lwwoodss

Absolutely amazing construction and scratchbuolding.

Photo of rear drive shafts. Jifflox connected to tractor

Both shafts go to the front of the rear diff.

Thanks for the comments

Both shafts from transmission and axle go directly to the rear diff which has a modified front gearcase.

Late 70's Freightliner cabover. 4x4 mountain pass tractor. 51 inch cab. DD 6V 92T. Jifflox equiped. Build as a companion truck to the FLD 112. Same fleet different time periods.

Great work!

Cab mocked up on chassis with and without jifflox. Single headlights and safety bumper.

Thanks Brian.

right side of chassis same except for jump start stud and single battery.

Rolling chassis left side. Fuel tank, air dryer, air start tank,road chain hanger, inside mudflap hanger and rear fender.

Engine installed. Chassis painted and plumbed.

Just been fiddling around for weeks. I need parts from three vendors and everything is in slow mow because of Covid. Truck is going in a box and moving on to other unfinished projects.Got plenty to work on.

The model is a two axle FLD 112 short hood with electronic intercooled M-11 power and 48 inch midroof sleeper which is jifflox equiped. It represents a western fleet tractor from a large fictious LTL common carrier fleet. It is not a replica of any particular fleet. Originnally I didn't know wtheher it would be condo cab, midroof or flatroof.

Basic tractor chassis and jifflox chassis complete

Cummins M 11

Cab, hood and air shield primed. rear axle set.

One more photo. rear cab mount and exhaust rack

Finally got some photos to upload. Short hood , basic M 11 fitted, Cab converted to short mid roof. No roof yet. Roof roughed in. Lots of finishing to do and add visor.

The same parts are avaliable on Shapeways. Maybe expensive.

Thanks for the posting help.

Have photos of progress in February but I have problems between my phone and laptop. Build a short hood , hence the FLD 112 designation. Have built lower portion of integrated 48 inch sleeper cab. need to build the midroof. Frame rails are made and front is built to mount Cummins M 11 power. photos as soon as I can figure things out , I am not that technical. Thanks.

No progress in January

I think Moluminium has what you are looking for