Update

I'm still alive. And the project is still happening. Fulltime job and my boys are 13 and 10 and very active in lots of things. So barely enough time to work on this project. And pretty much no time to post about it. I try to post a little more frequently on Instagram (dozerbuilder01) but even that has been rare lately. Well, I start with the best part and work backwards. I started the dump bed. I originally didn't want to do this until last because it will just be in my way and I don't have room in my garage for something so big to sit off to the side. But I figured now it will annoy me into getting this project done. I don't have some of the front end in place in this photo but I do have most of it completed. That includes all of the handrails, steps, cab, grill etc.

Here's the hardrails and steps while it was still assembled.

Also working on how it's controlled. Didn't want levers linkage or cables running into the very small seating area. So most things will be computer controlled. I used a couple of Arduinos to control the shifting (this will have reverse, neutral, 1st and 2nd) and also to control the air suspension. I've written a program so it will self level.

I can't believe it's been 4 years since I posted here. Once it's done, hopefully I'll have a little time to do what I did with the dozer and catalog the build. However, I've also been a little bad with taking pictures. Again, with what little time I get in the garage, I just want to work. Hopefully I only have maybe another year left. It's really just a bunch of small details I need to finish up. It drives. It has a bed. I just need to finish weld things. Finish wiring. Run air hoses. And paint it. So we'll see.....