Comp Style 18" WB Clod tuber
 
Thus begins the latest build, an 18: Clod Comp truck.  I had just enough tube left in stock to make the main center section, There will many more pics when I pick up more supplies!
 
The windshield frame and side tubes were added.  At this point, I really didn't like the way it looked at all.
 
Once the rear roof support, side and rear rails were installed, the design redeemed itself. 
 
Got some more done, but I am at a stopping point.  I had to order the parts to build some Clod axle shells for mock-up since this tuber is getting links as well.
 


 
 
Here is the Clod axle mocked up, gives a good size reference for the chassis.

The following two are with the new belly pan, etc.
 


 
 
Once I started placing the link mounts, I realized I needed a different belly pan.  It's now  2-peice, because I can't get aluminum in a large enough sheet for a pan this large.
 
The shock mounts are made and ready to install.  They will make sense tomorrow...
 
It's been primered and is drying.  I accidentally bought the wrong thread count threaded rod for the links, so I need to go back and hope they have what I need!

Unfortunately, this moves the shipping day out another day.
 


 
Here she is with links installed (shown with my mock-up Clod axle case).  I installed the 3/8" tube inside the 1/4" tube so the ends wouldn't move and make the whole link stronger.

It ships on Monday, Dec 11th.

 

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