1978 Overnight Mack U Model

[Bennyg]

Very nice! What product and it’s size did you use for the window rubbers? Cheers

Ben 

 

[MikeMcCUrry]

Great job with this model.  I am the owner of the actual Mack U-model shown in the picture.  My Dad retired from Overnite Transportation and we found that truck sitting in the weeds in Wilkesboro, NC.  It had been parked and abandoned for 11 years and we are restoring it.  If you need any other pictures or help with your model then let me know.  Excellent work!

 

Mike McCurry

[DRIPTROIT 71]

50 minutes ago, MikeMcCUrry said:

Great job with this model.  I am the owner of the actual Mack U-model shown in the picture.  My Dad retired from Overnite Transportation and we found that truck sitting in the weeds in Wilkesboro, NC.  It had been parked and abandoned for 11 years and we are restoring it.  If you need any other pictures or help with your model then let me know.  Excellent work!

 

Mike McCurry

I'm glad you looked in!! I actually met you or maybe your dad at the Spencer truck show this year. It was my favorite truck of the show. I was immediately inspired to build this project, though it didn't get started right away. I took a few reference pictures then, but if I need any more I will definitely let you know.

Thanks!

Brian

[DRIPTROIT 71]

4 hours ago, Bennyg said:

Very nice! What product and it’s size did you use for the window rubbers? Cheers

Ben 

 

Thanks Ben. I used Evergreen Styrene .035" round strips. It worked better for me than the quarter round that I had.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

To everyone else who commented so far, thanks so much!

[Bennyg]

32 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Thanks Ben. I used Evergreen Styrene .035" round strips. It worked better for me than the quarter round that I had.

Thanks mate. Such a small thing that makes such a great difference.

Ben

[olsbooks]

Attention to detail paid off.   Nice. Love the old tachograph.  Did you make it?  Also, where do you get your filter decals and also the stuff you are famous for littering up the cab?

Peace

 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

7 hours ago, olsbooks said:

Attention to detail paid off.   Nice. Love the old tachograph.  Did you make it?  Also, where do you get your filter decals and also the stuff you are famous for littering up the cab?

Peace

 

Thanks!!

The tachograph I made. I cut one out of the dash of an IH 4200 kit. I then made a back for it. I made a silicon mold of it. I then cast a couple.

The filter decals are from Jerry a modeltruckin.com.

I make the cab litter. Bags, boxes, calendars, log books, 8-track tape decals are made from photo reduced images.

[PettyKW43]

Of all the great builders on this forum I find you give me the most new ideas for projects! Although I am not sure I need any more ideas?! Another great build!

[Pete68]

Brian

very nice build these U models always look good as a LTL truck and the “tattletale” is a nice touch 

Edited November 10, 2018 by Pete68

[guitarsam326]

Awesome job Brian!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

On 11/9/2018 at 3:28 PM, PettyKW43 said:

Of all the great builders on this forum I find you give me the most new ideas for projects! Although I am not sure I need any more ideas?! Another great build!

I got most of my inspiration from folks right here on this forum. Sadly, many of them are no longer on here.

On 11/10/2018 at 2:12 PM, Pete68 said:

Brian

very nice build these U models always look good as a LTL truck and the “tattletale” is a nice touch 

Thanks Lee!

On 11/14/2018 at 9:07 PM, guitarsam326 said:

Awesome job Brian!

Thanks Sam! Glad to see you on here! It was good to see you and your family at Colfax.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Small update. The interior is done. The exhaust is on, cab is mounted, and bumper installed. I still need to hinge the hood and do about a hundred small finishes.

[mailman]

looks great brian

[Ken Gilkeson]

love it, great as usual

[DRIPTROIT 71]

I finally did some more work on the U Model today. The hood is hinged and mounted, Mirror brackets are made and installed, mudflap hangers made and mudflaps installed. It doesn't sound like much for 3 months, but that's how it goes sometimes.

IMG_4424 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

 

IMG_4426 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

 

IMG_4425 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

 

IMG_4430 by Brian Smith, on Flickr

[tbill]

No idea how I missed this, great looking build!

[Vince66]

Turning into a great looking  build

[PettyKW43]

It’s been a bit since I have been peeking but I love how this truck is turning out! As always you set the bar higher great job!

Edited March 8, 2019 by PettyKW43

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Thanks for the kind words guys!! I'm calling this one done. I'll be posting it in the "Under Glass" section after I take some outdoor shots. Thanks to everyone who commented along the way!

[Vince66]

Just need a pair of 28' Ute's to go behind it looks great. 

[drinkone2]

Outstanding work Brian! The tip for the windshield rubber will come in handy as some of the resin kits I recently purchased have very little detailing around the rear windows. That looks like a simple but effective way to fix that problem.

[landman]

Great looking rig. Love your interior.

[Sam I Am]

Super clean build Brian! 

I also want to thank everyone for being so educational on this site. Both with the models and the 1:1. I used to see one of these run around town all the time with a little dump box on it and wondered what model Mack it was. Now I know. 

Oh, and if ever a Mac could be considered "cute", that little dump truck was just the cutest little thing.  

[Ken Gilkeson]

looks great