the littel dodge that could

[hotrod59f100]

I'm starting the dodge l-700 from lindberg. I know there is not enough coffee to make this one look good. Every thing is warped bad but I'll do my best. I hope to make it look good and a cab test fit.

Edited March 21, 2014 by hotrod59f100

[jrherald420]

I just started mine last night. I have never seen a kit that the directions were this bad and they show a part number but the parts trees don't have numbers!! WTF?!?! lol I picked a heck of a kit to make my first Semi build!! I will be watching your build.

[hotrod59f100]

Same here its my first to.

[jrherald420]

LOL What were we thinking!! I have got most of the warp out of the frame, im hoping once the axles are mounted it will be good to go.

[Jim B]

It's no understatement that this is a tough little kit. I don't think the molds have been updated since IMC first issued the kit back in 1969. If you think the frame was a pain, just wait until you get to the doors!

About the part numbers, IMC had part numbers on the trees "back in the day", but they were removed is subsiquent reissues. The instructions are the original IMC instructions.

Have faith, though! It does build out nicely, if a bit "shovel nosed".

[hotrod59f100]

Wow looks good Jim do you have a pic of the dog house whare it comes down on the truck . I'm not sure if the side flaps are on the inside or outside of the uprights of the frame. I hope that's understandable lol

[72 Charger]

If you meen the inner splash guards they come down on the outside of the chassis . Keep at it all will fit in the end

[hotrod59f100]

OK thanks mine need to be adjusted then .

[Jim B]

Do you mean this:

[hotrod59f100]

Yeah. Thanks

[DodgeAddict]

I have yet to use one on an original frame

[Jim B]

This site might help, too: http://olddodges.com/index1.htm

[hotrod59f100]

Got color on the cab and seat area. testing out the look with the amt car carrier I'm building as well

[Mopar - D]

Shane you have your project coming along nice. Here is what I did the L 700 frame and the AMT transporter.

[hotrod59f100]

Is that a big horn? Looks good any more pics of the truck

[Mopar - D]

No this is the Dodge CN 700 that AITM sells as a resin kit. Here are some more pictures of it you can also find it here if you search my builds.

[hotrod59f100]

Wow that's real nice

[hotrod59f100]

Small update got some custom fenders I made for her . I still need to find the passenger door . I hope I didn't lose it wile moving

[72 Charger]

That looks real good . Are those spray tin lids?

[hotrod59f100]

Yes they came off the smaller spray cans. That one was my first ever try.

[72 Charger]

They look realy cool I may just have to steal that idea if thats ok with you . Are they tamiya paint lids? .How are you mounting them?

Edited April 2, 2014 by Doobie

[hotrod59f100]

They are plastikote lids but are the same as tamiya I believe. As for mounting I'm not sure yet.

[hotrod59f100]

Oh I forgot go ahead and use it was a tip passed on to me.

[72 Charger]

Cool thanks Shane . Maybe some brass rod bent to shape? Looking at mine you may have to move your fuel tanks forward a little to get your new fenders to fit nice

[hotrod59f100]

Prolly Doobie. I got some custom tanks I may use. I also did a little work on the front end . I cut the grill vents out and added mesh . pics once my photobucket let's