Casey429 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) After much ado, I proudly present my freshly completed Peterbilt 359 "Pennsylvania Hauler". Peterbilts weren't all that common on the east coast back in the day I'm told, but that wasn't enough to stop me from building one with some east coast flavor. For greater details on what I did, you can check out the build thread here. Otherwise, here's a quick rundown, accompanied by pictures. Paint is Rustoleum (yes, really) Harbor Blue with kit decals. Luckily I had a second one of these in the stash because I tore the cab stripe on installation. But I salvaged part of it for the stripes on top of the hood. I have some door signs drawn up, but I haven't printed them out yet. Still waiting to get a batch together to print. I used some aluminum tube for the exhaust standpipes because the stock ones were a tad too short for my taste, and would've required more effort than it's worth to rid of the mating seams. Up on the roof, I decided on one blue light in the center, leaving the rest amber. The housings needed some attention to remove flash and mold lines, so I had to foil them. I have several photos of my dad's from back in the late '70s when he started driving and the blue light was a popular thing, around Pittsburgh anyway. I have several of a Mack tri-axle dump truck he drove, as well as a friend's dark blue Peterbilt 359 with a double bunk that both have the one blue light. The blue color is pure coincidence, I've seen other not blue trucks with a blue light as well. After browsing lots of Mr. Ahlborn's photos, I made a game day decision to drill a hole in the side of the roof to attach the spotlight to, which looks much better than just sticking the light to the side of the cab. Mine's in the "away" position. Under the hood is the stock 8V-71. Dressed in a Peterbilt appropriate coat of white. Farr air cleaner and matching elbow were swiped from a Road Boss. Pretty much box stock out front. In the build process, I lost one of the fender mounted marker/reflector brackets to the sink. I was washing parts after dechroming, and the drain ate it. I've seen pics of 359s without them so I'm more upset than angry. I'll get them on the next one. Peterbilt emblems are all BMFed and colored with a red Sharpie, and the letters were revealed with some 4000 or 6000 grit (can't remember at the moment) sandpaper. I also smoothed and foiled the front of the mirrors to get rid of some nasty pin marks. I still need some baby moon caps for the steer axle and the aforementioned door signs, and I think it needs some antennae. The grille could use a black wash but I don't have any acrylic black at the moment, easy enough to remedy later. That's all for now, thanks for looking everybody. Edited October 25, 2016 by Casey429 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Very nice looking Peterbilt, Casey. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Nice looking Pete.. I also remember the single blue late back here in central pa also.. You did an awesome job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Great job Casey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Excellent model, Casey! This little-window 359 Pete is my all-time favourite truck kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynlo Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Good looking Pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Excellent work on this one....Very nice work.....It all looks good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Well done ! I like the color and the stripes. And I think you did add a bit of the East coast to it. Though back oin the day the favored trucks were Coe's and east coast short wd. I saw a few longer wb trucks when they delivered pipe to the job sites. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Beautiful truck, you really did a great job!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Nicely done!David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Fantastic build...you did a fine job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Very nice work!! I like what you have came up with!! You have really captured the classic look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 a beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangodart Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Very nice built !!! I'm sure the engine didn't stay that white very long !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Good looking Pete... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Nice looking Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Awesome build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Very sharp Pete! The front end shot is very impressive, you got the front fenders sitting very pretty on the bumper. I have always had trouble getting my fenders to align properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Well done, I like the grill!Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Supper job,love the air cleaner. I got one saved up just for a Pete like this.The blue light looks great. You brought back memory of my childhood.The tiny little lights on the fenders,I got tons floating around in the vacuum of Space some were. Wish some one would cast those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Great build, looks sharp!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Wow that looks real nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Very nice looking Peterbilt, Casey. Well done.X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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