mackinac359 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I finished the 389. (see previous Peterbilt 389 post for in progress photos or check the Recent Builds page on my siteTimsTrucks.com ) The hood is scratchbuilt, the fenders are modified AMT 359 pieces. The DPF and stacks are scratchbuilt from various Evergreen plastic shapes. The donor kit was a 377 from Italeri. I modified the front springs for the set-forward axle, and changed the mounting locations for cab mounts, battery box, fuel tanks, etc. Bare Metal Foil was used on most of the bright work. The battery box, moose/deer/elk guard, DPF and battery box were painted with Duplicolor Bumper Chrome. The frame, roof and fenders are Duplicolor Toreador red sprayed over Light Driftwood metallic. The body color is Duplicolor Light Driftwood metallic. 2 layers of clear coat cover everything, most of the body was wet sanded. The TAT (Tim Ahlborn Trucking) logos on the doors are from MAG decals (Thanks Gary!). The front USA and show truck plates are from JBOT. The Wisconsin plate I made from a photo of a real plate and printed on BMF decal paper. Thanks for looking! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Tim, that looks great! That looks to be a popular color scheme. I see that around our neck of the woods all the time. Your speed building!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoneguy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) Looks great -- again!!!! Isn't it time for a non-Pete build again? :lol: Jerry Edited January 17, 2008 by phoneguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Jerry Thanks. Time for a non-PB? Hmmm. Last few builds have been: White Road Boss Mack CruiseLiner Fruehauf flatbed Dodge L700 Tanker Tanker (not displayed) I'd say it's time for another PB! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Looks nice. I'd saw it's ready for the back roads of Canada! Or the UP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC Auto Industry Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Nice job! I especially like the heavy-duty front end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Very very nice Tim. Apart from the Moose bar it looks box stock, is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Dave Box stock? Slightly altered.. It started as a set back axle 377. I modified the springs and frame rails. Scratchbuilt the long hood and grille. Scratchbuilt the DPF and battery box. Cut down the 63" raised roof sleeper to a flat-top 36" sleeper. Modified the cab to eliminate the 377 molded on fenders. Modified the cab for the '06+ doors. Fabricated the mirror arms. Fabricated the exhaust stand pipes. Fabricated the headlamp pods. Other than that.. yeah, box stock. ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Tim, Another nice build indeed...for the start of 08 Love the color combination.... Kurt McLucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Tim, Great looking truck. Colour scheme looks just right. The headlights, do you have your own mold for casting, or do you make them from solid material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 mackinac359 Posted Jan 18 2008, 02:09 PM Dave Box stock? Slightly altered.. It started as a set back axle 377. I modified the springs and frame rails. Scratchbuilt the long hood and grille. Scratchbuilt the DPF and battery box. Cut down the 63" raised roof sleeper to a flat-top 36" sleeper. Modified the cab to eliminate the 377 molded on fenders. Modified the cab for the '06+ doors. Fabricated the mirror arms. Fabricated the exhaust stand pipes. Fabricated the headlamp pods. Other than that.. yeah, box stock. ! Tim Pretty silly question was'nt it . I should have known that it would have been heavily modified. Apologies Tim. On the asssuption that by saying any more I'll dig an even bigger hole for myself, I'll end by congratulating you on a superb build, great stuff........I'll get my coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornpatch Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Hi Tim:: Great lookin Petercar, love your color combination. You mention that your door decals came from MAG decals, does he make decals commerically, and if so how would one go about getting a hold of him. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studioman3 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Tim, Nicely done! she is a beauty, if youre outa shelf space in your new truck room, I would be happy to show it on my shelf for ya I only have a 359 Pete (box stock) and a 350 Payhauler (box stock) so far. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowandphatg Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 as i have said befor you are a master builder its always a treat seeing your builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 NICE ANY PICS OF THE ENGINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Sorry, no engine pics, the engine is incorrect for the 389, as there is no modern '07+ EPA engine in kit form. The 389 is a curbside (hood fixed shut). Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Jeff Gary made them for me as a gift. I think he does do custom work. I can't find his email addy right now. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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