lwwoodss Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Plan to build a mid 70's KW 900 heavy hauler using the steel front from the AMT kit and the cab and sleeper from the Revelll kit and other parts box KW parts. The remainder of the truck will be aftermarket and parts I will build. Started by converting 7/16 fine line i beam to channel for the frame rails and added the AMT radiator drop and front cross member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 Got started yesterday. Took Dr. Dremel to the radiator surround and opened the front and added the radiator core from the amt kit. Did the same with the grille and put the slats back in flush since I may put a winterfront on. Built a new box bumper rather than try and fix the kit one. Added sissy sticks and built a new tow ring. Cleaned up the moose guard and got rid of the hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Too hot to work in my garage. Built quad headlight nacelles this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Excellent engineering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 Got the front axle on. Metal axle, Italeri spindles and plates, brass tie rod and ujoints. Engine mounts built and engine leveled to fit radiator . Using a Cat 3408. Surprised by the small parts count. It needs some more components. Battery box cleaned up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 Got the fenders built. Attached the fronts of the fenders to the back of the bumper. Also latest mockup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Nice start I like the dual headlights and it’s to hot for me to paint but a great time to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 Built cab mounts, some Kenworth crossmembers and some others to hold the rear suspensions. Got part of the 5th wheel built primarily to hold the frame together since nothing is glued. Basis interior is started. All this is enough to get the cab, hood and radiator level. Next is cutting the hood and building hood slats and the cab cowl. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Excellent building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 A little progress. Cut the hood so it will open. Added center spine. Cut 1/8 off each side to get rid of the bad edge where the side slats fit and replace with strip stock. Opened the left side for the second air cleaner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 Built a headache rack/ drom deck today. Latest mock up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 Built chain racks to go with the chain tray built in to deck and built a hose tender for air and electrical lines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBC Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 This is looking mean and tough. Going to be a nice truck, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 Rebuit the chain racks they look much better. Everything is mounted to the deck. Binders added just for the photo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 Sectioned the sleeper to 36" and added a rear window. Little seam work to do and still need to section the roof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 Sleeper roof sectioned. Turn out better than I thought. A little seam work to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 The hood was hinged today and the cab cowl was removed so that a new one can be built to accommodate the severe service air cleaners on both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Looking really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 Working my way down the chassis a few items mounted. Latest mock up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Interesting build, love the fabrication work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwwoodss Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Chassis finally complete enough for primer and paint . Also current mockup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Superb! I think this will turn out amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 What a cool project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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