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[k100]

So I was setting here looking at all the model that are falling apart ,I came upon an Kenworth Aerodyne COE , being
one of my favorite trucks that thought I would rebuild it . I thought would try some thing different ,I decided to cut it down to
an 86" cab.

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[k100]

Thank you

[Madd Trucker]

looks good so far

[Mr mopar]

Glad to see you put the vent in the front of the cab ,looks much better. Amt miss that .

[k100]

I got the interior cut down last night.

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[Jim Whalen]

Hi,

This'll be something a bit different - good idea! Looks like you've made a good start to the project.

Cheers,

Jim

[Kostas Parchas]

So far so good...
Keep it coming.

Kostas.

[k100]

Thank's guys

[Truck parts]

Looking good. It will be nice when it's done.

[Jeff Johnston]

Wow that's some major plastic surgery, and it looks great. Keep the pics coming !.

[cowboysevens]

nice job on the cut down. any updates ??

[k100]

Thank you, nothing new yet , I'm working alot of overtime right now.

[k100]

Just a up date on the 86' Aerodyne . I got the frame shortened up this weekend , this gives you an ideal what it's going to look like.

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Edited by k100, 20 January 2013 - 03:36 PM.

[kilrathy10]

Excellent work....That really looks good, Man...

[k100]

Thank You.

[Old Albion]

Nice work on the cab! That looks really good.

[truckabilly]

Great job on shortening the cab. Looks really nice.

[Johnny]

How much did you remove from the cab and the frame?

[k100]

Thanks for the comments, I cut 7/8 from the edge of the door , then 1/2 in. from the raised roof , and 3/8 in. from the lower roof.

As for the frame I cut between the frist and third cross members about 2 5/8 in.

Edited by k100, 23 January 2013 - 08:49 AM.

[olsbooks]

That is going to be a nice piece.  Great job!