gotnitro? Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Looks like my eye balls are out of calibration, guesstimating the frame length was off after the bed was mocked up. Called in the squirrels that love playing with a torch and manned the fire extinguisher... now everything fits nice and snug..and our furry friends found time to add a hamster wheel on the back ! Check out those sweet gaps !!! OSHA approved Rough draft of the rear plate , felt like doodling the tail lamps and pintle location...now to weld up the winch tower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta99 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Looks great, incredible work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Looking Good, I like what you have done so far. Your winch deck looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Thanks I appreciate the feedback I knew the winch tower would be a focal point, so a few attempts later the newest squirrel called me over and asked what I thought... Happy with his work I sent him off to lunch , and mocked everything up this small broom closet has been crying for something.. after I lower the battery box Possibly a stack of air tanks w a donage box for timbers , tool box ..gonna play around w a few ideas. A larger box will live in front of the fuel tank Thanks for following along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Looking good Jeff, about time for the squirrels to show up and sidetrack this , hehe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 44 minutes ago, tbill said: Looking good Jeff, about time for the squirrels to show up and sidetrack this , hehe.... Awwww well now the grand commander of NY extended our stay home order.. there might be distraction or 2 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 All fun and games until model building supplies run out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Nice scratch build progress so far. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Yes real cool looking truck ! where did you get the front Axel from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 14 hours ago, tbill said: All fun and games until model building supplies run out.... Yeah , I'll have to build something oob... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Hermann Kersten said: Nice scratch build progress so far. Hermann. Thanks it's fun building these heavy trucks 4 hours ago, Mr mopar said: Yes real cool looking truck ! where did you get the front Axel from ? Thanks , my buddy sent it to me yrs ago and never had a project heavy duty enough for it. I'm not sure where he got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 28 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Yeah , I'll have to build something oob... Not another OOB build? You going to be ok? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 8 hours ago, Jim B said: Not another OOB build? You going to be ok? ? Lol I'll probably need to return to work soon..so a fast box shaker isn't a bad idea ..I have a Trumpy kit in mind w a large cannon if I get sidetracked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Time to fill those huge gaps..I decided to bash together a couple tool boxes. They scaled out around 36 " boxes , just eyeballed space and guessed what looked cool. cut out openings for don mills rectangular slam locks , and added bread tie wire bottom hinges test fit mounts to achieve proper distance under deck..3/8 I beam scraps from a lowboy build was tacked on. The fuel tanks received the same lastly the broom closet is getting detailed. Adding a stack of air tanks against the frame , or the brakes wont work..then chatting w Tbill, I'll make a screen basket coming off deck for odd n ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 You're doin it proud Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 19 hours ago, Sam I Am said: You're doin it proud Jeff! Thanks Sam !!! It's been fun bringing it back to life and giving it a new look Few smalls today , I kept looking at the winch deck and wanted something like a platform the driver could use to access the bed..digging thru spare parts, I found a section of screen...bingo The other side also got the basket , and a dunnage rack. I'll fill w 4x4s after painting...and the squirrels whittle them down... I mounted the rack a little short , I'm moving the exhaust system to under the cab, and new battery boxes . I'll have another 1/4" space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 I started the push bar /bumper last night. Luckily I still had enough solid rod to complete it . Gonna close in the ends and add supports later . I used a pipe cleaner for bending template for the larger bar. That sucker is 6.8mm rod...yeah heavy duty . The rear mount was square stock I filled w smaller sizes to make a solid bar. I ground the bottom over for a profiled look Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Looks like it’s ready for business, great looking bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 7 hours ago, tbill said: Looks like it’s ready for business, great looking bumper Thanks Tom ! I had a few tweaks to make and fabricate a skid plate .. I forgot most of these trucks have a hoop for chains to feed thru . I removed the center bar , and cut the top plate open. A scrap piece of square tube looked to scale, I rounded the end and attached. The ends were closed off , then made the skid plate. the major parts are done , time to add all the small stuff and get into primer ! I tried brake fluid to strip the tins , and everything cleaned up decent all but a slight staining..which primer should cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Nice progress so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) The rattle cans were flying yesterday, grateful to have an indoor spray booth cause it was snowing again !!! Semi gloss black frame and sunburst yellow tins . Once the colors dry..itll get faded out . Edited April 23, 2020 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 I like the yellow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 18 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: I like the yellow!! Thanks!!! Its gonna be much different after weathering, if it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 My first attempt w salt weathering, and it was surprisingly easy. I wanted a heavily scuffed winch deck with multi paint layers . I started w red oxide primer, stippled water then dried w hair dryer ( thanks Tom for that tip) a few different color coats went over that then brushed off. The randomness showed thru after a couple times. Heres the results I'll add a few scratches once the deck is mounted on the frame which has started to receive some dust buildup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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