1974 Kenworth W900

[KJ790]

Since I can never build a snap kit as a snap kit, here is my latest project. I started with a Revell snap-tite W900. Then I shortened the frame, added spring suspension to the rear, cut the skeeper down to a 36" coffin.

 

 

Then I put together a KFS Caterpillar 1693 engine and paired it with an Allison automatic transmission. This will be a tight fit in the snap kit chassis, but it should work with a little modification.

 

 

 

[Mopar - D]

Nice KJ. Your engine detail looks great. 

[Jim B]

Nice idea, KJ.  I like your 1693.

[extmcdriver]

Perfect detailing and weathering KJ!

[gatorincebu]

 

    Kurt,

         What you've done so far. Looks really good !

 

 

 

      Be Well

         Gator

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Nice idea, KJ.  I like your 1693.

What he said!!

[gino]

looks great !

[Tesla]

Good call on the rear suspension and the engine weathering is perfect!

[KJ790]

Thanks guys! This grille should look better than the snap kit piece.

 

[gatorincebu]

Thanks guys! This grille should look better than the snap kit piece.

 

               QQ  That grill is cool ! I agree it  looks much better than the kit parts !

 

 

            Be Well

              Gator

[GearUpJammer]

Looks awesome KJ,one of my favorite trucks!x2 on the engine weathering!

[Truck parts]

That is a great looking start.  Keep up the great work,and great detail.

[Andrew Howard]

I,m liking this so far KJ,i see you use some KFS parts,makes a difference on the snap trucks,and do you sell the Dayton rears you use,they are real nice ?

[KJ790]

I,m liking this so far KJ,i see you use some KFS parts,makes a difference on the snap trucks,and do you sell the Dayton rears you use,they are real nice ?

Thanks! I used to sell the Dayton wheels, but my molds are worn out now. Someday I will make new molds, just don't know when.

[KJ790]

Worked on the wheels a bit tonight.

 

[Jim B]

Nice looking wheels.

[gino]

Nice looking wheels.

X2 !

[KJ790]

Some plastruct diamond plate was used to scratch-build a battery box. I used pieces of a paperclip for the small handles on the cover.

 

[vincen47]

Very nice mods, I like the wheels, grille, and weathering

[KJ790]

Quick little mock-up. Finished up the cab and sleeper.

 

[KJ790]

I put a little paint on the battery box as well.

[lapazleo]

Interesting Monfort had some w9's with 1693's and Allison's

[Superpeterbilt]

Very cool project.

[Mopar - D]

Coming along nice KJ 

[KJ790]

Worked on some exhaust today.