DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, leafsprings said: Sorry to hear about the quality issues Brian. I purchased 2 F 850 a couple of years ago when they first came out, and they were excellent, exactly like to the original stock photos. Something must have happen to the mold? I just noticed that this one is totally different than mine. It is not just the roof. Mine has molded in door handles and a molded in cowl grate. The all around quality on yours looks much better too. That is definitely a different mold with a different master. Edited January 29, 2021 by DRIPTROIT 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) 18 hours ago, leafsprings said: Sorry to hear about the quality issues Brian. I purchased 2 F 850 a couple of years ago when they first came out, and they were excellent, exactly like to the original stock photos. Something must have happen to the mold? Is yours still in the box with the address. I’m curious to see if it is the same. Edited January 29, 2021 by DRIPTROIT 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) Working on the power plant. Trying to replicate a 6v-53 Detroit. I have the block done, timing cover and accessory drive pulleys on the front. I have a valve cover and head done, but I am attempting to make a cast of it. I cut down an 8v block to start with. I cut down the blower. You can see the block and blower compared to the 8v version. Edited January 29, 2021 by DRIPTROIT 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Holy smokes ...that cab looks like a poor recast from an original master . Warren's right though, its always easier to remove material then add . You'll have this whipped into shape though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 52 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Holy smokes ...that cab looks like a poor recast from an original master . Warren's right though, its always easier to remove material then add . You'll have this whipped into shape though It is supposed to be the real thing and definitely didn’t have a recast price. We will see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 Got my first valve covers cast. Not perfect, but not bad. You can see the 6v-71 valve cover and head compared to the 6v-53 valve cover and head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 5 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Is yours still in the box with the address. I’m curious to see if it is the same. Here it is. I'm thinking they accidently shipped you an old prototype instead of the final product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 17 minutes ago, leafsprings said: Here it is. I'm thinking they accidently shipped you an old prototype instead of the final product. Thanks! That is the same address. I sent a message to his son who I suppose handles his EBay store. We will see what he says. It is really my fault for not unwrapping it in July and checking it then. The good thing is; it won’t be the last dumb thing that I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Engine is looking good 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Great work on that engine, looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 12:02 PM, leafsprings said: I’ve been looking at this. You have saved me a ton of decision making. I’m going to try to build this one pretty close to this spec sheet. Thanks again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 I’ve got the engine together except for the manifolds and fan bracket. It is definitely not a perfect representation of a 6v-53, but I think that it is convincing enough. You can see a 6v-71 in the background for comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 On this cap the front fenders were not put on the cab straight. This resin is Extremely brittle. I’m not sure if I should attempt to fix this or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Brian have you tried to reach the seller to see if they can do anything. Between the roof and the fenders now being squared up is not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 27 minutes ago, Mopar - D said: Brian have you tried to reach the seller to see if they can do anything. Between the roof and the fenders now being squared up is not good. He responded and wanted pictures. I sent a picture of the roof but haven’t heard back. I didn’t notice the fenders until today. The good news is that the hood is warped pretty badly too, but matches the fenders pretty decent.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 I guess you could always make it a old work truck that has seen better days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Mopar - D said: I guess you could always make it a old work truck that has seen better days. I’ve figured out that this cab is the same cab as his F700 kit that looks to have had the 850 front fenders and a roof thrown on to it in what appears to be a hurry. Initially he said that he would send another cab, but wanted pictures of the problems. I haven’t heard anything since I sent a picture. He had said that maybe this was one of the last ones out of an old mold, but that is not what this is. This is a totally different casting all together. It is also Very brittle. I hope to make something of it though. Edited February 2, 2021 by DRIPTROIT 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Nice little engine you modified ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Hate to hear of setbacks, it should be a cool build. Engine looks close enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Thanks guys! I have a frame now. I stretched the Louisville frame 25 scale inches to make the 176” wheelbase in the build sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Looking good Brian! Here is a photo of the super road lug tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Thanks! I think that you have more reference material than I do.😀 This one will have worn out a few sets of tires already, although I do have some tires similar. I’ve been working on the roof some. It appears that there is not enough material on this cab to get the curve right. The top is too flat. So I have 3 choices: 1. Round it off the best that I can and live with it. 2. Add material and try to get it closer to what it should look like. 3. Wait on the possibility of another cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Brian nice progress on the dump body and frame. I’m hoping that you receive a new cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 44 minutes ago, Mopar - D said: Brian nice progress on the dump body and frame. I’m hoping that you receive a new cab. Thanks Dan! They said that they would send one, but time will tell. In the mean time I like doing things the hard way. I added .040 styrene to the roof. We will see where this goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I'm sure Dan models will make this right and send you a replacement. Many on this site will be potential buyers of his products and will be good P.R. for them. Another possibility with this one maybe set it aside and graft on a Moebius pickup donor cab? That will give you the basis for a '64 or '65 Super Duty, before the cab roof lift. Maybe just built it as a gas powered Super Duty tractor for a future build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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