Mack DM800 Dump

[Kaf343]

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.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/for%20Sale/7621cd6efad6ef8c2ffa7ee8025e2ac3.jpg

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

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/for%20Sale/f255229fe13419256c7c9cc71eccdcbb.jpg


A 1/25th scale cab next to it.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/for%20Sale/84704cf84b887f591a0d30b7ac077e03.jpg

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I'll wait for Reg to post some pics of the dump body, it's amaising.

[RCP57]

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!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/IMG_4340_zpsc21937d6.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/IMG_4340_zpsc21937d6.jpg.html)
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[cabs]

Looks unreal,can't wait to see it.

[TRUCKMAKER]

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.

[glorydays24]

This is going to be one bad bulldog.:D:cool:;)

Big John

[cabrover]

Looks like a great start to a great build!:D Cant wait to see that puppy dump!:cool: Reg that bed is awesome.

[RCP57]

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:cop:.... I ran out of argon before I could finish welding it together so that's why there are some gaps between pieces.:(

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_4348_zps516e32fe.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_4348_zps516e32fe.jpg.html)
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[ihbuilder]

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 :eek:

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 .

[BRICKNICK]

:popcorn:Wow that body is looking great Reg, I can't wait to see Keith's progress with this build. This should get good:popcorn:

[Kaf343]

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!

[RCP57]

OK great! Glad to hear that everyone likes it and that I'm not fired from the project as of yet!:rolleyes:

Hopefully I can get a bottle of argon today and get this finished up by tomorrow!:D

[Kaf343]

OK great! Glad to hear that everyone likes it and that I'm not fired from the project as of yet!:rolleyes:

Hopefully I can get a bottle of argon today and get this finished up by tomorrow!:D

Lol, looking great!

[Cooper]

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!!!!

[RCP57]

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!:rolleyes:

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.
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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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[RCTech9]

This will be a sweet truck.

[RCP57]

Dump box in motion...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPXJvsN9asM&list=UUrzqEOj31tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

[spudd]

Nice dump box. Will look at home on the DM

[flatdeck]

Reg.. another great box build... Will make Keith's old Mack look real......


Wayne

[Kaf343]

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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Did some mirror frame work.
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[dabears]

looking good!!!

[Erick O]

Looking awesome

[cabs]

Wow man, you made a lot of progress. Truck looks great. Cant wait to see the finished product.

[Kaf343]

looking good!!!

Thanks Aaron, and it's going to be Orange! Lol.

Looking awesome

Thanks Eric.

Wow man, you made a lot of progress. Truck looks great. Cant wait to see the finished product.

Thanks Chris, appriciate it.

[RCP57]

It looks great Keith!

Next update please....

[Grainfarmer]

Good job! Looks great!

[Kaf343]

It looks great Keith!

Next update please....

Thanks Reg, coming up.

Good job! Looks great!

Thanks buddy, having fun with this one.

[Kaf343]

OK, so a little progress the past few days. I took it all back apart and painted the frame, rears and front axle. then reassembled and made a electronics tray out of diamond plate aluminum for under the hood.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/DSC_1910.jpg (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/kaf343/media/DM800%20Dump/DSC_1910.jpg.html)

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Made a stack bracket out of Brass
http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/DSC_1913.jpg (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/kaf343/media/DM800%20Dump/DSC_1913.jpg.html)

[Cooper]

Wow pretty creative. Looks good with the diamond plate!!

[DieselKid]

Awesome details! Love the mirror hardware and the exhaust support! :)

Keep us posted,
-Alex

[Kaf343]

Wow pretty creative. Looks good with the diamond plate!!

Thanks Cooper,mgotta love diamond plate, lol.

Awesome details! Love the mirror hardware and the exhaust support! :)

Keep us posted,
-Alex


Thanks Alex, appriciate it.




I installed lights on the bed, with exception of the tail post as it is solid aluminum. I'll wait to my mill is set up and try drill it out to pass the wires through.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/789c36362668bc10f6b4f57121778a5e.jpg

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Mounted my Pintal hook and tail lights.


