TruckerAL Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Another one added to the collection. Started this project about 2-3 months ago with the intentions of making it a hay hauler. Well my flatbed didn't work out due to warpage, so I turned it into this beast! Still debating on putting a deckplate on here. The list of mods is as follows: opening door with an upgraded steering wheel, pedals, shifter, seats, and vents. Stretched the frame roughly 1-1.5", swapped the rims and tires out for a set off an amt California Hauler. The 8v72 came from the parts bin with some slight weathering on it. From the parts bin are the: rear fenders, air tanks, bumper, 5th wheel/platform and cab lights. Photoetch door handles from a buddy of mine. Scratchbuilt exhaust, mudflaps, license plate holder. Decals are a mix of aftermarket, and modified kit decals. Enjoy! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Nice looking Freightliner! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Great looking freightliner. The extended frame is really well done. all that extra work makes it pop. I like the light color frame, it brings out the details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Nice job on paint, mods and fine detail work. These were custom built trucks when they were new, is perfectly normal to change wheelbases to do a particular job better, that is what makes truck model building so much different than car model building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Long wheel base freightshakers look great. Nice overall build . Like the opening door. In my opinion it need a sun visor to finish it off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 Much appreciated! And yes, with rigs they're very different compared to cars. You can customize these as much or as little as you'd like. They all are configured differently! I thought I had a visor for it, but nearing the end I realized I didn't. I actually like it without. Gives it that farmtruck look to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Excellent build Alex and your correct it does have that farm truck look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRiN Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Factory fresh looks so cool. Grungey is ok but not my shot of vodka. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Great looking Semi! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Great looking build. All the little details take the build to the next level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Very nicely done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveracer Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Looks good. I really like this build. Would be cool to see you come up with some flatbed to transform this into your original plans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Great build! Would look good with a grain hauling trailer to maintain the farm theme. Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Alex looks great I like the colors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Looking good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.B. Customs Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Very cool like the motor swap my dad had a “67” with a 318 and swapped it with a crate 350 Cummins witch they told him it couldn’t be done wouldn’t fit needless to say installed with a 13 speed tranny changed the radiator added a fiberglass fan changed rear end gears this was the early “70’s” it was a 95 mph truck. Love the build it brings back good memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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