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Now that's a mixer ! the stretch looks better from my chair too, the entire build looks more "balanced"

Dan-Glad ya like the wench !

yeah I'm planning fenders , thanks for the idea about the dm800 fenders !! I'm completely unsure about the winch drive type, but it was sourced from the big stick pete wrecker so assuming it was likely hydraulic . The Tulsa I'd planned looking like chain drive , but the size bothered me. thanksI appreciate the comments !

thanks Tom !

Awesome work Brian !!!!

Nice work !! watching this ford develop

Wow those added details look fantastic !! You planning to open the hood ?

thanks !

ok I realized something was missing...there needed to be a floor under the winch for the oil to drip and the tools to fall ! Don mills diamond plate and the trusty cutting wheel to the rescue. Lastly there had to be a place for the driver to stand..or a well stocked cooler to sit.. and the big picture.. I'm still working out something under the winch to fill that gap, a tool box or steps..not sure yet hope everyone likes the progress

time for a weekend update ~~I wanted to add more attitude to this build, and what it was missing was pulling power.. I needed a winch !! I went the easy route and purchased one, but it seemed way out of scale behind the cab. A quick dig thru the spare parts kits , and I had a start. Adding a few angles and strips to it made it look tougher..so I fobbed up a redneck mount for it. I really wanted a tube cage around it, so out came the 1/ 8 tube and bashed one together ! Might not be OSHA approved but hey its fun !! Finally the skill fish mouthing tube came useful !lol Whoa better add a few more protection over the reel..not to worry..

Looking good

Thanks for the feedback, by the sounds of comments it's definitely heading the right way ! big tires and attitude! Terry- figured you'd recognize that detroit lol ! I didn't have a proper cummins stashed

thanks ! I'm still debating about opening the hood..stay tuned !

Oh yeah watchin where you take this one

Thanks for the positive comments,. I really appreciate them ! working on this project is so much fun

Beautiful work

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

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 beast Now to find the post about making the curved wind shield glass

Awesome work Those diamond plate fenders are perfect

Looks great, especially the movable walking beam

Very cool !

Nice engine Jim !! I saw this engine at the recent model swap gary had on the table. can't wait to see it painted up !!

Nice work so far ! keep up the great work

Very impressive

Awesome paint work !