Chuck Most Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Finally wrapped up my first California Hauler. I took a few liberties, just because I could. I stretched the hood and used a later-model cab visor (for an 1100-Series cab). If I recall, on the early 359 the long hood was only available with the Allison V-12, and if you wanted a long hood, you had to order that engine. So I doubt a Cummins-equipped 359 would have had a long hood. In case you’re wondering, I’d think that a Cummins would fit just fine under the stock hood. Maybe one of these days I’ll unplug the Cummins and put a Buzzin’ Dozen under the bonnet. Maybe not. I just love how it looks with the extended hood. If I stick with the Cummins I'll treat it to a little weathering so it doesn't look like a big white brick, like it does now. The kit fenders were a bit dainty and plain looking to me, so I used some modified fenders from a Revell 359 snap kit. That kit also barfed up it’s air horns. That visor came from the Revell 359 glue kit (Revell Of Germany now), and in hindsight I wish I’d painted it to match the cab rather than foiling it. The paint is International Farmall Red, believe it or not. I tried to resist the temptation to paint a Peterbilt red but in the end I couldn't say no. I used larger Goodyear tires... the kit supplied Firestones looked a bit dinky. The first full-detail 1:25 scale semi-tractor kit was this Peterbilt in it’s original 1969 T500 form, and this is the first Peterbilt model I have ever completed. So my first Peterbilt is a reissue of the very first 1:25 Peterbilt model kit. Seems fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo7 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Outstanding job! I have this one still shrink-wrapped. Those changes you made are all well done. I would leave the visor as it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Nice, clean, simple build. I like the Cummins swap. I do agree about the tires lookin a bit small. Great job Chuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Very nice Peterbilt!! Excellent Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 As usual a very nice build Chuck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Very Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Finally wrapped up my first California Hauler. I took a few liberties, just because I could. I stretched the hood and used a later-model cab visor (for an 1100-Series cab). If I recall, on the early 359 the long hood was only available with the Allison V-12, and if you wanted a long hood, you had to order that engine. So I doubt a Cummins-equipped 359 would have had a long hood. In case you’re wondering, I’d think that a Cummins would fit just fine under the stock hood. Maybe one of these days I’ll unplug the Cummins and put a Buzzin’ Dozen under the bonnet. Maybe not. I just love how it looks with the extended hood. If I stick with the Cummins I'll treat it to a little weathering so it doesn't look like a big white brick, like it does now. The kit fenders were a bit dainty and plain looking to me, so I used some modified fenders from a Revell 359 snap kit. That kit also barfed up it’s air horns. That visor came from the Revell 359 glue kit (Revell Of Germany now), and in hindsight I wish I’d painted it to match the cab rather than foiling it. The paint is International Farmall Red, believe it or not. I tried to resist the temptation to paint a Peterbilt red but in the end I couldn't say no. I used larger Goodyear tires... the kit supplied Firestones looked a bit dinky. The first full-detail 1:25 scale semi-tractor kit was this Peterbilt in it’s original 1969 T500 form, and this is the first Peterbilt model I have ever completed. So my first Peterbilt is a reissue of the very first 1:25 Peterbilt model kit. Seems fitting. Nice work Chuck!!By the V12 I believe you mean the Detroit Diesel 12V-71 (852 cu in, slightly under 14 litres) wich was for trucks, marine and stationary applications often called Buzzin' Dozen, not the Allison V-1710 V12 (1710 cu in, 28 litres)) wich is an gasoline airplane engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yeah, you're right. I have an Allison in a Peterbilt race truck I've had sitting around unfinished for about ten years, guess my brain got stuck on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 looks great Chuck, although a little 'new' looking compared to the rusty gems you've been building lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Nice looking 359, Chuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Great looking Pete Chuck. Love the color choice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Nice build Chuck. I like the Cummins swap. I've traded off every Detroit from these kits and replaced it with either a 3406, or a Cummins. I like the hood extension as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun from Oklahoma Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Love the extended hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Wow! You did that kit justice! What a fine looking model.I like the color and the mods. My first truck build was this same kit in 1970-71 and I still have that truck.It is now awaiting a trip to the workbench for a refurbishing. I hope I can make it look as good as this one does. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Fantastic Peterbilt, Chuck - I love those little-window conventionals - for me these are amt's most beautiful truck models.Looks very convincing in this monochrome red!With a little less chrome it would almost look like one of PIE's machines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Very nice work, Man....Oh, yeah....It looks WAY better with the long hood.....Which is why we all love the 379 so much.....This is an outstanding variation of the Cali Hauler....I like it......You did a good thing with the wheels, too...Awesome.... Edited September 11, 2015 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Very nice, long hood is good hood.Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 sweet nice and clean , looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Nice. It's the Most! But the engine needs a little more detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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