leafsprings Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) Plans are to build a '56 Ford T 800 concrete mixer, similar to the real life unit used by Western Concrete of Los Angeles back in the day. Resin pieces will be from AITM. Edited January 25, 2020 by leafsprings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I don't know much about mixers, but this should be pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I am in for the ride. Are you submitting it for the 2020 BRBO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Very interesting project, will definitely be following! Its certainly eligible for the BRBO....wink wink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 You have my attention!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Oh yeah, this will be a cool build for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) Some enlarging of the front fenders and the lower grill area were necessary to replicate a real Big Job. Found a frame that is suitable for heavy construction work including a period Hendrickson suspension. Would have preferred a small back window and an opening hood on this cab though. Edited February 1, 2020 by leafsprings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Either way, this is going to be a cool looking build, not something you see very often, if at all. I really like this idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 I didn't realize anything was wrong with the cab until you fixed it. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I'll bet you could cut that hood loose and then fit the '56 Ford pickup hood from the kit right on it. Probably where the master came from for the resin casting that you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) Built the truck 332 Y block with some modifications and some donor parts, larger oil pan, larger fan and belts and rams horn exhaust manifolds. Edited February 17, 2020 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Looking very nice like the old style air cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Nice motor, looks familiar ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 On 2/20/2020 at 5:33 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Looking good! Thanks! I have a thing for heavy duty's that share the pickup cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) On 2/17/2020 at 1:41 PM, tbill said: Nice motor, looks familiar ? The 332 is the heavy duty Y block used between '56-'63, has a deeper block than the regular Y blocks. Technically '58 was the first year for the big 534 V8's used in the Ford C 900 tilt cab kits, but, they were installed in some '56 and '57 test units. Could have used a 534, but decided to use what a regular production T 800 would have had. Will be building a hood scoop also soon. Edited February 22, 2020 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Running boards, fuel tanks, air tanks and hood scoop added, almost ready for a primer coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PettyKW43 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 I have never considered doing trucks like this but this is really interesting! I do like medium/ heavy trucks based on pickup cabs as well . Will be watching, great build so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Coming along nicely!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Great project. You serious truck guys seem to get your stuff right. Most inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 This thing looks killer, already.... I'm impressed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Minor update, project has been stalled due to the AITM mixer still out of stock since thread began. Good news is the KW Challenger mixer will be reissued?. Chassis painted, wheels and engine installed. Test fit of cab. Edited August 9, 2020 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Cool looking project. i like what you've done thus far ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Nice buOld so far hopefully you will be able to get a mixer to finish it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Boy, does this bring back memories.............. the 8 yard Challenge mixer.......... had the BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH drive chain fall once................ spent 3 days inside that BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH thing with a Jack hammer in August ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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