guitarsam326 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) I have the recently released Ln 8000 kit that i bought just for the cab and frame, not necessarily for the race hauler portion. not sure if I will use the V6 that i already built up for another project or if i will build a v8.so here's what i came up with, let me know what you think! Edited November 24, 2014 by guitarsam326 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Nice 8V92T, but does it fit under that short kit Hood? The 6V92 likely will but the V8 might be a little tight. Edited August 10, 2014 by BigBad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Should be an intersting build. I agree with Robert; you're going to need to use the L hood instead of the LN hood. What rear suspension are you going to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thanks for posting guys, the engine in the pic is a v6, I'm probably gonna try a mock up with it first, as far as rear suspension, I'm not sure, I was gonna cast rhe suspension from the snow plow truck and use it but I'm not sure how accurate the would be, any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I don't think the rear suspension from the LNT8000 snowplow wouldn't be strong enough for the mixer from the PayStar. Check with Daniel from Plaskit. He has a Neway air suspension & the L & LTS hoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Sam heres a link to one that was for sale. Theres a ton of reference pics. I would swap out the rears from the Paystar and sand off the "IH". http://www.purplewave.com/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?120628/B6785 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) thanks for the info guys, and thanks for correcting me james, i forgot to ad the T to make my truck a tandem! i would love to buy a lift axle and heavy duty suspension all together, but moneys is tight with our first little one on the way, so i kinda have to use what i have. I may go with terry's suggestion and just cast the international's suspension, but before i do that, would Hendrickson suspension work or would that still be too light? anyways, i did a little mock up this afternoon and the v6 Detroit fit like a glove, minus having to cut some of the floorboard out, but i'll make a little doghouse and i think it will work just fine. and once again, any suggestion or thought is welcomed cuz 2 heads are better ya know? Edited August 12, 2014 by guitarsam326 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 So I'm retracting my previous statement when I said the detroit fit like a glove, what I meant to say is it fit like a square peg in a round hole. It wasn't really that bad, but the radiator really threw a wrench in the whole works. I knew you guys that suggested the longer hood were right, never doubted you for a minute, and I also know the likelihood of an LNT8000 with a mixer body on back is also a little farfetched but I think its gonna look good in the end. Anyways, I think I've made up my mind on the steer tires and wheels but I wouldn't mind a few opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I would go with the spider rims myself . Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Definitely the spokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangarber Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thats going to look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Spokes Edited August 22, 2014 by Superpeterbilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Making it all about me, consider a front frame extension and PTO. It would really beef it up. Don't forget to cut a hole in the grille for it to clear when opening the hood. (been there...done that) A walking beam/Hendrickson suspension would be ideal as that was by far the norm for the day. For what it is worth, just finished a 1/16 Revell/MPC Richard Petty Charger. The tires in this kit would be perfect (once the oversize Goodyear lettering is removed) for flotation front tires on 1/25 trucks. They even have the perfect tread pattern and are VERY squishy. Found this of an L8000 mixer. Hope it helps. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) thanks for the response guys, I had pretty much settled on the spokes, but having sold some stuff on ebay, I have a little cash flow now and i'm really considering some of AITM's float wheel/tire combos, but i'm not sure yet. And Jesse, I've always wondered (and being a diesel mechanic i'm ashamed to ask even though I've never worked on a mixer) does the PTO shaft attach to the crank? Edited August 23, 2014 by guitarsam326 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hi Sam Ive asked that very same question and yes it does go to the crank you mat also have to make a hole through the radiater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Don't know the particulars on alignment on the Ford L. On some makes and models like low COES', it requires a full donut hole. Some a horse shoe cutout at the bottom. Some don't need anything as the radiator is mounted high enough. Some have tried to use an extra belt pulley mounted low. Others have done Rube Goldberg affairs off the flywheel or tranny yet still go forward. Anyway, poking around in Tim's Trucks website. I stumbled across this which appears to be the extra pulley type deal. By far the simplest and cheapest way to go (and FAR easier to model) but more than a few drawbacks with respect to long term cost efficiency. Â Edited May 9, 2018 by olsbooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 That's funny, i've seen that truck on Tim's site but its been a while. crazy thing is I'm planning on using the paystar bumper as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 We sell a reversible PTO unit that mounts to the side of the transmission. We also sell high float wheels with real rubber high float tires. Have a look at our site. http://bwicke9.wix.com/class-a-resin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 We sell a reversible PTO unit that mounts to the side of the transmission. We also sell high float wheels with real rubber high float tires. Have a look at our site.http://bwicke9.wix.com/class-a-resin you have some great stuff on your site and I will be ordering some stuff soon, I usually build more towards the old school style that's the reason I was thinking of AITM, but I do want to order the bridgestone M722 drives for some other projects as well as the five hole super singles, those look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baloney Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 very nice project. keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 I have made some progress, doors cut out, front axle now steers, got my floats for the front and the hood is hinged. I also picked up some small piano hinges to hinge the doors with, if it works out the way I want it, also working on a pusher axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Looking good.....Nice work on this thing.....Keep it coming.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessel Hemstra Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 3D printed wheels would also do this model right. I have developed some wheels for a DM800 which I will start in time. Hessel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 The cab n hood on the LN/LNT 8000 are the same as the LN/LNT 9000 as far as heavy goes and yes many short hood Louisvilles had 6v92s Roadway and other big ltl fleets had lots of them. Nice work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Great build, and looking forward to seeing it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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