B.R.B.O. 1955 H-63 Mack

[DRIPTROIT 71]

This is an Illini Replica Conversion that I picked up a couple of years ago. This build will be a little different than my usual builds. I generally prefer east coast style work horses. This one will be a custom more in line with Clayton's vision for the calendar. Mack guys, don't get mad at me, but the only thing Mack is going to be the cab, and style of the frame, and maybe a few accessories. You can see the GW Trucks frame rails and Mack mud flaps that I picked up from Sourkraut's. The plan is a 250" to a 300" wheelbase with air ride suspension. The plan is to use the 12v-71 Detroit from Spaulding Trading and Shipping pictured as the power plant. As of now, to be a little different, I'm planning on using the steel wheels pictured from Double Take Replicas. I'm still battling with choosing the color scheme. I have more parts to gather along the way, but pictured here is what I have.

 

 

[bandit1]

Cool project... cant wait to see it finished...

[Mopar - D]

Brian looks like a very interesting build. Looking forward to seeing your progress. 

[Superpeterbilt]

So far, Im liking the amount of resin conversions in the B.R.B.O. This one will be good to watch.

[Petetrucker07]

Yes sir. There are gonna be some unique old trucks in this deal. Lots of resin. It's really cool the see the diversity of the builds. This is gonna be a cool build man.

[guitarsam326]

Awesome Brian, H63's are one of my favorites as well, cant wait to see it progress!

[tbill]

so much cool stuff going into this build, should be a knock out.

[rctruk]

This is definitely an oldie but a great one...can't wait to see it.

[Old Buckaroo]

Wow - that is a lot of engine for that old truck . Great subject !

[Tesla]

Great idea you have for this project...I'll be watching!

[gatorincebu]

 

 Another cool old truck build. This contest is going to be interesting , As is this build thread !

 

 

 

    Be Well

     Gator

[scummy]

Oh sweet , like this .

[jacobus]

great choice brian , thats the the called the cherry picker ore have i it wrong?lookin forward to see tis one

have a lot to follow and look

great

 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks guys!! I'm hoping to get started on this one soon!

Jacobus, if I'm not mistaken, all of the H models were called "Cherry Pickers."

[gino]

nice subject brian !   looking forward to this one !

[Olskoolrodder]

This is gonna rock!

[vettecote]

That's some cool resin stuff...Joe

[Travis T]

There is really some creative stuff going on here. Makes me wish I was getting more out of the box on mine!

[purepmd]

A Buzzin' Dozen Bulldog H, outstanding.

[GearUpJammer]

Pretty cool!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

All right Terry and Sam, I'm opening the doors on this one. You can also see the frame length here as well. I'm also trying my hand at casting some new cross members. Time will tell how that experiment will go. I've never cast anything before.

Thanks to everyone who has commented!!!

[gatorincebu]

 

     Off to a good start. i don't think I would be cutting up a resin kit. But I applaud you for doing it. This should be an interesting build !

 

 

        Be Well

          Gator

[Old Buckaroo]

I have two questions and neither is related to your Mack.

(1) where do you get cases big enough to cover a semi

(2) does that rotary phone actually work ?

 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Gator: Thanks for the encouragement! I didn't think that I wanted to cut up a resin kit either, but here I am.

Sean: The cases come from Hobby Lobby. With a 40% coupon, they are less than $15.00. The rotary phone is still functional, but doesn't work on the new phone service that AT&T installed last year.

[guitarsam326]

Lookin good Brian, where'd you buy tje frame rails?