dsldriver Posted February 3, 2017 Several of my friends started working on Diamond Reos, so I started this project a little earlier than I'd planned to. I started out by shortening the kit hood, then I moved the cab mounts forward the same distance. So far it seems to be working out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornbinder Posted February 4, 2017 I will say that even a naturally-aspirated Detroit V8 is a bit of a tight squeeze under there, but it is doable. I grew up near Lansing, so I've always had a fondness for these old warhorses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Very cool project! I built one of these the year before last. I put an 8v-71 in mine. Here's a picture: Diamond Reo Apollo 92 1/25th scale model by Brian Smith, on Flickr Edited January 28, 2018 by DRIPTROIT 71 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsldriver Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) Some more pictures showing some progress. Edited January 27, 2018 by dsldriver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Posted January 27, 2018 Looking real good. Working on that motor would be zero fun. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 28, 2018 I really like that color! Looking great!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plastic trucker Posted January 28, 2018 Nice project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted January 28, 2018 THose are some great modifications you've done. Can't wait to see more progress on it. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornbinder Posted February 2, 2018 Shaping up very nicely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites