Popular Post countryboy5487 Posted August 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2013 Well i finally got back in a mack its a 77 dm686 contrete mixer. 300 tip turbine create motor and a tight 6spd. I was told its a 300 but the data tag doesnt say so...... It has ps 18k fronts 42k rears on solid walking beams which i plan to change to camelbacks. The mixer seems in decent shape but its coming off and my plan is to turn her into a tractor and put on a 36" sleeper. Here are some pics, enjoy 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastdiesel Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 She's a beaut! In think you did great on that find! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Seemed good as a mixer for shure although an off-set cab truck with a sleeper and a fitth wheel must have incredable look! 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thanks ECD she is in good shape. A good cl find, traded the guy a 96 crew cab ford pick up for her. Ya your right vladislav a sleeper dm tractor will be a beast of a different color. Does anyone know if the solid walking beams can be changed to camelback with out a act of congress and a left arm? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Nice. Looks solid. Still the old style too with them marker lights and dogs on the doors. Only thing your missing is the DM-600 emblem. 77' was the last year for that stuff. And my U model was built in Oakville too. You should send a letter to the Mack museum with the serial number so they can get you all of its build sheets and history etc. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Never seen a DM with a sleeper. That should be interesting. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Although everybody on here have seen the U-model, thanks to our lovely expert.I mean with a sleeper. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Nice find have fun with it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Nice Find . My family made a Many a dollar w/ a DM Bulldog (Dump) Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 neat find, yeah you can swap it to camelback, I actually had the right rear suspension and housings here until a couple months ago, just measure the inside width of your frame then go find a trunnion that matches(should be any dm,r,f or u of that era) and remove whats there sliding it all out the back and slide the trunnion in from the back and bolt it up, add crossmembers as needed not a real big deal. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Nice Find . My family made a Many a dollar w/ a DM Bulldog (Dump) why make a bunch of $1 dollars, why not just go for 1 big score? lol, Ill be in Memphis and then Galloway tomorrow, do I need to keep an eye out so I dont get shot? Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Very nice, good luck with it.You don't see many of the offset cabs with sleepers so you'll have something unique. I'm not sure if you considered this, but the back window won't align with the sleeper opening when centered on the frame. You'll have some fabricating to do if you want access from the cab. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 neat find, yeah you can swap it to camelback, I actually had the right rear suspension and housings here until a couple months ago, just measure the inside width of your frame then go find a trunnion that matches(should be any dm,r,f or u of that era) and remove whats there sliding it all out the back and slide the trunnion in from the back and bolt it up, add crossmembers as needed not a real big deal.Ok So ill have to change all of it. Thats what i thought id have to change the chair too Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Very nice, good luck with it.You don't see many of the offset cabs with sleepers so you'll have something unique. I'm not sure if you considered this, but the back window won't align with the sleeper opening when centered on the frame. You'll have some fabricating to do if you want access from the cab.Im figuring ill have to move the access hole in the bunk to match the cab. Wont be easy but if it was easy youd see it more often 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-201998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Congrats on the truck,can't wait to see the progress!Any rust in the frame rails? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-202000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'm sure Vin would have the Ertal model of the Rubber Duck if I remember correct it was a DM with a sleeper?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-202006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'm sure Vin would have the Ertal model of the Rubber Duck if I remember correct it was a DM with a sleeper??That's the one U model thing I don't have... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-202012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Congrats on the truck,can't wait to see the progress!Any rust in the frame rails?There is some but not bad for a mixer from northern ohio Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-202015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'm sure Vin would have the Ertal model of the Rubber Duck if I remember correct it was a DM with a sleeper??The rubber duck truck was a western r700 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-202016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Yes. But when they made the model it was a DM or U. If you look one up on eBay it might give you some ideas. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-202018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Ohh really!? I didnt know that, ill have to look Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-202020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ertl-RUBBER-DUCK-CONVOY-Mack-TRACTOR-TRUCK-Model-Car-Mountain-KIT-1-25-/380698589573?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item58a3677985as usual Ray is spot on heres the link. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-202036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ertl-RUBBER-DUCK-CONVOY-Mack-TRACTOR-TRUCK-Model-Car-Mountain-KIT-1-25-/380698589573?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item58a3677985as usual Ray is spot on heres the link.The price is why I don't have one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-202039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 look around Vinny there out there for cheap sometimes, I got most of my models for under $100 and about half under $50 on ebay. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-202041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 probably a 285 if it has a 6 speed. could be a 300 though. looks like a pretty solid truck. any old R or Dm is getting scarce with the cutthroat exporters around. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32485-new-dog-at-home-77-dm686/#findComment-202060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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