10thumbs Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Great attention to details Brian. Stuff like this really sets a model off, and I like learning about what you're doing.Question: Wouldn't the P/S system be a hydraulic closed circuit system? Then it could be lower, or do I misunderstand truck mechanics again?
guitarsam326 Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Those shofters look good Brian! I dont know if i would even make a boot for them? But thats just me. Keep up the good work!
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Posted April 9, 2016 Thanks Sam!!Michael: I was a car mechanic full time for over twenty years, but only a part time truck mechanic, so what I'm about to say may not apply to all trucks and power steering reservoirs on cars are usually mounted to the pump.The power steering system is not 100% closed. The reservoir is not completely full leaving air room to allow for expansion caused by heat. The caps are usually vented to allow air to escape during expansion. I originally mounted my reservoir without thinking, something that seems to be a habit of mine. Looking back, every reservoir that I've ever seen was mounted higher than the pump. Because the cap is vented the weight of the fluid would probably drain itself to the reservoir if it was lower than the pump and the pump would not be able to pick it back up and even if it did you would probably have constant wines from air in the system. Thanks for the interest!!Thanks for the comments and encouragement!!
Mopar - D Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 Brian great detail and thanks for sharing the logic behind it.
mistermodel Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks for the comments and encouragement guys!!! I had been trying to locate a resin air drier like the one Clint Freeman used to make with no luck. I took a shot at scratch building one. Not totally happy with it, but it didn't turn out too bad. As for the air dryer , Plaskit from Quebec sells them. I'm enjoying your pictures and the colour and details are great
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Posted April 12, 2016 Thanks Dan and Kevin!!! I started making the stack mounts and stacks today. I also decided to do something different with the breathers. This one will have dual breather boxes from the Road Boss kit.
gino Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 nice work on the stacks ! I like the breather setup too ! looks great !
Tesla Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) nice work on the stacks ! I like the breather setup too ! looks great ! X2! This build is a pleasure to follow...Terrific work Brian Edited April 12, 2016 by Tesla
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Posted April 12, 2016 Thanks Gino and Dennis!! I connected the intake and exhaust pipes. Things started getting crowded fast, but it all managed to fit.
10thumbs Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 Great work on those pipes! Man, that motor has some serious big pipes on it, the exhaust stacks are just plain nasty on that old cab.I like the mounting bracket for the P/S too, makes sense.
guitarsam326 Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 Nice plumbing Brian! Did you use styrene or solder?
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Posted April 13, 2016 Thanks Michael and SamNice plumbing Brian! Did you use styrene or solder?Solid styrene from Plastistruct.
gatorincebu Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 Brian, That chassis looks great with the added details ! I am likingit a lot ! Be Well Gator
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) Thanks Gator and Rick!! I was never happy with my first attempt at making a fuel tank. This is my second attempt. This one was made by wrapping tin around water pipe. Not totally happy, but this one is a keeper. Edited April 21, 2016 by DRIPTROIT 71
guitarsam326 Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 Now thats a fuel tank! What'll that thing hold 300 gallons!? Lol!
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) Now thats a fuel tank! What'll that thing hold 300 gallons!? Lol!It's pretty skinny like the long Road Boss tank. According to the tank calculator that I found on the net it's only about 130 gallons. Edited April 21, 2016 by DRIPTROIT 71
guitarsam326 Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 It's pretty skinny like the long Road Boss tank. According to the tank calculator that I found on the net it's only about 130 gallons.i guess its just the pic, that thing looks looooooong! Lookin good though man, cant wait to see her finished!
10thumbs Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 Hey Brian, that is a fine looking tank! You're doing innovative and great work with this project, I'm really enjoying your updates.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Posted April 28, 2016 Thanks; Gino, Sam, Dennis and Michael!! Decided to work on the interior some today. Went with a hard wood floor board instead of carpet.
cowboy rich Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 I like that floor! If you dont mind sharing I may use that on my 1/16 Pete instead of the veneer. It looks really good.Rich
gatorincebu Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 I like that floor! If you dont mind sharing I may use that on my 1/16 Pete instead of the veneer. It looks really good.Rich X ' s 2 The flooring looks great . What did you use for it ? Be Well Gator
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