Mopar - D Posted May 1, 2016 Author Posted May 1, 2016 Thanks Vernon I was hoping it was correct as is. I cut the frame and added 35 scale inches it was the same 35" I cut out of the Bighorn.
Mopar - D Posted May 1, 2016 Author Posted May 1, 2016 Thanks Dennis, todays work was to dechrome the dump body and work on getting the cab to set level. I also got the steering linkage hooked up. Heres a couple pictures
gatorincebu Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Everything you've done thus far looks real good ! Are going to paint the dump body? Or use Alclad? Be Well Gator
Mopar - D Posted May 1, 2016 Author Posted May 1, 2016 Gator I'm going to use aluminum Alclad.Vernon thanks for the picture it has the details I'm looking for.
gatorincebu Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Gator I'm going to use aluminum Alclad.Vernon thanks for the picture it has the details I'm looking for. The aluminum ought to look really good ! I never did like that chrome dump body ! Be Well Gator
gino Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 looking good dan ! V8 cat to boot in a snub nose , so cool !
10thumbs Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 This is looking very good Dan and the wheels are really fine. I think Brockway trucks are interesting, I don't know much about them though. I like this one.
Mopar - D Posted May 2, 2016 Author Posted May 2, 2016 Thanks for the encouragement guys I appreachate your comments.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 3, 2016 Posted May 3, 2016 I like the paint choice! My H-Model cab is going to be yellow as well.
gatorincebu Posted May 5, 2016 Posted May 5, 2016 Yellow and black is always a good combination ,in my book. Be Well Gator
Mopar - D Posted May 7, 2016 Author Posted May 7, 2016 Thanks for the continued comments. I worked on the dump body and working on where to locate the exhaust pipes, batteries, air tanks and the hydrilic tank. I'm going to run the exhaust pipes on top of the frame it allows the dump body to be closer to the cab. Here's a picture of where I'm at.
Superpeterbilt Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 Dan this thing is looking better and better.That body looks like it was made for it. This is really a great looking build.Keep up the good work.
Tesla Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 This is shaping up real nice and your choice of colors couldn't be better!
jacobus Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 thats look already greatand the color choice is also goodand the info we get from everybody is greatit not make,s out what truck we now make , info and picture,s are good i enjoyd thisfollow this danjacobus
Mopar - D Posted May 8, 2016 Author Posted May 8, 2016 Thanks for the support guys. I'm getting closer to getting some color other than gray on her.
Mopar - D Posted May 8, 2016 Author Posted May 8, 2016 Spent a little more time this morning cleaning up some joints on the dump body and also installed the battery boxes and air tanks. Here's what I'm planning for the stacks.
72 Charger Posted May 9, 2016 Posted May 9, 2016 Looking nice Dan . Will the dump body be black or yellow or silver?
Mopar - D Posted May 9, 2016 Author Posted May 9, 2016 I'm going with man frame black and the sub frame yellow and the dump body will be aluminum.
Mopar - D Posted May 13, 2016 Author Posted May 13, 2016 When I was trying to touch up the black primer I was at the end of the rattle can and it started spitting and messed up my smooth finish. That's what I get for trying to get every last drop of paint out of the can. So now I'm stripping it down and getting a new can of paint this is a one step forward and two back.
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