1978 Mack U-Model "Overnight"

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On 3/15/2019 at 11:18 AM, KJ790 said:

Awesome job!

Thanks for the compliment KJ!

On 3/16/2019 at 7:01 PM, leafsprings said:

Another excellent build!  A perfect example of why fleet trucks are my favorites!

Thanks! Fleet trucks are my favorite too!

On 3/22/2019 at 12:35 AM, Trailking120 said:

I think you nailed it.  Maybe the owner of the real truck can look at yours for inspiration. 

Thanks! I hope that the real truck will be at the Spencer show this year.

9 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Very nice build 

Thanks Jeff!!

[PettyKW43]

One of my favourite builds on this forum to date , fabulous job!

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On 4/6/2019 at 8:38 PM, PettyKW43 said:

One of my favourite builds on this forum to date , fabulous job!

Thanks Man!!

[Plastheniker]

Outstanding work, incredibly realistic pictures.

[Hmann68]

On 4/16/2019 at 2:11 PM, Plastheniker said:

Outstanding work, incredibly realistic pictures.

I agree! Outstanding truck, and great photos! ?

[Oldcarfan27]

Great job on that rig. I'd like to build a model on it's current "as found" state, lots of details to add there!

Can anyone tell me why Mack built an offset cab for these trucks? I can't think of a good reason why they needed them.

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35 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

Great job on that rig. I'd like to build a model on it's current "as found" state, lots of details to add there!

Can anyone tell me why Mack built an offset cab for these trucks? I can't think of a good reason why they needed them.

Thanks for the kind words. Mack brochures say the offset was for improved vision, "putting the driver right behind the tire". Some sources that I've read said it improved vision on winding mountain roads. On a very sharp curve the driver could see farther ahead sitting on the far left side of the truck. Some other sources say it was because of the short hood and the engine does extend back into the passenger floor board. However, Mack made other offset cabs that the engine did not extend into the passenger floor board.

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On 4/16/2019 at 3:11 PM, Plastheniker said:

Outstanding work, incredibly realistic pictures.

Thanks for the huge compliment!

On 4/17/2019 at 7:50 PM, Hmann68 said:

I agree! Outstanding truck, and great photos! ?

Thanks so much for the compliment as well!

[the goon]

On 3/9/2019 at 4:45 AM, Ken Gilkeson said:

great job and pics

+1.

 

Mark

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On 4/21/2019 at 5:25 PM, the goon said:

+1.

 

Mark

Thanks Mark!!

[chuckyr]

Nice job.

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On 1/31/2020 at 10:50 AM, chuckyr said:

Nice job.

Thanks!

[grodudulle77]

Wow, great look with the DM 600 , i like very much this truck with this decentered cab, awesome work, Overnite version is particularly successful !!???

Edited February 2, 2020 by grodudulle77

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On 2/2/2020 at 10:07 AM, grodudulle77 said:

Wow, great look with the DM 600 , i like very much this truck with this decentered cab, awesome work, Overnite version is particularly successful !!???

Thanks!!

[gatorincebu]

 Brian,

         Looks to me like you've done it again mate. Another fantastic build!

 

  Be Well

    Gator

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On 3/2/2020 at 12:58 AM, gatorincebu said:

 Brian,

         Looks to me like you've done it again mate. Another fantastic build!

 

  Be Well

    Gator

Thanks Gator!!

[PappyD340]

WOW, nicely done!

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On 3/15/2020 at 7:57 AM, PappyD340 said:

WOW, nicely done!

Thanks!!

[Roadrunner]

This looks great, real nice job here.

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On 4/4/2020 at 12:13 AM, Roadrunner said:

This looks great, real nice job here.

Thanks!

[chuckyr]

The should reissue the Mack DM600.

[dust collectors]

Some nice work!

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9 hours ago, dust collectors said:

Some nice work!

Thanks Jeff!

[Dutzie]

Not sure how I missed this one. Great build!

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14 hours ago, Dutzie said:

Not sure how I missed this one. Great build!

Thanks Brian!