2023 BRGB 70's Kenworth W 900

[lwwoodss]

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.

[lwwoodss]

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.

[lwwoodss]

Too hot to work in my garage. Built quad headlight nacelles this morning.

 

[Rockford]

Excellent engineering! 

[lwwoodss]

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.

[lwwoodss]

Got the fenders built. Attached the fronts of the fenders to the back of the bumper. Also latest mockup.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks good!

[Pete68]

Nice start I like the dual headlights and it’s to hot for me to paint but a great time to build. 

[lwwoodss]

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.

[Rockford]

Excellent building. 

[lwwoodss]

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.

[lwwoodss]

Built a headache rack/ drom deck today. Latest mock up.

[lwwoodss]

Built chain racks to go with the chain tray built in to deck and built a hose tender for air and electrical lines.

[JamesBC]

This is looking mean and tough. Going to be a nice truck, thanks for sharing.

[lwwoodss]

Rebuit the chain racks they look much better. Everything is mounted to the deck. Binders added just for the photo.

[lwwoodss]

Sectioned the sleeper to 36" and added a rear window. Little seam work to do and still need to section the roof.

[lwwoodss]

Sleeper roof sectioned. Turn out better than I thought. A little seam work to do.

[Gary Chastain]

Looking good 

[lwwoodss]

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.

[gotnitro?]

Looking really good 

[lwwoodss]

Working my way down the chassis a few items mounted. Latest mock up.

[Gary Chastain]

Interesting build, love the fabrication work. 

[lwwoodss]

Chassis finally complete enough for primer and paint . Also current mockup

 

[cifenet]

Superb!  I think this will turn out amazing!

[Gary Chastain]

What a cool project