DRIPTROIT 71

It's going to be a tight fit, but with a little bit of butter it is going to work.

I've built a couple in the past year, but had stopped while my boys were small. Thanks for the encouragement Dave! Thanks Jurgen, It's not perfect, I got discouraged a couple of times, but all in all I enjoyed the build. Thanks for the encouragement JT. If it had not been for the encouragement of the folks on this forum, I probably would have never started this build. And thanks to everyone who has commented during this build and after completion!!!

Frame looks Awesome!!!

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Very good looking Peterbilt!!!

Incredible Work!!!

Now that looks really good!! Excellent Work!!

Very nice Peterbilt!! Excellent Work!

Thanks Terry. I have Dana 60s coming from BNL resins along with a transfer case and some 48" Irok Super Swampers. This Detroit's going to have a long way to drip. I plan to use transmission out of the Louisville with a divorced transfer case set up. I was going to use a granny box, but I thought this would be the more likely fit to the Detroit. I don't have all the parts in hand yet to test it all out, but that is the plan. Putting the engine together now to test my clearances. My concern is this warped up cab!?! Thanks for the offer though....Brian

Starting a new project since the Diamond Reo is finished. I haven't built a pickup in over 12 years, but here goes. Trying to get the warped cab straightened out right now (you can see that the cab is wet). The plan is this: 71 Ford pickup 4x4, not settled on tires yet, but they will be big; I'm leaning toward the 46" Swampers. Power will be from a 6v-71 Detroit courtesy of the Back yard shed. I haven't fully decided whether it will be a turbo or not. Not sure if I can pull off what I have in mind or not, but this is a build that I have been wanting to try.

Now that is one sharp rig!!!! I like the red on the trailer!!...Great Work..Brian

Can't wait to see this one! I like cabovers!!! But as far as the engine, remember: "nothing converts diesel fuel into noise like a Detroit" LOL

Cool trucks!! I like the divorced transfer case setup. Hoping to do one of those myself shortly.

Thanks for all the comments and encouragement guys!

Cool build!! I like really like seeing builds that are different!

Very cool build!!! Great attention to detail.

I like this build! Nice Work!!!

Very nice build!!

Wow!!! That looks good!!!

That is one cool looking Rig! Excellent Work!!

Thanks for the encouragement Clayton.

Nice Work! My kind of build!!

On the popcorn cup, I found an image on Google of a container that was broken down. I inserted it into a word program and made it the size that I wanted. That is how I did the Dorito bags, the box of HoHos, the magazines, and even the mud flaps. As far as competition, this truck has a lot of flaws, you have no worries. Thanks for the comments guys!!...Brian

This one is Finished and moved to "Under Glass". Thanks for all the encouragement!!!

as I posted this, instead of immediately posting it said wait one minute before post. So I waited one minute and posted. Now there are two posts? Sorry?