dsldriver Posted March 22, 2018 This started out with the AITM Corbitt kit. I used a shortened Louisville Short Hauler chassis. The engine will be an approximate replica of a Continental 22R gas engine that was used in most of these trucks. I cut the hood open and stretched the cab for the sleeper. The gas tanks are made from PVC plastic pipe with styrene ends. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plastic trucker Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) Nice start. What's the engine you used to start with? Edited March 23, 2018 by plastic trucker 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsldriver Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, plastic trucker said: Nice start. What's the engine you used to start with? The engine siting in there is from the Monogram 1931 Rolls Royce kit. My mission is to make it look like a Continental 22R truck engine. Since that picture, I switched the intake manifold to the right side along with the updraft carburetor. I'll have to scratch build a couple items, but the engines look amazingly similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted March 24, 2018 Very unique project! Can't wait to see progress. The engine choice is excellent! I'll Have to see if I can find on of those R R kits to us the engine in a future project. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldTrucker Posted March 26, 2018 Very interesting subject! I'll be following this one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsldriver Posted April 12, 2018 Got it painted, the yellow is from a 15 year old can of Walmart Sun Yellow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plastic trucker Posted April 14, 2018 Nice color choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted April 16, 2018 Great color combination and the Red wheels really accent it. I like it a lot! Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsldriver Posted June 23, 2018 Still working on the engine for this one. I removed the funky looking transmission and added one from the Lindberg Dodge L-700. Painted the engine the Continental colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsldriver Posted September 14, 2018 Exterior of the truck is finished. Still working on the engine bay and engine details. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites