L Model MACK Wrecker

[fhhhstix]

Here is one of my new projects an L Model MACK wrecker. I started with a Smith Miller truck and I am adding wedico axles and a home made wrecker body. Here is what I have so far.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/IM000548.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0150.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0148.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0147.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0146.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[SmallHaul]

Awesome Travis!:D

[Stylin n profilin]

Travis....You are the man!!!:p:cool:

[Roadmasters]

lookn good budd!

[fhhhstix]

Thanks guys now I have to decide whether I want to put in a multiple speed trans or just use a gear motor and have one speed.

[FabOne]

Lookin good Travis. Neat idea using the Smith-Miller truck.

-Terry

[Espeefan]

That looks awesome! Old school all the way. Looking forward to the progress!

[AZLIGHTNING]

Man this is gonna be Sweeeeeeeeet!

[SonoranWraith]

Single speed would sure make it easier so you don't have to hack the metal body.

[DieselKid]

Coming together quickly, WOW! You were just talking about it last weekend and now it's halfway completed.:D

Looks like the cab blasted up nicely to give you a fresh surface to work with, and I like the way you kept the wrecker bed proper for its time period with the rounded trim.

Looking forward to more on this build,
-Alex

[fhhhstix]

Thanks Alex now I need to get 2 winches a receiver and a trans and some time and it will be done.:D

[ihbuilder]

now that'll be a sweet lill truck . now don't be like me a try to do to many at once :p

[cummingsman29]

That's is going to be one cool tow truck!!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Travy this is really cool looking little build! You dont play boy that is for sure..

[sneaky-pete]

I'm watching this for sure,very cool:D

[fhhhstix]

Thanks guys so far this has been a fun little build and I plan to keep it simple with an A frame and a tow cable. Paul just wait and see what I plan to do with my big wrecker build that will be my next project. I just have to finish this one and the T800 first.

[cummingsman29]

Yes we like big wreckers!!!! :D:eek::D

[firefighter30]

Travis looks good so far can wait to see it done.

[fhhhstix]

I talked to my advisor and decided to lower the cab and I think it looks a lot better. Let me know what you think.

Before

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0146.jpg

After

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0154.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Travy... I like the taller cab then older trucks sat kind of tall in the seat.. It makes the sides look too tall now..Just My .02

[Finster]

Sweet old school build. I can't make up my mind which way is better. I like the fenders lower, but the cab looks better higher. I'm sure either way will end up great. You may disagree but I think making it look rusty, faded and worn as a paint job would be cool. Like it's been used/abused forever and a day.

[fhhhstix]

I am going to lower the sides on the bed but I like the botom being the same hight as the cab.

[ihbuilder]

Travis If you want scale the cab actually should be lower (just looked through my mack history book ) . but I think your fine just bring the top of the body down to at least the cab hight . my $0.04 :p

IHB

[bucshott]

Looking great fhhhstix. it looks good both high and low, hummm? ether way the old mack going to look great when you get her done.

[Losiassociated]

I like the after look better.thats my 0.02.
And I love the trailer and dozer in the back ground.

[tc1cat]

If you lowered the bed the same amount as the cab, it would look much better in my opinion. Looks like the start of another GREAT build!!

[grumpygrady]

lower we have decided looks more like it belongs and not just sat on a new frame

[fhhhstix]

Here are some updated pics of the truck I lowered the top of the bed and I am now happy with how it looks. Now to build the A frame boom and some paint.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0162.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0163.jpg

Travis

[Mrfish55]

Love that ol cab, this is going to shape up nice.

[Roundabout]

Nice build.

[Losiassociated]

Looks good and good luck on the boom.

[tc1cat]

Looking more like a wrecker now. What are you going to use for a drive train?

[FreddyGearDrive]

Yea Man! Now that baby looks the part! Perfect! Only one problem,where you gunna hide all the mechanics? Looks to be tight on space? Can't wait to see the MFU git shoe horned into this little guy.:D
Looks good there,Big T!
FGD

[Tamiya Cowboy]

LOL yeah Freddy is right your going o need to get the body stretcher out to fit your MFU in there.. Hey but all BS aside it looks great keep the updates coming.

[fhhhstix]

I dont think I will be putting a MFU in this one. LOL

[Stylin n profilin]

Great build Travis....Ican't wait to see this done...Looks like Towmater on steriods!:D:p

[fhhhstix]

Thanks John.

