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Old 10-18-2014, 03:06 PM
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Another truck I've wanted to do for some time now is a Mack DM800 Dump truck. So here goes, I've been talking with Reg for a while and he's started building me an absolutely sick dump bed to fit my truck, I hope I can build the truck as nice as the bed is coming out!

Here's my target, in orange obviously, lol.

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And here's were I'm at, early in the game.

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A 1/25th scale cab next to it.

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I'll wait for Reg to post some pics of the dump body, it's amaising.
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This has been ongoing for quite a while as Keith said. We have changed directions a time or two with the box type/style and then my milling machine decided it needed more time off just as I got started building this design. 3 weeks later I have managed to assemble the half finished parts that were on my bench and make a few new ones. There is still a fair bit of work to do but I am liking how it's turning out. Here it is sitting on my KH for mock up...

Hope everyone likes it!


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Looks unreal,can't wait to see it.
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This is going to be a great looking build, the dump bed is looking real good Reg! I built the 1/25 scale many moons ago.
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This is going to be one bad bulldog.

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Looks like a great start to a great build! Cant wait to see that puppy dump! Reg that bed is awesome.
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Thanks for the compliments on the dump bed. I know Keith will take my work to the next level by the time he is done with it!

Here's a little update from my side of the project. After messing around for hours with a couple of different styles, this is what i proposed to Keith. I hope he doesn't hate the chains because I added them after it got his nod of approval.... I ran out of argon before I could finish welding it together so that's why there are some gaps between pieces.





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Great job Reg that box looks like it belongs on an old hard nose DM . I've seen a few with very similar around here . Looks close to a Summit Trailer body . Me likey the spreader chains , now don't forget to undoo them when dumpin wet clay

http://www.summittrailer.com right down the road from me . I don't care for the Co much anymore since seeing a JMH monster 2 scrap trailer being measured and documented in their lot . 2months later they have practically same design with their name on it .
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Wow that body is looking great Reg, I can't wait to see Keith's progress with this build. This should get good
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I've said it before and I'll say it again. Reg is the master at aluminum work. This box is coming out absolutely amaizing. I can't wait to get it and move forward on the build. And Reg, I don't hate the addition of the chains, I love em. Great job!
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OK great! Glad to hear that everyone likes it and that I'm not fired from the project as of yet!

Hopefully I can get a bottle of argon today and get this finished up by tomorrow!
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OK great! Glad to hear that everyone likes it and that I'm not fired from the project as of yet!

Hopefully I can get a bottle of argon today and get this finished up by tomorrow!
Lol, looking great!
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If you don't mind show me where you are welding the side stakes. Are you mig or tig welding? I'm like a sponge when it comes to you guys building stuff, only problem is whatever I soak up my wife wrings right out!!!!
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If you don't mind show me where you are welding the side stakes. Are you mig or tig welding? I'm like a sponge when it comes to you guys building stuff, only problem is whatever I soak up my wife wrings right out!!!!
Hey I can't share all of my secrets or no one will hire me to build stuff!

Just kidding... The uprights are just held in place by their machined fit(see pic). Depending on what Keith decides on for a finish, they will either be glued or JB welded just to make sure they can't come out. I welded the tailgate together but I thought there would be more chance of things moving around there. I use TIG for all of this stuff. My MIG welder is too big for thin material.


Today's update...

It's pretty much all over but the crying now! I will be the one crying as I am really wishing I had built two of these and kept one. Everything is wired up and has been put through it's paces. I just need to follows Keith's next instructions for the type of finish and go from there.





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This will be a sweet truck.
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Dump box in motion...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPXJ...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
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Nice dump box. Will look at home on the DM
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Reg.. another great box build... Will make Keith's old Mack look real......


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Well I got my dump bed a while back from Reg, what an amassing job he did. Absolutely perfect. After a fe weeks of dealing with back issues I finally started on the cab this weekend. Pretty much done with it with exception of the pass fender extension and a little more work on the grille. I'm happy with the progress.

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looking good!!!
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