Mack AC Dump Truck with Pneumatic Tires

[Superpeterbilt]

Lee, nice continuing progress. The trucl looks great. I agree with the idea of a subrame under the bed. 

Here are some pics of the spoke wheels I built.These are made with the spoke wheels that come in the 26 Mack AC kit, and pieces used from other spoke wheels. 

Here is a 5 spoke

Here is a 6 spoke that still needs the Mack center cap 

 

[Pete68]

Terry

those are nice, great work. If you ever cast them up and want to sell any I would buy a set or 2 from you. I think they would sell good. 

[Pete68]

Well it’s a New Year and thought about what kinda models I will be building in the near future and I came up this idea of re-visiting my old builds that were on here and maybe the ones I started 40 years ago. 
 

First up will be this Mack AC. I worked on it tonight and got a lot done. I know why I put this thing away 9 years ago it’s a twisted up mess. I think I have it going my way now. Next it is to add the Head Lights and a few more details and I’m calling it done.  
 

 

Engine is now in the frame. I decided to go with a light gray these were mostly a Black or Dark Grey but I decided on a lighter Grey.  

 

Added the tailgate 

Added the steering wheel and put the front cross piece on with the radiator guard on.  That’s it for tonight. 

Edited January 2 by Pete68

[BK9300]

Very cool, old timer of a truck, Lee!

[Pete68]

2 hours ago, BK9300 said:

Very cool, old timer of a truck, Lee!

Thanks Brian I appreciate it. These AC  Mack’s to me always looked neat with the Phneumatic tires 

[Biggu]

Another old school heavy duty stout Mack build. The guys who drove these trucks were as tough as the trucks themselves, no springs on the frame, seats bolted to the floor, no padding on the seats, no seat belts to help hold the driver in place on rough roads, no windshield, no heater, arm strong steering, straight cut gears, mechanical brakes,( if there was any brakes at all 😳), rattly chain drive and most likely toss in some unmuffled exhaust …….  Where  do I apply? 🤭 BUT these trucks look so cool with the big wheels and tires. Love the build Lee …. 

[Pete68]

Today I painted the inside of the headlights with a sharpie then added the lenses also add more minor stuff before it goes to Under Glass. 

[Scott Eriksen]

That thing looks good Lee , who's kit is that? I know Atlantis has the repop Monogram AC with solid tires

[Pete68]

1 minute ago, Scott Eriksen said:

Atlantis has the repop Monogram AC with solid tires

Scott thanks for the complement. The kit is the original Monogram. The wheels and tires are from AITM. Thanks for stopping by 

[Gary Chastain]

Very cool build, watching

[Pete68]

3 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

watching

Thanks Gary it’s now finished and Under Glass 

[redneckrigger]

That is a beautiful old dog!!!!

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, redneckrigger said:

That is a beautiful old dog!!!!

Thanks I appreciate it. Glad you stopped by. Finished pics are in Under Glass thread 

Edited January 5 by Pete68

[Rockford]

I think 8 years must be some sort of record for a paused build. Well done on getting it going again. Looking good. 

[Pete68]

7 hours ago, Rockford said:

 

I think 8 years must be some sort of record for a paused build.

 

Nah I’ve got about 2 Mack’s left that I started 45 years ago I almost finished but used the Parts/Frames  or sold them but kept the cabs that’s on pause 😂 I got them from Doug Compton he sold the company to AITM.  Doug bought the company from the founder Jim Etter. I’m planning on getting these finished one day soon. Thanks for the complement.