leafsprings Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) An older Illini Replica '59 Pete transplanted to the California Hauler frame. Could use a few more finishing touches, but pretty much completed as a curbside since the cab and front end are all one unit. Edited January 9, 2023 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brush Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Happy New Year, That looks great well done, I`m building one from scratch myself hope it looks as good when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 That's a really nice looking 351. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Great looking Pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) Thanks for all the comments! It was a pretty simple build, just trying to get it to look old school was the main objective. The Autocar hood latches really come in handy for the butterfly hoods. One thing to keep in mind on this older thicker narrow nose conversion piece, the front end doesn't straddle the frame, I had to remove about 1/2" of front frame rails for the proper fit. Finishing touches finally added, Peterbilt decals, longer spotlight, chrome headlight rings and CA license plates. Edited January 14, 2023 by leafsprings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55pete351 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Excellent build !! I think you nailed old school. The colors really are perfect with all the other details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Looks Awesome!! You really captured the look of the period! Excellent work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Nice build, i really like the look !! 👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Fine looking model. Loved needlenose Petes when I was a kid, always will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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