Mack M75SX

[Claus]

Steve, just curious what is that dual motor/transmission set from? Does it work well?

[ihbuilder]

Steve, just curious what is that dual motor/transmission set from? Does it work well?

It's an E max 2 speed trans . It works great , but, they're a lil big for a 14th/16th scale highway truck . It moved a good couple yards of fill today :D with the naggin tire issue :( but fun as H311 :D

[ihbuilder]

finally put this 1 on the scale too :o pushin 30Lbs

[RCP57]

finally put this 1 on the scale too :o pushin 30Lbs

Does that include paint?:p

[ihbuilder]

Does that include paint?:p

no :rolleyes::o I got a paint scheme in mind just tryin to figure out how to mask all the lil stars in it . I could send it to Spudd but I'll probably never see it again :eek: I got a few little details to do then I can paint it . Problem may be shutting it down to paint when the quarrying starts :eek: , guess I'll have to just throw some construction orange on it .

[ap40rocktruck]

Fantastic build of one of Mack's greatest haul trucks!

Ap40rocktruck

[ihbuilder]

Fantastic build of one of Mack's greatest haul trucks!

Ap40rocktruck

thank you Rick :)

welcome aboard

[ap40rocktruck]

no :rolleyes::o I got a paint scheme in mind just tryin to figure out how to mask all the lil stars in it . I could send it to Spudd but I'll probably never see it again :eek: I got a few little details to do then I can paint it . Problem may be shutting it down to paint when the quarrying starts :eek: , guess I'll have to just throw some construction orange on it .

For the stars, I assume you are thinking of the 1976 bi-centennial red, white & blue. I just so happen to have a hole punch that cuts stars. I did a test by applying blue painters tape to a sheet of .005" styrene, & it punched thru with ease. Then with some patients, i peeled off the blue "Masking" star. So with that, i would spray the area the stars are needed in white, then carefully punch & apply the stars where needed, then paint the blue over the masked stars......:D You can order one cheap on amazon here http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-23537097-Star-Hand-Punch/dp/B0033PCMMI

Cheers,
Ap40:bounce:

[ihbuilder]

more coal hauling today :rolleyes: lil less then a ton in 1.5 hrs loaded by the MANion face shovel do to the kitten blowing a hose :( do to valve issues :mad: . The idea was to sit on my azz for once and unload with the RC's :D . Oh well , 4 scoops with the Manion went pretty quick :confused:.
I havent done a thing to er since ED's St Louis show except try some wedico tires at indy :eek:.

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of course the kitten sittin in the shop :(
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[Lil Giants]

Volume wise, a ton (2000lbs) fills what area of your trk box Steve?

[Lmackattack]

Looking good. Right truck for the right job....

was this the paint job your thinking of?....

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[ihbuilder]

Joe , I can get 2.5 ton (5000 lbs)in the dodge so a ton is level at the top of the wheel wells .

Mack , that's it :D where did you find the pic ? I've looked forever .

[Lmackattack]

Mack , that's it :D where did you find the pic ? I've looked forever .


There was a thread on bigmacktrucks.com about the stars and stripes Mack's.
There also was a thread with all the real heavy off road Mack's think I had saved the pic after seeing it.

[ihbuilder]

Reg will be proud :D:p not quite the right color but heck with it :o . I whant to do the bi-centenial paint but I'm going to build another , sooo ;)

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[RCP57]

WOOOHOOO! It's about F*****G TIME! lol

Looks great to me Steve! Wish I was going to be at the upcoming show with you guys...

[Lmackattack]

Looking good. I have seen these macks painted in many different colors, dark yellow,red, white...it's not like the traditional cats where 99% are all yellow.

[ihbuilder]

Looking good. I have seen these macks painted in many different colors, dark yellow,red, white...it's not like the traditional cats where 99% are all yellow.

the m45's and m35's at a quarry I use to haul out of had close to this color . then a m45 front cut off at a show in lititz PA (Mack days ATCA )I went to was sorta Allis Chalmers orange . yea colors all over the place :confused:

Reg , get on your private jet and come down :p

[ihbuilder]

few more , need more paint . I got 1 can to test the color :o The store was closed today :( oh a lil grease on the cylinder rams werks wonders for masking :D

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still got the grime to clean off the axles and shave a lil off the bottom of the beams

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I'm going to finish the detail too finally :eek: gotta find some more mack emblems . I'm gonna rob the letters off a bruder for the front of the hood possibly the bulldog too :D

[Lil Giants]

oh a lil grease on the cylinder rams werks wonders for masking :D

I've been using Vaseline for yrs to do this... get some on an area you wanted to paint, use a Q-tip soaked with lacquer thinner to wipe away a clean edge... I've even tried this method for curvy paint lines on plastic bodies with good results. ;)

Do you use electrical cleaner to clean the grime away? I used a can of that to clean off the oily grime from my 850 after the cyl leaky mess all over the bottom of the stick & coupler... it was like it was steamed off. ;)

[ihbuilder]

Ether old trick I used when prepping oil pans for reinstall . Never had a leaky oil pan or timing cover yet :D I just can't get the same stuff I used years ago , seams to leave a bit of oily residue that I have to blow off . electrical cleaner is real good too , I just never have it when need it :( ether is always on hand this time a year. :rolleyes: yes I may try the Vaseline in the Mack logo on the hubs , I want that to stand out a bit .

[ihbuilder]

almost back together :) leaving the rims raw aluminum to have a break in color :confused: going back to the rc4wd tires just glue the back beads so they don't walk out under a load when turning :rolleyes: For the fronts , I have some flexible foam from 3M to try , Just waiting on the applicator .

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after thought , its funny to see paint on it :eek:

[RCP57]

Looks great Steve!

[RCTech9]

Looks good Steve!

[9W Monighan]

What an improvement over bare aluminum:popcorn:

[steamer]

Steve, Looks great with some colour on it! Now all you need is some cherries on top and a siren to put out Magnesium fires with lots and lots of sand!!!
Rob

[TRUCKMAKER]

Looks good Steve, I'm a big fan of Red! Also like the rims bare with the painted hubs.

[Snochaser]

Definitely nice to see it painted. It's like a whole new model now huh?

Ben

[ihbuilder]

thanks guys :)


emblems (hat pins) :D

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[Lil Giants]

Did you make that emblem yourself on your big machinery?

[ihbuilder]

Did you make that emblem yourself on your big machinery?

I could. I have it drawn up same as the rear hubs . It's a hat pin , couldn't beat the price :D

[ihbuilder]

lil more ;) all ready to get dirty again :D

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the donor
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wedico tires I got from Ric at indy last year that were defects with bad beads . I noticed the side walls are pretty thick , so cut the beads off for the 2.2" wheels I have . we'll see how it holds up , much better then the mil-spec from rc4wd . also made a better platform for the battery so I don't have to put it through the wind shield :confused:

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