1985 Dodge L700 4x4 Service Truck

[Southgate]

I posted the early progress shots of this model elsewhere, but thought I'd use it to reintroduce myself here. With a very hectic spring '06, I lost this great forum in the shuffle!

It features the cab made from an MPC Dodge van, Scratchbuilt utility box and crane, and lots of 'bashing and scretchbuilding on the chassis including full working suspension, posable steering.

Crane is fully posable, and has a telescoping boom, not shown extended. The stabilizers are held in position with rare earth magnets and really hold the back of the truck solid.

Here's an earlier shot showing how the cab tips up, true cabover style.

The model still isn't finished, but it's finallygetting close.

Can post more early shots if anyone wants to see 'em.

Nice to have rediscovered the place! Dan

[SpreadAxle]

nice work

[monsterman]

That Dodge looks great a real work horse.

[dptydawg]

Great looking build Dan.

What did you use for the power train?.

Nice work on the body and cab

Thanks

Carl Avis

[Southgate]

Thanks for the nice replies, gents.

Carl, the power train uses a 44o with auto from a LindbergDodge 330 kit

The front and rear axles are scratchbuilt, with diff housings from KW and Pete models. Transfer case is from a monster truck. Power steering unit and working linkages are scratched too.

The frame is from an Ertl IH transtar, flipped upside down so the frame doglegs upward over the front axle. The engine sits farther back in the frame than on a regular van.

This is one of those projects the took way longer than you'd think. Glad it's getting close to done. Dan

[SpreadAxle]

It looks like you put some work into this one. looks good.

[darquewanderer]

Dan, as always, your trucks are outstanding.

[Aaronw]

Nice to see this one progressing, I remember seeing the grey primer shots, it looks good in orange.

[Southgate]

Thanks again for the comments. Aaron, the orange look comes from the photography. The model is actually very red.

Does this look redder? (is that a word?) Dan

[ABC Auto Industry]

Hey, this is a rare truck! I haven't seen anything like this before! Does anyone have a real picture of the vehicle?