DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Wow, that´s awesome! I like what I see here. Thanks for the kind words!!! A little more progress. Most of the plumbing done (air, fuel, etc.), battery box made and installed IMG_6432 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6431 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6429 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6427 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6426 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6424 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6434 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6436 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 If I didn't live so far, I'd come over for some plumbing lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 If I didn't live so far, I'd come over for some plumbing lessons. I don't know if you could learn much from me, but I'm sure I could learn a lot at your engine building shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 If I didn't live so far, I'd come over for some plumbing lessons.Pat, where did you get the hinges for your CNT Dodge fenders? These fenders hinge in a similar way. I've considered just making them removable instead of hinging them, but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 England I think. I'll look it up when I get home.We're away babysitting our grandchildren. Should be back home tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) England I think. I'll look it up when I get home.We're away babysitting our grandchildren. Should be back home tomorrow . Thanks Pat! I went ahead and tried my luck at scratch building some hinges. They're not perfect, but they'll do: IMG_6475 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6476 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6500 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6502 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6505 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6506 by Brian Smith, on Flickr I also made a new air filter assembly. The one that came with the cab was a little large for my taste. There were many styles used these trucks, so I went with a smaller style. IMG_6514 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6515 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6516 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Edited November 21, 2017 by DRIPTROIT 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 OOps! Forgot to look for the hinges. Nice job you did with yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick315-8 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Very nice work Brian,...your air lines look great, I like the brackets you made up to mount on the diff housing.......your fender hinges worked out perfect also....the "home stretch" is getting a lot closer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Top notch Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Thanks Guys!!! I hope that I am on the home stretch! The back windows were two different sizes and a little large in the casting. I redid them. They are not perfect, but I think they look better. I was able to get some paint on today. I'm really happy with the paint. It looks like a truck now. Some window glass, interior work and a few more details and this one will be done. IMG_6624 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6627 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6630 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6640 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6639 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6638 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6636 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6634 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Brian....that looks so cool..! Very very nice work top notch..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 This build is perfect Brian, i have one of these on my to do list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Looks real good. You did a beautiful job on those rear windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Lovely, just lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 That is a superb build, Brian, and not one seen very often, which makes it all that much more interesting! Is the engine a DAN Models resin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 hour ago, redneckrigger said: That is a superb build, Brian, and not one seen very often, which makes it all that much more interesting! Is the engine a DAN Models resin? Thanks Tom! That is one of Dan's engines. Thanks to everyone who commented!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 its just great , love this love those tyre,s jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 This is just great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thanks for the kind words everyone!!! I'm wanting to put this one behind me. My decals were old and totally fell apart in water, so I have some coming from Jerry. I finished the interior today. I decided to cast some Tac-o-graphs/ Speed-o-graphs since I seem to be using them and I don't know of a source for them. IMG_6679 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Here's the dash: IMG_6680 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Her's the dash of the reference truck: IMG_1788 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1780 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6681 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Brian, i just went through the whole build thread . You've done some really nice work on this project ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 18 hours ago, gatorincebu said: Brian, i just went through the whole build thread . You've done some really nice work on this project ! Be Well Gator Thanks Gator!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Well this one is finally finished! I'm pretty happy with everything except the windshield, but I've learned from my mistakes. I'll post some pictures under glass when weather permits. IMG_6763 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6762 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6764 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6765 by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_6766 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Great looking truck, fantastic work. I wish I had the patience and skill...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Knocked it out of the park Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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