55 IH Cabover build

[oneeye]

Love this truck!

 

[rj5311]

awesome concept. look forward to the end result

 

[rboutlawmotorsports]

Dude this truck is awesome I dig the trailer back half cant wait to see this one finished... (The Outlaw) [P [cl

 

[Shea Laking]

Man, you're crazy...

But this thing is AWESOME!!!![

Regards,
Shea

 

[hoitink]

So got some more done getting closer little at a time

Started building the skirting for under the sleeper. Also removed and raised the lower step to even out with the frame.

Also got the the sleeper frame all built up.

Time to bust out the louver press punch some holes.

The look so far diggin it.

 

[hoitink]

Next was an access door for the ramps which I haven't made yet haha.

Should be enough room for em also will be a winch in there some day.

List is getting short now got my steering all buttoned up and got my rear line lock in place just have to bleed the brakes. Start laying some mud soon and get some primer on the works.

Parting shot

 

[CORPO]

dont know how I have missed this one, but this is awesome..!

My only suggestion would be to re arch the wheel opening on the front fenders, tuck it closer to the wheels ... see my weak photoshop.. probably not as much as i did.. but u get the idea..

Keep up the great work!

 

[Bamamav]

You need dual 5" chrome stacks to finish it off! Right behind the door, before the sleeper.[cl

 

[hoitink]

Got lots of updates as it's been a while.

So got at this point I got it in primer

Got my side door all done still need to make my ramp supports inside yet though.

Also made some sides for the deck

Then the other week I threw some paint on her.

 

[hoitink]

First delivery with the unit last night.

 

[Neverdone]

She looks sweet!!! Any plans on anything else? Wheels or anything?

 

[sawzall]

WOW,WOW.....your truck came out great! I love the sides on the back, it makes the whole design flow together. You made a unpopular cab look super!

 

[Dirtyrat]

Wow that looks soo much better all buttoned up and painted black!
Looks like its going to get some good use too!

 

[Flipper_1938]

That mid-60's mercedes makes the truck look small. I though it was lots bigger than it actually is.

 

[hoitink]

She looks sweet!!! Any plans on anything else? Wheels or anything?

Going to put some center caps on the wheels and then finish my interior in the truck.

That mid-60's mercedes makes the truck look small. I though it was lots bigger than it actually is.

Yeah it was more made to haul my roadster or small stuff like that as the deck is only 15.5'

 

[sgtpontiac]

Dang man that thing is flat cool....

And the flat black is perfect.....nice work.....[cl

 

[bell]

Man this thing is cool! NICE JOB!

 

[401ton]

Just saw your build and think it turned out great!

How has everything worked out like power, ride, handling and brakes with the Cad setup?

 

[Dirtyrat]

That ride is just plain sweet, color sets it off too!
Is it for sale? =)

 

[falconvan]

This thing is cool! Man, I'd love to do a COE but my garage doors aren't tall enough to get one in.