Warren D Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 1 hour ago, gotnitro? said: You'll definitely hear that genny running !! Yep, those old WW2 era searchlights pull a lot of juice, will make that ol' 4-71 scream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 I love what you have done. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 Flat bed is out of paint and on the chassis. Just waiting on parts to finish the generator and start on the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Lookin good !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 This is a very cool project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Very cool looking build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Awesome looking truck and build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I really like this truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Generator housing fresh out of paint. Blue/gray won't take away from the cab color. Gloss will go on the exterior surfaces tomorrow, then the DD 4-71 gets installed permanently. Archer supplied the louvers and the hinges came from Dumas model boats. Top is fit and painted, air cleaner and exhaust to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 The louvers look fantastic !!! Really enjoying this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Neat idea for a project. I remember seeing those big searchlights when I was a kid. I saw one a few years ago but was very disappointed when I got closer and it was a modern version, bright but just a little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Genset is almost complete. Need to do the stack and put in an instrument panel inside the door by the generator. Donor parts soaking. About all that's left is the searchlight itself......let the fun begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Dude! That is awesome, I love the work you have done. That Genny is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 That generator looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I'm loving the generator! Awesome work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 looks like a fun build, the generator is cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 I'm calling the genny done with the addition of the stack flapper and instrument panel. Not sure if I'll mount it right away or wait until the searchlight is well along (on the off chance I'd have to move it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 That looks so realistic very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 This is spectacular ! Love the color of the truck, gen set is spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Thanks everyone. You'll see how big the genset is when it sits on the back of the truck. Guess I shouldn't be surprized, a DD4-71 isn't exactly small. I would have liked a taller stack but it would have been over 13 feet once installed. I've added a tool box and gen fuel tank to the truck and the parts I ordered for the searchlight from down under are in, so it'll be total scratch build from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Looks great, been following this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Excellent details on your genny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Started work on the searchlight. Reflector from the bottom of an aerosol can. Pivot ring from Auslowe, barrel is a section of sheet stock formed around a can. Piece is cut to size and formed by using plastic wire ties to strap it to a mold, in this case, the same size aerosol can as the reflector. Important step, make sure the aerosol can is empty and drill several holes in each end! Submerge the can with the plastic sheet attached into almost boiling water for 5-10 minutes then run under cold water to set. I've used this technique before to form round truck fenders. The reflector was "polished" using Molotow. Whatever coating it had was well applied and wouldn't come off. I considered BMF but the compound curves would have been near impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Very cool idea ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Sharp semi and impressive scratch building on the generator! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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