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[RCP57]

That is looking sweet Keith! If I had known you were going to install lights like that I could have milled a slot in the backside of the rear posts for you! I guess it's a good thing that I didn't weld the rest of the uprights in... Keep the updates coming! Hurry up and finish this one so that we can do another one!:rolleyes:

[Exclusive RC]

Everytime you bring it to the house it gets better and better, I cant to see her in action on my layout! there is no doubt that it will work as good as it looks esspecially with one of REGs boxes...

[cabrover]

That ride is gonna be bada$$!:D Everything you do is precise and well done. Very good work, cant wait to see whats next!!:cool:

[cabs]

I gotta get a deere dozer and paint it orange for you… looks great man

[Kaf343]

That is looking sweet Keith! If I had known you were going to install lights like that I could have milled a slot in the backside of the rear posts for you! I guess it's a good thing that I didn't weld the rest of the uprights in... Keep the updates coming! Hurry up and finish this one so that we can do another one!:rolleyes:


Thanks Reg, almost finished with the cab details.

Everytime you bring it to the house it gets better and better, I cant to see her in action on my layout! there is no doubt that it will work as good as it looks esspecially with one of REGs boxes...

Thanks Brian, it will be ready for Tuesday! Can't wait.

That ride is gonna be bada$$!:D Everything you do is precise and well done. Very good work, cant wait to see whats next!!:cool:

Thanks Tim, appriciate it.

I gotta get a deere dozer and paint it orange for you… looks great man


Gotta love Orange, lol.

[Kaf343]

A little update, the truck is running on its own power and the dump is working perfectly.

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[dabears]

That looks Bad A$$!!!! Looking great!!!! loving the lights too!!

[flatdeck]

Great looking Dump truck Keith.....

[Kaf343]

That looks Bad A$$!!!! Looking great!!!! loving the lights too!!

Thanks Aaron, more lights to come!

Great looking Dump truck Keith.....

Thanks Wayne.

[BRICKNICK]

Wow Keith way to nail that dm....that's thing looks perfect so far. Great job. Any colors pipickedut for the cab yet?

[Kaf343]

Wow Keith way to nail that dm....that's thing looks perfect so far. Great job. Any colors pipickedut for the cab yet?

Thanks Nick, orange for the cab, might try to pull silver and black into it as well.

[SmallHaul]

It was nice seeing your truck in person Keith, there is so much detail to it. Very nice work. I didn't realize that the stack mount was made out of brass, nice. The metal work for the rear view mirrors is a nice touch too.

The bed looks great Reg and you did a fantastic job with the screw drive setup. Makes me want to build another dump truck for myself.

[Kaf343]

It was nice seeing your truck in person Keith, there is so much detail to it. Very nice work. I didn't realize that the stack mount was made out of brass, nice. The metal work for the rear view mirrors is a nice touch too.

The bed looks great Reg and you did a fantastic job with the screw drive setup. Makes me want to build another dump truck for myself.


Thanks so much Scott, it was a lot of fun at Brian's. Looking forward to moving dirt with it.

[Kaf343]

A few pics from Brian's Awesome lay out.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/56f2b1be709797e122242214bc72d535.jpg

My Doosan excavator loading my DM 800

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[NORM]

Super cool, as always.

[kaptain Jack]

Wow,what a sand box,I'm drooling!

[Cossett]

Wow that is cool, I guess thats the boss next to his office

[Lmackattack]

Looks great man! really looks like a mean old dog.

Think it would look great with some old school spokes on her. Most of those DM Mack's were heavy spec.

[Exclusive RC]

Looks great man! really looks like a mean old dog.

Think it would look great with some old school spokes on her. Most of those DM Mack's were heavy spec.

Spokes are already in the booth getting paint...

[Kaf343]

Super cool, as always.

Thanks Bud.

Wow,what a sand box,I'm drooling!

Sand box is Brian's creation.

Wow that is cool, I guess thats the boss next to his office

Thanks Cossett.

Looks great man! really looks like a mean old dog.

Think it would look great with some old school spokes on her. Most of those DM Mack's were heavy spec.

Got em last night from Brian, looking awesome.

Spokes are already in the booth getting paint...

Thanks Brian.

[Snowman3725]

Love that color Keith. Very old school and very clean

[Kaf343]

Love that color Keith. Very old school and very clean

Thanks Snowman

[Kaf343]

Just about finished. Still need air tanks, tarp and tarp operator.

