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95 mack dm 688s project

ctkiteboarding

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bought this last fall, hoping to have it working soon
 

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ctkiteboarding

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some more progress
 

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RonG

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That is a jewel,it should serve you well.Those in the know would pay top dollar even today for that truck.I have said it before but that DM600 series are the best site trucks ever made.You are doing us proud,keep posting from time to time.Ron G
 

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Is that mirror so the Bulldog can be sure his collar is on straight? Only thing better looking would be a "B" model, but cab is a bit cramped in those.
 

ctkiteboarding

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Is that mirror so the Bulldog can be sure his collar is on straight? Only thing better looking would be a "B" model, but cab is a bit cramped in those.

I kinda like the mirror, that's the way it was ordered so i decided to leave it on
 

RonG

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What a tease.............excellent job!!Ron G
 

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Its beautiful! What did you get for a body? Was the front hub pilot conversion expensive? I have one I want to do that to.
 

ctkiteboarding

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Its beautiful! What did you get for a body? Was the front hub pilot conversion expensive? I have one I want to do that to.

Hey nedly, a smooth sided brandon 17.5' spec'd with 1/4" AR450 floor and sides, barn door with two shoots in gloss black,
the hubs with wheels were pricey but worth it I feel, it will run true and brightens things up alot.
 

ctkiteboarding

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getting there...
 

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Gotta smile,that right hand mirror is set to see the drive wheels,somebody has driven before.Ron G
 

ctkiteboarding

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Did you put the body on yourself or hire it out? Its gonna be one sharp truck!
I wish I could say these shops were mine but Im not so lucky. That said, its not what I do well so I tried to find solid shops to do the work right the 1st time.
 

ctkiteboarding

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load cover next
 

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