[Espeefan]

Looks much better, now that you've lowered it! I was going to suggest that early on, when I first posted, but I didn't think the look was bad then either. A lot of those old school Macks rode pretty high. I think it looks either way!

[TINY-TRUCKER]

Hi i like the over all stand of the cab as it is now, the tow bed looks ok as well it will be fun for set it up the way you want it to be, but hey that`s what it is all about. so good luck & keep the pixs come`n
cheers paul
tiny trucker

[Izzy]

WooooHooo ..... Mater is my favorite movie character!!!!

[cummingsman29]

Looking good buddy!

[SmallHaul]

Travis, Uhmm... got any updates???:D

[fhhhstix]

Not yet I am waiting on some parts to get here so I can plan out the A frame boom set up.

Travis

[JAMMER]

Travas that looks like an L J mack. you are doing a nice start there don't let Fred discourage you your doing all right.:D:D:D:rolleyes:

[tc1cat]

Any updates on this nice little wrecker????

[fhhhstix]

Here are a couple of pics not much new.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0356.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0357.jpg

Thanks for looking

Travis

[SmallHaul]

Nice work Travis. I like how you matched the rear wheel arches to the front.

[td9clyde]

awsome build i like it alot classic all the way

[fhhhstix]

Thanks for the comments guys. Tim I like that tow truck and the build you are doing of it but the truck I am going after is like a truck that the junk guys used. They have the boom on a cable so they can use the hoist cable to pick up the item and back up to a trailer or truck and let the boom down to move the item over the target and then hoist it down kind of a poor man's fork lift or loader and they could tow a vehicle as well.

Travis

[fhhhstix]

Here is an update. Today I got all of the electonics in and tested and the fab work done now it is time to take it apart and start on the paint.:)

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0428.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Sure does look good Travis.. You must of got the bed mounting figured out I take it??

[fhhhstix]

Sure does look good Travis.. You must of got the bed mounting figured out I take it??

Thanks Paul and yes I got it mounted. I also wandered how strong the styrene boom would be and it turns out it is stronger than the winches.:eek::D

Travis

[SmallHaul]

Travis, it looks great even without paint. Nice work. :)

[fhhhstix]

Thanks Scott I am happy with how it is turning out.

Travis

[Izzy]

Travis to boost your winch power - run a catch block on the boom and hook back to your base - this doubles your power since there are now 2 strands holding

......sorry - can't help but let some engineer loose on ya.....

[fhhhstix]

Izzy the winch has plenty of power but has no holding ability one over rides the other but thinking about it that should help my holding ability as well. Hmm thanks Izzy.

Travis

[Losiassociated]

Look n good Travis,what color are you going?

[td9clyde]

awsome build i like this truck

[tc1cat]

Nice build! You amaze me in how you hide all of the electronics in your builds. Lots of stuff stuffed into a small area.

What is the paint scheme for this little truck?

Lynn

[fhhhstix]

Thanks Lynn the truck will be a yellow cab with black fenders and steps. Now I need some better rims.

Travis

[spudd]

that is one sweet mack
great idea

[fhhhstix]

Here is a small update I took the truck apart and sanded the body and frame then shot it with some self etching primer. Now I can sand it down and see where I need filler. I also polished the front bumper as well. Here are a couple of pics.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0446.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0447.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[td9clyde]

looks good i like this lil ol truck

[bucshott]

Verry cool little mack, love what your doing with this build. cant wait to see it done.

[Losiassociated]

Nice,Keep it up.
Greg

[fhhhstix]

looks good i like this lil ol truck

Thanks Henry.

Verry cool little mack, love what your doing with this build. cant wait to see it done.

Thanks buckshot I am eager to see it done too.

Nice,Keep it up.
Greg

Thanks Greg


Travis

[kamyoncu]

After your last operation, it is going to be much more fit for wedico front axle. Always, wedico is big for old tin trucks :(

[Tamiya Cowboy]

looking good Travis have you gotten it painted yet?

[fhhhstix]

No paint but I got my new rims from tc1cat today and they are fantastic here are the pics.:D

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0524.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0525.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_0526.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[Heavy Metal]

Nice Travis. Those Rims are perfect for that truck. Delrin or?

Joe

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Wow them are great looking Travy... Lynn did a great job on them..

[fhhhstix]

Nice Travis. Those Rims are perfect for that truck. Delrin or?

Joe

Thanks and yes I think they are delrin.

Wow them are great looking Travy... Lynn did a great job on them..

Thanks Paul I am very happy with them.

Travis

[SmallHaul]

Wow! Those rims look great!

They are perfect for the truck.

