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Post by heepey1 on Nov 22, 2021 10:47:25 GMT -5
 I don't know how far I will get with this but its a start. Resin body and wheels, 3d printed chassis, engine and trans. Chassis is not especially detailed but it will hold the parts together. |
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Post by Mr. E on Nov 22, 2021 12:50:08 GMT -5
Looks like an excellent project. I am along for the ride Heepy! Love that you are going to be putting a 6 in it, looks like Cummins though, and not a slanter.  |
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Post by heepey1 on Nov 22, 2021 13:50:22 GMT -5
For this big of a truck it needs the Cummins
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Post by mopar on Nov 22, 2021 14:52:39 GMT -5
Nice project Heepey. Where did you get your resin cab and 3D frame from? Do you have any colors picked out yet?
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Post by heepey1 on Nov 22, 2021 15:56:16 GMT -5
The frame is a remix of one I found on Thingiverse.com, sort of generic. The cab was a gift not sure of the origin. For colors I'm leaning towards gov't surplus civil defense orange or yellow.
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Post by dge467 on Nov 22, 2021 23:20:41 GMT -5
This will be a neat build!
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Post by heepey1 on Nov 23, 2021 13:22:03 GMT -5
Chassis is painted and wheels attached. Engine is placed and body mounts are progressing.  Body placement mockup, the chassis came out about 1/8" too long but the gap will be filled with a set of stacks behind the cab.  A lot of cleanup to do on the interior parts with fitting to the body to come. |
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Post by mopar on Nov 23, 2021 20:16:14 GMT -5
Nice progress on your truck. I know what your dealing with working with resin parts but it’s all part of the building.
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Post by Mr. E on Nov 24, 2021 0:12:30 GMT -5
That is going to be a beast! Like the progress so far.
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Post by tubbs on Nov 24, 2021 7:40:14 GMT -5
that is going to be really neat!! something you dont see too much, thats for sure. this is a later year than the one your building, correct? i know its not a crew cab. i would love to do one like this.  |
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Post by heepey1 on Nov 24, 2021 10:37:44 GMT -5
I think that is a 69, the one I am doing is a 67. I had a 70 many years ago, it had the same grille but a different hood.
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Post by tubbs on Nov 29, 2021 7:56:36 GMT -5
thanks Heepey, going to be a neat build!! definitely one for the shelf.
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Post by heepey1 on Dec 6, 2021 11:42:07 GMT -5
I'm having issues with the primer sticking to the resin and have stripped the cab. I now have more body work to do then reprime before paint.
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Post by mopar on Dec 6, 2021 12:55:20 GMT -5
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Post by mopar on Dec 6, 2021 12:56:01 GMT -5
Dan I soak my resin parts in Black Magic Bleach White tire cleaner over night to clean the mold release agent from the resin. This helps to get the paint to stay on.
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