Hutch's Mack build

hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 9th, 2019, 1:37 pm

Tonight is my last night shift before the long awaited 8 days off! Get to meet the infamous Frank and pick up my Mack parts Friday, hopefully start on it on Monday. Can't wait to start this project! Also since everyone likes pictures heres what Mack prints look like in printed form lol!

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Post by **Big T** » January 9th, 2019, 9:15 pm

I can't wait to see it come together.

Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » January 9th, 2019, 10:52 pm

Yikes.

For something that is pre-cut and supposed to just snap together in 8 hours as easy as legos, that is a pretty intimidating instruction book.

Sounds like a fun vacation...good luck.

Post by **Big T** » January 9th, 2019, 11:09 pm

Dirtytires wrote: ↑
January 9th, 2019, 10:52 pm
Yikes.

For something that is pre-cut and supposed to just snap together in 8 hours as easy as legos, that is a pretty intimidating instruction book.

Sounds like a fun vacation...good luck.

DT, I think that you're confusing the new DP with Mack. I believe the Mack kit is just cut plate that has to be assembled and welded but I could be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time. lol

hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 9th, 2019, 11:37 pm

I think you are confused also lol! Got a lot of welding time in my future lol! It's a super detailed set of prints, Frank and crew doesn't mess around with this stuff lol! It looks overwhelming but it's not bad once you study it a bit.

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Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » January 10th, 2019, 11:04 am

Thanks BigT...you are 100% correct. I was thinking that new GF in a box. Sorry all!

It does indeed appear a lot of cutting and welding will be done in the next 10 days. Just remember to take your time and don’t cut corners or you will regret it for a long time. No race to finish it....

hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 12th, 2019, 11:47 am

Finally got to go pick up my Mack parts. Frank and crew are awesome! Super great group of guys! Trip home was a bit questionable since it was snowing like hell but the smoker parts made it safe and sound. Gonna get it unloaded and parts organized today and hopefully start welding either tonight or maybe Monday. Can't wait to get started. Pic is heading home on i44 during the snow lol!

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Post by **Big T** » January 12th, 2019, 8:35 pm

Glad you made it home safe, I'm looking forward to watching your build progress.

Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » January 12th, 2019, 9:39 pm

I hate snow.

Bet it was nice to have the extra weight of all those parts!

hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 12th, 2019, 9:54 pm

Purposely loaded them on the front of the trailer to give some extra weight. Trailer got a little squirrelly in some patches of snow but nothing crazy.

Saw a lady in a Mercedes suv about take out my trailer. Went completely sideways towards it. Then proceeded to flip 180 degrees back and forth about 10 times. Was pretty amazing she was able to recover it really.

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ajfoxy · Post by **ajfoxy** » January 13th, 2019, 2:21 am

Look forward to your build, especially the many, many pics you are going to put up

hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 14th, 2019, 7:05 pm

Well didn't get as far as I wanted. Had a dentist appointment first thing, then put up a wheelchair ramp through our mens ministry for someone. Also found out yesterday my stupid truck thinks it needs new CV shafts, so that's cutting in to my smoker building time as well. Anyways finally got home and got a bit done before I had to go pick up the kids. A couple pieces were cut 1/4" long so spent a bit of time trimming them up. Looks like hell with my crappy grinder skills lol! Hopefully get a little further tommorow.

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hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 14th, 2019, 7:22 pm

Also for some reason I was having a hell of a time welding the corners flat. Going vertical no issue. But flat was kicking my ass today. Think I need a few beers before starting next time...

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Post by **Big T** » January 14th, 2019, 8:46 pm

Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » January 14th, 2019, 10:52 pm

Pretty descent start for just a couple hours work. Just remember it’s not a race.

hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 14th, 2019, 10:53 pm

Definitely taking my time. Read the prints about 100 times before and after each tack lol!

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hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 15th, 2019, 10:51 am

Time for my 10am union coffee break. Not a bad morning so far. Questions for the pros. Would you go ahead and weld it solid at this point or wait until the door frames are in?

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Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » January 15th, 2019, 11:42 am

Once it’s square and you are happy, weld it.

Always easier to weld it before all sorts of brackets and such get in the way. I like to weld as I go so as not to forget sections.

hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 15th, 2019, 12:04 pm

That's what I was hoping. Trying to get all the nice flat easy welds before I flip it back down and then get the rest of the welds then. I don't wanna have to weld vertical or overhead if I don't have to lol!

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hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 15th, 2019, 12:05 pm

Side note. My wire is .024. My auto set is only letting me go to 3/16 on the thickness. Still looks like good penetration. Should I go grab a bigger roll of wire?

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hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 15th, 2019, 3:27 pm

Done for today I think. Gotta go get the kids and I'm sick of welding for the day lol!

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ajfoxy · Post by **ajfoxy** » January 15th, 2019, 3:55 pm

Coming along very nicely.

Post by **Big T** » January 15th, 2019, 8:12 pm

hutcho · Post by **hutcho** » January 15th, 2019, 8:21 pm

Ok who done it?! Lol!

Had to actually get on the web version to see what all the Emojis are that don't show up on Tapatalk. Y'all are sneaky...

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Post by **Big T** » January 15th, 2019, 9:40 pm

hutcho wrote: ↑
January 15th, 2019, 8:21 pm
Ok who done it?! Lol!

Had to actually get on the web version to see what all the Emojis are that don't show up on Tapatalk. Y'all are sneaky...

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