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Ladder made from brass.
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Manual tarp housing soon to be motorized, the tarp arm is spring loaded.
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[RCP57]

Wow! That turned out great Keith! So when are you, Brian and I going to do the next project together?:D:cool: Thanks for letting me be a part of this one!

[Mikem]

Hi Guys really nice truck looks like it's going to a vintage truck show . Mike

[JAMMER]

HI Keith the DM turned out real nice you really nailed it. Ed

[Kaf343]

Nice!

Thanks.

Wow! That turned out great Keith! So when are you, Brian and I going to do the next project together?:D:cool: Thanks for letting me be a part of this one![/QUOT

Thanks Reg, I'll get a video up in the next day or to. Two more are in the plans, I'll email you the specs on the beds I need.

[QUOTE=Mikem;120731]Hi Guys really nice truck looks like it's going to a vintage truck show . Mike

Thanks Mike.

HI Keith the DM turned out real nice you really nailed it. Ed

Thanks Ed, I really appriciate that. :D

[cabs]

Wow man, spot on. Came out great

[Steve1503]

Where did you get the spring for the tarp? I need to get some for my truck.

[Kaf343]

Wow man, spot on. Came out great

Thanks Chris.

Where did you get the spring for the tarp? I need to get some for my truck.

McMaster Carr, there left and right hand springs. I can dig out the part number if you need it.

[Exclusive RC]

Perfect execution as Always Keith, pics def dont do it justice!

[flatdeck]

Keith it looks like the Old Mack is ready for work... Great job.....



Wayne

[Kaf343]

Perfect execution as Always Keith, pics def dont do it justice!

Thanks Brian, and thanks for an awesome paint job on the cab, talk about making lemonade out of Lemons.

Keith it looks like the Old Mack is ready for work... Great job.....



Wayne

Thanks Wayne, best operating truck I've built to date. Drives smooth at scale speeds, sounds awesome with the new SM3 in it and the bed, what can I say it's one foe Reggie's, he's the man when it comes to dump boxes.

[Steve1503]

If you could get me the part # for the springs, I would appreciate it.

[speedy8305]

That is one helluva DM 800, gets my vote for build of the month! Great craftsmanship keep it up

[Kaf343]

If you could get me the part # for the springs, I would appreciate it.

I'll dig out the numbers for you.

That is one helluva DM 800, gets my vote for build of the month! Great craftsmanship keep it up

Wow! Thanks so much, I really appriciate it.

[tc1cat]

Nice!! Now it needs some rust, nicks, and dings to make it look like a vintage truck :rolleyes::rolleyes:











Just kidding! A nice addition to any ones fleet.

[Kaf343]

Nice!! Now it needs some rust, nicks, and dings to make it look like a vintage truck :rolleyes::rolleyes:



Just kidding! A nice addition to any ones fleet.


Thank Lynn, lol. I plan on using this truck so it will get its share of nicks and scratches I'm sure.

[Erick O]

One of the coolest builds I've seen

[Kaf343]

One of the coolest builds I've seen



Thanks Eric, appreciate it.

[Kaf343]

Just about finished with this one, needs the bulldog on the hood, wipers and lettering.


Here's a few pics from Brian's house tonight with my 25 ton eager beaver trailer, Daewoo Dozer and Doozan Excavator.


http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/d1e62316d1cc9879cf156aabdb3eacc9.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/d55d119246562dd183cc73ddc7c000dd.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/decbd05a6797d6e7c1122e659065c16b.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/a4ce18fe95ac56c5dcadc78802b05650.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/0f84a700a7099be2eac353950d16a746.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/ef833eaf379d31b74158e303a3c83e16.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/02e3066e18fdaaf3807d7bad424f3fbc.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/00f4f4912b0ce61fb3f722c4ddc4c2c2.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/646906011a9437527a08582a6b098b50.jpg

[crazydog]

Great looking truck!!

I have looked through the thread several times, but still might have missed it, did you say where you got the Daytons at?

[Kaf343]

Great looking truck!!

I have looked through the thread several times, but still might have missed it, did you say where you got the Daytons at?


