L-700 Coe Trying to run it looooowww

[ARTEMIS1759]

Think Deora or maybe you are. I would do the cuts similar to this then lay the pillars back by scoring the back side and wedge cutting them and here is a pic of the Deora.

[promo55]

This is a cool idea! Where I used to live, a guy chopped a real '70's IHC Fleetstar. It was in primer and did not have any glass the last time I saw it, but it sure was neat! Go for modifying your Dodge model!

[The Modeling Hermit]

I dropped a 440-6 pack into the race car hauler I built. After listening to your ideas, I think you better get it built, or you might have a lot of unhappy people here. LOL

[Trucker_tim]

Thanks for the info guys. I think I am going to cut the roof into four pieces widen and extend it then drop it down. I need to figure out how many scale inches. He is also an updated picture I have put the springs on with poster putty to get an idea of how it looks. These are also the wheels I am going to use. But what I am trying to figure out is how to drop the Frame down do I still use the springs or just glue the axle to the Framewith some type of bracket

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Frame picture

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[Guest Jethro]

Tucker likes where this is goin

[Trucker_tim]

Okay here is an update I did the chop now I am working on putting it back together again.

First I made a mask around the cab to show me where I was cutting and scribbed it with the razor knife

Here is the after picture I think the cutting turned out well I chopped it high enough that I can smooth out the detail in the back pillers so it runs up into the top

I then took the top section and quartered it I am now working on spreading it out so it lines up with the bottom section. Does anybody have some tips on making this part easy.

Thanks for looking

Tim Kracht

[JMD904]

I say go for it! It would be wicked and way cool. Never seen a L-700 customized!

[Trucker_tim]

Does anybody know much about this model the instructions show numbers but the spru does not. I am trying to figure out this pogo stick looking thing. I should have pictures of the chopping results done soon

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[stewart]

This is going to be cool. I'm watching.

STewart

[steve7119]

I like where you are going with this! Only thing I can figure is that the pogo stick looking think could be a hanger for the air lines that would attach to a trailer. Usually, there are springs attached to it that hold the air lines up out of the moving parts of the drivetrain.

[Yahshu]

I dropped a Viper motor in a L700 a few years back, hope this inspires you.

Edited April 10, 2012 by Yahshu

[Trucker_tim]

Yahshau Any chance you can take a picture of the brace that the back of the cab sits in and your placement of the engine. And yours looks cool to as well

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Edited April 10, 2012 by Trucker_tim

[ARTEMIS1759]

Whats the question on the pogo my friend? I am assuming you know what it is?

[Trucker_tim]

Not really sure what it is trying to find all the pieces but the instructions are not set well and no numbers on the spru. Wanted to know how it mounts up to the horseshoe looking brace.

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[Lordmodelbuilder]

Does anybody know much about this model the instructions show numbers but the spru does not. I am trying to figure out this pogo stick looking thing. I should have pictures of the chopping results done soon

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It just mounts to the cab support. Maybe you can figure it out from my pics. My L700's both have Cross-ram Hemi's in them. Keep us posted on your progress. I love these Dodges! Brad

[Trucker_tim]

Thanks for all the input on this one guys I am along way past what I used to do as a kid but I think I will be happy with it when I get done.

Tk

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[Trucker_tim]

^{Here are some photos of the work I choppped this down and will work on glueing the front and the back together.}

^{Here are some work on the wheels I made an adapter to connect the wheels to the spindles. Since I want useing stock rims I had to figure out something. The way this will work I can cut the spindels down and slid on this adapter and glue it to the rims.}

[Trucker_tim]

Update to the Truck I was able to put the back and the front half together and mock up how it will look. Its a slow going project but thanks for looking.

[Trucker_tim]

Minor update and taking suggestions on how the stance looks if I should lower the end or live it as it sits

Started off working on the roof again with some putty, I had a chnace to sand it down but didnt take a picture yet.

So do you think I should lower the end or leave it up in the air.

[Dodge BigHorn]

I'd lower both front and rear. That's just my opinion.

[Trucker_tim]

Looking at the frame I thought I could cut it and sorta z the frame and then at least it would all be parallel.

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[Jesse D]

what if you c notched the frame and stuck the axles on top on top of the leafs. strip the leaf to a mono leaf kinda deal. That thing looks dope so far though. I'd lower the front and rear. Wheel gap kills.

[Trucker_tim]

Okay I have some ideas I will post some changes when I get a chance to work on it. Stay tuned

[Trucker_tim]

Okay major update on this one I have been working on the Frame and trying out a new process. Tell me what you guys think what should I change does it look good.

I have tried to create a new frame that will allow it to drop down lower and add in some Airbags for the suspension.

I purchased some hollow channel and begain to create the frame. At each point I put in a spline piece to give it more glueing surface.

Mock up of the frame over the wheels.

I started working on my airbags to see how they will look. If anybody has a spare rear end that would work here let me know I might replace the one that I have I buggered it a bit.

Here I was trying to rig up a spot where the upper link connections will go. it wasnt untill I had finished that I realized I had done it upside down.

Starting to put the frame together.

Closer picture of the backend

[blazefox]

Small wheels in front then notch back frame up and use bigger,wheels