Freightliner Cabover Stretched

[RocketJockey87]

well this is my 2nd one of these i built, i wanted the 352 pete to stretch out...but i bought this one screwed up for a decent price, the frame stretch was not in good shape, after a few hours, some cuss words, and a glass of iced sweet tea i got the silly thing straight...anyways heres what ive done so far

i should do some purple graphics on the truck, then it will be purple blue and black, like a bruise that it is

 

this trick will never be perfect, which is ok, i think ill use it as a diorama later on in its life

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looking much better all ready! Good Work!!

[72 Charger]

Looking good. I like you  garage Diorama too

Edited August 24, 2015 by Doobie

[Jonj238]

Looks good so far. I like older cab over's.

On my current project, I also had had problems when I stretched my frame 3 1/2 inches. I've seen it done lots of times on this site, but I haven't been able to find much information on how it's done. It would be great if one of the Pro's could post a tutorial on the do's and don'ts of big rig frame stretching.

Edited August 25, 2015 by Jonj238

[Christopher J]

Off to a nice start. I've been wanting that kit myself. 

[RocketJockey87]

thanks guys, i used to buy junkyard frames on ebay is they easy way to stretch...just use some filler, sand and so on...im gonna be doing another truck soon, ive deceided not to put alot of detail into this

[slusher]

Great start. Love the classic cabovers

[gatorincebu]

 

     First off I want to say how much I like the shop dio! It looks pretty good to me.

  As for the stretched frame. I liked it long. But then I like the kit length as well. But you are doing a good job on this one thus far.

 

 

    Be Well

     Gator

[RocketJockey87]

 

     First off I want to say how much I like the shop dio! It looks pretty good to me.

  As for the stretched frame. I liked it long. But then I like the kit length as well. But you are doing a good job on this one thus far.

 

 

    Be Well

     Gator

thanks, my shop is still being finished, i got this truck stretched, i think im going to un stretch it honestly, its on the back burner for now till i decide