Alaskan Hauler(ish)

[Chris K]

Next build is going to be a highly modified Alaskan Hauler.   I'm building this for the YouTube 2024 Big Rig Group Build.    I  plan on this being a rig that has been well maintained and upgraded thru the years, but now a show rig.

Kit engine is built up and primed so I can see where more work is needed.  Don't know what the deal is with this particular white AMT molded this in, but it's hard to see the seams.

Basic frame is together, this will soon be stretched.

I 3d printed a frame extension.  Chose to go with a 3" stretch. I have the factory suspension and axles on.  There's no rear cross member yet as I plan to fab one better than the kit.  The engine is just sitting in place right now.

The initial run of my upgrade parts.   Each one needs a slight amount of adjustments before the final print is made.

[yh70]

off to a good start

[Rockford]

Looks good, boxes and tanks look really clean, should make a big difference to the finished job.

[Chris K]

Current status of the build.   I finalized the battery boxes and they are on the truck.   I added a longer 5th wheel slide.   Preliminary fuel tanks are shown along with an idea for a custom sleeper (which is too tall?)

[Rockford]

Found this last night from Overdrive magazine in 1980 and I'd say you're pretty much at the same height!