dodge L 1000

[crawler07]

Hi guys im new here and wanted to share my current build, I had a merc frame rail set laying around so I decided to search the net for a cool cab over and all I could find was a dodge L1000 LOL! So I decided to build one,actually I think its cool as can be and different which for me is always good!
I started with the chassis
running an R2 and the merc rear locked I will be installing some RC4WD tires for it.



started on the cab




gettin their!


starting the details

[spudd]

now thats what i call a cracker box.... nice work so far. cant wait to see here done

[Smokin Joe]

Nice work so far. Looking for pics. Welcome aboard! Joe

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Rick..


Thanks for bringing your build over to the board for the guys to see it is really coming along nice to you are doing a great job..You detail work on the lower cab looks great !

[crawler07]

Thanks Guys! Thanks for the invite to the board TC.
I made a crappy little video of it on the living room flor with the rck hard tamiya tires(boy do they suck) and I will post it in a few.

[RCTech9]

This will be cool! What color do you plan to paint it?

[crawler07]

Its going t be a baby blue weathered paint job.

[crawler07]

Ok now this is the thread to post these pics in!!!!!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

That Looks GREAT! is the cab going to tilt?

[glorydays24]

You're doing a great job on this old school rig. Speaking of old school, imo, you should put two or five hole wheel's. I think she'd be sharp
Can't wait to see more, and keep the great work, and pic's coming our way.

Big John

[crawler07]

Yea I plan to get some small hinges from the LHS tomorrow along with some CA. I keep thinking I need to detail this cab out,but the more I look at the 1:1 their just isnt that much detail in it.. I hope to glue all the panels together and build the dog house as well as most of the interior this wekend..


Oh I also received the tires from RC4WD and it makes a huge difference with this rig. I think I will also add BBs to the tires before I paint and glue the rims. If it works for smallhaul Its good enough for me!!!

[FreddyGearDrive]

Wow,it's RCJB! Kool Man! Glad to see you here!
I was gunna comment on this build over on scale,but now I can do it here.
I see over on scale, you were asking about moving the axle forward a bit. If you decide to,the tamiya reefer trailer main spring works perfect for these little cab over trucks.
Nice job so far!
FGD

[crawler07]

Thanks Freddy I think I have room to move the springs forward just enough to make it look good. I will look into the trailer springs for the rear room between the wheels is killing me when it comes to the fuel tank..I already built one but it wasnt big enough and it hardly fit..

[Izzy]

Maybe you find somsway to up a set of split rims......

[DieselKid]

Originally Posted by Izzy

Maybe you find somsway to up a set of split rims......

X2 on what Chris has mentioned here! Definitely needs a set of Daytons to compliment the period-correct look.

A simple insert that pops into the existing wheel would work just fine. There's a few on here that have used this method including myself and it achieves the look without having to go all out on a one-off rim assembly.

-Alex

[crawler07]

Thanks for the suggestions fellas, i have been thinking about what to do with the rims. I think im going to remove the chrome and fill the outter holes and then make just 2 oval style holes like a pic of a 1:1 I found.then paint them white.

I managed a little time for it this morning.
built the tilt hinge, just a piece of brass tubing brazed to a flat brass plate which will be the radiator when you look throught the grill.







made the windows their all made to remove by taking out the lower screws and sliding them from the slots in the top. I wanted to be able to get the weather stripping painted good and not fear getting paint on the windows.

[rockNmayhem]

The front hinge and windows are looking great. Can't wait to see that hinge changed into a radiator, are you going to make the flutes in it with soldered brass strips?

Tyler

[crawler07]

Thanks man, I was thinking I would go up to the local mall and see if the engraving shop would engrave all the wiggly cooling fins into it horizontaly and the tubes verticaly..

[crawler07]

Update
built a wiper, couple grab handles, foot step and a handle for the front. I will make the ones for the pass side tomorrow morning.



and a mirror mount , the mirrors will be made from styrene







see ya later..

[crawler07]

made the exhaust this morning, been wanting to build it since I started this little job.