Jürgen M.

I'm sure you will! I have great faith in your abilities!

The only disadvantage of the smaller wheels is that now all tires are the same. Before I had been able to take over the different tire type on the rear axle.

This is the ball joint for the shifter. Made a cube instead of a ball though. Don't know if I can make it work. Isn't really neccessary so maybe I'll just glue it in to the correct position but at least it looks like it could work!

The cab tilts so I can now do the plumbing on the exhaust and air cleaner.

Thanks! That's what modeling is about to me. Building out of the box was yesterday. I rebuilt or refurbished practically every kit I had built out of the box. Back when I had built them I didn't have the skills or the knowledge to customize. Today I might not have the knowledge of most of the guys here but it's far more than 40 years ago and it's fun learning more here everyday. It's satisfying to hear all the compliments about my building skills. Thanks very much to all!

Wow Jeff, you're putting some effort into this! Looking really good! Can't wait to see this finished! Amazing details!

You're absolutely right Steve! The front wheels should be narrower. I also had the feeling. The pics show that with the smaller wheels the track actually reduced itself a bit. Just a few mms though. I doubt I can do anymore without changing the whole axle. Thanks for your advice. I really appreciate it! Sometimes other eyes see more! Don't hesitate to show up more things. I also mounted the exhaust pipes with brackets. Next will be the air cleaner! It's printed but not painted yet.

Thanks Jeff! I'm printing smaller rims at the moment for the AMT tires. I think the effort is less than making a new cab and it'll do the job! Pics will follow shortly! 😊

Thanks you Steve! I really enjoy learning all this!

Thanks Steve! That's right, I haven't found any useful information concerning my build either. Therefore I designed the tilting mechanism so it fits in and works. Your solution really looks robust and functional. I've always had a space problem. Since cabovers have shift towers on one side and the exhaust plumbing on the other I've been having a hard time getting both under the cab!

Steve, that's amazing! Those dampers are so cool! Mind if I use that on one of my next builds? It's just a great idea and perfectly done! 👍

A bit more progress: Lubricator installed ... Cab mounted .... Unfortunately the cab seems to be a bit too small. At least the hight isn't sufficient. I'm actually thinking of making a new one! On the other hand it could also be that the wheels are a bit too big. Maybe I'll try smaller rims and the round 1 AMT tires!

Looks great! ,👍

Little cab mock-up: Roof still has to be worked on and the doors need to be assembled. Have to make the windows before I assemble everything.

You may have noticed that I used two types of tires. The original truck also has different tires on the rear axles and since I had some of the AMT tires left I thought it might me a bit more original to use them. The other tires are Italeri.

Did some corrections on the fifth wheel. I had the feeling it was a bit too big and the slider had holes in the side which the real truck doesn't have. Little mistakes that happen, but they're correctable! I also added the bolts on the sides of the slider.

The horn button now has its Marmon badge and mahogany inlay. I know, it's barely visible but it's the first impression that counts! The Cat lettering on the engine I saw on a picture while doing research. Eventhough you can't see if this specific engine has the lettering I thought it looks pretty cool! The color is a bit off but the engine will be weathered a bit. Then it won't look so different anymore!

Instruments-decal in place: And the bumper decal "The Only One"!

Fifth wheel mock-up: I also reduced the depth of the rear hubs! They were sticking out a bit too far compared to the real thing!

This is the new fifth wheel: It will be painted in body color just like the cab. Now I have to mix the body color and paint the cab, tanks, fifth wheel, battery boxes, ... Next to that, the windows have to be cut to size. As soon as the cab ist mounted I can put the cab rest in place and design the air intake, air cleaner, exhaust.

Thanks! I'm just being careful since I've made that mistake before!

A bit of progress: Tanks and holder brackets: Lubricator: And the interior: The instruments will be a decal! Not printed yet.

Congratulations! Beautiful build!

Thanks! Hope you don't see that as a hijack but it's always hard to describe tires so I thought a pic or two wouldn't hurt!

But correct! 😊 Thanks for trying! I appreciate and respect that!