Turbo590 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Guy's.... After a long break...I decided to do just a simple, straight forward build. This will be a cab and chassis, just like it was just delivered to the dealership...a few "spins" here and there of course...pieces and parts have been ordered. The engine is the stock Detroit, Silver series 8V92. More pictures and progress to come, Enjoy...Kurt Edited March 26, 2012 by Turbo590 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Oh my, that looks fabulous! Super engine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/gass Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticks Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Nice detail on the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge2538 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Wow! Beautiful job on that engine. Where did you get all those great decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Very nice engine and tranny. The decals make it look cool. I spy two eyes (loops or whatever you call it) for hanging the engine in case of repair or replacement. The ones just behind the cylinder rows. I assume there should be one in front too. The closest thing to this is the tab behind the fan wheel. But there is no hole in it, so.... Just wondering, that´s all. Jarda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 You do some impressive work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwtrucker Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Kurt, Great work, the Detroit looks awsome too. Do you know what color your going to paint the General? Nice to see you building again. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Ah yes! This is a nice departure from the Kenworths and Peterbilts. Nice to see an old (now rare in any form) classic 5 star GMC. With a Detroit, no less. I like the detailing on that engine, good transmission color too. Can't wait to see the rest of it, keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plybeep68 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Nice work on the motor and trans!!! The first truck i drove was a Peterbilt 352 with a 400+ HP Detroit with 13 speed, alot of truck for a kid at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Nice work on the motor and trans.Did you make the decals for the motor? Also what 3 rd axle set up are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) Well...I have been "tinkering" with this on and off for several weeks...making several modifications to the factory kit. I forgot on how bad the "molds" were for this particular kit. Truck is in mock-up mode...I did redo the hood hinges to match OEM factory ones...the ones in the kit..had to go. Everything is aligning properly...Kurt Pictures to follow.. New Fuel tank Edited December 3, 2011 by Turbo590 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 This thing is building up... I like it already, great stance! Are those the wheels you're going to use? They look perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Lookin really good Kurt!!!!!!!!! What color are you thinking of painting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelsbyroni Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Nice job on the hinges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) Lookin really good Kurt!!!!!!!!! What color are you thinking of painting it? Ben....I am going with the late 70's, early 80's OEM look. Here is a copy of the brochure I bought. Kurt Orange/red for the frame, Silver for the cab/hood..with some Alclad and photo-etch items. Edited December 3, 2011 by Turbo590 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Ben....I am going with the late 70's, early 80's OEM look. Here is a copy of the brochure I bought. Kurt Orange/red for the frame, Silver for the cab/hood..with some Alclad and photo-etch items. I'm in love, can't be anything else! DD 8V92 with all the trimmings, I just know it's going to be well detailed (after having seen that blue avatar Freightliner...) , Silver, the original official color and OEM stripes... Can't wait to see this one finished! This is going to look REAL good. Keep it comin' Kurt! Just drooling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 nice job kurt! ANY PROGRESS ON YOUR PETE W. EAST GEN. DUMP BOX??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwtrucker Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Kurt, Nice progress....the General will look great with those colors. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Kurt, That is going to look great. Are you building it as a non sleeper ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Kurt, Great to see progress on the General. Is the engine in the kit the straight supercharged Detroit or is it the turbocharged version? I will certainly look out for future updates on this one. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 nice job kurt! ANY PROGRESS ON YOUR PETE W. EAST GEN. DUMP BOX??? Sean....this project is on hold and has been for some time ....I'll get back to it at some point...I wanted to ease back into building with this old vintage build...plus I have another project that will be needing done prior to....Thanks, Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) Kurt, Great to see progress on the General. Is the engine in the kit the straight supercharged Detroit or is it the turbocharged version? I will certainly look out for future updates on this one. Dave Dave....supercharged. Wanted to keep it plain and simple...using as much as the stock kit parts...but there will be some "twists"...thanks, Kurt Kurt, That is going to look great. Are you building it as a non sleeper ? non sleeper it will be, thanks, Kurt Edited December 4, 2011 by Turbo590 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Looking forward to see this done... Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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