wayne00 Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 13 hours ago, Mopar - D said: Nice progress Roger are you building 2 PIE trucks ? Yes!! At least 2. In doing the research I have kind of fell in love with the company. I have the rest of the year so hard telling what will happen. I wish someone made the older freightliner shown in the pic from a previous post. Rog😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Roger AITM has some older KW and Pete’s that might be able to be converted into the Frightliner your looking for. https://aitruckmodels.com/product/peterbilt-bubble-nose-sleeper-cab/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne00 Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 Back to not being able to paint. They are talking better weather mid-week, we will see!! Just been working on getting thing ready to paint. Here is a mock-up of the drom with trailer. Rog😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Wow, that's impressive! Waiting for see the finished build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Can’t wait to see this finished, such a cool build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Coming along nicely Roger. I’m hoping your weather allows you to paint this week I’m ready to see it painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne00 Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 55 minutes ago, Mopar - D said: I’m hoping your weather allows you to paint this week I’m ready to see it painted. Me too!!! It was probably warm enough today, but the wind was blowing 45. I need to get another set of doubles, I cut one up for the drom. Here is a mockup of the SD with one of the doubles. Thanks Rog😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Fantastic work Roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 On 3/14/2022 at 9:07 AM, gotnitro? said: Fantastic work Roger Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne00 Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 Long over due up-date!! The chassis are done except for the exhaust (the first time I have ever modified a wheel base). Cab modifications are done (the first tine I have ever done that). Two trailers done except for lights and decals. Now the rub, I'm going to have to pause on this project. The last several weeks have been a pain, major (unexpected) home and vehicle repairs have really spanked the wallet and I haven't had much bench or computer time.. I still need to get rivets for the cabs, more decal sets, another set of double trailers and various PE & resin items. I'm working as much OT as I can get but I'm probably a month or more away from feeling comfortable enough to start spending on the hobby again. I can still work on a few things, interiors, lights on the trailer, etc. So I will up-date as I can. Here are some pictures of what I have done. Thanks Rog😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Roger awesome progress on your project! You’re taking on 3 major truck builds at the same time and it’s your first time to extend a frame plus modify a cab you should be proud of what have done so far. You have all of them looking good. Looking forward to seeing more progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Well done so far! I completed a couple modified Freightliners last year. Did a day cab DD and a sleeper cab triple drive. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/150940-white-freightliner-coe-day-cab-dual-drive/ http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/151693-brbo-2020-triple-drive-white-freightliner-done/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Nice progress, the long frame drom box was quite a site back in the day, PIE ran a lot of Pete bubble noses set up this way. Looks great with a WF cab as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne00 Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 I should be back on track. I have everything I need ordered. I was doing some organizing a couple of weeks back and realized I did have another set of the double trailers. I really didn't want everything to look the same, so I have been working on converting them to smooth side. Just need the rivets and final paint. Here are a couple of pictures. Rog😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 On 9/4/2022 at 7:40 AM, wayne00 said: Just need the rivets and final paint. Are you going to count them now? 😙 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Are you going to count them now? 😙 Edited September 5, 2022 by Sergey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Nice progress, Roger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne00 Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Are you going to count them now? 😙 I like it, that’s a good one. 🙃 Rog😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Roger , Very interesting multiple builds going on at the same time ! I see some nice body work and fabrication and alterations going on here . Will be watching for further updates . Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne00 Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 I have two of the trailers basically done. They just need a few detail parts and clear coat' Also, my parts are starting to trickle in, I got my order from ST Supply yesterday. Rog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Nice progress update Roger. Trailer’s look perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne00 Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 The rivets are HERE, the rivets are HERE!!!!! Rog😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 I know very little about big trucks, but builds like this have captured my imagination and made me want to learn more. A lot more. Thanks for showing this fine work, and providing inspiration to an old dog who'd like to learn a few new tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Any updates on the rivet count Roger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne00 Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 Rivets are worse than sheep. I can’t get past 20 before I fall asleep. Rog😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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