k100 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 This is my B.R.B.O. entry I modified the cab a few years ago , thing got a little crazy for me so I packed it up and forgot about until recently, I was digging around looking for something else then found this I always wanted to get it finished , so this is my chance to do that . I hope I can get done before the dead line, I'm going to do my best . Happy New Year to all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Time to tag another build so I can follow along. ? Grest job on the stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) Mark - killer KW !!! Thanks again for joining us Edited January 2, 2020 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I like the short Aerodyne! Looking forward to seeing this one done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Got to have a front seat for this build those short bunks were always neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 Thank you all for the comments . I got some bench time today , got the engine plumbed and in primer, the exhaust is primed also its just loosely setting there . I'm not quit sure if the plumbing is correct , I used an old article by Ken Smith as a guide . Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Looking good from here! Cool project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettecote Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Did a great job! Like the short version!...Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 You scored a few brownie points for using a Detroit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Cool project. Can't wait to see where this goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) Thank you for the comments guys . Got the frame built and the rear axles mounted , I swaped out the Allison transmission and replaced with Road Ranger and shorting the drive shaft. I had a slight brain fart today when I mounted the fuel tank brackets, when I mounted them they were to far forward the left tank was fine but the right tank was about an 1/8" into were the battery box is to mount , I ended up cutting the tanks and shorting them just a little bit. I think they look better shortened up ( see the last 2 pictures ) thanks for looking . Edited January 6, 2020 by k100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 This is right up my street! great surgery on the cab, not a stitch in site, looks like it came in the box finished and ready use, great work, definitely watching this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I am loving this so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Great work there, you got my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) Like the looks of the shortened cab and tank changes the look of this ride. Edited January 6, 2020 by NothingAsFineAsaW9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Very nice progress I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 You are definitely on the right path, she’s looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 That's some seriously nice bodywork on that cab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 On 1/5/2020 at 10:15 AM, gotnitro? said: You scored a few brownie points for using a Detroit Ditto that!!! Liking where this is going as well!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Absolutely agree..this truck is sharp ! Everything just looks right well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) Its a great feeling to get comments form some the best model builders on this forum , THANK YOU !! Today I thought I would try my hand at make a steerable front axle , everything was going good till I broke one of the lower arms off , luckily I had another axle, it come out pretty good I have temporarily pin together . also got the engine and trans. done just have some filter decals . the rear suspension is assembled and the truck is setting on its wheels . Thanks for looking . Mark Edited January 13, 2020 by k100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Love your steerable axle ! Wish more kits came with them Keep up the pics , your build looks very good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Turning out very nicely Following Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Jeff, thank you , I wish they would too. Vince , thank you for the comment . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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