gatorincebu Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Well I finally made up my mind what to build for this contest. The Revell Alaska hauler converted to a heavy dump .using the Italeri heavy duty dump body. Not sure yet on what wheels and tires I will use. Be Well Gator Edited July 5, 2016 by gatorincebu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chu Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) You got my attention Gator, I looking forward to see some picks. Edited January 3, 2016 by Chu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Gator looks like you picked a interesting build looking forward to see some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sounds like a great combination. Looking forward to your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 This sounds like a cool build Gator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruk Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 That is an excellent choice Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sounds like a great project Gator.lookin forward to seeing how you do.this one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 yet another real cool blend of parts coming up, should be a terrific looking combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Sounds Cool Gator!! Looking forward to this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Thanks guys for stopping by and your support. Got the frame put together last night , along with some of the suspension .Also assembled some ancillary parts as well. pictures coming soon. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 LOVE dump trucks,awesome choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettecote Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I think this is gonna look great...Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepmd Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Really liking the originality of thought here, Gator. Pretty slick combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 NICE... Whatever you don't use of the pete just mail it to me please...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Thanks guys for your comments and support ! Small set back last night. The frame came apart at the splice. Will work on it tomorrow. Picutres coming soon. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 thats i kind of big challengei know you make something of thiswil watchingjacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 That will be a rugged looking rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 looking forward to this one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I like your plans for this build Gator!Looking forward to seeing this come together.Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Gator - very cool idea. You better put a couple more rivets in that fishplate next time. I have always wanted that Pete kit, I hardly ever see them listed in the US . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Jacobus, Pat , Rob, Sean, Thanks guys for your support and for stopping by. Sean I bought the Alaska hauler conventiona( three kits two different releases ) and four of the triple screw COEs way back when. The Coe's two are started an packed away somewhere. And two are still fresh kits. And the one for this project is a fresh kit. I am however working on some of the parts for the other one as well. I figure I will make use of all the time at the bench.and also have back up parts should I mess anything up. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Greetings Everyone, This will be my last update on this project until the middle of February. I got the Italeri dump body modified to the legnth I want . I made it a little shorter than you would expect I could have made it a half to one inch longer.. But this truck is used more for heavy hauls than it is a dump. So the whole dunpbody and frame lift off the chassis .So the truck and pull trailers. Practical ??? But it kinda makes sense to me. And that is my story and I'm sticking to it!! lol I am also going to use those good looking diamond plate fenders that come in the Revell kit. Comments and or criticism welcome. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruk Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 That is a good idea Gator. That set up was popular here. Summertime a dump truck , winter produce hauler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 That is a good idea Gator. That set up was popular here. Summertime a dump truck , winter produce hauler. Jeff, Thanks for stopping by letting me know about that. If you can get any photos they would be greatly appreciated. Either way I will figure out some sort of a system for it. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 looks good gator ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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