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Mack DT 3rd rebuild
First build the little VMG axles were too weak:
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: I have the front axle & trans finished, I'll post up more pics soon.
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Re: Mack DT 3rd rebuild
The transfer unit that I made is done but, I won't seal it up with silicone until I abuse it for a while.
I also dropped the trans down so that the cab would sit right on the frame.
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Re: Mack DT 3rd rebuild
I bought the 10" Dump that FGD was selling for it.
THANKS FRED! 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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Re: Mack DT 3rd rebuild
Scott the truck is comeing together nicely and you are going to realy like the front driven axle.
Travis
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Re: Mack DT 3rd rebuild
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. Quote:
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Re: Mack DT 3rd rebuild
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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.
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Very cool little rig by far the best looking Mack bruder yet..Great work!
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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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Re: Mack DT 3rd rebuild
truck is looking great, the new box fits on there nice. really like the transfer case, nice and simple.
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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. I looked at a bunch of pics on the net to get the rear length right, I am happy with it. 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. I did make a set of pipes using King & knight exhaust parts.
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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.
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.
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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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Oooooooo big old cow killer I like it nice work!
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