BRBO 2022 - Mack R685ST with tandem log jinker

[carsntrucks4you]

I wasn't sure what truck should I build and I came up an Aussie Mack R685 with tandem log jinker like in the attached picture. 

Parts list:

amt:

• Mack R685ST

Auslowe:

• Tandem log jinker 
• Mack Spyder wheels (which are to wide) 
• Mack R sun visior
• Dual air filter with Mack R conversion kit
• Mack R bull bar
• Mack round step fuel tank
• Mack R head light conversion
• Mack R RHD dash board
• Mack R air tank
• Intercooler conversion for Mack R

I think I have every think together to start with the build

Edited March 8, 2022 by carsntrucks4you

[Bennyg]

Very nice! Maybe needs an inter cooler too. Looking forward to seeing your project progress.

Ben

[carsntrucks4you]

18 minutes ago, Bennyg said:

Very nice! Maybe needs an inter cooler too. Looking forward to seeing your project progress.

Ben

I was think about to use the intercooler engine from a Cruiseliner but I'll stay with the kit engine

[gotnitro?]

Looking forward to your build rugged  looking truck

[tbill]

This is going to be cool!

[Bennyg]

11 hours ago, carsntrucks4you said:

I was think about to use the intercooler engine from a Cruiseliner but I'll stay with the kit engine

Auslowe does an inter cooler conversion in case you change your mind. Love the r series of that era.

Ben

[carsntrucks4you]

Here the first picture of this build. The Mack 6 spoke rims WD31 from Auslowe are too wide for this truck. I have to get some out of the Ertl/amt  Mack DM/R Series or get some from AITM.

 

[carsntrucks4you]

Comparing the log trailer from Auslowe with the Peerless from amt I have to say that the one from Auslowe is far better than the old Peerless. amt should redo the molds of it.

[gotnitro?]

Nice setup ! The log trailer is much improved over the peerless

Suggestion for the wide wheels, could you use the wheel backs from a paystar instead of the auslow inner ones for more space ? 

[carsntrucks4you]

1 hour ago, gotnitro? said:

Nice setup ! The log trailer is much improved over the peerless

Suggestion for the wide wheels, could you use the wheel backs from a paystar instead of the auslow inner ones for more space ? 

I try to reduce the width of the inner wheel back about 4 mm. Hope it works

[Oldmopars]

Don’t bother with the MPC DM800 wheels, they are also way to wide. I had to cut down the axles to get them into a reasonable width. 

[carsntrucks4you]

I had ordered some from Mo'aluminum. Hope that they fit better than the Auslowe's wheels.

Edited February 18, 2022 by carsntrucks4you

[carsntrucks4you]

All air line fittings are now installed and first layer of primer attached. Next will be the wiring job on the frame and the jinker. To be continued

Edited February 18, 2022 by carsntrucks4you

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Excellent work! Looking forward to seeing more!

[Mopar - D]

Looking good Michael what are you going to use for your wiring?

[carsntrucks4you]

9 minutes ago, Mopar - D said:

Looking good Michael what are you going to use for your wiring?

I will use 0.019" wire

[carsntrucks4you]

On 2/7/2022 at 2:02 PM, Bennyg said:

Very nice! Maybe needs an inter cooler too. Looking forward to seeing your project progress.

Ben

I ha e decided to go with an intercooler set from Auslowe. 

[gotnitro?]

Looks good!!

[Bennyg]

Great progress! Looking forward to seeing paint on it.

Ben

[carsntrucks4you]

First paint on frame and cab. Still waiting for Intercooler conversion and correct Mack 6 spoke wheels.

[carsntrucks4you]

I found some  other Auslowe Mack rims that fit. They have the same number WD43 like the bigger ones. It seems that they are wrong labeled. Next will be a repainting of the cab with the slightly brighter yellow of the hood.

 

[Gary Chastain]

Nice detail on your build

[carsntrucks4you]

I found some rims that work great for the Mack. Next will be adding wires for air and diesel lines.

 

 

I had added an intercooler conversion set from Auslowe. 

Edited March 8, 2022 by carsntrucks4you

[tbill]

Oh man this is good! Great looking project!

[Mopar - D]

Nice progress.