70's Freightliner Cabover

[extmcdriver]

Hey Guys,

I have always liked the look of the old Freightliner Cabovers. We all know the issues with the AMT version of the 86" cab. As you can see from the photos, plenty of mods were made. The engine is a combination of two Detroit V8s' modified to replicate a V12. The headache rack is scratch built. There is an air ride suspension instead of the Reyco spring set up. Thanks for viewing!!!! 

[Jim B]

Nicely done.

[Harry P.]

Ok, I'm not a truck modeler and don't know a whole lot about them, so possibly a stupid question... but why the silver tape on the front corners of the cab?

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Nice!! I like the engine choice and paint job!!! Updating the doors and the steps are a nice touch!

[angelo7]

Great looking color scheme.  And those two hole wheels are nice.  Wish model trucks included those wheels.  

[extmcdriver]

Harry, the little chrome deflectors are on the front of the cab kept the doors from getting caked with road BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH. By time II got in to trucking, most of the cabovers were history. Thanks to everyone for their comments!!!

[Harry P.]

Thanks, Rick. I've never seen that before.

[signguy2108]

Another nice build. I remember an old brown ford cabover around here with painted "wings" on it, never did understand the thinking behind them.

[gino]

very nice !

[kilrathy10]

Oh, Man.....She's a beauty.....Awesome job on all of it.....Just too nice....

[Tesla]

Sharp lookin 'shaker...well done!

[gatorincebu]

 

   What's not to like ? Classic paint job, two hole wheels on the rear, and Driptroit under the cab ! Works for me !

 

 

Be Well

 Gator

[towman1271]

Another good lookin rig.. I like the subtle add ons you do on all ur builds

[Trailking120]

Looking great.

[slusher]

Super nice. Awesome paint scheme...

[Ack! Ack-ack!]

Beautiful paintwork! Dividing the red and the white areas by golden pinstripes achieves a perfect effect. 

[GearUpJammer]

Nice,I see you like the same era of trucking as me.Great job on this one!

[Jim Whalen]

Looks really nice - I like the paint work.

[Mopar - D]

Nice clean looking build I like it.