mowerman Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 21 hours ago, mowerman said: Thanks bud appreciate the round of applause I was going to attempt putting the big rig in the garage and do a valve adjustment today but it’s raining so I’ll be in the house all day should be knocking out a lot of the model truck has been smoking since i bought it,,,ive been blowing it off bought valve cover gaskets around 7 years ago for this,,,,keep mainly forgetting about it neighbor behind me just moved to seattle house it for sale he was real nice guy,,,,who knows what where going to get for new owners ,,,and thats where most of the smoke blows,,,,i shoulda done the adjustment when i was changing my oil last year and it was in the garage for around 3 weeks 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 5 hours ago, mowerman said: i have to send photos to email then split the computer screen and slide them over to BMT Dont have a computer here.My son would have to do that for me...E mail too complicated for me🤣....thats my excuse.The company I work for gave all employees (4500 of us)an i pad thingy I cant even get it to switch on.It was the son who set me up on this site only for him id never have made it on here.Its true to say the whole dot com thing passed me by... Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 5 hours ago, mowerman said: i have to send photos to email then split the computer screen and slide them over to BMT Dont have a computer here.My son would have to do that for me...E mail too complicated for me🤣....thats my excuse.The company I work for gave all employees (4500 of us)an i pad thingy I cant even get it to switch on.It was the son who set me up on this site only for him id never have made it on here.Its true to say the whole dot com thing passed me by... Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 oh im not much further ,,,old lady hadda show me how to split the screen 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Probably mentioned two weeks before I retired. My company went to a different E logs that were way more time-consuming and very hard to figure out three days to get it down rest of the time just struggling with it thank God I only had another 6-7 days left lol I really don’t even know why they dropped the previous company They were a snap and a pleasure to work with. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 On 3/17/2025 at 12:17 PM, cruiseliner64 said: I knew I had it somewhere.... Paul at least this shows the "ole man" memory NOT all wrong. earlier post mentioned , green/white with produce decal ; also the AMT/MATCHBOX. I'm thinking first version was only AMT possibly. didn't get to involved in models which weren't Mack. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 no progress today,,,decided to move the big one into the garage and start adjusting valves and timing and possibly axle seal... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 23 hours ago, mechohaulic said: at least this shows the "ole man" memory NOT all wrong. earlier post mentioned , green/white with produce decal ; also the AMT/MATCHBOX. I'm thinking first version was only AMT possibly. didn't get to involved in models which weren't Mack. Not too much wrong with the brain...YET...I bought that model kit when I was about 15years old and its still not built.Think Iv 16 kits up in the attic that were bought back then and I built about the same amount.I have always loved American trucks from the 60/70/80s.All makes but the Mack Cruiseliner is my No.1... Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 ive given a few away,,,not sure if i mentioned that,,,,real busy running around the clock as a sub hauler years ago hadda huge scale 55 chevy convertible i actually owned 2 of the real cars years ago,,,,also a 49 ford coupe i gave away no time ,,and i also had the real car,as well but is was a 2 door sedan 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 8 minutes ago, mowerman said: ive given a few away,,,not sure if i mentioned that,,,,real busy running around the clock as a sub hauler years ago hadda huge scale 55 chevy convertible i actually owned 2 of the real cars years ago,,,,also a 49 ford coupe i gave away no time ,,and i also had the real car,as well but is was a 2 door sedan Yeah time is the one thing we haven enough of.Cant be made bought or stolen...Those cars sound like heaven to me.Nothing like that over here.... Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 im sureyou have heard talk is cheap time is expensive retired now usually have plenty of it,,,but sometimes getting going is another trick,,,,woke up at 515 this morning still sitting around drinking coffee ,,, but i did shower and shave more work on the DM after lunch its 1145am here Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 On 3/21/2025 at 6:43 PM, mowerman said: im sureyou have heard talk is cheap time is expensive retired now usually have plenty of it,,,but sometimes getting going is another trick,,,,woke up at 515 this morning still sitting around drinking coffee ,,, but i did shower and shave more work on the DM after lunch its 1145am here Did you get much done? We are waiting to see the truck roll.... Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 no, I didn’t do anything yesterday but go to the gym shopped with the old lady then we went for pizza. Then came home and Drank lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-571905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackSTL68 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Any updates on the MPC DM ?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-572636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 no sorry I haven’t really done anything with it in a while. I’ve been working on the real one if anything I was just out there a little while ago finishing valve adjusting. Weather is not too good so I’m back on the house, but thanks for asking. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-572667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted Saturday at 12:20 AM Share Posted Saturday at 12:20 AM On 4/2/2025 at 5:36 PM, mowerman said: no sorry I haven’t really done anything with it in a while. I’ve been working on the real one if anything I was just out there a little while ago finishing valve adjusting. Weather is not too good so I’m back on the house, but thanks for asking. we will let it go this time: but don't let it happen again !! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-575437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Saturday at 08:43 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 08:43 PM I’m just about to put that thing back up on the shelf….. Dave my wife was bugging me the other day. Why don’t you put that thing away? I’ve got enough stuff to do now that weather has broke mainly working on a big rig but thanks for your concern Bubba ha ha!!!!!! just got done pulling a bunch of weeds. I was actually sweating. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-575462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Saturday at 08:44 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 08:44 PM Got a bunch of work done on that thing I was actually surprised myself. That’s the most I’ve done with it in years. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-575463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted Sunday at 11:51 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:51 PM Which thing, the big or the little ? Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-575523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Tuesday at 09:06 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 09:06 PM Ha ha, very good question with a very good answer pretty much both but I’m afraid the model is gonna go back up with the bedroom closet for a while. Summertime I’m usually outside messing around all day. I should be pulling that steering box out sometime this week. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-575649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Tuesday at 09:10 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 09:10 PM Ha ha, very good question with a very good answer pretty much both but I’m afraid the model is gonna go back up with the bedroom closet for a while. Summertime I’m usually outside messing around all day. I should be pulling that steering box out sometime this week. Although you know how it is with the princess Mrs. mower is the same way. She thinks everything I do on that Mack is a waste of money and every time I decide to dive in to a big job, that I’m hoping to start and continue till it’s complete she comes up with another clever honeydew. Can you Just do this first. All right, what is it this time? That’s so important.??????? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-575651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted Tuesday at 10:30 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 10:30 PM 1 hour ago, mowerman said: Ha ha, very good question with a very good answer pretty much both but I’m afraid the model is gonna go back up with the bedroom closet for a while. Summertime I’m usually outside messing around all day. I should be pulling that steering box out sometime this week. Although you know how it is with the princess Mrs. mower is the same way. She thinks everything I do on that Mack is a waste of money and every time I decide to dive in to a big job, that I’m hoping to start and continue till it’s complete she comes up with another clever honeydew. Can you Just do this first. All right, what is it this time? That’s so important.??????? not sure but ,I'm confused ::: your in the closet. and you mess around outside. aren't you suppose to mess around in the bedroom ; closet or not ?? is the "model" you posted or are you hiding another "model" on two legs from us ??LOL ;; LMAO🤣 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-575666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 14 hours ago Author Share Posted 14 hours ago Well, yeah Melissa Joan heart would be a nice little surprise in the closet but as of now it’s just a DM 800 and a Ford box truck ha ha don’t expect to see anything about it until the weather turns to shit again but thanks for your interest Dave 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75059-starting-dm800-plastic-model/page/4/#findComment-575715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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