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  1. Pete68
    Thanks I appreciate your complement it was mostly box stock. I’ve had that color in mind for many years. Glad you like it.
  2. Pete68
    The best! It’s a Mack thing 😂
  3. Pete68
    Thank you so much Bill I really appreciate it and you dropping in and commenting. A few things you taught me about building model Trucks when I first started 40 years ago this month was neatness and presentation of you Build. I was wondering if I was going to capture the look and pic that I wanted the snow/ice is melting fast here and to be honest the build was wearing me down. The encouragement of the guys here and you kept me going on this build. I usually don’t impress you like this with my builds but I’m glad you like this one especially because it’s a Mack 😂Take care brother from your Little Brother Lee
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    Today I dug this old build out and see if I could wrestle it to submission. The build and the whole thing has not gone my way since I first bought the cab from Dave who gave a a great deal on it because it was an old Doug Compton/Jim Etter pour he had laying around. I did lots of modifications including cutting that thick cab off and replacing it with a MPC cab. I never liked how the bogey sat on the frame it was too far back and how the wheels stuck out so I removed the bogey today and cut down the ends of the rear ends and the hub's even with the rim. Yes I lost the detail on the end of the rear end but you will never see it anyway because the wheel hides it.
  5. Pete68
    Thanks I appreciate it with all the issues this kit has I was surprised how clean I got the build.
  6. Pete68
    Brian yes it does only 18 more Mack’s to go 😂 I appreciate you complement and following the build. I was hoping to get it done before the snow melted we’re finally thawing out here.
  7. Pete68
    Thanks I appreciate it
  8. Pete68
    Thanks Bob for the compliment I appreciate it. I got the look I was shooting for and the background.
  9. Pete68
    Looks good better than the kit one
  10. Pete68
    Thanks Scott it’s done and now under glass section if you want to see it. Thanks for all your support and comments I appreciate it.
  11. Pete68
    This was a very fun build one I’ve dreamed for many years and now another model off my Model Bucket list. I want a look like the truck just was delivered from the Mack Dealership. I appreciate all who supported me and your encouraging comments. Thank you. Enjoy the pics. The interior
  12. Pete68
    This dog has left the Puppy Mill and now is under glass section. Thanks guys for all your support and great comments.
  13. Pete68
    Yes it did instructions shows mounting it at the top of the tailgate 😂 first time you slam that gate you probably blow a the light. Brian thanks for your support on this build and comments.
  14. Pete68
    Thanks Ron I appreciate your support
  15. Pete68
    Little more progress today. Built the mirrors and made a Grass Burner Exhaust and added the mudflats. I also added a light on the salt spreader I remember these when I was a kid salt trucks having them
  16. Pete68
    Thanks I have the line drawing the others will help if I decide to take it that far.
  17. Pete68
    Busy morning today the plumbing is done mounted the Cab/Hood to the frame added the emblem hardware, Cab Lights and turn signals.
  18. Pete68
    Your welcome Brian and your updates look great.
  19. Pete68
    Thanks again Brian I didn’t think I could pull it off
  20. Pete68
    Thanks Jeff I appreciate it
  21. Pete68
    Last update for today. Completed the Control tower and added it. Added more details to dash including warning decals. Painted PTO knob and picked out the gauges. Made a RD bumper for it by adding some tread plate to the top of a DM bumper. Did a quick mock up to insure fit before painting. More updates tomorrow.
  22. Pete68
    Thanks Ron I appreciate it the way this kit fights me I wonder if I would be at this point.
  23. Pete68
    Brian thanks for the nice comments I didn’t think those scraps would make it that convincing. I appreciate it.
  24. Pete68
    Thanks Gary I appreciate it. Glad you stopped by.
  25. Pete68
    Looks nice Jeff the masking is perfect. This just keeps getting better.
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