Gluhead Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks, guys. Andy, Brad (gasser59) sent me a chunk to experiment with. It's offcut from a used plate, so when I run out I'll be hitting up one of the local printers for more. I'm sure most printers would be more than willing, so you may want to check with one in your area. I'm a little slow on the updates right now...have had a hard time with pain the last few days. But, I've got the spring pads and shock mounts on the housing, and made a pair of shocks and mounting bosses for them on the frame. Pics only show one...I forgot to charge the second battery for the cam but the other one will be in there in the next set of pics. I'm going to try to finish the mountings for the u bolts tonight, then I'll go over the whole assembly with weld beads. I think you guys will like how I do them. First pic shows how I cut deep into the axle to install mounts, rather than shaping them to fit the housing. Not only are they easier to do, they're stronger. You can also see the backing plate and finned drum that'll I'm having my brother cast up. I'll use them on all four corners.
Randy D Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Hi Chris, Impressive work so far on this!!! Should be a great looking hauler :) Randy
Bartster Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 l'm really liking this! Nice planning & scratching. l have all the parts collected to make an L-700 car hauler but haven't started it yet. l'll definitely be tuning in to get some ideas & pointers! Thanks, Bart.
Gluhead Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks guys. Bart, I've had an old issue L700 sitting here for years waiting for me to build it. It'll be interesting to see how this "little brother" version looks sitting next to it. Almost done with the rear suspension. A little cleaning up here and there and put the welds in...and now I see I forgot the retainers around the spring packs so I'll throw those at it, too.
gasser59 Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Looking really good Glu. I like your U bolts and brackets.
Dr. Cranky Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Wow, I am loving the craftsmanship. Excellent.
cobraman Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 There's some very nice work going on here.
Gluhead Posted September 28, 2012 Author Posted September 28, 2012 Thanks, guys. I did the springs clamps yesterday, but I think I'll end up re-doing them. Just don't look quite right. I'll mess with 'em and see if I can get 'em in shape and post up tonight.
W-409 Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) Amazing work with the chassis parts! I'm really amazed, scratchbuilt parts look much better than original kit parts look in many kits. I can't wait to see more. Edited September 28, 2012 by W-409
Gluhead Posted September 29, 2012 Author Posted September 29, 2012 Thank you, Niko. Retainers are better now, I think. I can live with them, at least. I think it'll all come together under paint. This'll probably be the last update for a little bit. Time to go back and finish up the '41 Chevy and get some more done on the '27 C Cab...then I'll come back to this and dig into the other end of the chassis.
Randy D Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Hi Chris, Those springs are awesome!! Randy
oldcarfan Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 Beautiful work! You've inspired me. My dad started on a similar project about 15 years ago, using a 1/32 scale semi-truck chassis and one of these cutdown LRW bodies. He was building it to tow a big camper trailer. I'm going to have to dig it out and see if I can finish it for him.
Dominik Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 All i see looks perfect! Like your work and await your update.
gasser59 Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Hey Glu - whatever happened to this build? You still at it? You were off to such a fantastic start.
426-Hemi Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 A500? Basically a Dodge L-700.......... NICE work tho, the leaf springs look GREAT.... NICE (REAL NICE) job on the cab corners!!!! -Whats yer plans for a power plant?
landman Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Cool idea, beautiful scratch-manship. Definitely a pleasure to watch the progress.Love the term! And the work. Superb! Edited January 15, 2016 by landman
landman Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Cool idea, beautiful scratch-manship. Definitely a pleasure to watch the progress.Love the term!
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