Mopar - D Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) This is a build that I've been planning for many years after I found pictures of this rig. The story behind the rig is that Chrysler sponsored the Spurrlow singing group in the late 60's. They went around the country preforming at schools. I'm starting with an resin Dodge LS 1000 cab from AITM, AMT White-Frightliner SD and Bill Elliott stock car transporter. The trailer still has some hurdles for me I would like to change out the the wheels to the smaller size and I'm not sure how I'm going to paint or decal the trailer to match. I'm open for any ideas anyone may have. So far I've started on the frame. Reference pictures of what I'm building Edited April 29, 2018 by Mopar - D Updated status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 i like it you are not afraid to tackle the unusual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 This should be fun to watch. I'm liking that subject! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I will be watching Dan . Interesting for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Another interesting Mopar build by Mopar Dan. Looking forward to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Another interesting Mopar build by Mopar Dan. Looking forward to thisX2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I really like this project!!! I'm looking forward to seeing more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Nice start. So will it be a LV1000 or a LN1000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Cool and different project ! Paint job should be easy on the tractor at least. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Nice start. So will it be a LV1000 or a LN1000?Okay, I'm going to show my ignorance, what is the difference between the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Okay, I'm going to show my ignorance, what is the difference between the two?got me stumped too?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 This is going to be a very interesting project to follow Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 yes , what else wil you build , great choicemine is stil white , chassis is done , only some stripes on the cab but.....lookin how your,s goingjacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 As with all your builds, this is going to be real nice! I look for ward to your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Dodge was a little strange. The LVS/LVT1000 was the designation for trucks with V6 or V8 engines, while the LNS/LNT1000 designation was used for trucks with I6 engines. The "S" was for single drive axle & the "T" was for tandem drive axles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 Mine will be the LNS 1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 I've been working on getting the frame together and have now a coat of primer on it and have been dechromeing the wheels and fuel tanks. I'm going to use Testors Star-Spangled Blue I think it is close to what I see in the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 This is going to be good! I never was a fan of these boxy trucks like the Dodge L1000, 7400 White, and Early W9000 Ford while they were on the road regularly, but now they are my favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Gonna be fun to watch you get this one together.....So far, so good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Dan, Nice work thus far . I always thought those trucks were so ugly that they were cool! lol Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Painted the frame blue and chromed the wheels and wheel guards. Wheels are just test fitted to see how they will look with the blue frame. I'm planning to go with some after market tires too. Started on the engine assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Looking good !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Yup, looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) That chassis looks pretty cool....Very clean.....Something tells me We'll be seeing this one in April.... Edited January 14, 2017 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 JT the cab for sure the trailer may not be ready for it. Lake Charles show is on the 28 this month I'm planning to go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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