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

[gatorincebu]

 

   Brian,

          You are raising the bar with this project. I like the use of the wood inside and out. it looks really good !  Your taillight bar and mudflaps look great !!

 

 

    Be Well

    Gator

[gino]

love that taillight bar and mud flaps !  looks great !

[Tesla]

Real nice work on the light bar!!

[10thumbs]

Hey Brian that's a great looking rear end setup, good stuff.

[Mopar - D]

Brian nice touch with the rear bumper and flaps. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks for the kind words: Terry, Gator, Gino, Dennis, Michael, and Dan!!

I've just about got the rolling chassis finished. I focused on finishing it first, so that I could put it to the side and not handle it any more than I had to. This truck is getting heavy, and with the long frame rails it is pretty springy.

Most of the chassis plumbing is done.

Fuel sender and lines installed:

Fuel crossover and valves made:

Throttle Made:

Pogo stick made and deck cleared:

 

Edited May 28, 2016 by DRIPTROIT 71

[Tesla]

You've captured so many details on this project! Every time I look at the pictures, I find something new. The ball valve on the fuel tank? Spot on!! 

[Superpeterbilt]

This is quickly becoming a masterpiece. Outstanding work.

[RandyEarle]

Phantom 309 in the buff! Excellent build. I can't get anything done with my dialysis and all these cancer tests I'm going through.

[10thumbs]

Great detailing Brian, it's getting better each time.  The fuel tank valve is fantastic.

[gatorincebu]

Great detailing Brian, it's getting better each time.  The fuel tank valve is fantastic.

               X's 2 When I saw the fuel tank valve. I said " I quit ! ' Awesome detailing and plumbing

 

 

         Be Well

             Gator.

[10thumbs]

Ha, "I quit"!  Good one Gator, this makes me laugh.  That darned thing looks about as real as it gets.  How does he do it?

Great stuff Brian.

[gino]

This is quickly becoming a masterpiece. Outstanding work.

I totally agree !

[Mopar - D]

Brian you just keep pushing the bar up higher each time you add a new post. Your detailing is fantastic. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

You've captured so many details on this project! Every time I look at the pictures, I find something new. The ball valve on the fuel tank? Spot on!! 

Thanks Dennis!! Those valves are one of the first things that I've tried that came out right the first time.

This is quickly becoming a masterpiece. Outstanding work.

Thanks for the kind words Terry! I'm not sure that I'd call it a masterpiece though. I have been inspired by great builders such as yourself though.

Phantom 309 in the buff! Excellent build. I can't get anything done with my dialysis and all these cancer tests I'm going through

Thanks Randy! We'll be praying for you on your tests.

Great detailing Brian, it's getting better each time.  The fuel tank valve is fantastic.

Thanks Michael!! Not quite as fantastic as your project.

               X's 2 When I saw the fuel tank valve. I said " I quit ! ' Awesome detailing and plumbing

 

 

         Be Well

             Gator.

 

Ha, "I quit"!  Good one Gator, this makes me laugh.  That darned thing looks about as real as it gets.  How does he do it?

Great stuff Brian.

Thanks Gator, but if you knew how many times I've looked at this truck and said; "I Quit", you would probably get a good laugh. This has been a learning experience for me, and most things have not gone right the first time.

I totally agree !

Thanks Gino!! Your builds are top notch as well!

Brian you just keep pushing the bar up higher each time you add a new post. Your detailing is fantastic. 

Thanks Dan for the kind words! Your builds have been an inspiration to me.

Edited May 30, 2016 by DRIPTROIT 71

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Working on making some new doors now. Another trial and error process. L.O.L.

[guitarsam326]

Looking good Brian! Wont be long before she's all finished!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looking good Brian! Wont be long before she's all finished!

Thanks Sam! Truthfully, I'm ready for it to be finished.

Update, It's starting to look like a truck. Primer coat is a little rough (it's 80 degrees and humid), but sanding will fix that. All the rough spots in the body shine like Christmas tree lights now.

[Superpeterbilt]

Great job on the doors Brian. Thats a big improvement over the resin. Nice job on the hinges also.

[Canso65]

The engine details look incredible Brian.

I love those wood floors.

Time for me to wave the white flag. 

 

 

 

[10thumbs]

Good work on the hinges and doors, really taking shape now!

[Tesla]

Nice work on the doors...they look great.

[redneckrigger]

Wow...............you are REALLY showing us all how to think outside the box of normalcy! Like Tesla said before, every time I look at this, I see something else that makes my jaw drop. From the chassis details, to the hardwood details, to the shifting linkage, to the exhaust and intake piping, to the doors, to the hinges, to that amazing little ball valve...............................just WOW! It just goes on and on. This absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work..........it is truly inspiring!

[guitarsam326]

Lookin good Brian! Is the cab gonna be the same color as the chassis?

[gino]

awesome work on those doors !