fordsixty Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) since the site is new and improved, thought i would post something new. this coming March will be the Lonestar Showdown. i promised myself to have three new models built for it. i have two that are real close to being done; however, i still needed one more. thanks to treehugger's posting of the classic auto transporters, i knew i needed to build one for my time attack '31. i already had the Lindberg '34 cab so, i decided that would be the start of my rig. i wanted a hot rod look and feel with the functionality of a real semi. z'd the frame to get the cab down low and stretched it to get that rod look. for power, i decided i would need something with serious grunt. i am converting a 351W into a turbo'd powerstroke diesel. that should haul the load. so far, everything except the axles, wheels, leaf springs, cab, block and heads, i have made from evergreen's wonderful assortment of styrene. still have not figured out a grill yet. leaning towards the front part of the '50 f-1 with custom lower. not quite sure, let me know what you think. think the fifth wheel turned out pretty cool. the color will be tamiya green zinc chromate with black roof and red pin stripe. my trusty aztec airbrush went south so i ordered a new grex vt today. hope to have it next week. then i can finish painting the chassis. let me know what you think. Edited January 30, 2010 by fordsixty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'm watchin this one its going to be sick! I love it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtwolfy Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 AWESOME IDEA LOOKS GREAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis321 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 NICE that thing is calling for a 8v92 detroit hahahahahahahahaha jk looks great and can't wait to see more travis l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Wow Dale! That there is beyond cool! Looks like you've worked with the Evergreen before-- nice clean work! Can't wait to see the hauler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 thanks guys for the kind words. i will keep you guys posted. yeah cb, i can't wait to see the hauler either. i want to build a rounded front short box modified with an open slant back drive up ramp. the front part of the trailer will be a small tool/work room. i will use corregated plastic for the sides. i will try to maintain that 30s look. again thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 well, i was able to get the basic Navistar done today. not a 100% accurate representation, i had to take a few liberties, but it looks close enough. what do you guys think? i still need to build the turbo and manifolds, fuel pump, oil pump, pulleys and wiring harness. i decided to use a remanufactured motor, so i painted the whole thing semi gloss black with some markings. boy, digital close-ups really emphasize the imperfections. let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy's Law Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 That is beyond sick. I love it. A couple of 9" straight stacks behind that cab would be perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 COOLNESS!!! I Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 A great concept and it LOOKS good! coolness .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 WOW! Beyond cool! Question- what are the small "rivet" details on the engine? They really bring it to life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 My name is Rob Mattis and I approve of this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Nice, I'm digging that look! You'll love that Grex, I tried one at the I-Hobby Show and now want one bad even though I don't do much airbrushing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 WOW guys, cool words of encouragement! jon - the bolt heads are from scale motorsports. p/n 8117; nuts, bolts, washers,dzus and phillipshead fasteners. awesome stuff. no frets. indivdually pop each one from the rubber sheet. super glue in place. could not get any easier. i just got the exhaust housing of the turbo done. my camera battery just died so i cannot post a picture. think i should do a how-to thread for the turbo. again, vielen dank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I can't really tell you how much I like this truck .I think it is unique and well thought out I look forward to seeing more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 chris - i will not be running dual stacks; however, i think i will run a single 6 inch. i also want to run the air filter canister on the driver side, front cowl. those should give it a good semi look. joe - i can hardly wait for my new airbrush. i went ahead and got the complete grex kit, compressor and everything. looking forward to the pistol grip. well the battery is charged so here are pics of the turbo. i need to powder coat it, to give it that rough cast look, then build the impeller housing. the housing starts with a slowly stretched piece of sprue, like in the background. see, the motor looks a lot better at this distance/scale. [ the fifth wheel is ready, just need to add grease. ahhhhh. really coming together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaindewd Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Slick stuff there Dale! What are the tires from, Sprint car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Nice job so far Dale !!! I can't wait to see some color thrown on this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 CRAZY work on this. nice job of turning the motor over to a powerstroke and turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadkill2525 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 looks like you could squeeze another engine in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Hey Dale......thats really COOL! its going to be something else when done.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordsixty Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 man, i love this forum; it is like an interactive magazine! thanks for the love guys. looks like you could squeeze another engine in there yeah, it is a little long: a result of my imagineering. but if you look at the picture below, you can see that once the pulleys/accessories, fan, radiator and grill shell are in place, it should leave the shock mount crossmember just in front of the grill shell. my new grex airbrush has shipped but will not be here until monday. then i will get the frame in one color. wishing every modeller a very happy and prosperous new year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 That looks Really cool Nice work. I love it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Lookin' better and better every time I see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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