Mack DM 600 steel hood dump truck

[Mopar - D]

I’m adding another dump truck to the Super Bee Trucking fleet. This one is going to be a Mack DM 600 with a steel hood. I’m using Gary Wallace resin kit for the steel hood change out. The dump body will be a Montone from the Autocar dump truck kit. Colors will be matching with the Super Bee fleet. 

[yh70]

should look great Dan..Gary cast great parts..

Edited December 6, 2021 by yh70

[gotnitro?]

Cant wait to see your work on this steel hood truck ! Mack's gotta have spokes too

 

 

[Mopar - D]

On 12/5/2021 at 10:34 PM, yh70 said:

should look great Dan..Gary cast great parts..

Thanks Dave, yes Gary’s parts fit perfect ! 

On 12/6/2021 at 7:52 AM, gotnitro? said:

Cant wait to see your work on this steel hood truck ! Mack's gotta have spokes too

Thanks Jeff  Yes it’s going to have spokes! 

 

 

[Mopar - D]

Started on the frame by adding 25 scale inches to it. 

[Mopar - D]

Pretty much finished with the frame and wheels for now. I’ve ordered some new tires for the rear from Moluminum. I’m also using front floatation tires I picked up on eBay. Here’s my mock up pictures. 

[gotnitro?]

You've really taken this build to another level! Those large floats look good on there. Swapping hoods really changes the appearance of the DM , much more of a working truck imo

[Oldmopars]

Very cool, I love this idea. I started a similar build a month ago using a DM800 steel hood shortened and mated to a R685ST cab on the DM800 frame. 
I will be watching yours as I build mine. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great so far! I have one of these planned, but if I don’t get back to building I will never get anything else done. 

[Mopar - D]

On 12/9/2021 at 10:17 AM, gotnitro? said:

You've really taken this build to another level! Those large floats look good on there. Swapping hoods really changes the appearance of the DM , much more of a working truck imo

Thanks Jeff I’m going for the working fleet truck looks. I’m thinking about adding one of these to the Super Bee Transit Mixing fleet with the Challenge mix. 

On 12/9/2021 at 11:38 AM, Oldmopars said:

Very cool, I love this idea. I started a similar build a month ago using a DM800 steel hood shortened and mated to a R685ST cab on the DM800 frame. 
I will be watching yours as I build mine. 

Thanks Scott. I’m watching your build mine is a little easier using Gary’s resin parts. 

On 12/9/2021 at 7:32 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Looks great so far! I have one of these planned, but if I don’t get back to building I will never get anything else done. 

Thanks Brian. I’ve been waiting for you to start another build. 

[Mopar - D]

I’ve been working on the engine and spraying the cab yellow. Also just a little mock up with the dump body from the other Mack  

Edited December 13, 2021 by Mopar - D

[gotnitro?]

Now there's a mockup ! That dump box looks great on the steel hood mack.

Did you modify the camelback span on this build ? Heard they have an excessive span out of the box . Yours doesn't look that wide .

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Jeff. Yes I moved the axles in about a 1/4” to close up the big gap. I did the same with my other one to. 

[slusher]

Another awesome Project Dan…

[steveracer]

Looking great!  I love conversions like this.  I built a balsa cab over Pete when I was a kit because I saw it in Car Modeler magazine...these type of projects remind me of the fun of getting out of my wheelhouse that I never do anymore.  So I am living vicariously through watching fun builds like yours!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

This is a TRUCK!! I like everything about this one!! Looks great!!

[Bronzekeg]

one tough looking truck that is turning out great. keep up the good work Dan.

[Mopar - D]

On 12/15/2021 at 6:58 AM, slusher said:

Another awesome Project Dan…

 

On 12/15/2021 at 7:59 AM, steveracer said:

Looking great!  I love conversions like this.  I built a balsa cab over Pete when I was a kit because I saw it in Car Modeler magazine...these type of projects remind me of the fun of getting out of my wheelhouse that I never do anymore.  So I am living vicariously through watching fun builds like yours!

Thanks Steve I enjoy being creative with my builds glad your watching. 

On 12/15/2021 at 8:27 AM, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

This is a TRUCK!! I like everything about this one!! Looks great!!

Thanks Brian. I’ve ordered some more aggressive tires for the rear . 

4 hours ago, Bronzekeg said:

one tough looking truck that is turning out great. keep up the good work Dan.

Thanks Ken

[Mopar - D]

I’ve been doing some more spray painting. I had some issues with the black paint staying on the resin parts. I must not of removed all the mold release. After stripping and repainting I’m good now. Working on the clear coats. Besides that I’ve finished the interior and starting on the dump body. 

[slusher]

Real nice progress Dan..

[gotnitro?]

Fantastic work Dan ! 

[Mopar - D]

On 12/17/2021 at 1:15 AM, slusher said:

Real nice progress Dan..

Thanks Carl 

On 12/17/2021 at 4:59 AM, gotnitro? said:

Fantastic work Dan ! 

Thanks Jeff 

[Mopar - D]

I’ve started working on the dump body and almost finished with it now. Also worked on the front grill adding a little chrome to it. I’m going to have to redo the hood sections. Thanks everyone for your comments I appreciate them. 
 

 

[slusher]

Mack is looking very sharp, Dan!

[Mopar - D]

On 12/19/2021 at 11:11 PM, slusher said:

Mack is looking very sharp, Dan!

Thanks Carl