ShakyCraftsman

I found the article from Tim Ahlborn on lengthening a Peterbilt 119" BBC into a 127" BBC hood. I have two Revell Peterbilt 359 hoods, so I think I can pull it off. I just need to print the pictures and follow his instructions. Easy pessy Japanesey. OPPS! I just gave away my age...lol😁 Ron G

Yupp, I refuse to make Zuckerburg any richer. Ron G

Hey Bronzekeg I don't do social media sites, sorry. Ron G

Hey Gary Yes it was available in both Pete's and KW's. It was really not the reason for the long (extended) hood, but it was definitely needed to fit this beast in. You see them in KW 900L's more then Pete's. I just thought it would look really cool in my Pete project. 😎 Ron G

Hey Jeff I tried looking for Tim, but I didn't get anywhere. Ron G

Hey all For me the biggest challenge for this build is going to be stretching the hood to fit over that massive 12V71🤔. I'm not sure if I should use two Revell hoods to make one or scratch build one? I'm stumped so any help from the peanut gallery would be greatly appreciated. Ron G

Yupp! I like pole vaulting...lol😁😜🤪 Ron G

Hey all I'm starting this post now, even thou I'm still working on my IH Payhauler 350. I'm just starting this because I will be doing some work on this when I burn out on the Payhauler. This is the kit and my ideas for it. This is the kit I'm starting with. These are from Jamie at Mo'luminum. There Bridgestone M844 425/65R 22.5 floats. These are from Jamie also Michelin XDVS 11.0R 22.5 drive tires. This wheels are from Paul at ST Supply. This is the engine I'm going to be using. It's from Jamie and it's a Detroit Diesel 12V71N two stroke. This view shows it assembled with a Mack 13/18 spd. Transmission. Another view Another view Another view Another view This view shows what the chassis is going to look like. This the extra set of frame rails that come in the kit,not the Canadian spread axle frame rails. Well that's it for now. I will be jumping on this off and on while I'm working on my IH Payhauler 350. Ron G

In about 50 years...lol Just kidding Pal your doing a great job on your Payhauler. Ron G

I'm getting there. Pretty soon I won't be able to go much further until I can splash on some paint. Ron G

Hello fellow modelers I'm back with more updates and some pictures for yous all to look at. I really appreciate all the comments, good or bad. So far they have been very positive and are giving me the will to keep trucking on this build. So here we go. This view shows the part #263Y, I'm not sure what this is, sitting in place on the frame. This view shows the part modified so you can actually mount it to the frame with supports. Another view showing the pipe and the supports that I added. I filled in the void also. This view shows it in place with the supports. This view shows the nut & bolts I added to the shock mounts on the rear axle. View from the rear. I had to add some material to the shock mounts on the rear axle so I had a place to fix the nuts and bolts to. This view shows the nuts and bolts I added to the rear shock mounts on the frame. This view shows the nuts and bolts I added to the front axles shock mounts. This view shows the nuts and bolts I added to the front shock mounts on the front of the frame. This view shows the bolt plates and bolt shafts I added to the front springs. Another view of the bolt plates and bolt shafts. This view shows the bolt shafts I added to the front axle. The other side of the front axle. They don't line up perfectly, but they give the proper illusion. At least that's my opinion. Another view of the same thing. This view shows the front shock in place, kinda. It's not fixed yet. And this view shows Jeff and me. I'm the good looking one on the right...lol 😆😅🤣😂 well that's it for now be back with more updates soon, I hope. Ron G

Hey all Here it is assembled. Ron G

I'm in, save me a seat in the fron🧋🍿 Ron G

Hey Jeff we can use these weathering techniques on our Payhauler builds. 😉😁 Ron G

I'm in, save me a seat in the front row please. 🍿😁 Ron G

The transmission is a Mack13/18 spd. From Paul at ST Supply. Ron G

Hey all Not an update really. I got some stuff in the mail today from Jamie at Mo'luminum. It's items for the "BS" Peterbilt 359. These are Bridgestone 425/65 R22.5 floats. These are some of his drive tires. Michelon 11R 22.5's. This is his Detroit Diesel 12V71N. This will be the engine for the "BS" Peterbilt 359. Ron G

Well he is a pretty squirrelly guy. 😆🐿🐿🐿🐿 Ron G

Your killing it Buddy!!!! You just have to show me up...lol😆😅🤣😂 Just messing with you Pal. Ron G

Thanks Gary, that's saying alot from a modeler like you. Ron G

Thanks BK Yeah, it's time consuming, but that to me is the whole point of modeling. Almost, anyone can throw a model together, but it takes a certain effort to go the extra step. Ron G

NO impact wrenches. You have to use a torque wrench...lol😆😅🤣😂 Ron G

Hey all Small update today. Got a little more done. It is really amazing to me how all those Small details can take so long to do. I had to replace the kit radiator hoses because they were to short. 🤔 so I made new ones out of some 1/8" (3mm) plastic rod. You can also see the white plastic fittings on the front bumper hydraulic valve. I made them out of some Plastsruct hexagonal rods. I drilled them out for the lines then cut them to size. This took forever. The redish color fittings on the hydraulic valve on the frame are from CTM's hydraulic hose and fittings kit. This view shows the radiator pipes with the hoses added. I made them from rapping some Tamiya masking tape, cut to size then colored them with a black sharpie. This mock up picture shows the radiator pipes in place. This view shows the brass screen that I made and added to the exhaust box on the frame. This view shows it after I painted the inside flat black. This is a mock-up picture for you guys to look at. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates. Ron G

That's my boy, I knew you could do it...lol 😁😁 Ron G

Looks okay to me, don't forget the weathering will cover alot of this stuff up. 😁 Ron G