Mack DM 600

[rv1963]

Hello guys been a long time since I have posted any builds, time to correct that. This will be my first truck build ever so I will just try to do a decent clean build, we will see how it goes, I will have plenty of questions for all you truck guys. All comments and advice welcome.

First 2 pics of the raw engine with a few hoses and wires added along with my scratch built double groove pulleys and alternator bracket, pic 3 and 4 have the basic engine painted gold and a few bits in flat and semi gloss black, last to pics I added the 2 fan belts a dark wash and just a hint of rust to the exhaust side of the turbo. I think the engine is pretty much done.

1. My first question, the directions say you can paint the chassis black is this ok or can I use another color, the cab will be red I think.

2. Is gold the correct color for this engine, yep to late now but I am curious.

 

[Bennyg]

1. Paint the chassis any color you want. 2. Your engine is the right color. 

3. Very nice work. Looks awesome. Very curious to see what else you so with this.

Ben

[rv1963]

Thanks for your comment Ben, and thanks for the answer to my questions.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great so far!! Looking forward to seeing more!!

[extmcdriver]

Looking good!

[Superpeterbilt]

Nice work.And as Ben said, the chassis can be any color you want. Any of it can be. 

[Mopar - D]

Robert nice work on your first truck build. Looking forward to see more progress. 

[Petetrucker07]

What you have done so far looks great. Black is the common color from factory. Most chassis roll off the line black and then if ordered a different color, it's then painted before the cab and other things are assembled. The red is a nice choice, and a black frame would look like it just rolled out of the factory.

[rv1963]

Thanks for the comments guys, this forum is great everybody is always so nice it really gets me motivated. I have the chassis assembled already I just have to think about the colors a little more.

[Tesla]

I'm looking forward to your progress Robert. The added engine details are nice!

[GLMFAA1]

FYI The bulldog is now gold as the gold represents the Maxidyne engine and to let people know what engine the bulldog is anodized gold as opposed to chrome

keep building

greg

[rv1963]

Thanks guys for all the great comments, should have an update in a few days.

[Petetrucker07]

The gold Bulldog used to represent "Pure Bred". All Mack, suspension, trans, engine, axles, everything. Who knows now that Volvo has Mack.

[truckabilly]

Very nice work on the engine Robert. The pulleys and belts are perfect. Nice to look at something like that.

[GearUpJammer]

Off to a great start!Details on the engine are superb.Looking forward to your progress!

[gotnitro?]

Nice start !! The engine looks fantastic and the proposed color choices sounds right for the DM

[rv1963]

Hi guys and girls time for an update, sorry it took so long but my airbrush hose broke which slowed me down a bit. I got some progress on the chassis done, installed both fuel tanks 1 of the battery boxes, both air tanks, front and rear suspension, still need to install lots more like the other battery box and cross member  just to name a few.

I am pleased with the way it looks so far for my first build and I am learning from it. Any and all comments welcome.

[gatorincebu]

 

    That chassis is looking real good. Your motor ought to look good in the chassis. Will be looking for further updates.

 

 

 

     Be Well

      Gator

   

[GearUpJammer]

Very nice progress!