k100 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 After a bad 2021 I thought I would start 2022 out with new IH CO-4070A kit .I’m going with an old Schneider truck , I shortened the frame, dechromed the stacks ,air intake and the front bumper I bobbed it as well . I added a alternator grille from Thomas . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Nice progress so far. Looking like a good fleet unit. How much did you remove from the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 This will be a cool project! You and I are building similar trucks. Mine will have one of those grilles as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Mark great start on your International. Looking forward to seeing more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 Thanks guys for comments . Jim I cut out 1 9/16 of frame. Brian the grille was pretty easy to modify ,I hope my truck turns out half as good as you trucks always do . Dan thank you for the encouragement . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Thanks, Mark. I think it looks better with the shorter frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I'll be watching your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Great start, it’s got ‘the look’ already. Look forward to your progress on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 Thank you for comments ,I got a little more done today , ran air lines for breaks and air suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Nice job on the air lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Now that is some plumbing! Excellent work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Awesome plumbing Mark. Looking forward to seeing your next progress updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Thank you guys for the comments on the air lines ,they probably aren't exactly plumed they way they should be but it looks the part . I Took advantage of the warmer weather and got some paint laid down , got the motor , transmission and the fuel tanks all in place . I thought about doing some wreathing on it but I think I’ll leave nice and clean like it was freshly delivered . be safe Edited January 31, 2022 by k100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raisin27 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I recently built this kit as my first big rig build. It was made straight out of the box and now I think I would like to do a more detailed version similar to what you are doing with this one. I don't know a lot about the real trucks and was wondering if you could recommend a site where I could see wiring diagrams for the brake, fuel, and other lines? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Great looking frame & engine. Nice details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Really nice detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Where did you get the airline kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Did you spray the Frame all put together?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Excellent job on a great subject. Love the bobbed front bumper, so many fleets did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Coming along fabulously, very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) Thank you all for the great comments, Gary , CTM 24230 universal air valve set and .022 solder for the lines . Carl , yes I sprayed the frame all together , I sprayed the back of the fuel tanks then added them then spray it again once dry I put a matt finish on it . Here is this weekend update the cab is paint , the frame completed, just the interior is left to do , it’s my least Favorite part to do. Be safe Edited February 7, 2022 by k100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 The black and orange just looks awesome together!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 that's a good looking combination. The semi-gloss black against the gloss black sets it off great. Nice Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbtr6 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Looks really nice. Do you work for Schneider? My wife does, and is retiring after 40 years. Perry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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