'34 Ford semi

[fordsixty]

since the site is new and improved, thought i would post something new.

this coming March will be the Lonestar Showdown. i promised myself to have three new models built for it. i have two that are real close to being done; however, i still needed one more. thanks to treehugger's posting of the classic auto transporters, i knew i needed to build one for my time attack '31. i already had the Lindberg '34 cab so, i decided that would be the start of my rig.

i wanted a hot rod look and feel with the functionality of a real semi. z'd the frame to get the cab down low and stretched it to get that rod look. for power, i decided i would need something with serious grunt. i am converting a 351W into a turbo'd powerstroke diesel. that should haul the load. so far, everything except the axles, wheels, leaf springs, cab, block and heads, i have made from evergreen's wonderful assortment of styrene.

still have not figured out a grill yet. leaning towards the front part of the '50 f-1 with custom lower. not quite sure, let me know what you think.

think the fifth wheel turned out pretty cool.

the color will be tamiya green zinc chromate with black roof and red pin stripe. my trusty aztec airbrush went south so i ordered a new grex vt today. hope to have it next week. then i can finish painting the chassis.

let me know what you think.

Edited January 30, 2010 by fordsixty

[Railfreak78]

I'm watchin this one its going to be sick! I love it already.

[sgtwolfy]

AWESOME IDEA LOOKS GREAT.

[travis321]

NICE

that thing is calling for a 8v92 detroit hahahahahahahahaha

jk

looks great and can't wait to see more

travis l

[CB]

Wow Dale! That there is beyond cool!

Looks like you've worked with the Evergreen before-- nice clean work!

Can't wait to see the hauler

[fordsixty]

thanks guys for the kind words. i will keep you guys posted.

yeah cb, i can't wait to see the hauler either. i want to build a rounded front short box modified with an open slant back drive up ramp. the front part of the trailer will be a small tool/work room. i will use corregated plastic for the sides. i will try to maintain that 30s look.

again thanks.

[fordsixty]

well, i was able to get the basic Navistar done today.

not a 100% accurate representation, i had to take a few liberties, but it looks close enough. what do you guys think?

i still need to build the turbo and manifolds, fuel pump, oil pump, pulleys and wiring harness. i decided to use a remanufactured motor, so i painted the whole thing semi gloss black with some markings.

boy, digital close-ups really emphasize the imperfections.

let me know what you think.

[Murphy's Law]

That is beyond sick. I love it. A couple of 9" straight stacks behind that cab would be perfect!

[Custom Hearse]

COOLNESS!!!

I Love it!

[Foxer]

A great concept and it LOOKS good! coolness ..

[Jon Cole]

WOW! Beyond cool!

Question- what are the small "rivet" details on the engine? They really bring it to life!

[Jantrix]

My name is Rob Mattis and I approve of this build.

[Joe Handley]

Nice, I'm digging that look! You'll love that Grex, I tried one at the I-Hobby Show and now want one bad even though I don't do much airbrushing!

[Fletch]

IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fordsixty]

WOW guys, cool words of encouragement!

jon - the bolt heads are from scale motorsports. p/n 8117; nuts, bolts, washers,dzus and phillipshead fasteners. awesome stuff. no frets. indivdually pop each one from the rubber sheet. super glue in place. could not get any easier.

i just got the exhaust housing of the turbo done. my camera battery just died so i cannot post a picture. think i should do a how-to thread for the turbo.

again, vielen dank.

[randx0]

I can't really tell you how much I like this truck .I think it is unique and well thought out I look forward to seeing more

[fordsixty]

chris - i will not be running dual stacks; however, i think i will run a single 6 inch. i also want to run the air filter canister on the driver side, front cowl. those should give it a good semi look.

joe - i can hardly wait for my new airbrush. i went ahead and got the complete grex kit, compressor and everything. looking forward to the pistol grip.

well the battery is charged so here are pics of the turbo.

i need to powder coat it, to give it that rough cast look, then build the impeller housing.

the housing starts with a slowly stretched piece of sprue, like in the background.

see, the motor looks a lot better at this distance/scale.

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the fifth wheel is ready, just need to add grease.

ahhhhh. really coming together.

[mountaindewd]

Slick stuff there Dale! What are the tires from, Sprint car?

[vizio93]

Nice job so far Dale !!! I can't wait to see some color thrown on this build

[Spike]

CRAZY work on this. nice job of turning the motor over to a powerstroke and turbo.

[Roadkill2525]

looks like you could squeeze another engine in there

[disabled modeler]

Hey Dale......thats really COOL! its going to be something else when done....

[fordsixty]

man, i love this forum; it is like an interactive magazine!

thanks for the love guys.

looks like you could squeeze another engine in there

yeah, it is a little long: a result of my imagineering. but if you look at the picture below, you can see that once the pulleys/accessories, fan, radiator and grill shell are in place, it should leave the shock mount crossmember just in front of the grill shell.

my new grex airbrush has shipped but will not be here until monday.

then i will get the frame in one color.

wishing every modeller a very happy and prosperous new year!

[RodneyBad]

That looks Really cool

Nice work.

I love it..

[vizio93]

Lookin' better and better every time I see it