Old Buckaroo Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I needed something to occupy my time while waiting for paint to dry on my Reo and IH Transtar. This is a vintage Cali Hauler kit I received in partially built condition. The cab had been stripped and the engine assembled. First thing I did was change out the rear suspension. (personal preference) Disassembled the engine and stripped of the chrome and chiseled off most of the noticeable glue blops. I also drilled / cut the spindles for poseable steering. The hood conversion is from Dave at AITM - fantastic casting. I hope you follow along with this new project. Edited February 11, 2015 by Old Buckaroo
Petetrucker07 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Looks lol Ike it's gonna be a beast. Stay on it, I'm watching you bud.
Old Buckaroo Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 Here is a tip that might help some of you out someday. I broke the wing window and was able to find the 6mm chunk. I cut a piece of .030" styrene larger then the window. Wrapped it with household wax paper and taped it inside the cab. That gave me table to set the broken off piece on while I glued it back in place. (liquid cement) I have a modified clothespin I clamped over it so it would not take flight of bow out. I will leave the waxed styrene in place until I paint the interior and then back in it will go till final paint and window installation. That way I dont break it again.
Petetrucker07 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 That is a good tip. I'll have to put that in my note book
Scalper Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Going to look like a cool truck. Like the wheels.
guitarsam326 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I've got the same hood conversion and I cant wait to start building! I'll definitely be watching this build! Edited February 11, 2015 by guitarsam326
72 Charger Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Looking good Sean . Where did you get the two hole wheels from? So is that 3 lego bricks with the tiles on top for your chassis stands?
Old Buckaroo Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 Thanks guys for looking in and commenting. Dave - The wheels are from KJ - http://kdhumphr.wix.com/double-take-replicas#!2-hole-245-rims/c159y I am not using them on this truck, they were just handy at the time. Yes those are legos 3 high with blue painters tape on top. I have two sets , one is completely covered with tape as I use it for painting frames.
Old Buckaroo Posted February 15, 2015 Author Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Thanks Ben Edited February 15, 2015 by Old Buckaroo
Tesla Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Great looking build Sean and thanks for the window tip!
Old Buckaroo Posted February 17, 2015 Author Posted February 17, 2015 Squared up the rear of the frame I also added an old grungy floor mat for the cab. Thanks for looking in
gatorincebu Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Looking good thus far! I thought that I had posted on this thread, My bad. You've got the beginnings of a great model going on here. be Well Gator
Old Buckaroo Posted February 18, 2015 Author Posted February 18, 2015 Made a little more headway, here is my fancy modified inside frame steering box. After much trail and error I have the cab and hood sitting on the frame where I want it. Thanks for looking in
guitarsam326 Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Im gonna play dumb on this one as I haven't done my research, but was that common place for the steering box to be inside the frame rail on the 351's?
Superpeterbilt Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Nice job on all the working steering and linkage. It looks great.
Old Buckaroo Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 Im gonna play dumb on this one as I haven't done my research, but was that common place for the steering box to be inside the frame rail on the 351's? Sam - I am by no means an 351 expert. I happened to come across a mid 60's 351 for sale and I remember the pic showing it inside. But - I am not 100% if it is located correctly - I wedged it between the bell housing and engine in a gap with lots of help from my file and sanding stick. But it is there and you cant see it for the fender anyway - one of those things for my entertainment and challenge. Terry - thanks , I kinda like the looks of a truck on the shelf with the wheels turned .
Superpeterbilt Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Terry - thanks , I kinda like the looks of a truck on the shelf with the wheels turned . Its the little things like that, that turn a $30.00 AMT kit into a $300.00 WOW!! kit.
guitarsam326 Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks for the info Sean, I have seen trucks with the steer gear inside the frame before, but I was curious, and I agree with Terry, it's the little things and going the extra mile that give any project the wow factor and I'm sure this one will be no different!
Old Buckaroo Posted February 20, 2015 Author Posted February 20, 2015 Sam - I was just over at Tim's Trucks and over in the "Workbench - Random things being worked on " he shows the steering box inside the frame and how he did it.
guitarsam326 Posted February 20, 2015 Posted February 20, 2015 There's a lot of great info on Tim's site, I haven't been there in forever because of info overload!
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