ShakyCraftsman Posted September 17 Posted September 17 7 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said: OMG, major disaster, I spilled glue on top of the tank when attaching the chrome straps. Now, to see if I can remove straps then repaint, second: build a new tank again. OH, Man that sucks!!! Hope you can fix it Gary. Ron G 2
BK9300 Posted September 17 Posted September 17 I really dislike do-overs - I can feel your pain! You'll get it, though. 2
Gary Chastain Posted September 18 Author Posted September 18 I did manage to save the straps and rechrome after some work. Still trying to save the tank. On a good note, I got the headlights built yesterday and like the more modern and depth of the lens (beads) I used. I think the headlights fit the theme of mild custom. 5
Gary Chastain Posted Saturday at 08:37 PM Author Posted Saturday at 08:37 PM A little progress, got a new fuel tank fabbed up after spilling glue on my finished tank. finished the fab work on the front bumper and applied chrome. 6
Jürgen M. Posted Sunday at 06:24 AM Posted Sunday at 06:24 AM (edited) Oh man, I hate it when that happens. A practically finished part ruined by glue, paint or even scratches. Raises the "bad words" factor in no time New tank looks great. Maybe you can use the ruined one for something else. I always put stuff like that in a special box. You never now! (Needless to say the box is full!) 🙈 Love that bumper. Looks Like a mirror! Edited Sunday at 06:26 AM by Jürgen M. 2
Gary Chastain Posted Sunday at 05:47 PM Author Posted Sunday at 05:47 PM Managed to get the tank frame brackets to match the original tank, all cut from sheet stock. Now to assemble all the parts. 4
Gary Chastain Posted Sunday at 06:01 PM Author Posted Sunday at 06:01 PM One of the silliest tool I have ever made has become so indescribably handy, is this jewelry’s saw and a thick aluminum angle (jewelers anvil) bolted to my bench. I use this tool more than I could imagine for cutting shapes from flat stock. Takes a bit of practice to cut vertical, but works. 5
BK9300 Posted Sunday at 06:10 PM Posted Sunday at 06:10 PM Looks like it works well - able to rotate your work and keep cutting same spot seems like it would make the cutting easier. 1
Gary Chastain Posted Sunday at 06:17 PM Author Posted Sunday at 06:17 PM 2 minutes ago, BK9300 said: Looks like it works well - able to rotate your work and keep cutting same spot seems like it would make the cutting easier. Brian, it does, but I need to invest in finer toothed blades. In this case I cut four blanks, put glue on places I knew I would cut off, then drilled/pinned the four pieces together, then square the four blanks, layout, then cut. I need different blades for. Very thin material as the teeth catch too much. 1
BK9300 Posted Sunday at 06:29 PM Posted Sunday at 06:29 PM 8 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said: Brian, it does, but I need to invest in finer toothed blades. In this case I cut four blanks, put glue on places I knew I would cut off, then drilled/pinned the four pieces together, then square the four blanks, layout, then cut. I need different blades for. Very thin material as the teeth catch too much. Might be harder to control, but jeweler's round, or wire, saw blades might catch less - good for keeping up the eye-hand coordination! 3
Gary Chastain Posted Tuesday at 04:47 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 04:47 PM Some progress. Getting the grill and lights on the hood. Man my old hands are getting shaky, those center bars are a pain. 6
BK9300 Posted Tuesday at 04:57 PM Posted Tuesday at 04:57 PM The result still looks tremendous - such a great add-on! Your headlights look good, too. 1
Gary Chastain Posted Tuesday at 05:12 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 05:12 PM Giving some thought to a trailer I seen on my travels this summer. It resembles a slight/ mild custom that would mate to this truck. Trying to describe this trailer to Jeff, I had to do some research. The trailer was a very low drop deck trailer similar to the picture, it had no front or rear decks, only center deck. There were no hydraulic cylinders or ramps up front like a low boy. The one I seen was a three axle and round fenders on the rear tires. He was carrying a very large wooden crate that barely fit on the center deck and taller than his sleeper. 3
Jürgen M. Posted Tuesday at 05:27 PM Posted Tuesday at 05:27 PM A customized trailer to fit the truck is a cool idea! Looking at the truck the whole rig will be a blast! 2
Gary Chastain Posted Tuesday at 06:38 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 06:38 PM Front flares mounted and just cover the wide front tires. 4
Gary Chastain Posted Tuesday at 07:45 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 07:45 PM Checking my inventory of plastic stock, I can build a 42 ft (20.160 inches) trailer. Got a set of four Auslowe trailer air ride suspension, some mock-up wheels/tires. I have another set of fenders that I used on the truck (May modify to match truck). I have a crate I made some time ago and will fit the 42 ft scheme. Build up some yellow straps for crate. Do a rear panel light system to match truck. Paint trailer same color as truck. There will only be the main deck, I will make up the polished diamond plate walk platforms on front and rear decks, center deck will be wood. Wheels and tires to match truck. Will have to make a new fifth wheel plate as I fixed the one on the truck in the down position. Continuing the mild custom approach on the trailer. why build the trailer now and not finish truck first. I can strip everything of the truck, using the frame and fifth wheel to mock-up and get everything level and all heights correct. 6
BK9300 Posted Tuesday at 11:01 PM Posted Tuesday at 11:01 PM (edited) Maybe the trailer in your pic is extendable - twice the trailer (almost) for the same shelf space! Regardless, will look great with your custom container loaded up. Edited Tuesday at 11:02 PM by BK9300 2
Gary Chastain Posted Tuesday at 11:13 PM Author Posted Tuesday at 11:13 PM 9 minutes ago, BK9300 said: Maybe the trailer in your pic is extendable - twice the trailer (almost) for the same shelf space! Regardless, will look great with your custom container loaded up. I didn’t realize there was such a trailer as a “Double Drop”, been doing some research. Only ever seen one. 3
BK9300 Posted yesterday at 12:03 AM Posted yesterday at 12:03 AM A couple more pics and I won’t add any more! 5
Gary Chastain Posted yesterday at 07:09 PM Author Posted yesterday at 07:09 PM The two main frame rails for the double drop trailer are cut to size, mitered and fitted, still some clean up of joints. Now to cut 30 plus crossmembers 4
BK9300 Posted yesterday at 07:33 PM Posted yesterday at 07:33 PM Going to be a sweet addition to your truck. 2
Rockford Posted yesterday at 08:06 PM Posted yesterday at 08:06 PM Looks great, an extendable would be a challenge! I hope to build a 1/32 version one day.
vincen47 Posted yesterday at 08:11 PM Posted yesterday at 08:11 PM On 9/23/2025 at 12:47 PM, Gary Chastain said: Some progress. Getting the grill and lights on the hood. Man my old hands are getting shaky, those center bars are a pain. That grille and hood looks great. The see-through mesh is excellent. 1
vincen47 Posted yesterday at 08:13 PM Posted yesterday at 08:13 PM The double drop is a great choice for a trailer. Unique, versatile, and good-looking. 1
Gary Chastain Posted yesterday at 08:40 PM Author Posted yesterday at 08:40 PM Crossmembers in section over the trailer axles 5
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