Thanks, the Daytons are 3D printed by Brian, (ExclusiveRC).

[pontiacmann]

WOOOW:jaw::jaw::jaw: i love that truck looks sooo good. very nice Work.

[andyathome]

that is awesome..

[speedy8305]

Love the truck one question where is the tarp i see the hand crank and the tarp arms but is that one of those invisible tarps or what lol??

[Kaf343]

WOOOW:jaw::jaw::jaw: i love that truck looks sooo good. very nice Work.

Thanks so much, appreciate it.

that is awesome..

Thanks Andy.

Love the truck one question where is the tarp i see the hand crank and the tarp arms but is that one of those invisible tarps or what lol??

lol, the tarp is on the bench waiting for the tarp motor to show up and then it will get installed.

[speedy8305]

Kaf you know I have noticed something lol you love to have all your trucks orange lol wasnt the 333 orange and the cascada orange as well lol well orange you predictable lol
anyway great job on the truck I cant compliment you enough

[Kaf343]

Kaf you know I have noticed something lol you love to have all your trucks orange lol wasnt the 333 orange and the cascada orange as well lol well orange you predictable lol
anyway great job on the truck I cant compliment you enough

Yeah, I've got an issue! Of all the trucks I've built the majority are orange or have orange in them. Even my Hot Rod Nova is orange, lol.

[Exclusive RC]

Keith clearly has an Orange fettish.... its so bad that Ive made up an Orange and named it after him and 50% of my paint inventory is made up of "Keith Orange"!!!!!! but all jokes aside, this is by far one of the NICEST well built, well though out Dump Trucks I have laid my eyes on and got the oppurtunity to see up close and personal.... the pictures do not do it justice what so ever.... It runs and sounds as good as it looks and the **** thing can move a house! No detail was spared, and the sad part about it, is Keith is still trying to figure out what else to do too it..... lmao... it never ends...... Great Job BUD!

[speedy8305]

Yes great build in deed

[BRICKNICK]

Keith.......(speechless) :jaw:

[Kaf343]

Keith clearly has an Orange fettish.... its so bad that Ive made up an Orange and named it after him and 50% of my paint inventory is made up of "Keith Orange"!!!!!! but all jokes aside, this is by far one of the NICEST well built, well though out Dump Trucks I have laid my eyes on and got the oppurtunity to see up close and personal.... the pictures do not do it justice what so ever.... It runs and sounds as good as it looks and the **** thing can move a house! No detail was spared, and the sad part about it, is Keith is still trying to figure out what else to do too it..... lmao... it never ends...... Great Job BUD!

Wow, thanks man. Appreciate the kind words.

Yes great build in deed

Thanks again Speedy

Keith.......(speechless) :jaw:

Thanks Nick, appreciate it.

[Lil Giants]

I think the only detail missing with most of your projects is a company name. ;)

[Kaf343]

I think the only detail missing with most of your projects is a company name. ;)

Yeah, the issue with a company name would mean I'd have to keep them. Lol. This one I think will get one on it soon.

[Kaf343]

If you could get me the part # for the springs, I would appreciate it.


Steve, sorry. It was Grainger not McMaster.

Left spring is 3HPF9
Right spring is 3HPC4

I gave not tried them yet to be sure the tension is correct as I am waiting for the tarp. Hope that helps.

[Kaf343]

Short video of the tarp operational now.

http://youtu.be/fKKQhLWVBuY

[Kaf343]

A few more pics

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/8006d9ae16b15646ebe1fd9ff8ba7486.jpg


http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/f2205e26d4c01df8dab1382b0df3f316.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/4633342082b2c31944b3e3137b7f442a.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/30d0da66b1f016f832a8d7ebf4241108.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/606735f22e5e65b7e88e6a6e478979c5.jpg

[Bo Wallen]

"I'm running out of superlatives to describe what i think"
So i just say AWESOME !

[speedy8305]

Hey that thing is BAD A@# now you just need some ripps in the canvas like ya een carrying an A@@ load of rock lol j/k but anyway that is spot on how much would you charge to make another one ?

[bigford]

Keith
the mack is killer and the tarp is AWESOME !

[Kaf343]

"I'm running out of superlatives to describe what i think"
So i just say AWESOME !

