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

[Superpeterbilt]

Wow Brian, that chassis is looking top notch. That is some clean work, and it really pops with that paint on it. This old Mack is really taking shape now. Great work. 

[Tesla]

Nice work Brian, this is looking good! I like the green.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks for all the comments and encouragement!!!

Well, I tried making my first set of aluminum tanks. I have mixed feelings on how the first one turned out, but after two hours of hand polishing, I'm calling it finished.

A look at the radiator shows why many H-63's have a cut out in the bumper.

[gino]

  the tank looks awesome !   this truck looks great brian !

[Old Buckaroo]

Brian  - I am very impressed with how this truck looks so far. What will you use for the fuel tank straps BMF or some of that aluminum tape for duct work?

[Ken Gilkeson]

beautiful  ;-))

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Brian  - I am very impressed with how this truck looks so far. What will you use for the fuel tank straps BMF or some of that aluminum tape for duct work?

Thanks for the comments guys!

Sean, I'm not sure. I have some chrome automotive tape that I've used before, but I'm considering green straps.

 

[gino]

I like the idea of the green straps .

[GearUpJammer]

Great work on the tanks and the truck is super sharp!

[Canso65]

Everything looks great Brian. I think the first tank you have made turned out really nice.

Forgive me for I am a newbie, but was the green used on the engine a standard color? 

Not that it matters much, I like how the green looks.

Rob

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks for the encouragement guys!!!

Everything looks great Brian. I think the first tank you have made turned out really nice.

Forgive me for I am a newbie, but was the green used on the engine a standard color? 

Not that it matters much, I like how the green looks.

Rob

The engine is painted to match the frame. Alpine green or "Detroit green" has more blue in it than this shade of green does.

[guitarsam326]

Lookin good Brian!

[mackd]

Great work.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks for the comments guys!!

Well, I tried making an aluminum visor today. I'm not happy with it and plan to make another, but you can get the idea. The metal that I'm using is very thin, and I got too many wrinkles in this one, and it doesn't fit exactly right.

[gatorincebu]

I like the idea of the green straps .

            X's 2

         i agree.I like the idea of the green straps . I think they would look really good !

 

          Be Well

           Gator  

 

[Tesla]

The tanks look absolutely fabulous! You're doing a fine job on this build.

[72 Charger]

The tanks look great . Can I ask how you did the dome in the end caps. Love the colour BTW

[DRIPTROIT 71]

The tanks look great . Can I ask how you did the dome in the end caps. Love the colour BTW

The tank itself is sheet aluminum. The end caps are from the AMT K100 kit.

Thanks for all the comments guys!!

[10thumbs]

Hey Brian, WOW, the tank looks fantastic!  This whole truck is really great,  you're doing a fine job and it's fun checking in to see your progress.

[mackd]

This mack is going to have a very nice look

[BlackDragon]

Outstanding! Brian, which rims and wheels do you use? They looking really great such like the whole truck.

Edited March 19, 2016 by BlackDragon

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks for all the comments guys!!!

Outstanding! Brian, which rims and wheels do you use? They looking really great such like the whole truck.

The wheels are from KJ over at Double Take Replicas and the tires are from Moluminum Model Truck Parts.

I've always likes regular two hole steel wheels with chrome hubcaps, and I wanted to do something different on a custom truck than aluminum wheels.

[BlackDragon]

Thank you very much, i have already the five hole wheels from DTR here, must order this two holes. ;-)

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Started some plumbing today.

[landman]

Started some plumbing today.

 

Nice work Brian. I have never attempted this before. I have been looking for schematics that I understand but so far all I found makes no sense. I supposed I could do something that looks plausible but Incorrect. But ir would make sense to do it right. Any suggestions other than taking an air brake maintenance course? Maybe just buy the manual?