Tesla Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) There’s no better way to start a new year than with a new project Hosted on Fotki First order of business is the front suspension modification. The spring height has been altered to match the hardbar suspension height Hosted on Fotki The metal front axle is from KFS: Hosted on Fotki The tires are 14 X 24 from AITM…6 spoke fronts, 8 spoke rears: Hosted on Fotki I’ve got an E9 V8 engine on order from Auslowe that will replace the kit supplied ENDT 865. Edited June 29, 2017 by Tesla
72 Charger Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) That's going to be a beast Edited January 15, 2017 by 72 Charger
kilrathy10 Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 Man.....The builds just keep coming.....This bad boy looks awesome......Love to see guys that really get into this hobby.....Everything you've posted has been spot on.... Do you have any "bad" builds, at all ???
Mopar - D Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) I like this Mack it is one tuff looking rig. Edited January 15, 2017 by Mopar - D
Superpeterbilt Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 YEAH BUDDY!!!! Ive been waitin for this! Dennis, that looks awesome already. Those front fenders look great?
gotnitro? Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 Love this truck !! man can't get over the pure size of those tires....what a beastCan't wait to see more
Dieselhead Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 Yours makes mine look like a tonka toy. I'll be following this closely.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Now that is a TRUCK!!!! I'm liking this one!!
gatorincebu Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Dennis , Having followed your builds for a while now. And knowing your penchant for detail . This one is going to be awesome. Be Well Gator
Tesla Posted January 17, 2017 Author Posted January 17, 2017 Thanks everyone! I hope to have some updates soon
jacobus Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 dennis , nice choice, lookin already goodif you want see this model for reference go to page 19 and you see how a friend of my build this onehe has also make a subframe and steeraxle for this modeljust for helpjacobus
Tesla Posted January 18, 2017 Author Posted January 18, 2017 dennis , nice choice , lookin already good if you want see this model for reference go to page 19 and you see how a friend of my build this one he has also make a subframe and steeraxle for this model just for help jacobus Thank you Jacobus! Actually, Hessel's model is what inspired me to start this project.
Warren D Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 Great start, I'm looking forward to seeing how it comes out.
gotnitro? Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 These trucks just look so "right" adding the heavy tires and suspension . the kit trucks look tiny now . Are you building the subframe for yours also
Tesla Posted January 18, 2017 Author Posted January 18, 2017 These trucks just look so "right" adding the heavy tires and suspension . the kit trucks look tiny now . Are you building the subframe for yours also I might be wrong, but I believe Hessel built a sub-frame because of the tire height and the camelback suspension. This setup would put the axle center closer to the frame, and with the large tires the sub-framemight have been installed for clearance reasons. I’m using a hard bar suspension which increases the distance between the frame and axle. I did build run-up ramps just tall enough to clear the fenders. I’ll do a mock-up in the next few days…it’s easier to see it than explain it.
Chariots of Fire Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 That's one of the BIG boys! That is going to be super! Will be following along here without a doubt!
Canso65 Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 Oh yeah!I'll be following along Dennis. This is going to be an awesome build.
Tesla Posted February 6, 2017 Author Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) After completing the diamond plate for the front fenders, I fabricated the rear fenders. This picture shows the bends in the diamond plate and the aluminum strip I used for the fender to retain its shape: Hosted on Fotki Here’s the aluminum strip glued to the underside of the fender: Hosted on Fotki Mockup pics of what’s done so far: Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited June 29, 2017 by Tesla
72 Charger Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 Awesome work . I like how you made the rear fenders
Superpeterbilt Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 Dang Dennis! That looks phenominal. Those fenders look awesome, and it looks great with color on it. Wow!
tbill Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 i love watching your builds evolve, excellent stuff Dennis!
Mopar - D Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 Dennis nice progress those fenders really set it off.
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