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So I've been kicking around this crazy idea for a bit, I'm kinda planning as I go, as usual...

Armed with a doodle, some measurements I scaled out in Illustrator and a spare cab from a previous (poor) build I got to work.. Oh and a ton of sheet styrene.

The doodle..

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Started by stripping the cab (amazingly the windows were painted and they look saveable too) I then set that on a set of Moebius semi wheels and Pegasus 23's to check and see where I was.

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then I got to work with a Xacto, a ruler and a bunch of .040 sheet....

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Obviously a ton of work ahead, but I cant stop smiling.. this one should be FUN!

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Now this is cool!Wonder what this will be haulin?You might consider Utah for the state design on the out side of the box and some salt flats views as well.

I might be tempted to make up an imaginary state of my own like the state of "Confusion" and sticker bomb it with question marks.

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I'm probably going with the generic older logos and stripes. Might even "remove" some. Keep in mind this is a late 80s early 90s body style, they were a little more simple then.

Little weathering here and there too. Like someone bought it, bagged it and had some fun.

I'm currently debating weather I want to have the rear open up or not.. I'm leaning towards doing so

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This one I have to watch, I spent quite some time running a U-haul repair shop. Personally I hate the things but that's only the ones I had to repair constantly.

Your build is looking great and the van box looks almost perfect.

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