[JAMMER]

Travis I have been looking at your Mack and was wondering could that be an L J Mack? I drove one many moons ago. Ed

[td9clyde]

awsome just going to be one cool tow truck

[Izzy]

The rims and a real authentic look - nice!

[Kid@heart]

As a new guy to this hobby I have a question for you... How do you (all of you) find the time to build all these awesome projects?

[sneaky-pete]

As a new guy to this hobby I have a question for you... How do you (all of you) find the time to build all these awesome projects?

We ignore our wives lol:rolleyes:

[Dreamweaver]

We ignore our wives lol:rolleyes:

Good deal I thought I was the only one that did that...:D:D:D


Travis... LOOKIN GOOD

What size are the lug nuts?

Lynn, Awesome job on the rims...

-Mike

[Allbusted]

This is great I never seen this over on scale.. You have done a super job keeping the old styling..

[fhhhstix]

Thanks guys. Wife I can't afford one of those this hobby has me broke already I don't need someone else helping spend my money.:D

Travis

[russisloud]

nice looking cab, is it cast alum.

[fhhhstix]

Ya Russ it is aluminum it is a Smith Miller body it took me a while to find one I could afford to do this with.

Travis

[Izzy]

I best get some heat in my shed and move my bench - been working just across the hall for two years now.....

[fhhhstix]

I best get some heat in my shed and move my bench - been working just across the hall for two years now.....

Izzy I think you being that close to her is a good thing as she can see the enjoyment you get from the hobby not to mention you don't have to explain where you have been and what you were doing she already knows.:)

Travis

[tc1cat]

Not sure how I missed the last 2 pages of this build??? Truck looks GREAT!! I have to agree with everyone, those wheels match the look perfectly. Glad I could contribute to a great build:D The wheels are made from ABS plastic and the lug nuts and lug bolts are 0-80. Same as I used for my military wheels.

NOW WE NEED SOME COLOR ON IT!!
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Lynn

[Espeefan]

Yellow and black is going to look really sharp on that tow truck, Travis. It's really starting to come together. Nice!

[jffhrvstr]

Nice job on the truck! When do we get to see more pics of it?

[fhhhstix]

Nice job on the truck! When do we get to see more pics of it?

Thanks for the complement. No new pics as I have been working on some other projects and the MACK has been put on the back burner for now.:cool:

Travis

[Bigrigger]

I can never figure out how you work so fast, and make these amazing trucks! And yellow and black will look good on a tow truck.:D Keep it coming!:D

[fhhhstix]

Thanks guys hopefully I will get some time this week to work on the primer and filler.

Travis

[fhhhstix]

I have not done much with this truck lately as I sent most of it to be painted by one of our members. Hopefully I will get it back in time to have it done for the Indy show.

Thanks again for looking.
Travis

[spudd]

Dang!!!!! Is that a hint Travis???????????

[Grainfarmer]

Great job! Looks very good...!
Are these models still available somewhere? Is it exactly 1/16?

regards
Frank

[td9clyde]

I am just wonderin when this truck is gonna be road ready we still haven't seen any updates lol

[fhhhstix]

Great job! Looks very good...!
Are these models still available somewhere? Is it exactly 1/16?



regards
Frank

Yes they are real close to 1/16 and they are still available. Smith Miller has a web site and you can also find them on eBay but hold on to your shorts because they can cost up to or more than a wedico static model kit.

I am just wonderin when this truck is gonna be road ready we still haven't seen any updates lol

Well at this time it is up to the paint guy.

Dang!!!!! Is that a hint Travis???????????

:rolleyes::p:D

Travis

[diddys trucking]

did this mack ever get painted ?????? !!!!!

[fhhhstix]

did this mack ever get painted ?????? !!!!!

It is at the painters right now and hopefully I will see it soon.

Travis

[diddys trucking]

:DHi travis thanks for lettin us know about your rig i love them bulldogs . What color is it going to be or is it top secret lol:D:cool:

[fhhhstix]

:DHi travis thanks for lettin us know about your rig i love them bulldogs . What color is it going to be or is it top secret lol:D:cool:

No secret it will be yellow with black fenders. The bed will be yellow as well with diagonal red and white stripes angling toward each other from the out side to the middle on the back bumper area of the bed.

Travis

[diddys trucking]

Sounds cool cant wait to see it finished
DAVE

[DuelTruckDriver]

Thats an amazing build Travis:) Thats just a very cool idea using an vintage metal toy cab. Any new pic's?:D >Marty<

[tc1cat]

Ya, Travis- Any new pics?????

