gotnitro? Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) Well..my buddy sent me a package the other day, and to my surprise a bunch of hungry squirrels jumped out eager for another build..if ya know me I'm easily distracted hence the squirrels. Honestly I've been stashing acorns for a few months waiting for the right time to get cracking on another project while several others wait patiently to be finished... I had placed an order at AITM, and like always the box arrived full of resin goodies ! The real treat was a brand new REX 770 mixer just made available my buddy Chris mastered. The day cab and tires I chose , 6 spoke rims w newer tread pattern. The new Rex 770 .. That box is full of awesome resin parts..and include fenders and hangers appropriate for the rex ! Edited December 5, 2018 by gotnitro? Added photo of mixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 I ended up using a freight shaker chassis I never was satisfied with, mainly for the simple fact it was already set up for the COE parts. Now I hear ya..no way would that ever be strong enough for a mixer..hes nuts..we'll fix that later ..lol I recently adopted another mixer from said buddy who mastered the 770..so I had one mocked up I borrowed for this. I'll use the new one once everything looks correct .I literally popped the old cab , and 5th wheel plate off and set these parts in their place.. The engine peeking out is getting swapped out for a proper Detroit 8v71 once I locate a donor...( if anyone has one stashed I'm looking) cause its gotta sound like its gonna look ! First order is stretching the frame , and relocating the suspension..I carefully ( read cut off w dremel) removed the angled rear portion of the frame , eye balled the stretch, then added sections of C channel into the kit rails. The extension is a leftover piece of cnc rail I bought from gw trucks..a perfect fit. now to fish plate the entire rail .. Any comments truck chat or feedback highly encouraged Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 that's going look great once your done with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Wow this is going to be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Looks great. This ones going to stand out, an East Coast city mixer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Thanks everyone I appreciate your comments! Yeah I'm going East Coast style , huge rubber and a square water tank I just ordered from Dave. I wasnt sure whether I wanted the GMC or Dodge, finally settling for the crackerbox. Anyone who's built this cab have any advice or boogie traps I gotta watch for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Looks like an interesting project, glad you chose the Crackerbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I got a set of those AITM wheels and tires. My only complaint is that the wheels are a bit sloppy and are not well rounded for the opening in the tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Its looking the part already, its going to be a good one i'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Now everything about this is Cool!! You can't go wrong with a Detroit powered Crackerbox!! I have part of an 8v-71, but it's missing several parts that I used on my 4-71. I'll look, but I don't think that I have another. Looking forward to this one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 9 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Now everything about this is Cool!! You can't go wrong with a Detroit powered Crackerbox!! I have part of an 8v-71, but it's missing several parts that I used on my 4-71. I'll look, but I don't think that I have another. Looking forward to this one!! I knew you'd appreciate my engine choice !! No problem on the donor engine , I just ordered a California hauler I'll rob it from..that's gonna get a 12v down the road. 12 hours ago, CRUSADER2 said: Its looking the part already, its going to be a good one i'm sure. Thanks ! It's really falling together , now if I can keep the acorns from piling up 16 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: I got a set of those AITM wheels and tires. My only complaint is that the wheels are a bit sloppy and are not well rounded for the opening in the tire. I agree the wheels fit loose but I usually wrap a thin strip of plastic around them to tighten them up. The heavy duty tires w 6 spokes really appealed to me for this classic truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkone2 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Love the Crackerboxes and paired with a mixer this will be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 The new water tank arrived, I didn't waste any time getting it mocked up. Sorry for the messy background, been bashing away on this clutter seems to accumulate like half done builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 looking great coming along nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 It's been a long time but I finally got the crackerbox in paint ! Color is my absolute favorite Tamiya Mica red..appropriate for time period heck no but I love the shimmer it has..and it's my build lol.The frame is tamiya pure white , a color I wont use again..it ran away from detail like my neighbor from work... Oh the over spray on the wheels will be cleaned up my circle template must be egg shaped Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 great color on the cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Its still looking good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 Thanks I appreciate the comments I had a small setback after mocking up the engine , it didnt fit !! I had checked several times throughout the build , unsure what changed but the 8V wasnt gonna work Digging thru the project drawer I stumbled onto a 6 - 71 I had actually bought for this build from gw trucks ..so a quick assembly I had it nestled into the frame!! the best part when I dropped the cab back in the frame now to spray it with a few coats of Alpine green..and get it plumbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Nice work! The engine looks right at home in a Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Nice progress you have this build coming along great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 This is one awesome build! I'm taking notes too. I have a 6-71 from Gary for my Crackerbox too. I like how you put both the intake and exhaust on the passenger side. Although there were plenty of variations most of the road tractors I've personally seen, as well as the photo in my service manual labeled "typical vehicle engine" are set up this way. That's the great thing about Gary's engine, it can be built several ways. Looks Great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Beautiful old Crackerbox!!! And the 6-71 is just icing on the cake!!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Thanks for the comments ! I hit major snag getting cab interior to clear radiator. The engine sits as low as I can fit it, making radiator fit good w fan, but closing cab causes interior to contact doghouse...short of cutting a huge amount of it away I'm totally stumped.. Any advice greatly welcomed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 This is where radiator would need to be mounted to clear floor..ridiculous... Any tips ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Jeff, I think that some of the problem may be that on the 1:1 the frame drops, but even at that it looks like the radiator tank is the only thing taller than the engine. Would it be possible to lower the fan and decrease the diameter of the blade slightly to make it work? Here's an under cab picture: I don't think that you can modify the floor pan much: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.