53gmc Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Started off with the amt diamond reo. Plans are to shorten the frame, convert to single axel from the ford c600 cab over and convert the truck to the 92" bbc with the hood kit from aitm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Going to run one fuel tank on the drivers side and the battery box and air tank left over from my maximum over drive project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Very cool project!! I built one of these several years ago before Dave offered a resin hood. I’m looking forward to seeing this one finished. You probably already know this, but that Cummins would be tilted towards the passenger side on a short hood truck like this to allow for clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 I saved pictures of your apollo 92 and white 9000 along with the pictures for inspiration and to give me an idea of how things are supposed to look lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Working on the motor tilt today so i can finish clearancing the cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Nice work so far Following ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 When I did mine, I found that short hood is really short! Good luck, looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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53gmc Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement! Got the motor sitting at an angle and the floor almost cut away. Man that is a tight fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 The tilt looks spot on!! Extending the floorboard all the way to the doors will give you more room to work with as far as a dog house goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 Thanks brian! I might have to try extending floor boards. I did get the dog house mocked up, its not perfect but this is my first time goong this indepth on a build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 Man you guys werent kidding when you said the hood is short! Got my shipment from aitm sooner then expected so thats an awesome surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Wow that is a short hood ! This will be a great project to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 Got some more work done this week. Got the exhaust and driveline shortened up to fit, engine and trans painted and built, shaped the rear of the frame to match how it originally was. I also decided to experiment with running some airlines for extra detail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 Cut and and glued on some gauges from Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 Painted and assembled the chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 Added lines and wires to the firewall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 Modified shifter from parts box and added scale size model box for the drive to build when he gets off his shift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 Other than ordering hinges for the hood and maybe some light weathering i think this one is done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 My c116 from maximum overdrive for comparison 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 And finally the trucks i got the color idea from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Man that turned out Awesome! You really captured the right look! What color and what kind of paint did you use? Excellent work!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 Thanks driptroit! The black is kryon gloss black amd the yellow is ace hardwares farm implement spray paint over gray primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Nice conversion! Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveracer Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Man I love the shorty it looks awesome! Do you plan a trailer for the truck? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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