kbeaton42 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hey guys, this is the start to my Pete 378, first of all I am aware the kit does NOT come with a Caterpillar motor, but I did not have adequate colors for a Detroit, and well, after all it is the modeling world, and creativity, and improvisions never hurt, right? Anyways, here are a few pics of the chassis and motor. The goal with this truck is to make an oversized load hauler, which I will be giving to my girlfriend. A little new to semi's so please bare with me thanks, Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Detroitopillar, Catroit or Drummins and even a Pactroit - these are what power most of my Italeri Petes. I build too many of them to buy resin engines for them (I'd need plenty!). Your's looks good so far. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Looking nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeaton42 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Great way of looking at it Tim! Thanks guys! Will post more pics tonight, keep an eye out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 You are of to a good start. Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Like Tim says, my truck models are pretty much powered with whatever....I just close the hood and get on with it...Looks good, man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Detroitopillar, Catroit or Drummins and even a Pactroit - these are what power most of my Italeri Petes. I build too many of them to buy resin engines for them (I'd need plenty!). Your's looks good so far. Tim Tim does get creative...and you have to as well, as you did Nice job so far, Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeaton42 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks guys! I've been busy hauling silica sand the past few days and haven't had much time to build. Will upload a few pics later on tonight! Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeaton42 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Hey everyone, here are a few pics of my current progress Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Your off to a good start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3522 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 looken good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeaton42 Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Thanks for all the kind words! The build is coming along very nice for being a beginner. Here are a few more pics, thank you all for following this post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 cool....i need to get back on my 377!....im putting a CAT (Caterpillar values the relationships we build with our suppliers and will work with suppliers who wish to publicize their relationship with us. However, because of the volume of suppliers we do business with and in an effort to treat all suppliers fairly while protecting the Caterpillar name, we've developed and follow fairly stringent guidelines. We request cooperation from suppliers in adhering to these guidelines.) in my 377! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 looking good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeaton42 Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hey everyone, here are some pics of the finished product. Trailer and load pictures to come. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Dave Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Neat job . Lookin' forward to a show rig. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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