Kruzn Posted December 31, 2020 Built this old IMC kit box stock way back when they first came out, whenever that was.... About 25 years ago I started a rebuild that included stretching the frame and adding a tag axle stolen from the IMC trailer kit. It was originally light/dark blue 2-tone, but was repainted to match my Dodge A100 monster truck (photo included for reference). Then in got stashed away in a box along with the custom drop-deck trailer I had started to go with it. Finally...it is out of the box and back on the bench. Time to get 'er done! And the trailer as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mopar - D Posted December 31, 2020 Nice looking forward to seeing the trailer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kruzn Posted January 5 Making a little progress. The drop-deck trailer was originally the IMC Big Rig semi trailer. The deck was cut into three pieces with the rear section being mated to suspension, wheels and tires from an old AMT 1/32 scale reefer trailer. I still have to figure out how to attach the deck sections together. This is what the truck looked like when is was originally built years ago. Sorry for the poor photo...it is a pic of an old fuzzy color print. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kruzn Posted January 6 A little more progress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mopar - D Posted January 6 Looks like you have figured out how to build out the drop deck. Nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveracer Posted January 7 Nice to see a restoration of an old kit and it’s looking good! Looks like you were able to get the cab to sit level. Typically on these kits the cab tilts down at the front. what did you do to get the correct angle of the cab? I have the repop of this kit with the tanker trailer on my bench and want to get the correct look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kruzn Posted January 7 13 hours ago, steveracer said: Nice to see a restoration of an old kit and it’s looking good! Looks like you were able to get the cab to sit level. Typically on these kits the cab tilts down at the front. what did you do to get the correct angle of the cab? I have the repop of this kit with the tanker trailer on my bench and want to get the correct look. I added a spacer between the front axle and the springs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixties Sam Posted January 7 Very nice work on this! Coincidently, I'm currently building the same L-700 kit. I stretched the frame and will make it a car hauler. I built the original back in the day, too. Not a simple build! Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kruzn Posted January 8 When I built the A100 years ago, I left the MT wheels removeable so I can convert it to transport mode. Today I ordered a set of semi truck wheels/tires to serve as the transfer set. Guess I need to get some tie down chains too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam I Am Posted January 8 Oh wow ! That is awesome! I can hardly wait until you get the load tied down and the final touches added. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kruzn Posted Thursday at 12:13 AM Slow progress, but did get front bulkhead made for the trailer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
