Tesla Posted December 19, 2019 Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) I started this build with a DM600 chassis which required two frame splices. Not happy with the results, I decided to scratch build a frame: The winch tower that I constructed is a highly modified AITM with provisions for hanging chain binders and chains: That's all for now... Edited December 21, 2019 by Tesla Pictures
gotnitro? Posted December 19, 2019 Posted December 19, 2019 Looks great so far , good choice going with the new frame !
Tesla Posted December 19, 2019 Author Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, gotnitro? said: Looks great so far , good choice going with the new frame ! Thanks Jeff, I couldn't agree more!
Tesla Posted December 19, 2019 Author Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) The pictures can be viewed with Google Chrome and Edge. If you are using either of these browsers, you might want to check for an update. Edited December 19, 2019 by Tesla
Tesla Posted December 19, 2019 Author Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: I can't see any pictures. 59 minutes ago, NothingAsFineAsaW9 said: Can't see the pictures either 14 minutes ago, Tesla said: The pictures can be viewed with Google Chrome and Edge. If you are using either of these browsers, you might want to check for an update. Edited December 19, 2019 by Tesla
Vince66 Posted December 20, 2019 Posted December 20, 2019 Their there now didn't do anything. Go figure
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 21, 2019 Posted December 21, 2019 I can see them all now. Looks great! That's a beefy frame.
Tesla Posted December 22, 2019 Author Posted December 22, 2019 14 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: I can see them all now. Looks great! That's a beefy frame. Thanks Brian!
redneckrigger Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 My absolutely favorite Mack.......................the R700. Very nice frame...........I've got to try a scratch built frame some day. This is shaping up to be a great build. Keep the updates coming, and Merry Christmas!
tbill Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 Looking good! Look forward to seeing this come together!
gotnitro? Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 I'd have to search but know I have the etch R700 emblems left over . Your welcome to them if I can find em
Tesla Posted December 22, 2019 Author Posted December 22, 2019 2 hours ago, redneckrigger said: My absolutely favorite Mack.......................the R700. Very nice frame...........I've got to try a scratch built frame some day. This is shaping up to be a great build. Keep the updates coming, and Merry Christmas! I agree! There are still many of these old dogs earning their keep every day. "Built like a Mack Truck" Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Tesla Posted December 22, 2019 Author Posted December 22, 2019 1 hour ago, tbill said: Looking good! Look forward to seeing this come together! Thanks Tom! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Tesla Posted December 22, 2019 Author Posted December 22, 2019 1 hour ago, gotnitro? said: I'd have to search but know I have the etch R700 emblems left over . Your welcome to them if I can find em Thanks Jeff! Would the emblems happen to be the ones in the picture? Speaking of pictures, that's a great one of you and your daughter...She's a keeper! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
gotnitro? Posted December 22, 2019 Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) Tesla - yup that's the set they came from ! Yeah shes growing up so fast, gonna be 4 this spring. Starting pre K soon . She's a scratch builder too lol Merry Christmas to everyone also ! Edited December 22, 2019 by gotnitro?
Tesla Posted December 22, 2019 Author Posted December 22, 2019 11 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Tesla - yup that's the set they came from ! Yeah shes growing up so fast, gonna be 4 this spring. Starting pre K soon . She's a scratch builder too lol Merry Christmas to everyone also ! She's definitely a scratch builder! I have that PE set, no need to search for yours.
Tesla Posted March 14, 2020 Author Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) This project is going slow, but I have made a little progress! Questions and comments are always welcomed? Edited March 14, 2020 by Tesla
gotnitro? Posted March 15, 2020 Posted March 15, 2020 Awesome results !!! Your truck has the heavy lifting look and fully equipped to handle tough jobs! Really like your etch grill, it's the one change I always want to make to my R model
redneckrigger Posted March 15, 2020 Posted March 15, 2020 THAT is one sharp looking dog Dennis! Nice work!
Tesla Posted March 15, 2020 Author Posted March 15, 2020 10 hours ago, Warren D said: Looking good, nice progress. Thanks Warren! 6 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Awesome results !!! Your truck has the heavy lifting look and fully equipped to handle tough jobs! Really like your etch grill, it's the one change I always want to make to my R model Thanks Jeff! I'm pleased with the look 6 hours ago, redneckrigger said: THAT is one sharp looking dog Dennis! Nice work! Thanks Tom!
Vince66 Posted March 15, 2020 Posted March 15, 2020 Very nice build going on. What shade of green did you use out of curiosity.
Tesla Posted March 15, 2020 Author Posted March 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Vince66 said: Very nice build going on. What shade of green did you use out of curiosity. Thank you Vince! The paint is Tamiya Metallic Green TS-20
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