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Post by 41chevy on Jul 17, 2023 13:36:35 GMT -5
A little history. Factory air ride at all 4 corners, independent front suspension, 6 /71 Detroit Diesel V-6, Aluminum cab and many brake and chassis parts. Bought a trans kit from the Netherlands and it is nice but lacking some parts. To big a hassle to get them so I'll add them on to the scratch build list.
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Post by stikpusher on Jul 17, 2023 14:03:48 GMT -5
Is the graph paper to help with alignment?
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 17, 2023 14:43:04 GMT -5
You definitely have my attention... it should be very informative for me to follow. Have fun!
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Post by brandonk on Jul 17, 2023 15:55:28 GMT -5
This is pretty cool. I will definitely be watching.
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Post by jeaton01 on Jul 17, 2023 20:22:46 GMT -5
This will be interesting, I didn't know they ever tried air bags on the front axle at GM, though I do remember those cabs. I know Peterbilt did and it cost them a bunch to take them all back and replace the front bags with springs. Too much roll in the turns, whipping trailers.
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Post by 41chevy on Jul 17, 2023 22:29:19 GMT -5
Is the graph paper to help with alignment? I use the 1/4 x 1/4" graph paper to get the chassis to 1/25 scale and yes the chassis would fit in the lines. I use the scale drawing on the graph paper, than I scan it to the image into my computer, send it to flat feed laser printer originally used for white "blue" prints. I print it to polystyrene (this sheet is .060) than cut out the part (s). The only prep for the sheet plastic is a quick wash with denatured alcohol to give it a "tooth to print to. I can scan from .010 up to .080 both ABS and polystyrene, biggest I printed had a width of 24" and was 36" long. That was hull, some super structer and paddle wheels for the USS Wolverine a Great Lakes side wheel training carrier. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 18, 2023 4:30:35 GMT -5
This one's gonna be fun to watch Paul!!  |
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Post by 41chevy on Jul 23, 2023 14:02:30 GMT -5
I've modified the differential to have the bulge on the case back cover and added bolt detail. I built the control arms, front and rear air bags and sway bar and mounts. On the front I laminated and shaped the front cross member fitted the air bags and made up the workable lower control arms. The lower control arms still need a ton of pieces added. I use sewing pins for the pivot mounts and Tichy Trains bolts and rivet details.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 25, 2023 4:57:22 GMT -5
I've modified the differential to have the bulge on the case back cover and added bolt detail. I built the control arms, front and rear air bags and sway bar and mounts. On the front I laminated and shaped the front cross member fitted the air bags and made up the workable lower control arms. The lower control arms still need a ton of pieces added. I use sewing pins for the pivot mounts and Tichy Trains bolts and rivet details.
Some REALLY good mods to this one to get the results that you're looking for Paul!! Talk about attention to detail!! |
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Post by 41chevy on Jul 27, 2023 16:00:47 GMT -5
Made the upper control arms, added all the bits to the lowers, made all the steering linkages, sway bar and links. Made up the pair or air tanks. Started the fuel tanks and added more bolts and rivets. I started to make an AMT 8-V71 Detroit Diesel into a 6V532.  Hosted on Fotki
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 27, 2023 16:12:14 GMT -5
Oh BOY!!! It's MOTOR time and what a show we've got goin' on already with the 8V to a 6V!! WOW!!!  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 30, 2023 1:44:36 GMT -5
Holy smokes. What a project. Too cool
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Post by garydavis on Jul 30, 2023 11:14:04 GMT -5
You are doing some GREAT fab work. This is going to be fantastic when you get that chassis finished.
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 1, 2023 12:10:59 GMT -5
Test fit of the 6V71 in the chassis for the motor mounts. Tube shocks are made and in place. Fuel tanks, piping, wiring and fasteners done and last I made the sound amplifying two stroke exhaust rattle box. Fitted the battery boxes, Air cleaner can and mount, 5th wheel plate and lastly the rear cab latch mount.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 1, 2023 14:35:46 GMT -5
You are getting there... bet it felt good to finish the hardest part?
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 1, 2023 22:00:51 GMT -5
You are getting there... bet it felt good to finish the hardest part? The hardest parts are yet to come! The square coil spring mounts for the mud flaps, exhaust stacks with air intake and bracing,mirrors and brackets, lollypop turn signals, grill and outer door handles. All of that follows major surgery on the resin cab.  Oh and the ability to tilt the cab. |
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Post by garydavis on Aug 2, 2023 10:39:05 GMT -5
Man oh Man...this is way too cool!! More outstanding FAB work to come...I'm loving it!
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 7, 2023 12:28:41 GMT -5
Got a bit more doe. Wires and piping, test fitted the tires assembly, made the remote oil filter and battery boxes. After a few attempts got the spring mounted mud flaps and quarter fenders made. Next is the resin cab modifications. The hard parts are done!!
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Post by garydavis on Aug 7, 2023 13:14:27 GMT -5
Man 41 chevy...that's really looking good!!
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Post by handiabled on Aug 8, 2023 8:37:23 GMT -5
Wow! You certainly aren't afraid to slice and dice. You have mad skills sir! Looks great so far!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 8, 2023 9:07:02 GMT -5
The detail work looks nothing short of fabulous Paul. I'm going to be following along closely to see how it's all painted up with all of the details on.
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Post by jeaton01 on Aug 8, 2023 19:01:09 GMT -5
This is fun to watch.
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Post by Medicman71 on Aug 16, 2023 12:36:28 GMT -5
Wow! That's incredible work!
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 22, 2023 12:59:17 GMT -5
Worked on it a bit before I went to Akron to race last weekend. I've got the cab modifications done and vent window posts added. The mirror parts, door handles,windshield wipers, lollypop turn signals, grill are all made and the stacks and air intake made and Alclad'd up. the chassis is painted too. Paint and interior and final assembly is mostly all that's left.
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Post by brandonk on Aug 22, 2023 13:48:17 GMT -5
That looks great. Super work!
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Post by garydavis on Aug 23, 2023 11:50:34 GMT -5
Man, that's looking GREAT!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 23, 2023 16:26:53 GMT -5
Really fantastic, as others have said.
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Post by handiabled on Aug 24, 2023 10:21:48 GMT -5
This keeps getting better and better.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 24, 2023 10:44:04 GMT -5
Progress is coming along nicely so far bud. Sounds like the finish is right stouthearted corner
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 26, 2023 22:04:39 GMT -5
Assembled and going to Watts Truck Center in Macungie Pa to it's new home tomorrow with a pair of scratch built MACK Concrete Trucks. I will post both here later.
Made shifter assy, door and window knobs
Finished!!
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Oh and the ability to tilt the cab. 
