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Mack DM800 Dump
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. [IMG][/IMG] And here's were I'm at, early in the game. [IMG][/IMG] A 1/25th scale cab next to it. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] I'll wait for Reg to post some pics of the dump body, it's amaising. |
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Re: Mack DM800 Dump
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.
Big John
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Re: Mack DM800 Dump
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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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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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......
Wayne |
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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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Re: Mack DM800 Dump
looking good!!!
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