11-08-15 update:
More than once this kit has tested my patience!
I made some changes to the steering. I drilled each end of the axle and installed kingpins. This helped to strengthen front end…
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The next modification was to the steering knuckle. New pins were installed and small o-rings were used to hold the parts in place…
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I’ve been wanting to use aluminum foil instead of BMF and took the opportunity with this project…
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Most of the truck chassis work is now complete. The only parts that need to be installed are the air tanks and hydraulic tank.
The tarp tower is about 90% complete. The upper gantry needs to be completed.
The tarp arms still need to be fitted. I made them long (just in case).
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