zaina Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 This will be a long term project but I want to show where I've started. The bed will be replaced with a scratch built welding bed (similar to the one that I built for my Dodge Ram). The tires are from Chief Joseph and the wheels are from scenes unlimited. The wheels will need some work in order to widen them to fit in the big tires. Here is a quick mockup.
csxfan2001 Posted October 23, 2014 Posted October 23, 2014 Going to be a good looking truck, love the tires.
kilrathy10 Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Looks awesome with those tires, Man....Gonna be cool...
Bowtienutz Posted October 27, 2014 Posted October 27, 2014 Interesting build I'll be watching this one. how about a close up detail shot of the wheel of the wheel and tire please.
Casey429 Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Looks like a lot of rigs running around SW Pennsylvania as of late. With all the Marcellus Shale drilling and pipelining going on, guys are coming in from all over.
freakshow12 Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 If you paint it black and put a monster sticker in the back window it will look like EVERY 20 year old kids truck running around the Alberta oil patch
mademan Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 great start. What size are the tires? I have allot of Chief Josephs` parts/tires and have never seen them.
MachinistMark Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) yup. or lab city Edited November 8, 2014 by MachinistMark
Yo Jutt Posted December 16, 2014 Posted December 16, 2014 This looks awesome. But I have to agree she's straight out of the "patch"! Bigger the better! will definitely be watching this one!!
zaina Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 Sorry guys. I haven't touched any models in months. A two year old and a 3 month old take up most of my time and any free time I get is spent picking up after them. Also I haven't had any ambition to build lately.
hooknladderno1 Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) I totally understand where you are at Andy! Just know when time and spirit permit, there are folks interested in following your build. In the mean time, enjoy these years. Before you know it, they will be off on their own... David Edited January 26, 2015 by hooknladderno1
zaina Posted March 3, 2016 Author Posted March 3, 2016 Ok. I decided to dig this one back out now that I have a place to work on models again. I never like how far the front tires stuck out so I machines the resin that came with the wheel kit and was able to move them in so they look right. This kit also has a forward rake that I didn't like so I machines 1/8" aluminum spacers for the front to level it out. I still need to order the other two tires and machine the spacers for the other duals. I also cut the frame off just behind the rear shackle mounts to give it more of a bobbed look(not pictured). Thanks for all the great comments everyone. Here are a few updates pics
iamsuperdan Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 That's it. I have to convert my Meng to duallie. Too many awesome ideas to just leave it as SRW.
zaina Posted January 20, 2017 Author Posted January 20, 2017 Brought this one back once again. I started to build the welding bed. Here is a look at where I'm at.
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