DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I normally don’t start another project until the one I am working on is finished, but while I was waiting on another hood for the Dodge, I started this. It was inspired by an actual truck that sold on the internet. Although it was powered by an IH diesel engine, mine will be 6-71 powered. Here is the inspiration truck: Here is what I have so far: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Cool, you have it almost done !! Rear tire looks a little low though....😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 This looks like it's going to be pretty cool. Where did you get the tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Biggu said: Cool, you have it almost done !! Rear tire looks a little low though....😉 I was thinking the same thing, Jeff!😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Killer truck! Hmm those terra tires look familiar 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Cool, Love Paystar 5000's! Where did you get the driven front Axle from! Will follow this build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 On 5/19/2021 at 11:06 AM, Biggu said: Cool, you have it almost done !! Rear tire looks a little low though....😉 On 5/19/2021 at 8:12 PM, Chariots of Fire said: I was thinking the same thing, Jeff!😆 Thanks guys! The tires leak down after about a week.😀 On 5/19/2021 at 1:05 PM, Jim B said: This looks like it's going to be pretty cool. Where did you get the tires? Thanks Jim! The tires were made by Kit Form Services but were discontinued. I picked these 2 up in a trade from Jeff “gotnitro”. STS has a limited supply from a limited run in stock right now. They are pretty pricey now that they are discontinued, but it was the only way to get 2 more. The other 2 should be here any day. On 5/20/2021 at 1:32 AM, carsntrucks4you said: Great idea Thanks! On 5/20/2021 at 1:39 PM, gotnitro? said: Killer truck! Hmm those terra tires look familiar 🤔 Thanks Jeff. Those do look familiar. The problem is that I used the other 2 on my spreader truck, so I have 2 more coming from STS. 2 hours ago, bigred63 said: Cool, Love Paystar 5000's! Where did you get the driven front Axle from! Will follow this build! Thanks! The front axle and transfer case are from Kit Form Services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Thanks for letting me know, Brian. There is a Peterbilt 379 (I think) with these tires that services one of the local farms here during harvest time hauling trailers. I'll see if I can get some pics next time it's around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Those Terra tires are used heavily around here , seems like every poo hauler has em Good looking heavy work truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Nice looking set of tires, as has been stated more or less, before... Great job on this one, thus far... My computer makes your truck look orange...😆 I'm ok with that.. I guess I can dream.... I think it looks awesome in orange.... Too cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 hour ago, kilrathy10 said: Nice looking set of tires, as has been stated more or less, before... Great job on this one, thus far... My computer makes your truck look orange...😆 I'm ok with that.. I guess I can dream.... I think it looks awesome in orange.... Too cool... Thanks JT!! It is actually the logger kit that was molded in orange. I haven’t decided on a color yet, but orange is on the possibility list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Brian , Who would've thought that you would put a Driptroit in and International ? lol Love this project . Are you going to widen the front fenders ? Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cargostar Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I have the large single air tank available if you’re interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 25 minutes ago, cargostar said: I have the large single air tank available if you’re interested I wish that I would have known that a couple of weeks ago.😀 I had already went with the older kit style tanks. They are already plumbed and everything. Thanks though. I will keep that in mind for a future project. While we are on the subject, I heard a rumor that you are working on the old style tilt hood for the Paystar. If true, do you know when it will be available? Also, is there any type of product list to know what you have available? Thanks! Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cargostar Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I’ve had them available for about a year. Yes, I’m working on an early and late tilt hood Paystar.... no eta... PM me your email and I’ll send you a price list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 On 5/25/2021 at 11:19 AM, cargostar said: I’ve had them available for about a year. Yes, I’m working on an early and late tilt hood Paystar.... no eta... PM me your email and I’ll send you a price list Thanks! I sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Worked on the dash today. All the Ertl kits with this cab use the same dash with the Speedograph and the tachograph. I decided a regular speedometer and tachometer would be better for this build. Here is a picture of a Paystar dash: Here is the dash from the kit: I used a dash out of an old 4300 to modify. Here it is with the new speedometer and tach: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Nice improvement Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 On 5/23/2021 at 11:04 PM, gatorincebu said: Brian , Who would've thought that you would put a Driptroit in and International ? lol Love this project . Are you going to widen the front fenders ? Be Well Gator Thanks Gator! I’m going to trim the fenders like the reference truck, but they won’t be widened. I started to put a 3208 Cat in this one as they were used in these trucks, but the 6-71 is my favorite engine to put in a model.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 I finally started back on this one. I hinged and painted the hood. Painted the cab and front end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Brian glad to see you back on this build. What did you use for your hinges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 45 minutes ago, Mopar - D said: Brian glad to see you back on this build. What did you use for your hinges? Thanks Dan! I just used brass tube and thin evergreen flat stock similar to the way Terry Hymel used to do. I just cut a few short sections of tube, glue flat stock to them and run music wire through the middle. They aren’t perfect, but they are mostly hid anyway. Okay thought that you might like the color scheme though.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 extremely nice build going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Great colors Brian! I’m looking forward to seeing more progress pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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