Dodge Bighorn "Shortnose"

[Mopar - D]

This is a Fonters resin Dodge Bighorn and the Diamon RIO for the donor. My plans are to build like 1 of the 2 that Chrysler built before pulling out of the class 8 rigs back in the mid 70's. The Shortnose never made it production. I'm going with a 134" wheel base and a blue and black paint. Here's what I'm starting with. 

[Arnd]

nice subject. the littel one looks  very special for me. I think that would have been a grate truck if they had produced it. where do you have the cab from? how i the quality?  

so long

Arnd

[kilrathy10]

Oh, that's going to be a nice project.....You've got a knack for this stuff, Man...Can't wait to see what you do with this one.....

[Mopar - D]

Anrd Fronter has them on eBay for $55 plus shipping. The quality seams pretty good so far for a resin. I plan to cut the hood so it will open up. The details are better than there regular Bighorn that they sell. 

Thanks JT. 

[disabled modeler]

Very cool Dan....I really dig the Dodge cabover in the background...

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Mark I just bought another one of those Dodge COE with plans to make it a single axle tractor. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very cool Dan....I really dig the Dodge cabover in the background...

X2

[SergeB]

 

 

Hi, Dan!
Excellent model!
I had to collect it. There were a lot of difficulties. But that's what happened.
http://trucksinscale.com/galereya/dodge-big-horn

Sergei.

[Mopar - D]

Sergey, thanks and thanks for sharing your Bighorn. 

[SergeB]

Success in this work!
It will be very interesting to see the finished truck.
What color is going to paint it?

[gatorincebu]

 

   Looks like a interesting project. It is kinda a shame that Dodge opted out of the class8 truck market.

 

 

 

    Be Well

      Gator

[Mopar - D]

Sergey I'm going with a blue cab and black frame. 

[gino]

nice !  can't wait to see how this one turns out !

[SergeB]

Den!
A good option!
We are pleased to have a look at the track ready in these colors.

[Mopar - D]

Started some work on the frame and going through my parts boxes for some fuel tanks. I couldn't find a Detroit diesel so I picked up the AMT Pete at HL today with some Christmas money. I've cut the frame and have a mock up of how short the wheel base is going to be. It measures out to scale 140". I'm going by a couple old pictures. 

[Superpeterbilt]

Nice work so far. Ive considered buying one of these cabs myself, but havent had any ideas for it yet. 

[Tesla]

You have a nice project going on!

[Ken Gilkeson]

little big horn looks great.  ;-))

[Old Buckaroo]

This project has my attention also and will be fun to watch.   I really like your first picture showing your shelf of models - The Mopar load is so cool !

Terry - You mean there is suppose to be an idea behind a project ?    hmmmm

[Mopar - D]

Here's a picture of what I'm basing my build to. 

[SergeB]

What will solve the problem of the cab front window?

[Mopar - D]

Sergei I'm going to use some thin clear plastic like on my other Bighorn here. 

[Mopar - D]

Shorten the frame to 145" and test fitting. 

[Jim B]

Looking nice, Dan.  Is there really that much gap between the tire & the fender?

[Mopar - D]

Thanks James, I think your right it looks like the panels under the doors are to tall. If I trim them down it will make the gap   your referring to smaller. I'm using this site for my reference http://www.olddodges.com they are restoring one of the 2 that were built back in 75.