cowboysevens Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 i started a new project for the winter , this is the 352 110" cab from eric at ppvintagekits.com . im using rg pete 359 frames to make it a 4 axle truck. it will be a cousin to my 4070B double bunk that im gonna get back on along side this one. if my math is right the frame will be 384". i plan on stuffing a cummins 600 KTA under it for power. so far the colors are gonna be rootbeer brown with bronze and flaming orange stripes. any tips and suggestions are needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jekylljr Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 gunna be a nice truck when finished no doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Cool project. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69A-CAR Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Looks like an awesome truck! Sounds like another fan of that Testors onecoat paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Dennis, This Peterbilt is gonna be as sweet as long the frame is. I like the 110'' cab on the long frame, but I would love it, if it was a 362. I like also the resin gaggets you have there for her, the step-tool box adds to the truck. Don't forget to add a headache rack, it will be a nice touch. Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Dennis , that is going to be a very nice looking truck, always like the look of the big sleeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Will be nice project to keep an eye on, Is there any legal limit to what tractor can be stretched to in the states?, or is this dependant on each state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 cool! i never thought of building a 352 this way! using a 359 frame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 got the fraim rails all put together, i took my time and got it nice and strait all directions lol. the rear frame is from the can do kit and has a heavy frame so i had to shim my channel to keep frame smooth, then i gotta add strip on top to beef up front half like back. i still gotta remove mounts for the 359 and move the steering box mount forward . then figure out cab mount positions etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 lookin good dennis.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 i got the chasiss to rolling and the KTA600 is almost complete, just gotta put the a/c , alternater, and 1 hose off the pump but i need to prime and paint it first. i will also have to move the turbo set up down to make it fit under the cab. it sure is a nice motor, good job on the cast eric!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69A-CAR Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Man I love your truck! Great build, the KTA sure looks sweet, I hope Eric casts a newer style engine sometime, but that one fits your Pete perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticks Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Nice little project you have going. Should look great as a finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Dennis, You have done very nice work so far and I would like to make a suggestion to you before its to late. If you are going to use that resin step/tool box, it would be better to remove the Peterbilt style frame mounted step mounts. There should be no need for them if you are going to use the step/tool box. So, before you apply any hand of primer, try to remove the frame mounted step mounts from the frame rail. Do it slowly and be patient in order not to cause any damage to the frame rail and also to save the steps for another project. I have already done this for my project http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=26447 because I will use four tool boxes. It is not to hard to remove those step mounts but as I wrote before, you have to be careful to avoid any damage. Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Dennis, I like the motor you are using. Does the motor come with belts or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) well i used a mock up cab and got the motor to fit , you can see the cab hinges i made so when the cab tilts forward it will clear the texas bumper. i started the paint process on the cab, got the bronze base coat and the flaming orange on, now i gotta get the rootbeer brown on it. Edited December 16, 2011 by cowboysevens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Dennis, I like the motor you are using. Does the motor come with belts or not? gordon the kit does not come with belts , ill probly use thin peices of evergreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 dennis looks good in those colors ..i did the kw 123 the same colors just no orange..looks sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing in Action Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Awwwww,What a "Hack job" LOL!!! Dennis I believe this one just might be your best build yet !!! That I've seen.... Keep us posted mam!!! You should see what I have in "The works".... Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 the orange and bronze look alot better together hen what i figured, still gotta get the rootbeer on but its gonna have to wait till i get home again. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Awwwww,What a "Hack job" LOL!!! Dennis I believe this one just might be your best build yet !!! That I've seen.... Keep us posted mam!!! You should see what I have in "The works".... Roy now roy i know you cant hold a secrete so tell what ya got goin on lol !! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing in Action Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 now roy i know you cant hold a secrete so tell what ya got goin on lol !! :lol: LOL!!! It's 1/16 scale and I don't think anyone else has attempted what I'm doin'...When it's far enuf along...I'll post pics...But,PM me your email address and I will send you some "confidential" pics of it !!! TOP SECRET!!! LOL !!! Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 LOL!!! It's 1/16 scale and I don't think anyone else has attempted what I'm doin'...When it's far enuf along...I'll post pics...But,PM me your email address and I will send you some "confidential" pics of it !!! TOP SECRET!!! LOL !!! Roy COME ON ... SPILL THE BEANS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missing in Action Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 COME ON ... SPILL THE BEANS! Sorry Sean!! Not right yet...You know,someone has to keep the suspense up!!! LOL !!! Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermodel Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 gordon the kit does not come with belts , ill probly use thin peices of evergreen Use tape. Sure is gonna be purdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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