Wow!, thanks Bo. I really appriciate the kind words.

Hey that thing is BAD A@# now you just need some ripps in the canvas like ya een carrying an A@@ load of rock lol j/k but anyway that is spot on how much would you charge to make another one ?

Thanks Speedy, I plan on using this truck so I'll see how the tarp holds up!

Keith
the mack is killer and the tarp is AWESOME !

Thanks BF, appriciate it.

[pontiacmann]

looks good would like a vid of the tarp working.:jaw:

[Kaf343]

looks good would like a vid of the tarp working.:jaw:

Thanks Pontiac man, go up the thread a few posts. There's a video I posted yesterday.

[up9018]

That is a great looking truck. The level of craftsmanship is superb. Nice Job.

Chris

[heavy_duty]

Keith, man that tarp is slick.The whole truck is bad.What material did you use for the tarp?

Ed

[pontiacmann]

Thanks Pontiac man, go up the thread a few posts. There's a video I posted yesterday.

yes i know :D:D:D TY

[Supermario]

I'm thinking, once you get the loader in the proper colors , perhaps this might be a " keeper combo" ? :D:lol:;).
Hmmm, I seem to remember asking you about keeping or parting before :rolleyes:

Amazing work and beautiful truck Keith.

[Kaf343]

That is a great looking truck. The level of craftsmanship is superb. Nice Job.

Chris

Thanks Chris, greatly appriciated.

Keith, man that tarp is slick.The whole truck is bad.What material did you use for the tarp?

Ed

Thanks Ed, I used bathing suit material from JoAnns fabrics. It stretches just a bit, can get wet and they ends won't Frey when cut so no need for hems.

yes i know :D:D:D TY

I'm thinking, once you get the loader in the proper colors , perhaps this might be a " keeper combo" ? :D:lol:;).
Hmmm, I seem to remember asking you about keeping or parting before :rolleyes:

Amazing work and beautiful truck Keith.

[Kaf343]

I'm thinking, once you get the loader in the proper colors , perhaps this might be a " keeper combo" ? :D:lol:;).
Hmmm, I seem to remember asking you about keeping or parting before :rolleyes:

Amazing work and beautiful truck Keith.



Lol, thanks Mario. Yeah gotta get it orange quick. Lol.

[Lmackattack]

Looks great with all the extra details. I really like the way you captured the look of a old DM Mack. Hope your diffs are locked in because that truck should go thru anything looking that tuff and all.

[Erick O]

Truck is bad ***. Would be even cooler with a plow hanging on the front like the old dump trucks that ran around NYC. I could totally see the truck pushing some snow

[Kaf343]

Looks great with all the extra details. I really like the way you captured the look of a old DM Mack. Hope your diffs are locked in because that truck should go thru anything looking that tuff and all.

Thanks, yes Diffs are locked and it is a beast.

Truck is bad ***. Would be even cooler with a plow hanging on the front like the old dump trucks that ran around NYC. I could totally see the truck pushing some snow

Thanks Erick, not a bad idea! I may have to look into that.

[up9018]

A snowplow would be cool, but you would have to go all in and build one with the wing plow and salt spreader. Maybe even make it so you actually use it for that purpose.

Chris

[BRICKNICK]

You would be getting use outta your snow plow here In Jersey now Keith LoL.

[Jakyat]

Just have to say, i really admire your attention to detail. You have done an exceptionally fine job of nailing the target that you talked anout on page one of this thread. Hats off to you!!!

[Kaf343]

A snowplow would be cool, but you would have to go all in and build one with the wing plow and salt spreader. Maybe even make it so you actually use it for that purpose.

Chris[/QUOT

I don't know, that maybe another build down the road. Don't see to many wing plows in NYC, but a highway truck would be cool. Maybe a Ford 8000 NYS thruway truck. Hmmmm.

[QUOTE=BRICKNICK;122231]You would be getting use outta your snow plow here In Jersey now Keith LoL.

Lol, yeah Nick. Be a good idea but I've got something else that will help dig us out I just loaded on the low boy.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/Snow%20Cat/f1217976bd349d9afecadd4647df5599.jpg

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/Snow%20Cat/b3fd9b1024862883c0234b8a1ae9eb1d.jpg

Just have to say, i really admire your attention to detail. You have done an exceptionally fine job of nailing the target that you talked anout on page one of this thread. Hats off to you!!!

