CrankyCrafstman Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 Hey Jeff do you know if they have shock absorbers on the Camelback suspension? Also do they have them on the front suspension? Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 Hey all Did some more work on the Superliner. I have the engine that came in the MPC Mack DM800 put together. It's a Maxidyne ENDT-865 V8. They were, from what I understand a pretty good engine. Thay were the predecessor to the Mack E9 V8. It has a 5 or 6 speed transmission, I'm not really sure. this view shows the cab & hood along with the sleeper, fuel tanks and the wheels/tires that will go on this build. this view shows a top view of the Mack camelback suspension & Mack drive axles. side view of the Camelback suspension. this view shows the Mack ENDT-865 from the MPC DM800 kit. Its about the same size as the E9 so I'm using it for fit purposes. top down view of the ENDT-865. this is a picture of the real thing. It's painted in Mack gold. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 2 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Jeff do you know if they have shock absorbers on the Camelback suspension? Also do they have them on the front suspension? Ron G Traditionally I would say no on the back, but rather just a trunion, and yes on the front axle for a shock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 Thanks buddy, just what I needed. Ron G 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Hey Jeff I found a picture on the internet of a Mack camelback suspension with a shock going from the front axle at an angle rearward to the front mounting bracket. It looked like this. this view shows the front shock and how it attaches to the axle and frame. this view from the top shows a little better how the shock mounts. Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Looks great !.....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 15 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Jeff I found a picture on the internet of a Mack camelback suspension with a shock going from the front axle at an angle rearward to the front mounting bracket. It looked like this. this view shows the front shock and how it attaches to the axle and frame. this view from the top shows a little better how the shock mounts. Ron G You are correct, I think for the most part, the older versions didn't have shocks on the drivers, but I have seen a few with, so this could very easily be the right thing to do.... looks really good..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Thanks Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 2 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Thanks Jeff absolutely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpnuts Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Thats just plane awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Hey all I did some more work on the Mack. I'm detailing the interior of the sleeper. You will be able to see this through the two upper windows. this view shows the close closet I added to drivers side. It has a drawer at the bottom. I also made a complete support for the bed. top view of the bed and closet. There will be a refrigerator and small TV on the opposite side plus miscellaneous stuff to make it look real. this view is looking through the sleeper at the bed and closet. this view shows the whole thing temporarily assembled for pictures. this view shows the Roo bar and grill mounted to the hood. front view of the Roo bar, bumper and grill. this view shows the hood in the open position. this is my final version of the mural that is going on the back of the sleeper. Well that's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Very cool, Ron ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Thanks guys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Love the art !....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 5 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey all I did some more work on the Mack. I'm detailing the interior of the sleeper. You will be able to see this through the two upper windows. this view shows the close closet I added to drivers side. It has a drawer at the bottom. I also made a complete support for the bed. top view of the bed and closet. There will be a refrigerator and small TV on the opposite side plus miscellaneous stuff to make it look real. this view is looking through the sleeper at the bed and closet. this view shows the whole thing temporarily assembled for pictures. this view shows the Roo bar and grill mounted to the hood. front view of the Roo bar, bumper and grill. this view shows the hood in the open position. this is my final version of the mural that is going on the back of the sleeper. Well that's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G Beautiful Progress Ron! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Thanks guys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Hey guys Did some more work on the Superliner II. I started doing all the plumbing, air lines, power steering lines, fuel lines, etc. This is a real pain in the a$$! It's almost getting to the point I can't see this small detail, even with readers and opti-visor! But I'm plugging along...lol this view shows the rear brake chambers. this view shows the diagram I'm using to plumb the Mack. this view shows the front brake chambers. this view shows the air lines running along the frame rails. Little hard to see. closer view of the air lines at the rear. this view shows the air lines at the front and the LH primary air tank. I scratch built the rear area of the tank, it came as a open hole in the kit..dahh! this view shows the air lines running along the other frame rail. this view shows some of the scratch built air fittings and lines. this view shows the air lines and the small wire looms I made. this view shows the wire/line looms I made from a piece of 4 wire insulation cut to size. this view shows the front brake chambers and air lines. Also the power steering lines. this view shows the radiator braces I scratch built from plasti rod. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Awesome work Ron.... what kind of 'hose' are you using? Just make sure all the air lines go along the frame rails and watch for rub points.... the proportioning vales look great too ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Hey Jeff I think it's from Detail Masters and it's 0.024" diameter which is around 9/16" 1/24 scale. Jeff I have a question that maybe you can answer. Do you know how many air tanks were on a 1985 -1993 Mack Superliner II? I know there is one under each battery box 12" dia. x 19"-22" long. Primary tank on the left secondary tank on the right. My question is where is the supply tank? And what size is ut? If you can help I would be extremely grateful. I'm working on the wiring as we speak. Getting ready to start on the front. Another question, did I plumb the power steering correctly? I think I did it wrong. Thanks Ron G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Ron Terrific work - looking so good Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 https://truckmanualshub.com/mack-truck-service-repair-manuals-pdf Have a look at this , Ron, it may be of some use.... I know the "R" series we had as cement trucks many years ago had the wet tanks under the cab and the dry tanks on the frame rails.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 40 minutes ago, Jeff said: https://truckmanualshub.com/mack-truck-service-repair-manuals-pdf Have a look at this , Ron, it may be of some use.... I know the "R" series we had as cement trucks many years ago had the wet tanks under the cab and the dry tanks on the frame rails.... Thanks Jeff Couldn't find anything on there, but I went ahead and added a third tank to it and started plumbing. Ron G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Hey guys I did some more work on the Superliner II. I added a third air tank (supply tank). I think I have all of the air lines, at least for the rear done. I still need to plumb the front brakes. this view shows the whole thing temporarily together. same view, but with the hood closed. I think I'm going to remake all of the fuel tanks, these are to small of diameter there like 20", yuckk! Going to make them 25.0" diameter, out of some PVC pipe. this view shows the air lines running from the supply tank to the air dryer then to the air compressor. Also the yellow line is for the rear end air shifters. This will eventually go to the floor and up to the shifter. this view shows the supply tank and lines. this view shows the air dryer and lines. this view shows some of the air lines and primary air tank. You can see the bottom of the air dryer by the fuel tank. this view shows the secondary air tank and air lines. To the left is the supply tank. this view shows the air shift lines to the two rear axles. I also added some bolts to the radiator supports. I also added a line from the power steering reservoir to the power steering pump on the engine. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Outstanding ❗.....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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