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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 !

Beautiful work

That mock up looks great!!

Looking forward to your build Jim

Outstanding work

Looks awesome

Nice job adding the meng bolts and extra details to the 5th wheel ! I really like the added airlines, something I haven't tried yet..you make look so easy

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Thanks !! I noticed I tend to build more wreckers than anything else... Glad ya like the drilled out air horns , just a personal touchI like to add when possible

Awesome work ! the details throughout the engine bay and interior look remarkable