'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis | SCALE MODEL UNIVERSITY

badroadahead
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'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Sept 22, 2012 8:04:07 GMT -5

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Post by badroadahead on Sept 22, 2012 8:04:07 GMT -5

I got this at a show for peanuts. It's a resin cast.

It's missing just about everything.

I looked thru all my stuff for some fenders that I could modify and found some from a '41 Ford Woody. They were not long enough so I extended them. Still have more work to do on them.

I want to make some kind of car hauler out of it. This will be a slow "spare time" build as I have a few projects going on simultaneously and I don't like working on more than 2 at a time.

I had to throw my name in on the SMU contest so this adds another layer on the bench.....

Dave

Last Edit: Dec 13, 2012 9:53:45 GMT -5 by badroadahead

Steve-o Senior Member Always building outside the box Posts: 581	'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Sept 22, 2012 9:09:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Steve-o on Sept 22, 2012 9:09:23 GMT -5 Cool project !! I know what you mean i have four project to do !! hahaha !! ;D ;D

rustyrat1960 Moderator "PLASTIC JUNKIE" Posts: 856	'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Sept 22, 2012 9:53:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rustyrat1960 on Sept 22, 2012 9:53:29 GMT -5 This project has my attention Dave I like it I want to see more PLEASE!! ;D Later Russ
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dogfish7 Junior Member Posts: 96	'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Sept 23, 2012 17:26:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dogfish7 on Sept 23, 2012 17:26:07 GMT -5 Hard project!
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badroadahead Full Member Posts: 248	'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Sept 26, 2012 19:25:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by badroadahead on Sept 26, 2012 19:25:59 GMT -5 I have the fenders where I want them. They fit well. Next I have to construct a chassis. Dave

rustyrat1960 Moderator "PLASTIC JUNKIE" Posts: 856	'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Sept 27, 2012 17:17:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rustyrat1960 on Sept 27, 2012 17:17:46 GMT -5 That little Pup is looking real sweet Dave! Thank You for sharing Later Russ
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dogfish7 Junior Member Posts: 96	'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Sept 29, 2012 20:01:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dogfish7 on Sept 29, 2012 20:01:02 GMT -5 Wow! Great fabrication work!
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badroadahead
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'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Dec 13, 2012 9:53:00 GMT -5

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Post by badroadahead on Dec 13, 2012 9:53:00 GMT -5

I didn't construct a chassis. I used a 50% off coupon for Michaels and got a Kenworth truck for $13. I know it's not a Mack but I can deal with it for that price. I altered it to fit the Mack cab.

I also dropped the front axle a bit.

This is a back burner build, unless I get too anxious.

Dave

Big Ed Full Member Posts: 142	'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Dec 13, 2012 12:45:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Big Ed on Dec 13, 2012 12:45:27 GMT -5 Nice work so far Dave. Those fenders look great on the cab.
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tool Full Member Posts: 170	'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Dec 13, 2012 13:44:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tool on Dec 13, 2012 13:44:38 GMT -5 way cool !

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'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Dec 13, 2012 19:51:05 GMT -5

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Post by rustyrat1960 on Dec 13, 2012 19:51:05 GMT -5

"back burner" huh?
Well, I say . . . . . . .

"TURN UP THE HEAT ON THIS ONE DAVE!!!"

This build looks awesome Man!
I like what Your doing. The fender work is very nice!
Looking forward to more!!
Thank You for sharing
Later
Russ

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Steve-o Senior Member Always building outside the box Posts: 581	'55 Mack Cab - Update - Chassis Dec 13, 2012 22:24:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Steve-o on Dec 13, 2012 22:24:54 GMT -5 ;D Looing good Buddy !!! ;D

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