dodge L 1000

[crawler07]

thanks guys! Here is the update I was talking about,now I dont think their was ever a 1:1 truck with a fuel tank mount like this but it looked good on paper so I made it. Its almost finished aside from some small spacers for the screws that hold the straps on.

[SWAGGER]

Thanks for sharing the info. Really, this just keeps getting better. The tank straps are brilliant.

[1985 kenworth]

nothing like old school rigs..love them and your work

[crawler07]

thanks alot guys!
Found an hour to work on this today so here it is! Im sure their has ever been a hexigon tank or air cleaner or what ever this is but I sure like the look of it! and it made for an interesting mount..

an old medicine spoon









also made the frame piece that the tank mount bolts to.


I know I know im a harry dude LOL!

[dsm4g63punk]

All your hand build parts are making this a great one of a kind build

[SWAGGER]

Don't worry, real men are meant to be hairy! Great work as always.

[Diesel Demond]

that little truck is gonna have so much detail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Great looking detail I like the idea of the baby Med Dropper to that is a great idea.. And the 2 tank strap look much better nice work..

[crawler07]

thanks guys!
TC what is a Med Dropper??


Did some work






and as someone said I do plan t drop the fuel tanks a bit..

they seem to high..


and a question for you guys
short


or long??

[bigpipespete]

Impressive detail and a unique build. The longer one will look more realistic.

[rcguyfarms]

long trailer

[crawler07]

Originally Posted by bigpipespete

Impressive detail and a unique build. The longer one will look more realistic.

Thanks, I think so to!

Originally Posted by SANDCRAFT TRANSPORT

Crawler I feel right at home reading your thread with you using what-ever come along so long as it looks good, love that “air cleaner & strap” look.
Hope you can fit all the RC gear in-chassis so the cab can be functional (would be a shame to fill it up with RC)
Tim

Thanks Tim, That aircleaner deal is going to bite me in the rear when it comes time to paint. I made the straps so tight I dont think I will be able to slide the aircanister back through the straps without scraping off all the paint I think a build is so much more interesting when theirs as much handmade parts as possible............. well the truth is im a cheap bastage and I dont like to spend money
I do plan to place as much electronics out of the cab as possible so I can make a full interior. I also plan to do a paintjob like you did on yours (but im sure no where as good)where it looks all dirty..

[crawler07]

Moving right along!
built a rear xmember, is it scale to a real rig,,,,**** if I know???but I like the look of it!







also lowered the fuel tanks about a 1/4 inch and it looks alot better now..

Also build a deck typy thing for the frame again not sure its to scale but I like it and it will hold a couple of wooden boxes im going to build to hold some old rusty chains and prybars..I willl get started on them in the morning..

[civic83]

Amazing, the rear xmember looks fantastic. As far as the trailer, I think the longer is better looking.

[tc1cat]

Long trailer looks better. Lowering the tanks helped also!!

[crawler07]

thanks Tim! I tell ya paint work is not my strongest area of scale building lol. I will try what you said on the air cleaner and mask it for paint. I personally think the T650 is done perfectly its the first time I have ever seen it done on a semi and its what gave me the inspiration to do it mine.

[JensR]

Great build!

I think the long trailer looks better - but you could do a short trailer with only one axle and then the proportions would also be very good, I think.

[crawler07]

thanks for the input on the trailer guys! I think your all correct so Im building a 23footer.

Not sure if dump trailers are built exactly like this, but I this is how im building mine so if its not scale we will just call it a custom






i know it looks a little sloppy but I was in a hurry to go out so..






as soon as my 5th wheel and kingpin arrive from joe I will be able to sit the height of the axle mounts..So I will just keep working on the ther rail and the crossmembers till it shows up..

[CustomClod]

Looks great so far. Keep it up
Scott

[Espeefan]

Ahh, now we're talking! Building the trailer frame rails out of brass, and including the proper web or channel. I like that! Been following your build on Scale 4x4, but it's to see you sharing the build here too. Keep going..!