Gary Chase Posted December 7, 2023 Started building a tank that will be used as the trailer load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted December 8, 2023 Some progress today, still waiting on ladder and safety cage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted December 12, 2023 Tank is together and in primer, tomorrow sand and finish color. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted December 13, 2023 Wow, that tank is impressive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted December 13, 2023 9 hours ago, vincen47 said: Wow, that tank is impressive! Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted December 13, 2023 Tank is finished, maybe a couple detail things, but done. Now to make up straps and add strap bars to the trailer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conn Posted December 14, 2023 ...been fallowing your progress with interest.....looks as if that tank was a build unto itself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted December 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Brian Conn said: ...been fallowing your progress with interest.....looks as if that tank was a build unto itself. This was built as a medium duty tank, similar to what we used in the injection molding industry. I think if I did another tank, I would change the design some to reflect the size I built. I wanted to do a hopper bottom although I tried several funnels. None of my glues would adhere to the PVC walls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conn Posted December 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Gary Chase said: ..................... None of my glues would adhere to the PVC walls. ...Would Oatey PVC cement work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted December 14, 2023 10 hours ago, Brian Conn said: ...Would Oatey PVC cement work? I will need to get some and try it next time, it was the funnel that looks to be made of polypropylene that didn’t stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conn Posted December 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Gary Chase said: ................................... it was the funnel that looks to be made of polypropylene that didn’t stick. For polypropylene, I would use J.B Weld High Strength Plastic Bonder...it comes in 2 choices, one dries in a Tan color the other dries in Black and both can be sanded after 30 min's. AND if you look on the front of the package, it says "HD Truck Approved" so you know it was meant for truck builds....right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted December 14, 2023 15 minutes ago, Brian Conn said: For polypropylene, I would use J.B Weld High Strength Plastic Bonder...it comes in 2 choices, one dries in a Tan color the other dries in Black and both can be sanded after 30 min's. AND if you look on the front of the package, it says "HD Truck Approved" so you know it was meant for truck builds....right? 😂🤣😂🤣……I definitely will get some of that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted December 14, 2023 JB Weld makes good stuff! It's a really successful company making da best adhesive products that was started by an ol' boy in a shed on his farm outside of Sulphur Springs , Texas. The farm's still there (now with improved farmhouse), right next to the main plant, and it still has one of the original JB Weld trailers parked out by the fence next to the highway. Gotta love it! Johnny 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted December 18, 2023 Building lifting clevis for the tank from aluminum craft wire, next print some lifting decal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted December 21, 2023 Getting the load strapped down using a photo etched kit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted December 22, 2023 Trailer done, now finish truck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted January 9 Finally getting back to work on the truck, new grill in, glass in, interior done, exhaust assembled and ready to install. Got to adjust how the cab sits on the frame. Sleeper is getting repainted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted January 11 Getting some detailing done on the cab and hood. Repainted the sleeper again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted January 13 On 1/12/2024 at 2:33 PM, Chris K said: Good looking truck. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted January 13 Making progress, can see the finish line on this build. Got to finish the skirts, put together the mirrors, rear deck and air line hookups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted January 14 Took all afternoon to modify the skirts for the exhaust to route under the truck, build and detail one skirt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted January 15 Few more things to finish but gettin close Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted January 16 Whoa ! Super nice details ! Looks great 😎 Johnny Always a fool for fuel stickers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted January 16 8 minutes ago, Johnny M said: Whoa ! Super nice details ! Looks great 😎 Johnny Always a fool for fuel stickers Thanks, hope to wrap this up today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
