Chuck Most Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I hatched this idea about five years ago, but never really did much other than think about it until a few months ago. At first, it just looks like a nicely restored Transtar, until you look closer, or open the hood. Then you realize it's riding on a 2010 LoneStar chassis. Sort of like a "Class 8 Restomod", it has the looks of a classic, but you can get service or mechanical parts from any International dealer. Which might come in handy for when that MaxxForce starts giving you fits! Hey, at least the dealer will 1. Have parts for it in stock, and 2. know what the hell a MaxxForce is to begin with. Same can't be said for the V800. Paint is none other than IH Harvester red for the chassis and interior (where you will also find the LoneStar's seats), and Ford Oxford White for the cab and hood. The red stripe decals (and warning labels on the rear frame rails) came from modeltruckin.com, while I took the liberty of making myself the driver with the "Chuck" decal from the AMT White Road Boss. The "Not For Hire" decals are from the Ford race car hauler. I also used a foiled AITM too box to fill in the void under the passenger's side of the plated Mercury sleeper. I don't normally build conventionals with sleepers, but I just had to try that plated Mercury on this one. Glad I did now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 This is an awesome build Chuck. Your braver than Iam. I couldn't use a Moebius kit as a donor. My wife would kill me if I bought a 75 dollar kit for parts. This is great. I really like it. Looks like a truck that'd be rollin down the So Cal highways after the first of the year, with all the new emission regulations taking affect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 wow that looks great ! another nice one chuck ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Very Cool Build and Great idea!! Excellent Work! Maybe I'll build a Lonestar one day with an 8v-71 and walker beam suspension (L.O.L.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 This really caught my eye. Love the old school look with the modern technology! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Nicely done. I like your power upgrade idea & the Mercury sleeper. Sort of a retro-modern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brinx Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Very nicely done Chuck, a fantastic way to keep an old classic rollin' along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Super sharp crisp truck combined with some sneaky updates - Very cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIL 111V Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Extremely nice! (Mercury + tool box looks great!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Very cool idea. resto mod! Put a couple of Cali hay flats behind it. And take it to truck shows. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Looks terrific! I like the "restomod" theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Beautiful semi Chuck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scummy Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Yes very nice , i like it very much mate , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat-top Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Very nice, classic looking 4300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Chuck, well done. i really like the way you did this build, looks fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Demon Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 sweet looking 4300......my dad used to drive one of those.....also the Transtar cabovers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Sharp looking truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Quite sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Oh, Man...She's a beauty.....Very nice work on this one....I love your use of the frame and such from the Lonestar kit....That looks awesome....I really like that Mercury sleeper on the back of there.....Awesome..... Edited November 25, 2015 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruk Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 That is a sweet looking truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Great job Chuck. This is a cool conversion to the updated chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Wow....................super job!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Man I really dig this, great work and mods, love the chrome sleeper. Makes me want to redo mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Stunning truck, can't pick a fault with it. Brilliant work!What size is that toolbox. That thing looks slick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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