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Post by Brandon on Jan 25, 2016 9:28:17 GMT -6
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Post by Bert on Jan 27, 2016 13:33:33 GMT -6
I'm diggin' the concept. It will need some saddle tanks or tandem axle to fill in the space. Very cool. What is going to be riding on the back?
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Post by Brandon on Jan 27, 2016 14:07:38 GMT -6
I found some smaller diameter front tires, and I have a set of round 18-wheeler-style fuel tanks. If they are too big I'll build some rectangle tool boxes from sheet styrene... The bed has a hinge, once I get that fabbed and working I can hang some stuff. I think it needs a lever box behind the rear wheels, also.
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Post by 41chevy on Jan 28, 2016 11:21:19 GMT -6
I found some smaller diameter front tires, and I have a set of round 18-wheeler-style fuel tanks. If they are too big I'll build some rectangle tool boxes from sheet styrene... The bed has a hinge, once I get that fabbed and working I can hang some stuff. I think it needs a lever box behind the rear wheels, also. I go to Home Depot and where the plastic PVC electrical conduit is find a size that fits in a 4 or 6 inch length for about a dollar or less. If there is a sales person around I tell them what I'm doing sometimes they have scrap pieces for free. Sheet plastic end caps, paint and a cap done. Plastruck or CA glue works on it too. |
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Post by Brandon on Feb 9, 2016 9:04:42 GMT -6
 I began roughing out the chassis using a set of frame rails from the Dodge cabover big rig that I anxiously awaited the release of, only to find it molded in some of the crappiest plastic I had ever seen...   Things were going really well.. I extended the front frame rails to adjust the wheelbase proportions and got it into a roller stage on its own wheels and tires... All was well in the world.  It even held up to the weight test with my middle kid's hot rod on the bed.  However... eventually I went back and printed the photos from the eBay page where I had bought the bed. I hadn't put much thought in the hydraulic rams yet, but after seeing this photo, I knew I had done something wrong. I had centered the frame rails over the bed rails. As you can see in the photo, they needed to be moved inboard.  Back apart everything came, the cross-members were shortened, and the rails were moved inboard.  This allowed the rams to be mounted correctly...  and I have to say, it works pretty good! I'm diggin it so far. |
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Post by showrodjohn on Feb 10, 2016 4:44:13 GMT -6
Wow that tilt tray is so cool it looks great.
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Post by 41chevy on Feb 12, 2016 12:07:10 GMT -6
Now you need to do Andy Brizio's C Cab tow truck for his psychedelic phase.  |
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Post by Brandon on Feb 12, 2016 17:35:26 GMT -6
I do need to build a tow truck.. Andy Brizio is a ruler.
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Post by Dennis M on Feb 13, 2016 18:04:57 GMT -6
Great job so far Brandon' that tilt bed is wicked.
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Post by Brandon on Feb 18, 2016 11:46:56 GMT -6
Progress has been slow but steady. I find that I have a nice 30 minutes in the morning after the kids get on the bus and before the ol' lady wakes up.... prime model time, and things are dry when I get home. The bed came with a chain and some realistic tow hooks...  I've also sorted out the headers, they will tuck behind the running board steps and exit under the cab sides. I dig it...  and the bed is painted diamond ice silver and the cab is in the paint shop now getting a nice red coat. Final assembly and detailing are next... whoo-hooo!  |
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Post by grumpy on Feb 20, 2016 16:18:36 GMT -6
likie the roll back it's just cool saw the high roller in the back ground must be the rarest one of the lot built a few but never that one either or one cool hotrod wrecker
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Post by scratchbuilt on May 9, 2016 3:37:43 GMT -6
Over here in Australia we call that a "Tilt tray". I love the concept idea.
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Post by RatRod on May 9, 2016 10:11:54 GMT -6
Kinda sucks there's only room for one engine!!! Lookin' good Brandon!
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Post by Brandon on May 16, 2016 6:13:05 GMT -6
Kinda sucks there's only room for one engine!!! Lookin' good Brandon!
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Post by bigredwolf on May 17, 2016 13:08:56 GMT -6
I like it! Just the type of rig to pick up a stranded show rod, or haul it to the show.
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Post by Brandon on May 18, 2016 8:30:02 GMT -6
All my model stuff is put up until the fall, but I am really looking forward to finishing it....
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Post by Dennis M on May 24, 2016 11:01:14 GMT -6
Beautiful job so far.
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Post by barten on Jun 14, 2016 17:05:39 GMT -6
Really cool. . . But a little tame for you? I love the action on that bed. Depending on what you are putting on that bed. . . You might need some more axels?  Like a showrod tank??? Or armor? Hehehehe LOVE IT! |
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Post by Tim Nolan on Aug 8, 2016 12:15:33 GMT -6
Your building!!!! Yeh! Looks killer!
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Post by Brandon on Aug 10, 2016 9:13:51 GMT -6
Your building!!!! Yeh! Looks killer! I build in the fall and winter... this one was on the burners and got boxed up for the summer.... I am looking forward to getting back on it. As it's been working out, I thrash in the cold months, and when I start getting burned out, I usually have one or two that are pretty close to being finished. When the fall comes back around, the heavy construction is done and I can finish them up and start fabrication on other projects... It's cool to jump back in the thrash and finish one quickly... I have some cool things this season, and as it draws near, I'm starting to get excited, and when I finally pull everything out, I'll be chomping at the bit and hammer on them with enthusiasm. It works well for me. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2016 11:17:51 GMT -6
What a GREAT project! Great scratchbuilding, and a really cool concept. I love it!
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Post by Brandon on Nov 28, 2016 21:18:09 GMT -6
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Like a showrod tank??? Or armor?
