Mack DM 600

[OldTrucker]

Building it to go with the dump trailer.

Can't believe how tough the crime plating is on this kit and most has to come off! Three days in purple power and still some remained!

Another first is I am following the instructions and removing parts as I go because so many extra parts seem to be in the kit.

So far it has been a pain! LOL

[Pete68]

Yeah try a brand called Awesome cleaner I’ve tried different ones my brother says this one will get that chrome off.  

[OldTrucker]

Interior and wheels done.

 

[Trendsetta68]

wow, those seats look like real leather ! ??

[OldTrucker]

Chassis done and a little weathering on the engine.

Cab in primer drying right now maybe first color on thursday.

[Gary Chastain]

Lookin good, good start

[Rockford]

Something very impressive about that interior. 

[dodgefever]

On 8/17/2023 at 4:02 AM, OldTrucker said:

Interior and wheels done.

 

That green looks just right.  What did you use?

[OldTrucker]

38 minutes ago, dodgefever said:

 

That green looks just right.  What did you use?

I had a mix I made trying for Detroit green.

It ended up a mix of aluminum, green and lightened with flat white all testors enamels.

[tractoraholic]

Nice job so far, your interior looks great. Looks spot on for a early interior 

[OldTrucker]

Frame pretty well done drive train in.

Molded the passenger side fender piece to the hood. Not perfect but my putty was not in great shape.

Also fixed the headlights.

Maybe get paint on the cab tomorrow.

 

[OldTrucker]

Back on it again after dealing with a severe ear infection and the wife's case of shingles.

Got color on the cab and rear fenders yesterday.

Need to finish the window seal detail but tremors in my left hand seem to be getting worse.

May have to get the wife or one of my boys to do it.

[Gary Chastain]

Colors look good

[RocketFoot]

Looking good!  The Mack DM is an amazing truck!

[gotnitro?]

nice looking build ! These DM Macks really had a rugged  look

[OldTrucker]

Getting closer just jve to figure out mounting the cab.

There seems to be no real mounting points on it.

Do know the hood has to be in place first.

[Gary Chastain]

Lookin good

[OldTrucker]

Jot the cab mounted using a shim on one mounting point then just sat and held it in place with hood closed until it stuck which was a while because I was out of super glue and had to use tube glue.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looking good!!