Oldmopars Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) So I decided to do the 2018 Cannonball. However the rules this year mandate an inline engine. So, I came up with a plan to do a White-Freightliner with a twist. The Cannonball is a coast to coast race, so I thought about what kind of vehicle would the Cops not really want to stop? How about a truck full of sewage? So, I am building a sewage truck/septic tank sucker/honey bucket truck. Its nick name is going to be The Stool Bus. So, as of now I have the kit. I started it today and I was able to add a turbo from an Italari Iveco kit. I figure even though its a septic truck, it could still use some more power. Edited May 7, 2018 by Oldmopars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I like the Honey Dipper idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Cool project!! Clever name!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSDTrucker Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Like this? Hahaha I've always loved this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Interesting project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) So, more progress. I was able to get the chassis put together for some mock up shots and I wanted to be sure the Turbo was going to work with the interior tub. I am going to need to massage it a little, but it fits pretty good. Because it is a septic truck, I do not want chrome stacks, so I am running the exhaust out and down so I can run a large muffler under the frame. You can see the down pipe in the pictures. The chrome valve covers will be removed and stripped, but I needed them there to fit the turbo. I also hit up the hardware store for some plumbing fittings. I got 2 pipe caps and a coupler. I need to shorten the coupler a little, but the 3 parts will get glued together and become the tank. It works out to a scale 5 foot 7in diameter, about what I have seen in the 1:1. Still undecided on the wheels, it is a commercial truck and they like to have a little flash, so I may just leave them chrome. The 1:1 truck seem to be a mix of both chrome/Aluminum and painted white. Edited May 7, 2018 by Oldmopars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) I did some detailing on the engine, added some lines and the throttle linkage/spring. Also added a oil return line below the turbo. Also cut down the PCV caps and coupler to make the tank. I need to do a lot of sanding, but the length looks good. I also need to build a frame for the tank. Edited April 22, 2018 by Oldmopars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 As has been said about this kit, the front axle is too wide, it makes the tires stick out way too far. So, I chopped about 1/4in out of the middle. It looks way better now. The tires are right even with the sides of the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Excellent work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Got some more done on the Stool Bus. Due to being a septic truck, I did not want the stacks, I wanted a standard muffler, this required a little work turning 2 stacks into 1 muffler. Fitting it behind the tank and the trans was a pain. Then I did some work on the poo tank and the frame. I added the sight glasses and the bar for the lights. Working on the valve at the rear. I also added some ribs for the seams on the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Looks really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Very cool project! I'll be watching for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 I have made some more progress on the tank. Added a valve on the back and a port for the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Really like how your tank came out and all the fittings your adding it really brings the model to life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 That looks really good, very nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Well, it looks like it will all come out in the end........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I have seen pix of a truck used for hauling this same BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH with a sign that reads "when it come to number two,we're number one" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 The Stool Bus is moving forward, I got more work done on the tank and the plumbing. I added hinges and wing nuts to the top hatch, added steps to the side, I added bolts to the rear clean out port behind the valve and added a wire conduit up to the new light bar. I removed and cut down the light bar as it was too big. I also worked on the pump and box that mounts it to the side of the frame, then added tubes to connect it to the tank. It is getting there and looking more like the rear thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Very interesting project of a cool idea, its the first time i see somebody build a poo truck.. The details on the Septic tank looks awesome already. Keep up the good work! Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Nice work on the stool bus ! Are you going to post it in the Cannonball thread too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Roberto Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Very nice work but how ya gonna make it smell authentic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 That's crazy. Outstanding work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 12 hours ago, Belugawrx said: Nice work on the stool bus ! Are you going to post it in the Cannonball thread too ? Yes, I will do that. 11 hours ago, El Roberto said: Very nice work but how ya gonna make it smell authentic? I do have a nice big dog that would be more than happy to donate towards the cause. However, It won't reach you through he internet 3 hours ago, Jantrix said: That's crazy. Outstanding work. Thank you. Its been fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Roberto Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Oldmopars said: I do have a nice big dog that would be more than happy to donate towards the cause. However, It won't reach you through he internet And I'm pretty thankful for that. Mine are bad enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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