LineDigger87 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 The start of my resin Mack b81 tandem with much work to do..I'll keep you posted as I go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Great start. Clean cut to the bonnet. What engine will be on show? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Hmmmmm! You now have my attention , I have been thinking about getting one of those cabs for sometime. I will be following this closely. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 237 with the Mack quad box..aka 18 spd.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 OK..most of the interior is done! Got some more little goodies to add! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Looking good! Looking forward to seeing your progress. I started an old M.T.F.A. B-61 years ago, but after cutting the hood loose, and making a replacement hood that I wasn't happy with, I gave up. Keep posting the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Never give up bud...I used a hobby hot knife and good sand paper... I thinned the hood out because the plastic was too thick...now shes ready for paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 673 aka 237 is all painted up..gotta paint the trans n start some wiring and plumming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Trans all painted...stack all painted with heat shield.. Front bumper scuffed and masked for two-tone paint scheme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Main and axillary sticks are in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Wow, you work fast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Haha at times yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 This is lookin good. Pure breed for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 I can't wait till its done! Very excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Your off to a great start. I will be following you as you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Great thank.you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Lookin real good thus far! The motor looks especially good. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanx! I take alot of pride in engine detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Nice.Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Very nice progress. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Frame is coming along good..using DM 600 FRAME and drive train..seated the cab for eyeballing spects and to see how is sits on the frame.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmaster79 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Here's a b81 mixer and b815 dump in progress- both sit on slightly narrowed dm800 frames - i too cut the hood open on the mixer and after going threw all that I said screw it on the dump truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 They both came out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 237 with the Mack quad box..aka 18 spd..Where did you source it? I have a B61 on the back burner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineDigger87 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Any of the DM kits or the Mack Rmodel has the 237 with a 5 spd..you can swap the trans out with the DM trans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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