k100 Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) Thank you guys for all the information , it’s good know , I was just assuming they were straight . I worked on modifying the right air cleaner added a warm air intake and modified the hood side panel . I know this isn’t the correct set up for this truck but I like the looks of this better than having it running down to the lower panel . still have some clean up to do but wanted to do a quick mock up . thanks Mark Edited March 11, 2023 by k100 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Looks good. I’ll share a link with you from Tim A. It shows some of the set up of that unique air cleaner. Love your work. https://public.fotki.com/mackinac359/kenworth-model-gallery-1/alaskan-hauler-wide/?view=roll#19 Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Bennyg said: Looks good. I’ll share a link with you from Tim A. It shows some of the set up of that unique air cleaner. Love your work. https://public.fotki.com/mackinac359/kenworth-model-gallery-1/alaskan-hauler-wide/?view=roll#19 Ben Hello Ben, thanks for putting the link up. I gives some good information, on how Tim built his truck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, bigred63 said: Hello Ben, thanks for putting the link up. I gives some good information, on how Tim built his truck. Happy to help. I’ve got an Auslowe version on the go. Would love to get one of these ones to do as well. I’m having trouble with the fitment of the bonnet/hood. I’m making mine an Aussie version though. Cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 Ben thank you the comment , Tim’s web site is great place to get ideals from,I seen his Alaskan hauler that gave me inspiration to build this . I also had trouble aligning the cab and hood I ended up cutting off 2 Locating pin on the rear cab mount then I was able to align the cab to the hood and front cab mounts I also had to shim up the right cab mount so the cab would set level . Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Updates looking great I like where your going with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Looks great!! I like the modified breather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Lee, Brian thank you for the comments . This is how my version of the Alaskan hauler is turning out ,after fighting with the alignment of the hood ,cab, and sleeper I decided to omit the sleeper all together . After some shimming and a few swear words I got the hood and cab lined up fairly decent . The rear suspension is now mounted in place , I decided to add a tag axle . The frame is almost complete need to add air tanks and the fuel tank . Thanks for looking Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Looking good! It tends to annoy me having to fuss around modifying parts to fit, a little more work before offering for sale would yield a better product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Looks great as a day cab! I used to think that all of the fit problems on these AMT truck kits were because I was a kid and didn’t know what I was doing, now over 40 years later they still don’t fit properly.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Looking good! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Wow, the build is looking very technical! I like it! The resin parts do look sharp as well. Very interesting on how this will finish up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacificEd Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Another item that works well to create a cold weather breather cap is a Chapstick lid. I love the build. The tires and wheels really make it pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share Posted May 11, 2023 (edited) Jeff & Brian thank you ,you guy's are right about the fit issues , I got the frame pretty square but the rear cab mount is crooked , I had to cut the tabs off just to get the cab lined up with hood . Ben & Steve thank you the comments. Edwin thank you for the tip I will use that next time . Just a little update I decided to open the grill for a more realistic look . Thanks for looking . Edited May 11, 2023 by k100 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Oh, that does look good. Like the grill work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Definitely impressive! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Looking good nice updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 Thank you for the comments , I didn’t get a June update had some unexpected family issues . I did get some work done over the 4th , got the air lines ran and got the frame painted , made new fuel tanks , I also shorten the frame . Now I can’t decide on day cab or sleeper . thanks Mark 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Wow, fantastic build so far ... I'm loving the grill work, nice touch indeed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Looking like a beast nice updates I like that orange nice shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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