Wow, thank you sir for the nice words. I really appreciate it.

[Lmackattack]

A plow would be quite fitting for this truck. Seams every big township on the east coast had a large mack plow truck. I had a job about 15 years ago driving a RD mack with a plow. Never did find a drift that stopped it. Load up that box full with sand and keep your foot in it. That maxidyne pushed harder the more she lugged down on the RPMs. Ahhh...Good times back then!

I want to construct a removable highway plow for my green Mack 6 wheeler. With a full box of sand it can drive thru some snow. It would have to be made with a heavy blade so it can maintain contact with the road.

[Kaf343]

A plow would be quite fitting for this truck. Seams every big township on the east coast had a large mack plow truck. I had a job about 15 years ago driving a RD mack with a plow. Never did find a drift that stopped it. Load up that box full with sand and keep your foot in it. That maxidyne pushed harder the more she lugged down on the RPMs. Ahhh...Good times back then!

I want to construct a removable highway plow for my green Mack 6 wheeler. With a full box of sand it can drive thru some snow. It would have to be made with a heavy blade so it can maintain contact with the road.

OK, after looking at a few pics on the web, I've decided that I'll do a plow for her. Nothing fancy but functional. I'll go for something like this that can clip or easily be mounted to my existing bumper and frame.

This style frame

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/b6c3bc4761620bc9f5cddbdbc7f7bf5d.jpg

And this style blade.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/7fff2eed47f8a65e80aa1b932c69982f.jpg

Or maybe this.

http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q564/kaf343/DM800%20Dump/0a8cf29f75242c173a6ed744bd3822ef.jpg

[up9018]

The plow will look great. Then all you need is a guy next to it leaning on a shovel and it will be a true state job.

Can't wait to see how you make the plow.

Chris

[Erick O]

That will be awesome man

[bigford]

my old mack had a slip on plow that hooked to
the front axle and pinned to the frame behind the bumper

[rc13]

Hi, I am glad to see that you have decided to build/install a plow for that bad boy. I love plows. I have installed them on several of my vehicles/machines. On youtube I am mbrinc10. I don't recall seeing any plows on your other vehicles. Besides buckets on machines, blades on dozers, and your Blizzard SR, do you have any snow plows that we have not seen? Well if this is the first I am sure it will be nice. I am interested to see how you will raise/lower the plow and angle left to right. I know some of those older truck/plow setups did not even angle, they just lifted up and down.
Eddie

[Kaf343]

The plow will look great. Then all you need is a guy next to it leaning on a shovel and it will be a true state job.

Can't wait to see how you make the plow.

Chris

Thanks Chris, yeah I'll have to talk to Brian and get him to print me a stander with a shovel. Lol.

That will be awesome man

my old mack had a slip on plow that hooked to
the front axle and pinned to the frame behind the bumper

That's basically what I'm going to go for so I can remove it easily.

Hi, I am glad to see that you have decided to build/install a plow for that bad boy. I love plows. I have installed them on several of my vehicles/machines. On youtube I am mbrinc10. I don't recall seeing any plows on your other vehicles. Besides buckets on machines, blades on dozers, and your Blizzard SR, do you have any snow plows that we have not seen? Well if this is the first I am sure it will be nice. I am interested to see how you will raise/lower the plow and angle left to right. I know some of those older truck/plow setups did not even angle, they just lifted up and down.
Eddie

Thanks Eddie, I have a SCX10 with a plow on it. This will be my first semi with a plow. Definitely going to do the up and down with a small linear actuator. The tilt I'll have to work on something, maybe a worm gear or something. I want it to work right but I don't want to compromise looks for function. I'll get it somehow, lol.

[bigford]

I was dumping salt at the riverhead town yard and this was just waiting for it pic to be taken. plus it's ORANGE!!!!
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/mackplow_zpsdcbe994f.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/mackplow_zpsdcbe994f.png.html)

[Kaf343]

I was dumping salt at the riverhead town yard and this was just waiting for it pic to be taken. plus it's ORANGE!!!!
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/mackplow_zpsdcbe994f.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/mackplow_zpsdcbe994f.png.html)

I LOVE IT!!!!! is it a DM600? Thanks for the pic.

