gotnitro? Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 Scott - thanks ! Ours has the 2.3 turbo engine. It's very smooth and a really comfortable ride, albeit the interior space is much tighter than the condo I was driving. We've been seeing around 23- 25 mpg so far w mixed driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petriedish Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Jeff, Great work on this truck. I work for Lafarge out in Western Canada. There are several set ups here. I want to build a twin steer tri-drives like this one day. Will be following along to see all the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 @Petriedish- thanks for posting the tri drive, that's an impressive work truck for sure!!! Feel free to post a few more photos of the trucks if your allowed to , we would all love to see them. Hopefully the Cat is still around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Very kool!!!! I'll be watching!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine 51 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Where are you getting the tires and wheels? I’ve been searching without much success. Guess I haven’t looked in the right place. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 23 hours ago, DrKerry said: Very kool!!!! I'll be watching!!!!! Glad to have ya along Doc ! 18 hours ago, Engine 51 said: Where are you getting the tires and wheels? I’ve been searching without much success. Guess I haven’t looked in the right place. Thanks in advance. I picked up the tires from gw trucks , Gary doesn't have a website but you can reach him thru his email. gwtrucks@yahoo.com The rear 2 hole budd wheels are from scenes unlimited. Thanks for following 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 Small update for the wknd , added the resin cab fenders and lower filler panels. The fender interfered w the rear wheel steering rod, so a quick sanding removed the offending area. I tacked on the diamond plate fenders, and fabbed up the rear cab mount . The 1/25 car brake hub spacer ended being too tall, settling for a craft stick above tire. I'll post close ups later to show the steering details and mods to make everything fit. Next up the drivers steps Any feedback or comments welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Nice progress Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 One side is buttoned up, getting everything fitting tight was a huge target. Plastruct diamond plate sheet was used throughout. The bottom step is a bit of tread plate from moluminum stock I ended up changing the fender mounts to avoid a trip hazard around the steps, and plan the same surgery on the opposite side. I joined the covid club last wknd, but feeling good after a few days rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Wow Jeff those are some awesome looking steps. Did you make 2 of each piece ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 This side was built using a side plate, and back wall. I had to tack cab down to keep everything from shifting while cutting each piece to fit against fender. I'm getting ready to build other side now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 Wrapped up the other side steps and started on the large pressurized water tank these trucks carried. This tank is side mounted , usually right ahead of the rear axle. The resin tank I'd planned to use was too small overall, so a replacement is underway. Heres the steps I asked step dad for any empty pill bottles he tosses away, and scored a suitable size for my water tank. They still need some domed ends added. The original saddle water tank looking puny on this frame The replacement tank, only slightly larger overall but exactly what I envisioned. One domed end attached from a scrap tank, ill use Milliput for the other end. I found sticking a damp blob of Milliput on the end, then forming with a bottom of soda can makes a great shape 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Nice progress Jeff. What’s the chrome plate and extra little box for on the steps? Thanks for the tip on the dome end of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Really a cool project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 The little box is the front fender mounting point I decided not to tear apart and redo like the drivers side . The chrome piece is a door latch from Don mills, figured it hides the battery box behind the step lol 19 hours ago, BIGTRUCK said: Really a cool project. Thanks, glad I finally had time to putter before the tiger squirrels attacked again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 I tested an idea ...scary..for making domed tank ends. The idea hit me literally after a paint can got knocked off shelf . Mixing up a small batch of 2 part resin and filling the bottom of the paint can yielded some very convenient ends. Next time I'll pay attention and not fill the can so full, these are pretty big lol That number? Was the lot number off the can it removed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 5/6/2022 at 7:03 AM, gotnitro? said: I tested an idea ...scary..for making domed tank ends. The idea hit me literally after a paint can got knocked off shelf . Mixing up a small batch of 2 part resin and filling the bottom of the paint can yielded some very convenient ends. Next time I'll pay attention and not fill the can so full, these are pretty big lol That number? Was the lot number off the can it removed lol Awesome idea. Next time try and draw around the intended subject and fill only a little past that line. It should save epoxy and save a lot of sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 @Oldmopars great tip ! Theres plenty of sanding ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 Test fit the fuel tank and water tank today. Fabbed up straps from channel and strip, then mounts from square rod. They fit into square tube attached to frame, probably not correct but look decent. A small battery box was added and covered w diamond plate. I'm starting the driveline now, planning a curbside build from day 1. I figure use a parts box engine/ trans so the driveshafts aren't flopping around. Stuck all the major parts on for a test..ignore my sloppy bondo work..it started cooking off before I was able to smooth it off. I wasn't sure about having a battery box so close to that huge water tank..but pics showed several, so I installed it. Last up the driveshafts going together. Since this is a mixer everything is visible between the rails 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Great idea for the tanks ends! I can see using different cans with different curves for an almost endless variety of looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Warren D said: Great idea for the tanks ends! I can see using different cans with different curves for an almost endless variety of looks. I found those little screwdrivers used for glasses have very small curves perfect for air tanks and such too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Awesome details Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Thanks Dan its coming together now Tonite I tossed a parts box engine into the frame , and built up another drive shaft. I'm not completely sure what engine this represents, but it was yellow lol. Now to clean up the barrel and cab, noticed there's no floor included w the cab. Ill rob more seats and floor pan from somewhere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 29 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Thanks Dan its coming together now Tonite I tossed a parts box engine into the frame , and built up another drive shaft. I'm not completely sure what engine this represents, but it was yellow lol. Now to clean up the barrel and cab, noticed there's no floor included w the cab. Ill rob more seats and floor pan from somewhere That engine is a Cummins, NHC250 or NTC350, not sure I'd have to double check on that part, but it is the engine that comes in about half of the AMT truck kits. Your progress is looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Thanks..guess a 70s era engine in 2000 generation truck invalidates its clean idle certification lol . Thanks for the ID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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