Kruzn Posted December 31, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Nice looking forward to seeing the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 A little more progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Looks like you have figured out how to build out the drop deck. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveracer Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sixties Sam Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted January 8, 2021 Author Share Posted January 8, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Oh wow ! That is awesome! I can hardly wait until you get the load tied down and the final touches added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 Slow progress, but did get front bulkhead made for the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 L700 restoration done, Moebius semi transport wheels dechromed, modified and fitted to A100. Working on trailer details. Trailer still needs painted as well as the transport wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mopar - D Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Nice progress Dave. What tires and rims did you use on your trailer? The trailer is looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 I like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Mopar - D said: Nice progress Dave. What tires and rims did you use on your trailer? The trailer is looking good. The trailer suspension, wheels and tires came from an old AMT 1/32 scale reefer kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Way cool combo rig you have there. The Monster truck put a smile on my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Great work on this. What an amazing looking display for the shelf! I love these little Dodge trucks, and that monster truck is sweet, I like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 The transport wheels are finished and fitted to the A100 MT. Trailer is in primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Cool project, looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 Got the loading ramp storage figured out today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 That’s a good idea for your ramps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Mopar - D said: That’s a good idea for your ramps. I like it too. I might have to steal the idea for my Ford race car hauler. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/158539-brbo-2021-ford-ln8000-racecar-hauler-extended-version/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Getting closer. Still need to paint the "boards" on the trailer black and add details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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