Pete68 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I bought this late summer of this year from AITM been working on it a little this winter enjoy the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Very cool project!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Wow! That's a beast! I have a question about the tires: I know they are probably just "posed" for the camera, but which way are they supposed to go? Are they directional? I don't know much about off road tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Yes they are, the rear tires the "point" goes forward and the fronts were optional. I have mine fronts reversed like a motor grader for better steering and control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Very cool project. Where'd the tipper body come from? Looking forward to seeing how this goes together. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Great project, will be following the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Thanks for the info, Lee. I didn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Thanks guys anytime Jim The bed is from the italeri freightliner I got it with some parts about 15 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselhead Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Looks like you've got a real monster on your hands. Do you have sources for the rest of your running/dump gear or is that all going to get scratched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Yes it is a monster. I think I'm going to use the DM800 frame with the hard bar suspension. Although they never had it back then I don't think but it plays the part. The resin frame keeps bowing on me and I'm not a fan of resin frames. I did get some paint on the cab and hood also. Enjoy the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I like the color!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Awesome build..a real monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 That is one heck of a truck! Nice work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Here's a short update. Got the wheels painted and some tires painted this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Awesome looking project ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Hi Lee, This truck's got a really impressive look, also because of the big massive dump bowl. I really like it. From what I can see you performed a very clean paint job. I also like this fresh-looking orange. You mentioned that you bought the truck from Dave of AITM. Did you also buy the tires and wheels there? I'm asking this because I couldn't find the those tires with this sturdy tread in his shop. Can you either give me the number of the tires or tell me where else you bought them, please? Can you give me their dimensions, diameter, width etc. please? Thanks very much for your help. For sure I'll be following this project. Thanks so far. Juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Juergen thanks for complements. Drop Dave a line and he can help you with the tires and wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Lee, thanks for the info. Juergen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick315-8 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Great project !.... the Italeri dump body is a perfect match for this big quarry hauler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Lee, you have this project looking good . I like your choice of color. And that dump body is da bomb on that truck ! be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Thanks guys got a lot done to the frame today and it's ready for paint. Enjoy the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Got some more painting done. Here's a quick mock up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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