Chariots of Fire Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Here is a 1959 Power Wagon built from a resin kit and a lot of scratch building. The cab came from Scale Equipment Ltd and was originally a '58. I changed the grill, fender flairs and constructed the body from plastic sheet. The prototype was built by American La France as the Little Mo. New York state bought some for use on their interstate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 VERY NICE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Not much work done to her lately. I did some work on the frame/chassis. What would be the cab floorboard. removed some material to make a lil more clearance for the exhaust tubing. bought some 3/32 brass rod for the exhaust. I think I am going to pick up some aluminum scupting wire and try that. the brass is good but I can't quite get a tight enough bend in one spot. I really want mufflers that look like Flowmasters, so I think i am going to scratchbuild some or alter some to look more like a flowmaster 40 series. Still kicking around what to do for a fuel tank. just make the one I already made bigger and deeper. Scratchbuild a tank to set in the rear of the frame? I am torn because I really like the stock location and the easily accessable filler neck. I also like the rear mounted tank but I don't want the filler neck to be in the bed of the truck. That really wouldn't be feasible if this was a real truck so I have that stuck in my head. PLus I don't want to carve a fuel door into a rear fender. that's the only way I feasibly see how it could be done. open to any ideas! SO if you have any let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Well it is too new to have one in the cab behind the seat like my 75 PowerWagon. Under the bed where the spare tire would go would be the next feasible option with filler neck like the stock one. Or make a Longer one out of the stock one, more under the cab.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 I have decided to do both. I am going to make the one I already made bigger and I am going to Make a rear mount one. Then I will see what one looks better! On another NOTE! These 2 Power Wagons will very soon be joined by a Ramcharger!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Heading to the Post Office today to pick up the Ramcharger! Sounds weird, but now having a "3rd leg" on this build should only help me pick up some steam on finishing these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Just going to throw these teaser pics in here for now. She will get her own log soon! a few quick mock up pics trying to figure out how much I will need to lift her. and a couple together! I have never had a Ramcharger kit yill now. It has it's pros and cons, as does the AMT pickup. I think the AMT kit is actually the better kit. Even with a lot of flaws in it. It is a much easier platform to better replicate a 1:1 truck. I have a 79 Dodge as part of my family since 1983 and IMO the AMT kit is the better kit. The proportions are better and the body lines not as crisp/edgy as the Monogram kit. I am still very happy to finally have it in my MOPAR collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skmodelcars Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Very impressive collection of Dodge trucks! Nice progress too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thnaks Steve!!! Work on them has slowed a bit, but some new progress pics are coming soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Wow cool stuff. I love power wagon. ram chargers . I have to finish my lowered ram soon to get it off my table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Wow cool stuff. I love power wagon. ram chargers . I have to finish my lowered ram soon to get it off my table. YA I NOW RIGHT! I LOVE THESE OLD DODGES! I also have a LRE turned lowered street machine Pro-Touring style beast I am building along side these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I want to get a ramcharger kit so bad.i seen in a truck mag in the background a project lowered one . I think it would look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Jessee Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Here's another one. This is a '77 Dodge M880 CUCV (commercial utility combat vehicle) done up in Montana National Guard markings. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Love the truck Terry! thanks for sharing it! Just curious as to what tires you have on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Jessee Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Love the truck Terry! thanks for sharing it! Just curious as to what tires you have on it? ESCI Toyota Landcruiser adapted to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 nothing worthwhile to report. Been too busy working on real cars! always seem to happen this time of year for me. I can finally get outside and wrench in decent weather! As soon as my real car rids itself of a gremlin I am chasing I can get back to at least the stepside. I would like to have it done by june for a big Mopar car show i will be going to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Have always loved the Dodge Powerwagons. Here's a couple pics of a few I have done. The yellow one started out as the MPC 78 4x4 pickup. The green truck,started in 2003 and still not finished was also built from a MPC 78 4x4 pickup. I did use an early grill on the green truck. The beds and welders were scratch-built. The green trucks frame and most of the suspension was also scratch-built. Bumpers,hitches also scratched. Keep us posted on your builds! Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) AWESOME Power Wagons Brad!!!! Please don't be afriad to post more pics of them if you have any! Especially any of the scratchbuilt frame and suspension on the green one! Love the front bumper and brush guard on the yellow one! Edited April 11, 2012 by wraith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Thanks. here's a few more pics. Scratched bed,bumper,hitch. Friend Dave Brickwood's Cross-ram hemi powered 4X4. Old project. Got a resin cab off Ebay,but was really bad,so I made my own. Front axle on the green welder truck. Most of it is scratch-built. Need to dig it out and get it finished. Been almost 10 years since I started it! Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 AMAZING TRUCKS BRAD! Really LOVING that scratchbuilt suspension! the knuckels are off the hook!!!!! You need to get back on it! Makes me want to redo mine! especially since I still need to scratch the steering linkage!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Here's one I finished up early last year based on the MPC Thunderstruck 78 Dodge kit. A few srcatchbuilt pieces and custom graphics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 saw that on another forum! Very sweet build! I have been waiting and hoping for you to post it here! thanks Wayne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 I recieved mt Ramcharger T-case from Casey! But the added bonus is he sent me 2!!!!!!!!!! Very AWESOME!!!!! I can't thank you enough Casey!!! Hoping to get back on these soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraith Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 I opened my mailbox yesterday and found a very much unexpected, forgotten, and pleasant surprise! A package from Canada!? I knew there would be a package waiting in my mail box from California, but Canada as well!? Got inside and opened it up and more parts for my Ramcharger!!! spare frame, complete motor/trans and the t-case! I had totally forgotten that our GOOD friend of here kataranga (Chris Martin), had told me he had some parts and would send them to me! Chris you really helped make my day yesterday! I OWE YOU! Thanks again! With your help I should be able to get it started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod59f100 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I found some inspiration for you. Lol Jk I seen this for sale and thought of you and the power wagons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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