BK9300

Managed a bit more today - little job, but big frustration! (another note to self for future builds - plan better - hook up hoses to fittings before you can't get to fittings!) - got the bulkhead fitting set in place and the lift cylinder hose runs hooked up on the back side of the fitting. Fitting CA glued and pinned with Top Studio Hex rivets - touch up paint from CA glue melting paint needs to be done Hoses attached, 'bolts’ also epoxied so should never dislodge; minor touch up paint done as well Bulkhead fitting from front, ready for hoses from lift cylinder once its in place Not much today, but still carrying on - see what happens tomorrow! Take care.

Great work on the exhaust and intake piping, Ken - a challenge to get all those sections of pipe to place nice together!

Going to look good all plumbed up and painted, Ron.

Maybe you could pose it with the box up - with safety blocks/braces or similar in place, like some repairs were under way, and still be able to show off the plumbing?

Gary, thanks for taking the time to have another look, and I always appreciate your comments! (hoping to see more from your Autocar soon, too!)

Hey, Jeff - good progress! Will you need to sleeve the box hinges with aluminum tubing to make the dump box tilt smoothly?

Your decals always turn out well with the system you have in place - good asset to have in your toolbox!

Thanks for this - I've been using Sketchup, but I don't have a lot of success with organic shapes either!

Such a cool and innovative build! Your interior texture looks very rich and I agree about the underhood tin work - show car quality finish all around!

Might just be my end, Charles, but can’t view this pic?

Thanks very much, Ken - been an adventure getting all the bits in place!

Thanks, Jürgen - that made me laugh! Glad you keep checking in.

Thanks, Jeff - glad to hear your thoughts and I appreciate the compliment! Lots to learn about these trucks - any truck for that matter. The ‘initial’ research process never seems to stop - always another ‘how to’ question to deal with!

Really like your CAD work on your build. I’ve not heard of Freecad - how would you rate its ease of use? The wrecker bed and boom looks great!

The underhood detailing looks great, Steve! Never worked with carbon fibre decals before - seems like they would be quite flexible. Did you make the inner fender clamps for your rad hoses? Great support you have there beside you, too.

Good job with your modifications, Jürgen - will be a great 'addition' to your shelf (shelves?)!

Thanks, Lee - good feeling to have the truck up on its 'feet'!

I went back the 'manual' - it was for a Henderson plow, not a Tenco - and it stated that the lower hole on the plow was to be the attachment point when carbide tipped blades were in use, increasing the blade's angle of attack to 60 degrees - so much design effort in a snow plow!

Beautiful progress, Donald - still impressed with the lights you set up in your builds.

Been a very good day - finally have an actual 'roller' - very pleased with the look after all this time. . . Poseable steering still works after all this Just have to attach the bulkhead fitting, attach the two hoses at the inside part of the fitting, the lift cylinder hoses to the front of the fitting and I will be able to temporarily fit the front plow in place (Jeff, I lucked out with my ground level to mounting pin height at a scale 17"). Then I think I need to get decals on the sander and get it permanently mounted on the truck. I appreciate the comments and thanks for taking the time to have a look - its been a marathon, for sure!

Now, you see, this is the type of information that isn't available just from taking pics or looking in a manual. I appreciate all the info, Jeff, and especially the part about the chains lifting the toe of the front plow first. I think all of my other geometry is ok to make that happen if I adjust the chains like you said - I'll give it a go in a few days! Thanks, Jeff.

Looking forward to your build, Lee!

I noted on the real plow, and in a manual for a Tenco plow, that there are two holes at the bottom of each side of the plow where it attaches to the push frame - the real plow was attached to the push frame using the top holes. The manual said these two holes were also to adjust the cutting angle. Don't know when that would ever be changed as it seems that the adjustable tubular brace would be much more practical for doing that based on changing road conditions??!

You know, Lee, I have that Louisville kit, too. There's lots of detail in that kit's attachments, especially the tail gate spreader, just like the older Highway's Louisvilles used to have here in BC. I just decided to go with a more modern truck like the ones we had at the time of my retirement. An out of the box build will always look great, with the attention paid to paint and some extra detailing like you do anyway. I think the build you're thinking about would turn out to be a good looking truck! And thanks, as always, for the gracious compliments.

Much appreciated, Scott! There is some relief in getting the plow parts to all fit together after the paint. Now, back to front bumper lift cylinder!