kilrathy10 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) That's right.....After I found the Tulle for the tarp, it was a quick 20 minutes to get it installed.....Only thing left to do is connect the lines to the trailer...... Just a recap of everything..... Restored Freightliner FLD with 2" stretch Scratchbuilt air deflector Stretched frame using 2 AMT Gravel Trailers Kitty litter for gravel New mud flaps and chains Tulle fabric on coat hanger for tarp A big shoutout goes to both Dave (Swampdog) and Dennis (Tesla) for their help on this project.....Couldn't have done it without you boys..... Edited December 10, 2014 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Wau. Excellent work. Just perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tesla Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) This came out great JT and you even found the tulle in orange..unbelievable! Using a coat hanger is a real good idea! Edited December 10, 2014 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Great work man. I need to find out where to get some that stuff. I like how you did the chains on the flaps to keep them sailing in the wind. Your kickin them out left and right. Your gonna need a bigger garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 JT, you should repost the pics of you 53 footer and that big sleeper pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Amazing save & that trailer leaves me speechless ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Outstanding truck and trailer JT. You have done a great job on both.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apriliadan Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Thanks, so much, Fellas.....Here's the look I was going for.....This is a Dorsey 39'er..... Saw this on Truckpaper....It had been in my head, but I couldn't remember where I had seen such a beast..... And this is what the dumper that was destroyed used to look like..... Edited December 22, 2014 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navistar Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 great job if that's a load of rock in there your overloaded big time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 another beauty for the truck stop! great work on that trailer man, just flat out awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Hi JT, She is a beauty, she looks awesome!!! I like that the tarp is same color as the truck, go orange go!!! Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Man that looks sharp!! There's an identical freightliner in town color and all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) You just keep raising the bar don't you! Good on you! A "save". Using coat hanger wire. Kitty litter for load. Great weathering. And a peep and a pup to boot? And of course painted so well in the approaching legendary color of "JT Orange". You are hereby awarded the following with all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities that go with it. Â Edited May 9, 2018 by olsbooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Man that looks sharp!! There's an identical freightliner in town color and allReally??!! I'd love to see that....There a couple around here, but in blue.....And I've seen one in black..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) You just keep raising the bar don't you! Good on you! A "save". Using coat hanger wire. Kitty litter for load. Great weathering. And a peep and a pup to boot? And of course painted so well in approaching legendary color of "JT Orange". You are hereby awarded the following with all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities that go with it. LOL!!!! Thanks a lot, Jesse.....I'd like to thank............. Edited December 22, 2014 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 The company i used to work for had a black 1. Pullin a spread axle flat bed. I think they sent trucks out your way a few times a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet6 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Very nice job. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Looks great, you must have a very impressive collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filter Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 looks sharp, great job! very impressive length and model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Excellent work.Successful dump trailer, I like the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Demon Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Awesome job JT!.... But what's with everyone using kitty litter?.... Someone should be original and use some small rock or stone found in the model railroad section of your hobby shop...or maybe some fish aquarium stone from Pet depot or Pets Mart..... Just a thought...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I put 3/4 rock in my DR and dumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Very good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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