b_lever1 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) I have being look at this project for about 3 years time to do it ! it is Labbat's Time Edited September 12, 2013 by b_lever1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Very odd looking for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 they where custom built by smith brothers motorcoach in canada they are based on a white coe going next week to pickup all the plastic well more anyways then get my kids to show me how to get pictures off camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dptydawg Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Those trucks had to be the all time coolest beer haulers. I've always wanted to build one but never got arround to it. I'll keep a keen eye on yoour progress. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 thanks carl the truck is at labatts head office in ontario built in T.O.on duke street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I've only seen the truck picture in B & W. somehow I assumed it was blue. this is going to be a great undertaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 This is a great project.......I know if you take your time you will see it through............... nice to see more scratch building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks guys and thank you Kennb for the push to get me going got frame work set out and going to bench now later. Will have pic's later in the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Glad to be an inspiration,,,,along the way if you need any help in how to do something or some ideas just let me know....I dont have all the answers nor is the way I do things the only way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) Glad to be an inspiration,,,,along the way if you need any help in how to do something or some ideas just let me know....I dont have all the answers nor is the way I do things the only way... Thank you, had to stop for coffee Edited May 7, 2013 by b_lever1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelbaskett Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hi Bob... Labatt's has two trucks they send out to car shows in the summertime.... This one, and a Keg Truck... A close friend of mine get's the job of hauling them around ..... He and his Wife babysit the two trucks at the shows... Did you know there was a Diecast produced of this very truck?... Take care.... Bill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) Hi Bill thanks for the info I didn't know about the keg truck have your friend drop it off in my backyard we won't tell anyone. If it is possible could yuor friend get good detail pictures for me I will pay for them . I do have a request in the works with Labatts for pics of truck under restoration and also from Joe Scott the person who did the work. pm if your friend can do that,Thanks Make sure the kegs are full Edited May 7, 2013 by b_lever1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Glad to be an inspiration,,,,along the way if you need any help in how to do something or some ideas just let me know....I dont have all the answers nor is the way I do things the only way... One thing I need help with learning to take my time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) update got somethings done this past week frame started, engine and front wheel hubs Edited May 11, 2013 by b_lever1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR JAY Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I'll be following this one ,for sure! Those things sure looked swoopy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 working on it as much as possible ! thanks for any input and comments.Something if anyone can help how do you mark a post that is updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennb Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Good start with your truck,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Thanks Kenn worked till about 3 am this morning needed sleep 30 hours work at work in 2 days but thats what coffee is for ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 This is gonna be really cool. Id been wanting to build this exact truck for a few years but could never figure out where to start because of the extreme shapes involved...Ill be watching your progress on this one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 This is gonna be really cool. Id been wanting to build this exact truck for a few years but could never figure out where to start because of the extreme shapes involved...Ill be watching your progress on this one for sure. Thanhs Codie it is going to be a task but as kennb said take your time.I have being in contact with the Brewery about the restoration of the truck and they are getting the person whom restored it to send me as much info as can be found .It my not be perfect there is not much info so far example frame can get pictures so some peices may not be right but 'm using ideas from uor machines that I build at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Got the okay from labatts to use their name on this a bit of a hassle (should read mail more often) Got some things done today parking brake frame plate, 5th wheel mounting plate,and some of front cross member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codie27 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Thanhs Codie it is going to be a task but as kennb said take your time.I have being in contact with the Brewery about the restoration of the truck and they are getting the person whom restored it to send me as much info as can be found .It my not be perfect there is not much info so far example frame can get pictures so some peices may not be right but 'm using ideas from uor machines that I build at work Projects like this one are definitely worth the time anf research in the end. The H61 Mack I scratchbuilt took me nearly two years on and off to finish, I had collected heaps of pics and even contacted the Mack museum who sent me out a gold mine of brochures and spec sheets which meant I could build the truck as close as possible to the real thing....I also did the same for my W71 I'm building....but I've lost interest in building lately and tucked them all away until I get the bug. again. Builds like yours definitely keep me interested and I hope we all get to see this get completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Yeah it is going to lots of fun about the only kit parts will be the tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_lever1 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) more work on the frame front crossmember engine mount brass lower rad cradle and some work done on motor Edited May 17, 2013 by b_lever1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparWoman Jamie Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I'll be watching this one, I love watching projects like this take shape. Please keep up the good work on this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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