Mack DT 3rd rebuild
 

First build the little VMG axles were too weak:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...in/1010229.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...n/P1010276.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...n/P1010265.jpg

Second build worked great but, I wanted more off-road traction.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn_ALo_UnPw

I wanted to add a driven axle to the front so I made a dual output shaft box for the back of my Tamiya trans which I posted on another thread:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...end-tranny.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...de2-tranny.jpg

I have the front axle & trans finished, I'll post up more pics soon.

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The transfer unit that I made is done but, I won't seal it up with silicone until I abuse it for a while.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...in/tranfer.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...n/tranfer2.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/bottom.jpg

I also dropped the trans down so that the cab would sit right on the frame.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...motortrans.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...in/cableft.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...n/cableft2.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...in/cabrear.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...n/cabright.jpg

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I bought the 10" Dump that FGD was selling for it.

THANKS FRED!

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xxin/mleft.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/mfront.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xxin/mrear.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/mrear2.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/mright.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/munder.jpg

I still have a lot of work to do. The bed is just sitting on the frame. I have to make the cable lift system for it, find better steps, tanks & front bumper.

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Scott the truck is comeing together nicely and you are going to realy like the front driven axle.

Travis

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looking really good man!!!

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That baby looks scale now.Super nice job lowerin the cab to where it belongs. Only one problem.You might have to change your forum handle.
Something like large haul. Can your skid steer load that workhorse? Or do you have to ramp it?
Keep up the good work!
FGD

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Thanks Joe!

Thanks Travis, I can't wait to get it finished so I can see how well it does off road.

Thanks Fred! No, the skid steer would never reach. I could load it with the dragline in about 15 minutes..:rolleyes: I think I'll need a front end loader soon.:)

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Will you be converting a Tonka Mighty Loader? That would be cool!

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I forgot, Awesome Truck!!

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This is going to be a nice looking dump. Much better looking with that cab dropped down where it should be.

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I agree. Sweet little dump truck, even though it's not that small! Bigger then the Tonka converted one you did. :D

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Thanks a LOT Fellas for all of the positive remarks!

I just got some needed parts from Greg (Losiassociated) today to keep moving on the rebuild.

I still need to come up with nice bumpers for it front and rear. I might look for some 1/4" aluminum and try to make a front bumper. But, I'll probably get the dump working first to make sure it is ready to haul at the Brookville meet.

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truck is looking great, the new box fits on there nice. really like the transfer case, nice and simple.

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:eek:now that box makes the difference :thumbsup: great work Scott ;)

IHSteve

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Scott your Granite looks great keep[p up :)the good work. Ed

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Thanks All!

I got some more done. It really needed a new frame so, I used a set of stock KH rails. You can really see how short it is when it is sitting on the uncut frame.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...maxxin/3-2.jpg

I looked at a bunch of pics on the net to get the rear length right, I am happy with it.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...maxxin/4-1.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...maxxin/5-1.jpg

Still needs tanks & steps. I found some pics of Granite DT's that have long slim tanks that I am guessing is for better ground clearance and I might make something like that.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...maxxin/6-1.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...maxxin/7-1.jpg

I did make a set of pipes using King & knight exhaust parts.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...maxxin/2-2.jpg

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Made some more progress. I got Fulda tires for it and filled them with bb's and glued them with CA. So far the truck weighs about 9 lbs without the battery.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...bumperleft.jpg

I also made a hefty front bumper for it (1/8" thick aluminum stock) and used solid 1/4" square stock running inside the frame rails to make it nice & strong.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/bclose.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...tmaxxin/b2.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...tmaxxin/b3.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xxin/bront.jpg

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Truck looks great! The tires look the part for sure. A tilt top tag trailer would look really good in tow.

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Man I like the bumper! The whole truck really looks sharp! Nice Job.

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Thanks Fellas, it was fun making the front bumper.

I did stress the drive train for a while by dragging a 5 pound iron weight around the yard for about an hour and it held up well.

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Holy bumper Scott.
And 9 pounds!geezzzzz!

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Scott your mack is taking shape looks real good I like it. Ed:cool:

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wow that thing should be able to hall and then some you should have lots of good years of work.

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Scott you are doing a fantastic job on the Mack. I hope you are comming to the Oct meet at brookvile I would like to see it in action.

Travis

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Sweet bumper man! Love the pipes and tires too!

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Yea, she is getting heavy Greg.

Thanks Ed

I hope so Mog!

Thanks Travis, I hope to have it ready for Brookville.

Thanks A lot trucker!

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I just realized I didn't put this in the Construction Equipment section. Can one of the Moderators move it? Thanks!

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Your fine Scott ,it could be here or there . It is a truck ;)

IHSteve

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More progress. We have lift.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Z5E8HXqQk

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good job Scott : thumbsup : looks like you need a water truck soon :p

IHSteve

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Noooo... no more projects!:D

Thank Steve:)

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Man that truck sure looks nice. That should surely climb some steep haul roads.

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Thanks Steve.

Here it is covered in dirt:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/Dirty1.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/dirty2.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/dirty3.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/dirty4.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/dirty5.jpg

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Here is a cool video I found that somebody took at the Cabin Fever show. The hill that the Mack climbs near the end is very steep. The little kid sitting in the chair on the right flipped out when he first saw the Mack and his Grandmother said " What kind of truck is that?" and the little boy said with great confidence "Thats a MACK!" :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Q7uqFmBlw

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I love that truck looks awsome

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Always love a good Mack build....Nice to see this thread brought back up....Oldie but a goodie ...


Alfy

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Agreed. This build is a classic! This bump is worthy of a present-day pic!

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Thank You.:)

Thank you, i'll post one up.