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[Trucker_tim]

Okay to review here is what is happening. I am putting the motor from this model  48.jpg   320.81K   2 downloads

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I am also looking for tips on chopping the top on this cab
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Thanks Again Tim Kracht

[hotrod59f100]

That is cool . I wish I had another l700

[Trucker_tim]

Have not had a lot of time to work on this one but I was able to put the frame together.

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Edited by Trucker_tim, 29 January 2012 - 06:22 PM.

[tooltas]

use the chopped van body that u can get from resin caster jimmyflitstones, part #nb157 its web site is www.jimmyflintstonestudios.com its for the little red wagon kit but looks so much like ur truck cab.

[ARTEMIS1759]

Not quite an L700 but this was a quick sketch of a lowered 61 White COE for drag with a V12 Detroit Diesel.

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[ARTEMIS1759]

Think Deora or maybe you are. I would do the cuts similar to this then lay the pillars back by scoring the back side and wedge cutting them and here is a pic of the Deora.

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[promo55]

This is a cool idea! Where I used to live, a guy chopped a real '70's IHC Fleetstar. It was in primer and did not have any glass the last time I saw it, but it sure was neat! Go for modifying your Dodge model!

[Kodiak Island Modeler]

I dropped a 440-6 pack into the race car hauler I built. After listening to your ideas, I think you better get it built, or you might have a lot of unhappy people here. LOL

[Trucker_tim]

Thanks for the info guys. I think I am going to cut the roof into four pieces widen and extend it then drop it down. I need to figure out how many scale inches. He is also an updated picture I have put the springs on with poster putty to get an idea of how it looks. These are also the wheels I am going to use. But what I am trying to figure out is how to drop the Frame down do I still use the springs or just glue the axle to the Framewith some type of bracket

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Frame picture


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[Trucker_tim]

Okay here is an update I did the chop now I am working on putting it back together again.


First I made a mask around the cab to show me where I was cutting and scribbed it with the razor knife





Here is the after picture I think the cutting turned out well I chopped it high enough that I can smooth out the detail in the back pillers so it runs up into the top



I then took the top section and quartered it I am now working on spreading it out so it lines up with the bottom section. Does anybody have some tips on making this part easy.

Thanks for looking

Tim Kracht

[JMD904]

I say go for it! It would be wicked and way cool. Never seen a L-700 customized!

[Trucker_tim]

Does anybody know much about this model the instructions show numbers but the spru does not. I am trying to figure out this pogo stick looking thing. I should have pictures of the chopping results done soon

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[stewart]

This is going to be cool. I'm watching.
STewart

[steve7119]

I like where you are going with this! Only thing I can figure is that the pogo stick looking think could be a hanger for the air lines that would attach to a trailer. Usually, there are springs attached to it that hold the air lines up out of the moving parts of the drivetrain.

[Yahshu]

I dropped a Viper motor in a L700 a few years back, hope this inspires you.

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[Trucker_tim]

Yahshau Any chance you can take a picture of the brace that the back of the cab sits in and your placement of the engine. And yours looks cool to as well


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Edited by Trucker_tim, 10 April 2012 - 12:44 PM.

[ARTEMIS1759]

Whats the question on the pogo my friend? I am assuming you know what it is?

[Trucker_tim]

Not really sure what it is trying to find all the pieces but the instructions are not set well and no numbers on the spru. Wanted to know how it mounts up to the horseshoe looking brace.


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[Lordmodelbuilder]

Does anybody know much about this model the instructions show numbers but the spru does not. I am trying to figure out this pogo stick looking thing. I should have pictures of the chopping results done soon

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It just mounts to the cab support. Maybe you can figure it out from my pics. My L700's both have Cross-ram Hemi's in them. Keep us posted on your progress. I love these Dodges! Brad