1961 b-mack with sleeper
 

ok guys this is the next build
i have pictue of cab but not sleeper
so if any body has one post it
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...untitled-4.jpg

now this one will be cool!

Just in case you might want more photos, these guys might be able to help you out "thumbsup"

MLC Shelton Log Scales
Address: 321 Mill St. Shelton, WA
Phone: 360-426-2125
Hours: 7am-5pm Mon-Fri

Found two different types, not sure if they were different options, or they changed through time, your choice.

Here is a 1957 B-61 with sleeper:

http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pi...restored10.jpg

and here is a 1965 Mack B61 with sleeper:

http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pi..._restored9.jpg

these sites might help

http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/gruin_a.htm


http://stanholtzman.com/Gallery/Gallery/Mack/

the 57> the 65

I like the 57 but that rear side window on the sleeper cab looks odd ? But I like the 65 a little more. I say build em both LOL

The 65 looks like a non-sleeper that someone put a sleeper from the 70/80 behind.

Yeah...and it looks outta place. It doesn't match the curves of the cab at all.

im thinking whole frame side is newer and cab was fabbed onto it. Wheels give it away.



my vote would go for the Red '57 but ill watch either one, I like the detail and styrene work you do on these scale tractors.

Crap!! A guy up the street has one with a sleeper he drive locally !!
I wont be home for 25 days or i would go get a pic of it!!!:evil:

This is going to be a great build Joe thats one classy rig I'm a old guy so I remember these well.

this is why im building this one,for all the guys out there that remember them

I agree, notice the newer style step/battery box.

today i started on the cab
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1468.jpg

Very nice,a real truck.8)


The first pic is a Dutch truck by the way."thumbsup""thumbsup"

Damn that looks like hard work.



I can't believe you do this for fun. :lol:

You guys drive on the same side of the road that we do here in the States? Notice which side the steering wheel is on, just wonderin'.

Wwoww you work damn fast with styrene cant wait to see this one complete"thumbsup"

Yes,we do.:)

Here's a link.Red = right and blue = left.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Co...t_or_right.svg


EDIT:Here's a link to a BIG pic of the truck just after a complete rebuild in 2004.
http://www.mackmonne.nl/images/Verkoop/51.jpg

hey thnx guys
much appreciate the comments
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1472.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1471.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1470.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1469.jpg

2 plates on 2 to go
the roof is 12mm thick in the back and 3 mm in the front
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1473.jpg

little update
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...IMG_1495-1.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1494.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1493.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1492.jpg

Looking good. I am sure those curves are keeping it challenging.

yeap curves are a b**ch

added some primer today to c where i missed
time to add some filler ,then i will prime and cut the door jams in
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1496.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1497.jpg

Coming right along your styrene work is always great.

its starting to look like a truck

Great work joe, looks sweeter than a virgin dipped in chocolate. :lmao:

yummmy chocolate

i have to use same chassis as the r-mack because the wheel base is the same
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1498.jpg

started to work on the grill area

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1499.jpg

wow

:shock::shock::shock: - Holy Cow!! It would be tough for me to believe you scratch-built that if I hadn't sort of watched it happen. That looks like it was molded after being primed.

You've got some mad skills Joe!! That is art in styrene.

I should have taken more pictures when I was in Bogota last time. Down there you'll see 50's and early 60's Macks, GMCs, Whites, etc., all kinds of old trucks that are still on the road hauling freight and making money every day. Many of them have obviously been very well taken care of over the years too...

hey thnx man!!

i had to make few changes but i think i got it now
ive added an inner fire wall.this will have a lifted hood on it
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1501.jpg

Very nice,Joe.Work of art."thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

Are you going to bring the cab closer to the ground?The 1:1's i have seen and similar trucks from that era are relatively low compared to other,more modern,trucks.

you are correct about them be alittle lower.what it is ,is that its not the cab thts lowered its the suspension thats to high.i noticed that the tire are above the frame rails and tha cab still sits on top the frame rails

the fender will be a 2 part build just like the 1:1 truck
there is an inner fender which is more then half the fender
then there is an outer which is where the big curve is
this will also make my build easier
tell ya watching a 1:1 being built make it a whole lot easier
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1504.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/IMG_1505.jpg

Suscribed and awaiting more progress pics."thumbsup"