vincen47 Posted February 20, 2021 Understandable. It’s worth the trip, just maybe not that big of a trip. You can find photos of most of the vehicles on exhibit online. Neat stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted February 21, 2021 Here's an update on progress. Using some "H" hinges from Micro-Mark the doors have been mounted but instead of using the small brass pins that come with the hinges I have used a piece of stainless steel wire. That way I can keep the hinges in alignment and at the correct location so that the doors will open without tilting up or down. The doors themselves have been shimmed also with strips of plastic that bring the openings back even after the scribing process. The doors as well as the door jamb is notched to accept the hinge halves. CA is used to set them in place and then small nails complete the process. Holes in the hinges are drilled into the resin and the nails set in CA. Then the nail heads are ground down so that the hinge can close without binding. It's a pretty secure process that has been used on multiple models with this type of door hinge assembly and it has worked well. The biggest challenge is to be sure that the CA does not get into the joint of the hinge when it's applied. Small doses are the best anecdote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornbinder Posted March 1, 2021 I'll have to buy that cab now because my father has a 6x6 Reo out behind the barn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted March 2, 2021 That must have been quite a rig if it was 6x6! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted March 5, 2021 Here's what the body looks like now that some work has been done on it. In the process of cutting open the compartment door locations and hinging the doors so that they can open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 7, 2021 Very nice! The bed is really shaping up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted March 8, 2021 Got the door project finished. Now it's on to making some gaskets for the body windows. That little odd shaped piece in the front is actually a stack of tiny magnets. Going to find a way to use them in keeping the doors closed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted March 9, 2021 Tiny magnets are perfect for that type of job. Great idea to have opening doors. I’ve used them to hold hoods tightly closed (especially when the fit is less than perfect). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goingsouth58 Posted March 24, 2021 great work very well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 24, 2021 I’ve been thinking. A craftsman is able to capture all of the comments precise mechanics; measurements, angles, etc. of the original. An artist is able to capture the genuine look of the original. It looks to me like you have mastered both. Excellent work Charles!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted April 14, 2021 A lot finished since the last post. Not much more to do before it can go into "service". A fair amount of work to fill the compartments with equipment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 14, 2021 Looks Amazing! Nice job casting those lights! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted April 14, 2021 Top notch! Excellent work. That blue looks great - I really love the finish. What a project, what a finish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted April 18, 2021 The cab, body and flood lights are now permanently mounted. Work continues on the compartment spaces and adding tools and equipment. Two sets of jaws, hydraulic motor and hydraulic hose reel in the right front. K-12 saw and gas can in the right rear. Tool box and ropes in the left rear. Floodlight controls and connections for other lighting, tools and traffic cones in the left front compartment. Period radio and speaker in the cab on the dash. Hood is raised with hinges at the firewall and is propped open with a sliding rod that connects hood to a rod between firewall and radiator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites