Ford Louisville

[Jürgen M.]

I'm back!

I actually planned on designing this one myself and I was almost finished too, then I saw this kit for a pretty good bargain so I just couldn't refuse!

The box and the functioning tailgate will be used for some furure project. 

This one will get a lift axle in front of the drive axle and a tiltable scrap container.

I'll use different rims and fuel tanks ...

... and I'll install a steerable front axle.

These are the first printed parts of the front axle.

More later or tomorrow. 

[Gary Chastain]

This will be interesting to watch and see what you do with it. I have the old version of this kit. 

[BK9300]

Another good build underway!  Interested in how you're going to do the lift axle.

Edited Sunday at 11:25 PM by BK9300

[Jürgen M.]

I designed the basic lift axle.

There will be dampers added as well as backing plates and brakes.

It will be functional too, meaning it will swing up and down. If I can make it stop in the upper position due to the weight of the wheels I don't know yet.

[Jürgen M.]

Got the lift axle parts printed (second time around worked) and assembled:

During printing time I assembled a steering axle from box parts!

[Jürgen M.]

The chassis is taking shape:

 

Edited 15 hours ago by Jürgen M.

[Rockford]

Going to be an interesting hybrid from you this. I like the lift axle mechanism and the steering linkage. Clever stuff. 

[Pete68]

Looks good 

[Gary Chastain]

Liking the progress, watching

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks guys!

The print quality especially of the smaller parts isn't that good but I'd say good enough. 

Here's a little mock-up to see the later position of the lift axle.

I might even slip it a bit more to the front.

Next will be steering box and other parts that need to be painted with the frame.