BRBO 2022 Ford LN8000 Coke Delivery truck from a Snow Plow kit

[Oldmopars]

The Coketruck is moving forward. I have half of the beverage box finish. I did the right side first because it will not open. I have planned all along to have 1 of the side doors open to see inside and see the stack of coke bottles. This is going to be more work, so I did the easy side first. Right now I think the box sits a bit too low, I an going to raise it up at least an 1/8 inch. The box needs to be low, it is a city truck and the low box makes it easy to load and unload. But I think it is just a little bit too low. This will be an easy fix as the box slots over the frame. I will just add spacers till it looks right. 

Now for the hardside. 

Edited January 24, 2022 by Oldmopars

[Oldmopars]

Well, some time later. I now have the left side done. There is still much to do, lots of seams to fill, lights to add. I may add some more details and moldings, etc. But the basic box is there. 

[mgreco53]

Looking good, the pictures of the real truck look like the bottom of the edge is even with the rear hub.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

That looks awesome! Very nice looking drink bed! Excellent scratch building!

[Mopar - D]

Excellent scratch building Scott your nailing this one! 

[doorsovdoon]

Looking good. That box is very well done, nice work.

[Oldmopars]

After some internet searching I found a truck very close to what I am building. This one is much longer and even seems to have sme kind of extension on the back after the last set of doors. However it is a straight side like the one I am building. This one looks to be for more rual routes and larger loads, while mine is a city truck, smaller loads and more manerverable in town. 

I have the rear fender area round, while most I see are angular. I am on the fence about changing it. Input?  

I just ordered some non-chrome 2 hole style wheels from Scenes Unlimited. I like the chrome wheels, but they seem a bit too much bling for a working truck and I can find very few examples of beverage trucks with the Aluminum/Chrome wheels. 

I love the look of this Pepsi version and I am a Pepsi fan, I have a ton of Coca-cola decals from all f my coke models, plus vending machines and bottles. So, going with Coke theme will save me money. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks good! Whichever way you go on the fenders will look great I’m sure. I personally would leave the round fenders and just add the step, but I like to be different.?

 

[Gary Chastain]

Really nice build, great fab work

[Mopar - D]

Scott yours looks like the picture Brian posted except for the Chevy cab. I’m not sure what the tank is for that’s above the cab?

[DRIPTROIT 71]

17 minutes ago, Mopar - D said:

Scott yours looks like the picture Brian posted except for the Chevy cab. I’m not sure what the tank is for that’s above the cab?

Propane powered truck. 

[Mopar - D]

6 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Propane powered truck. 

Thanks Brian 

[Dutzie]

Love your work so far. Great job!

[Oldmopars]

No pictures, but I did get a first coat of primer on the body and box this weekend. I can now start fixing issues and get it ready for paint. 
The new wheels I ordered have not arrived, so I don’t know how those look yet. 

[vincen47]

Keep it up, great work. I like the round wheel opening. I’d say it looks a little more vintage that way, but I’m sure they’re examples of modern units that have a round opening too, and visa versa.

Understandable using the Coca Cola decals, not like there’s a shortage of those. I’d love to see Pepsi, or a lesser-known brand like Sundrop, Sunkist, or Faygo, but gotta go with what’s available. Heck, even RC Cola. Maybe there’s the block “Coke” rather than script “Coca-Cola” decals to be a little different?

[Oldmopars]

On 2/7/2022 at 7:27 PM, vincen47 said:

Keep it up, great work. I like the round wheel opening. I’d say it looks a little more vintage that way, but I’m sure they’re examples of modern units that have a round opening too, and visa versa.

Understandable using the Coca Cola decals, not like there’s a shortage of those. I’d love to see Pepsi, or a lesser-known brand like Sundrop, Sunkist, or Faygo, but gotta go with what’s available. Heck, even RC Cola. Maybe there’s the block “Coke” rather than script “Coca-Cola” decals to be a little different?

I will look and see what I can find. I would like to go with Pepsi, there are just no easy to get decals. I will check Ebay. 

[Oldmopars]

I may have found an option. You can sellect the decals in different scales. I will just need to do some measuring and see what scale I need to order it in. 

[tbill]

3 hours ago, Oldmopars said:

I may have found an option. You can sellect the decals in different scales. I will just need to do some measuring and see what scale I need to order it in. 

I think I have a sheet of the Pepsi decals from the AMT box truck, yours if you want them ( and if I can find them, lol)

[Oldmopars]

29 minutes ago, tbill said:

I think I have a sheet of the Pepsi decals from the AMT box truck, yours if you want them ( and if I can find them, lol)

That would be awesome, I will pm you my address. 

[slusher]

You have done some impressive work, looking forward to more…

[Oldmopars]

I really wanted to have a D shaped tank, but I just didn't want to buy one. Too much time to gett it  and too many vendors are out of stock. So, I made one out of sign foam, its a lot like Renshape. I had to coat t with some putty and primer to fill the texture. The straps are electrical tape. 

I got some paint on the frame and the body. I wanted to add a little color, but every truck I can find pictures of are all black. So, I painted the hubs to just add a little pop of color. 

[Bronzekeg]

this project is looking great!

[gotnitro?]

Outstanding work 

Really like the open door you added, adds another dimension to the build 

[Mopar - D]

Coming along nicely Scott looking forward to seeing your next update. 

[Bills72sj]

Enjoying the build. Model on.