, hyd pistons, and 2 piece rear packer blade. Back lifts up to empty. I'll have more pics as it goes along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 1 hour ago, Warren D said: Yes, the packer body comes with the front bulkhead that pushes the garbage out, hyd pistons, and 2 piece rear packer blade. Back lifts up to empty. I'll have more pics as it goes along. That’s cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Looking forward to this ! Picked out your color scheme yet ? I only ask cause I wanted to beat Dan asking lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 6 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Looking forward to this ! Picked out your color scheme yet ? I only ask cause I wanted to beat Dan asking lol LOL! The Leach will be white. Most of them were white, kept the heat gain down and therefore the smell. The cab will likely be turquoise. I could do white and it would match most of the trucks from this area but I want something a little different. Green is possible, but I can't seem to find the green I like. The Park Green on the roll-off container doesn't seem right for the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 You guys beat me to my paint question lol. Either turquoise or green cab will look good. I agree that the Frightliner is a good donor for this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mopar - D said: You guys beat me to my paint question lol. Either turquoise or green cab will look good. I agree that the Frightliner is a good donor for this one. I was a little concerned the frame might be too short, but as it gets built, I think it will be fine. I picked up a KW Aerodyne frame but it's way too long at 13". I'm leaning toward the DD 6-71. I have one from Gary Wallace and it's mostly together. I left the front crossmember off the frame for now, need to see where the engine will land. I think the straight 6 will fit better than the V6. Yes, it sticks out the back but it seems to fit well under the cab and interior. I'm leaning toward the turquoise as the green is too close to the Waste Management colors. Edited June 21 by Warren D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Good call on the color ! Turquoise and white seem to be a theme lately Like the 6-71 idea, seems more likely for a refuse truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 OFF TO A GOOD START.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Anymore progress updates Warren? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Great project Warren! I built one of these with a 6-71 in it some time ago. I started with the Mack frame and changed out the rear suspension and axels. I like your engine choice! This will be a cool build! If I remember correctly from my research when I built mine, the 357 had the inline engine and the 359 had the “V” engine. Looking forward to seeing more of this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 10 hours ago, Mopar - D said: Anymore progress updates Warren? Nothing recent, have been busy at work, truck shows on weekends and have been spending what little spare time I have on trying to get the D8 finished up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 8 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Great project Warren! I built one of these with a 6-71 in it some time ago. I started with the Mack frame and changed out the rear suspension and axels. I like your engine choice! This will be a cool build! If I remember correctly from my research when I built mine, the 357 had the inline engine and the 359 had the “V” engine. Looking forward to seeing more of this one! Thanks for the info! I still need to decide on the wheels/tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Rear spokes for sure ! Maybe the front spokes from the autocar kits 20s or 22s all around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 Back to work on the packer. I found a complete set of spokes front and rears that I got from Jamie over a year ago. Have the tires as well, 22's which should look good. I have to find a fuel tank from the parts box, probably from one of the Autocar kits as I use them as bases for most of the Brockway builds. I know Doug says not to file or sand the 3D stuff, but I've found a little here and there seems to go ok. Packer body and cab are cleaned up and ready for primer. I'll get the engine mounts when I get the cab together. It'll have a DD6-71. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Really looking forward to your update, have tons of photos of DM 690 refuse trucks I'd like to build..and until now afraid of building the packer unit. Hopefully the printed body isn't really difficult to clean up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted July 13 Author Share Posted July 13 Primer and base coat on the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 I really like these brockway cabs, looks good in primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 On 7/14/2022 at 10:05 AM, gotnitro? said: I really like these brockway cabs, looks good in primer X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted July 15 Author Share Posted July 15 Well, another lesson learned. I should have done the primer on the packer body first and the skins last. I realized with the skins on (PVA glue) I couldn't wet sand. Oh well. Cab got painted, needs some little touch ups but overall looks pretty good. Turquoise with a white roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted July 24 Author Share Posted July 24 Been spending a lot of time with this as it's too hot to be outside. Packer body is painted, took a dozen coats of white to cover the gray primer. Wheels are done, I found some rear 5 spokes from an Autocar kit and front spokes from the dump kit. Interior is coming along, I need to get the glass in the cab, then steering column and wheel and the interior can go in. Once the cab is together I can fit it to the chassis and start fitting the engine etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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