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Mostly for strength. There will be alot of weight on this. When painted they won't be noticeable. Ron G

Thanks Swamp Dog. Any info, pictures, drawings of the bed of a oilfield truck would be greatly appreciated. I live in Michigan, and we don't have anything like these trucks down here. I'm looking for info on the sub-frame structure under the actual bed itself. What's it made of? How many cross pieces? Etc.,etc. Ron G

Hey all I now have the front suspension about 80% done. I still need to do some things, but it's coming along. This view shows the finished spring on top. The other three are the start of the rest. This view shows the bottom three after adding the spring eyes. Made from 3/32" plastic tubing. This is a kinda mock-up of the bottom showing the front axles and drive shafts. More of a direct view down. This view shows the front axles without the tires. This view shows the springs and their perches. Top right is what they will all look like when done. This view shows the front suspension looking down on it. This Mock-up view shows the Cat C15 6NZ and the winch/headache rack with two winches. There not the final ones. I have to figure out how to get the ones I'm going to use to fit. Ron G

Hey Dave This is going to be a great build. I really like Mack Superliners. Ron G

Hey Swamp Dog Cool 😎 I was hoping to get some info from you to use on my build. Check out my 1/24 Big S.O.B Alberta oilfield bed truck build. I went a little more crazy then you.😁😉 Ron G

Hey Topher I have the other 1/16 scale Kenworth kit, the red one. Here is what I'm doing to mine. A few pictures for inspiration. I'm not trying to take over your post, just showing what can be done with these big kits. Ron G

Did some work on the winch/headache rack. I added some more tubing for the second winches protection. This closeup view shows the tubing that I added. I also added a riser frame for the headache rack to the frame. This view shows it sitting on the added frame. The main winch will be on the upper part of the headache rack and the second winch will be on the lower part. This view shows it's relationship to the cab. Ron G

Any updates on this build. 🤔 Ron G

Thanks everyone

Okay, hey all Small update. I've got 4 of the planetary hubs done. I also started on making the scratch built front springs. This view shows the 4 hubs with the bolt heads added. This view shows the right side front spring. It is going to be mostly styrene strips with one brass strip for strength. This view shows the spring with all 10 leafs added, there is more to do to complete it, plus I have to make 3 more identical copies.😱 well that's as far as I got today. Ron G

Yeah, but you can do it, now post those pictures of the headache rack...😁😉 Ron G

Thanks guys

Hey all I have one of the 8 wheels planetary hubs done. It now has the bolt heads added. This view shows the 10 bolt heads per hub. Another view of the hub. This view shows the hub in the wheel. Now I just have to do 7 more, 10 bolt heads per hub.... yikes! that's 70 more bolt heads. Ron G

Steal away Gary. Ron G

Hey all Another small update. I have the brake chambers mounted on the front axles. Here are some pictures. This view shows the brakes with the wheels. This view shows them without the wheels. This view shows the brake chamber and slack adjuster. These are the ones from Paul at ST Supply. Ron G

Hey all I have all of the planetary hubs done, except for the bolt heads. Here is a picture of them sitting in place in the wheels/tires. Fronts on the left. Rears on the right. Ron G

Thanks buddy. 👍

Hey all Okay, I got the transfer case moved back to the correct spot. The transfer case is now moved back to make room for the front drive shaft. I still need to add a slip joint to it. This view shows the rear drives shaft. There needs to be a couple more joints in it to fit. closer view of the new transfer case position. This view shows that I have to make modifications to the engines oil pan so the "U" joints will clear it. This has been a difficult build. It seems for every step I take forward it's two steps back. But like they say "Old soldiers just keep pushing on and on and on...😆 🤣 😂 Ron G

Yupp, only one problem. I put the transfer case on to close to the front axle, need to move it back🤷🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Ron G

Let's get with it Buddy! Updates. updates. I know you've been working on this.😁 Ron G

Hey all Small update. I'm working on the transfer case now, trying to figure out how and where to mount it.🤔 And here it is mounted. Ron G

Thanks Gary, that's the one that I was leaning towards. Ron G

Hey all Just a little mock-up. Side layout option "A" small tool box, fuel tank, large tool box, medium tool box. Side layout option "B" Small tool box, fuel tank, chain rack and large tool box. So what do you guys think? A or B. Ron G

Hey all Okay, I shortened the frame from a 411" WB to a 366" WB. I think it looks much better. It still will have a up to 28' bed, so still big. I also got some 1/24 scale planetary hubs from a guy on Ebay. They are 3D printed and look great. Here are some pictures for yous all to look at. This view shows the frame now shortened to 366"WB. This view shows the front of the frame and the modifications I made to accommodate the Cat C15 6NZ and the radiator. This view shows the rear of the frame at the rear axles cross member. I added the webbing braces to both sides of the frame. There will be bolt details added later. This view shows the Cat C15 6NZ and 18 spd transmission with the radiator sitting in place in the frame. The tank on the side is for the power steering and hydraulic cylinder for steering. These are the 3D printed planetary hubs from Ebay. Closer view of the hubs. This view shows the complete hub on the right, the hub next, then the two pieces of styrene tubing to make up the complete hubs this view shows the two pieces of tubing to make up the hubs. The bigger diameter one is 7/16" and the taller one is 3/8" diameter. I made 8 of them 4 for the fronts, 4 for the rears. this view shows the hubs as they will look when done. This view shows the hub in place on the bolt mounting plate. I still need to add all of the bolt heads all 80 of them!!!😱 And this view shows the set-up in place in the wheel/tire. The wheels will be painted a white/off white, the hubs will be black and the bolt heads will be a dark gun metal color. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates. Ron G

Okay, I'm looking for some help from anyone on here that is familiar with these bed trucks. As you can see from this picture it's kinda long, I'm thinking to long. Right now the way it sits, the bed is 30.0' long. I'm thinking it should be more like 24' to 26' long. So all those with knowledge of these kinda trucks please chip in and let me know what you think. Please all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ron G