[bigford]

the tip of the outer wing has to be seven feet up there

[Erick O]

V plow will be cool can't wait to see it push some snow.

[RCP57]

Hope you don't mind me posting these here Keith. Does this look like it will work? I know it's the wrong Mack, but at least it's a Mack...:D

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_4878_zps0a09b1bc.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_4878_zps0a09b1bc.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_4879_zps7e9637be.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_4879_zps7e9637be.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_4880_zps32a68c73.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_4880_zps32a68c73.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_4881_zpsbdc0aaea.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_4881_zpsbdc0aaea.jpg.html)

[Kaf343]

Hope you don't mind me posting these here Keith. Does this look like it will work? I know it's the wrong Mack, but at least it's a Mack...:D

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_4878_zps0a09b1bc.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_4878_zps0a09b1bc.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_4879_zps7e9637be.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_4879_zps7e9637be.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_4880_zps32a68c73.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_4880_zps32a68c73.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/King%20Hauler/IMG_4881_zpsbdc0aaea.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/King%20Hauler/IMG_4881_zpsbdc0aaea.jpg.html)


Once again Reg, you nailed it. I've already started on the frame and lift mech so once I get the plow blade I'll be in business. Nice job! Can't wait.

[RCP57]

Awesome Keith. Are you thinking of putting a softer cutting edge on it? I was looking around at stuff I had but wasn't sure if I should stick anything on there for you?

[Lmackattack]

That plow looks like it will dig in pretty good. Nice job fellas.

[Kaf343]

Awesome Keith. Are you thinking of putting a softer cutting edge on it? I was looking around at stuff I had but wasn't sure if I should stick anything on there for you?

Thanks Reg, I may put a brass strip on the bottom of it. I'll wait till it shows up and I get the frame fit to it. Definitely going to add two feet / shoes to it.

That plow looks like it will dig in pretty good. Nice job fellas.

Thanks, the rears are locked on the DM so hopefully it will push OK.

[ThreeOZ]

Hi Keith,

Congratulations on one of the most awesome trucks that I've seen on this forum.

I've been a fan of the DM800 since 1970 when I was 10 years old. I built 2 1/25th scale MPC DM800/Rexnord cement mixers. The ones that came in the box with the stars and stripes paint job on the cover.

I'm curious about the cab that you used for this build. Is it a Truescale Mack Superliner with the center windshield post cut out? BTW, that dump box from Reg is freakin' amazing, and your tarp is the icing on the cake. And the passenger side mirror is also a work of art!

[straightpipejakebrake]

Man this thing came out awesome!

[Kaf343]

Hi Keith,

Congratulations on one of the most awesome trucks that I've seen on this forum.

I've been a fan of the DM800 since 1970 when I was 10 years old. I built 2 1/25th scale MPC DM800/Rexnord cement mixers. The ones that came in the box with the stars and stripes paint job on the cover.

I'm curious about the cab that you used for this build. Is it a Truescale Mack Superliner with the center windshield post cut out? BTW, that dump box from Reg is freakin' amazing, and your tarp is the icing on the cake. And the passenger side mirror is also a work of art!

Thanks so much for the compliment, I bought one of the cement mixers to use as a guide for measurements on the hood. There a pretty cool kit, I'm just not into building the 1/24th scale stuff. The cab was from shapeways, it's one of Gooses cabs, thanks again.

[QUOTE=straightpipejakebrake;124232]Man this thing came out awesome![/QUOTE

Thank you sir, appriciate it.

[Claus]

Beautiful build and custom in every way. Not only one of the best Mack builds I have seen but also one of the top dump truck builds. Love the heavy look and it don't get much heavier than that.

[Kaf343]

Thanks, appreciate the comments. My favorite build as well.

[Claus]

Keith I noticed you started off with one of those printed, frosted windshields and ended up with a beautiful clear one. Did you make the clear one yourself? With the curves of the cab that must have been difficult? Or did you do something to the frosted on to get it to a clear state? Having this dilemma with my printed Peterbilt cab. Thank you.