truckabilly Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I started this build in 2015 and now it is finally finished. I found this photo the other day and wanted to build something like that. It is just an inspiration. I didn´t try to build a true replica. The AMT California Hauler was the ideal starting point. I got me the Mercury sleeper, scratch bulit a pair of hood hinges, the sun visor, the exhaust pipes holders and the battery box latches. Plus some items that I had lost in time. Like the pogo stick, the door handles and such. I struggled with the paint job, there was always something that had to be repaired. The dark paint should have been a very very dark blue, almost black. I never kept the original mix, I had to mix it all over again and, of course, it never matched. So, there are three shades of dark blue on the model. The front mud flaps are the CMT PE parts while the rear ones are the kit originals. They are much too thick but I like the molded on Peterbilt oval. There is a lot of things on the model that I shoud have done better but I was tired of respraying the thing over and over again. In fact, I am happy that it turned out like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Super sharp Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Fantastic build, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 It came out very nice Jarda. I have followed your progress and know some of the problems you had with this build but the result doesn't show it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 That’s a fine looking rig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 You nailed it, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Nice job! Really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 That 359 looks really good! Keep in mind that only the builder knows the (possible) flaws of any model - so don't think about it! It is a great looking truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Very nice looking truck!! Looks very vintage! Great work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 This is a great looking build , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PettyKW43 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Saw this one on another site and found myself interested in doing the very same truck! Too much on the go right now but I want to do this one ! Great job on the Pete, nice to see a real work truck that still looks sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Very nice idea with a perfect outcome. The paintjob is really awesome! Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglePassNative Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Very Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Looks great! One thing I see that is very obvious but easily remedied is the real truck has center point steering which makes the oiler hub stick out. Jamie Rahmoller at Moluminum.com has those Stemco hubs that I mastered. Be easy to paint them and stick them on if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 Thank you all for your kind words. 17 hours ago, Ben said: Looks great! One thing I see that is very obvious but easily remedied is the real truck has center point steering which makes the oiler hub stick out. Jamie Rahmoller at Moluminum.com has those Stemco hubs that I mastered. Be easy to paint them and stick them on if you want. I never thought of center point steereing. In fact, the first time i heard of a center point steering was right here on this forum. I think the only visible difference is the out sticking hub and wheels a bit deeper in the fenders, right? Probably a different steering linkage too. But can anybody tell one from the other? Anyway, I may try to make a center point steering on some of my future models. Thanks for the tip on where to get the correct hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 1 hour ago, truckabilly said: Thank you all for your kind words. I never thought of center point steereing. In fact, the first time i heard of a center point steering was right here on this forum. I think the only visible difference is the out sticking hub and wheels a bit deeper in the fenders, right? Probably a different steering linkage too. But can anybody tell one from the other? Anyway, I may try to make a center point steering on some of my future models. Thanks for the tip on where to get the correct hubs. Yes, on Center Point steering the wheel is moved inwards to put the middle of the tire directly inline with the king pins on the axle. This allows the wheels to pivot rather than swing side to side. It was used before power steering came along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Here’s what the hub looks like. The finished resin copy, far right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Lovely build, looks awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Missed this somehow. Turned out wonderful,, great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Beautiful build. She looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfmanJedd Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Love this truck! High class on wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 That looks great. I love the color combo as well.Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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