Tesla Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Instead of picking up where I left off with my Conforti Mack, I've decided to start a new project. My inspiration for this project is Dave Natale's RS700 early coast version...My original plan was to use the RS685ST as a donor kit. After assembling the frame and bogie I decided against it. The DM600 chassis and bogie are much more suited for heavy hauling. Basic frame assembly is complete (frame will need to be lengthened for steerable lift axle and possible winch) Lift axle not complete
Sam I Am Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 54 minutes ago, Warren D said: Looks interesting, I'll be following along. X2
gatorincebu Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Dennis , Glad to see your are feeling well enough to get back to the bench ! You know I will be following this one closely ! Any chance you will breakout that big dozer and finish it ? Be Well Gator
dodgefever Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Interesting project. Did you make those lift axle mounts?
Tesla Posted July 3, 2019 Author Posted July 3, 2019 On 7/1/2019 at 11:09 PM, gatorincebu said: Dennis , Glad to see your are feeling well enough to get back to the bench ! You know I will be following this one closely ! Any chance you will breakout that big dozer and finish it ? Be Well Gator Maybe someday...I have all the parts. Right now I''m in the mood to crank out a few Macks
Tesla Posted July 3, 2019 Author Posted July 3, 2019 7 hours ago, PacificEd said: Is that an AITM cab and hood casting? It certainly is! It's a great casting.
Tesla Posted July 3, 2019 Author Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, dodgefever said: Interesting project. Did you make those lift axle mounts? The steerable lift axle is from Jamie.
TECHMAN Posted July 3, 2019 Posted July 3, 2019 Sharp job on the Mack so far!!! Have a few of the units from Dave, he really turns out SUPERIOR stuff!!!! Will be following this one for sure.... DJ
Tesla Posted July 15, 2019 Author Posted July 15, 2019 I've been pecking away at this project...here's some updated photos: The winch is from Jamie. It's a 100,000 lb. Tulsa. My favorite Mack engine...the E9 V8!
dodgefever Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 Wow, that's a beast! I wish Jamie would make some 24" Mack rims and tyres... those AITM ones are a bit rudimentary in comparison.
gotnitro? Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 Very stout looking truck, properly running big rubber and engine !
Tesla Posted July 18, 2019 Author Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) On 7/15/2019 at 3:14 PM, dodgefever said: Wow, that's a beast! I wish Jamie would make some 24" Mack rims and tyres... those AITM ones are a bit rudimentary in comparison. 1 hour ago, gotnitro? said: Very stout looking truck, properly running big rubber and engine ! Thank you! Edited July 18, 2019 by Tesla
tbill Posted July 19, 2019 Posted July 19, 2019 Man, it’s great to see you at the bench again! Looking terrific so far!
Tesla Posted July 19, 2019 Author Posted July 19, 2019 6 hours ago, tbill said: Man, it’s great to see you at the bench again! Looking terrific so far! Thank you Bill...it's great to be back in the saddle again
gatorincebu Posted July 24, 2019 Posted July 24, 2019 Dennis, I really like what you have going on here . That is going to be one impressive truck . Be Well Gator
Tesla Posted July 25, 2019 Author Posted July 25, 2019 18 hours ago, gatorincebu said: Dennis, I really like what you have going on here . That is going to be one impressive truck . Be Well Gator Thanks Gator!
Tesla Posted July 26, 2019 Author Posted July 26, 2019 Thanks to the both of you! Your builds serve as an inspiration
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