[Roadmasters]

That paint guy is pretty slow

[fhhhstix]

I am still waiting on the paint guy, but hay you can't rush perfection.:D

Travis

[spudd]

Ok ok I get the point!!!!!!!!!!
I will put my best man on it

[diddys trucking]

brings new meaning to watching paint drying lol:rolleyes::D:D:p

[spudd]

did your painter die???????????
if i were you i would fire him

[td9clyde]

can't rush presteige lol

[td9clyde]

Ok Ok Ok where is this mack???? lol i can't wait to see this one all done hows it goin?

[glorydays24]

ANTICIPATION MAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!!!!!
My heart can't take it.:eek::eek::eek: Is it done yet, is it done yet???
Gret job so far, can't wait to see more, and keep the pic's coming.

Big John

[fhhhstix]

I am still waiting on the painter.:rolleyes: I would fire him but I think he would be to drunk to notice.:D

Travis

[ihbuilder]

did your painter die???????????
if i were you i would fire him

I think he did or will :p:rolleyes:

[spudd]

F$&k that I quit!!!!!!!!

[td9clyde]

lmao!!!!

[glorydays24]

LMAO guy's:D:D:D:D

Big John

[diddys trucking]

:eek:wow is your painter useing a 0000 paint brush :confused: In the time its taken him to do it i have restored a 2 ton van for my m8 are you sure hes not sold it on:(:D

[spudd]

Paint shop went on strike!!!!!!!!
F¥£<ing union

[RCTech9]

Is the paint shop still on strike?

[ihbuilder]

"Is the paint shop still on strike?"


yep :confused::rolleyes::p:p:p:p

[spudd]

no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cab is painted and waiting for the lettering guy to show up

[Izzy]

did he get lost?

[fhhhstix]

did he get lost?

I think so!! I can't wait to get it back and get it together, it has now been over a year since I have seen my cab in person.

Travis

[spudd]

Just a year!!!!! Well that's quick if you ask me

Dang now you have izzy pickin on me

[fhhhstix]

Dang now you have izzy pickin on me

It's a group effort.:D

Travis

[ihbuilder]

HMMM , MUSTA had closed door meeting on this 1 :eek::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[fhhhstix]

HMMM , MUSTA had closed door meeting on this 1 :eek::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Nope your invited, join in at your own risk!!!

Travis

[ihbuilder]

Nope your invited, join in at your own risk!!!

Travis

no that's alright not your type :eek:

[fhhhstix]

no that's alright not your type :eek:

If that's the best you have maybe you should sit on the side line and just watch.:p:D

Travis

[ihbuilder]

If that's the best you have maybe you should sit on the side line and just watch.:p:D

Travis

OH I got some good ones fer ol cookie , just not proper for little ones who should have been tucked in bed by now :eek::rolleyes::p:p

[spudd]

are we going back to the model mafia???????????????????????LMFAO

[spudd]

A rumor has been started that the Mack is out of the paint shop and soon to be in rout to Indiana ..... Just a rumor going around!!!!!!!!!

[dabears]

I like rumors like that. I wanna see it!

[spudd]

Well it's on it's way now!!!!!!
It's been over a year in the shop so it became like part of the shop.
There's a big empty spot now but izzys truck fits in real good
Now off to get his done

[fhhhstix]

I got a package from spudd today and took a little time to start reassembling the truck. Here is what I have so far.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_1649.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_1651.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_1650.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_1652.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/L%20Model%20MACK/100_1654.jpg

Thanks for looking.
Travis

[ihbuilder]

now I can see it :eek: phone pics S!@#ed looks like Porky Tinkerbell did A good job on the paint ;) Oh , bout time it got there Huh ? :D:D:p:p:p

[dabears]

WoW thats looking killer with color on it!! Great job on the paint Spudd!! Truck looks sweet Travis!!

[Grainfarmer]

Looks great! Very nice model!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

That turned out great Travis. Nice squirt gun job Spudd..

[tc1cat]

Nice to see it again with paint on it:rolleyes: Only ?? Will it be at Indy?

[plow jockey]

Looks great,Sweet paint job.

[sparkycuda]

Travis, that is an awesome build! Very unique model and true to the era. Nice job!

Ken

[diddys trucking]

WOW credit where credit is dew your painter may of taken a long time to finish but he has done a great job superb:cool::cool::cool:

Dave:)

[Kaf343]

Very cool looking wrecker, love the paint job as well.