hotrod59f100 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Looks great so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Very nice work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Thanx fellas I appreciate that.I got my second compressor built.Here are the tanks and compressors together. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 why two tanks most i have seen is one big 5gal most of my baged trucks i use one tank old ink pin works great for tanks what did u use for the compressers i used some six inder starter motor for mine, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Your doing some very nice work there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Great scratchbuilding. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Thanx fellas I appreciate that. Tooltas,i went with 2 tanks because that is what most of my friends run on their 1:1 trucks.For the compressors I used 5/32,3/32 tubing,.040 rod and .250 sq. tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 thanks its a bad ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 This build is just bada**! I love all the little details from the air bags, tanks, compressors, frame, brackets, just clean work. Really pumped to see how your going to tie it all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Thanx fellas I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Got mthe box almost done.\found a few pinholes in the tailgate when I primed it. Mocked up the taillights. Started to jam the doors on the cab. Going to finish up the bed and jamming the doors in the next couple days. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 You don't know how much you inspired me on this build. I have always loved body dropped trucks. So I started to build a custom frame for my 70s dodge ram kit .At some point in time if money allows I'd like to drop my 1.1 59 f100. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thanx I appreciate that alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 i love body drop trucks too i love jack up 4x4s just as much got a 41 chevy thats going to lay on boards and a 91 ck step thats go up on some big 37by 20s from the 84 gmc kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Got a little more done.The doors are fully hinged now. Closed Open Starting on the inner door panels now and the rear door jams to cover the hinges. Thanx For lookin' Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdh128 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I gotta say that this truck is awesome. great work. I'm attempting my first shot at a model thats not box stock. You've given me so many ideas. I see that these arent built over night. it takes time for that level of artwork... Keep em coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I love the doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanx fellas I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Small update.Vent windows are now gone. Hope to get the cab,hood and passenger door primed soon.Does anyone have a link to a reversed hood hinge tutorial? Thanx for lookin' Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assa9 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thanx I appreciate that.Got the cab,hood and passenger door primes today. Started building a new firewall tonight.Once thats done I'll be moving on to the core support and reversed hood hinges. Thanx for lookin' Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Nice work mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gautreau Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thanx I appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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