Petetrucker07 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited)  While im waiting for the decals to get here from Italeri, I'm gonna start this Pete COE. I'm gonna be bashing some parts from a Revell  359 parts kit. I'll be updating the old COE suspension for the newer Pete Air Leaf. The Detroit will be swapped out for for the 3406. Fuel tanks will be used and a few other parts. As most of you know me by now, the rolling stock will be swapped out for Moebius. The exhaust I'm not decided on, but if it's upright, it will be fixed. As will the air intake. This will get lowered, how much, I'm not sure yet. There be some scratch made stuff. I'm hopin this will get me back into my building groove. Edited December 26, 2015 by Petetrucker07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Sounds like the start of a nice project! Looking forward to following this build. Will this be your first 352? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Yep, I've heard the interior can be a bit of a fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Can't wait to see this one! I like cabovers!!! But as far as the engine, remember: "nothing converts diesel fuel into noise like a Detroit" LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Can't wait to see the treatment, Man....Can't wait to see that special treatment..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Good to see you back at your bench / counter top ! We have a '74 Pete here on the ranch, here are some interior shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Thanks for the pics Sean. That truck is old school cool. It's even got the brody knob. Got started on the treatment of the frame. I stretched it a set of duals, plus an inch. A rough guess on the wheel base is around 245. Which REALLY long for a cabover. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015        Clayton,                 It looks to me like you are coming out of your slump. You are finishing things and starting new projects. I have always liked the Pacemaker cab. As for interior problems.I don't remember any. Now for the stretch. i think they look cool. But I really likem strectched out with a dump body or flatbed on them.    Be Well     Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thanks everyone.Gator, I'm doin my best to keep some momentum going. The frame needs a bit more work than I had thought, which is fine. I may eventually build an AMT flatbed, alter it to look right behind this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Nice start Clayton glad to see you back to building again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Nice start, you realy got wheelbase.Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 WOW!!! I can't believe how time flies. I would've bet the farm I started this last month, boy was I wrong. 3 months it's been sittin here. Well, I guess part of the problem why it sat, is I wasn't happy with the stretch. The pieces weren't matching up to my liking. So I let it sit. Today I decided to just start doing something and hope I get in a groove. I started by removing the 1 inch piece of extra frame rail, made the deck plate and started assembly on the CAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Some motivation? Glad to see you back at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 So far so good man. Still pluggin away. I think ive got a solid hour into it so far. The rims and tires are together and ready to fitted onto the axles. Next I'm gonna tackle the suspension, sort of. I need to get the cab some what mounted so I can get the stance I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015     Clayton,             It is good to see that you are back on this project . I am curious as to what you plan on doing to this one.      Be well    Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thanks Gator. I'm still lookin a few things to decide which way I'm gonna go. I have 2 ideas in my head, just depends on what parts I can find. I think ive got the ride height figured out. I'm gonna shave the axle blocks and 2 leafs from the front springs, and the bump stops and one section of the air bags. That should get it to sit something close to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I know it defeats the purpose but I love long cab overslooking goodrich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 that's lookin pretty sweet clayton !   I like ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Thanks Rich. I love me some wheelbase. Thanks Gino. I'm hopin I can pull off my vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Oh, yeah....That's gonna look good....I just ordered a 352 the other day.....You're giving me an idea or two..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Oh, yeah....That's gonna look good....I just ordered a 352 the other day.....You're giving me an idea or two..... Whoa whoa... Let me get this straight. JT, big orange JT, is considering not doing his annual Freightliner COE and instead, building a Pete COE. Just playing with ya man. I can't wait to see your treatment of this cool COE kit. Thanks man, I hope it comes out right. Well, I won't finish it till its right. So I hope it comes out right, without too much trouble.  Edited December 21, 2015 by Petetrucker07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 JT doing a 352? Right on, maybe it will be fleet orange. Lol would love to see it JTrich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 JT doing a 352? Right on, maybe it will be fleet orange. Lol would love to see it JTrichYou got it....Fleet orange...."My Way"....LOL !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Can't wait To see it JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Looking sharp Clayton!! What is that; about a 300" wheelbase? I'm planning on a similar wheelbase on my H model Mack that I'm building for the build off. Looking forward to seeing more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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