OldTrucker Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Yeah try a brand called Awesome cleaner I’ve tried different ones my brother says this one will get that chrome off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 Interior and wheels done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 wow, those seats look like real leather ! 😇👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 Chassis done and a little weathering on the engine. Cab in primer drying right now maybe first color on thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Lookin good, good start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Something very impressive about that interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 4:02 AM, OldTrucker said: Interior and wheels done. That green looks just right. What did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractoraholic Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Nice job so far, your interior looks great. Looks spot on for a early interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Colors look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketFoot Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Looking good! The Mack DM is an amazing truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 nice looking build ! These DM Macks really had a rugged look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Lookin good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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