Sportabout Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) I have started this L-700 project 2016 and originally I thought this to be a rat truck but plans changed during building. Here frame is extended, some parts ready and engine partly made. Engine is Allison V12 V1710 (1710 cu in, 1600 hp) Some WIP pictures: Front and rear wheels and brakes Making rear tandem axles using L-700 parts. Platform testing Gastanks for hugry engine Interior partly ready Cabin painted and test fitted Engine compartment Rear tandem axle Testing custom made aluminium mudguards from Auslowe. Next job is to finish the cabin interior then front mudguards and Kenworth style exhausts. This should be in the "On the Workbench: Big Rigs". Can somebody move it? Edited May 1, 2019 by Sportabout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Great project Kari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 awesome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Very fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 My curiosity got the better of me as I'm not a truck guy, but I do like L700's. All I gotta say is WOW! What a really trick idea and I'll definitely be watching this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I'm checking out your carb setup, and how you take off the power to the transmission. Did you use any online pictures for reference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportabout Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Allison has originally 3-barrels carb. Here is link to Allison powered Malibu that has 4 4-barrel carbs. I chose 2 big Holley ultra dominators and I'm sure they are enough for low rpm engine (max 3000 rpm). https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwieicKuvP3hAhWuxaYKHSoRCQQQFjAFegQIABAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotrod.com%2Farticles%2Fthrowback-thursday-this-wild-1964-chevy-malibu-funny-car-was-a-street-legal-1710ci-allison-v12-powered-monster%2F&usg=AOvVaw1KVje30tAKpq69TEWbOgij Transmission is Allison 4800 automatic and I have no idea can it be installed on the engine. No reference pictures, sorry. Transmission looks good and fits nicely between chassis rails . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Wild Ride!!!! Keep up the good work!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazefox Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Looks like we had similar ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportabout Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Nice truck. Do you have more pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazefox Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/4/2019 at 4:46 PM, Sportabout said: Nice truck. Do you have more pictures? No but will be finishing it soon as weather allows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PettyKW43 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Now this is fun! Looking forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 About all I can say is WOW ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportabout Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 I will continue to build this after a short break. I found suitable exhaust stacks from Italeri "Truck Accessories" kit but I had to de-chrome them and put some putty to seams. Mud flaps are from the kit but supports are aluminium tube. Velocity stacks I bought from ebay years ago. I think this is starting to be what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Glad to see you back working on this one Kari. Your stacks look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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