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Photo etch like I did with my Pete, pics for reference not to highjack your thread

Isn’t ever !

Talk about raising the bar ….. it is posts like this with brilliant engineering, forethought and execution that pushes me to keep stepping out of my comfort box and try new things ….. a brilliant piece of work Steve, something I probably would have not thought of or tried…… and you make it look so easy …. A mark of a good modeller. Keep going mate, this is really cool

A p/e grille would look awesome on this build.

I’ m like a little kid with this. I seem to be all over the place with this color choice even though I probably have a month or two to make a final decision , but maybe that bright green frame and black cab would be better placed on a Pete and a more “ show “ style for the Western Star … last night I thought I had it all in hand as I like to plan well ahead, but this morning not so much …….🤔🤔

I LOVE this. Its the same but different Watkins tractor. So used to seeing the red over white , to see one like this is pretty sweet.

Here in Canada , when guys repaint a frame or give a ‘quickie’ paint job to a truck we call that a…… “ 5 gallon overhaul “ ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Ok whats that??? I seriously have never heard that term and no idea what it is. It must be an Eastern thing ???

Another outstanding update ….. just curious … whats a Canadian frame? I’m not being smart , I have seriously have never heard that term ,,,

The black and green KW?

Here are some ideas I am thinking of.... I am usually very conservative when it comes to stuff like this, BUT...... I REALLY like the last pic of the Kenworth heavy haul with the green fenders and frame...... just something about that..... photos for discussion only....

This is getting expensive , another order to ST Supply.....

Another order placed with the good guys at 3D Concepts I ordered some Hendrickson heavy duty suspension kits..... and some grab hooks, and flat strap hooks.... this to go on the Western Star....

Alan, ............ first off, coming from a military family Thank You for your Service......... my son is just a freshly retired Canadian Army Major, and his wife, my daughter in law is still currently serving RCAF Lt Col, at CFB North Bay Ontario. I put LOTS of miles on Western Stars, I know they don't hold the same love as a Pete or a KW, but they are REALLY good trucks, I like them a lot. We have a few heavy haul outfits around here locally, but I may be calling on your expertise for some details.... always great to get as much information as possible, I love heavy haul.... it's like a blank canvas.... thanks for checking, I guess now I have to get going with this, project

🤔🤔green…… if it were metallic green ……. My Autocar was a green one, turned out pretty good ….. I was actually thinking possibly white ( I know …….. Blah…. ) dark metallic red, or a Boyd color, which I have a few …. I think I need to have a look at what I have in my ‘paint supply’ to start with and then make a ‘short list’ . I am thinking I want something eye catching colorwise with some chrome akin to a smart decked out O/O truck but a “working “ truck, not really a full on show truck. I clearly need to get on the computer and scour around for some good inspiration. There are some GORGEOUS hard working trucks out there, I just need to find the right inspiration …… this build will be definitely not box stock. I love the ideas and input , you guys. That is what makes this site a great place to hang out.

No worries pal , suggestions are always good. And green that you guys suggest never really came to my mind🤔

I can see I’m gonna have to be on my toes with all you Bandits sitting around the snack table ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

You guys !!............

I probably shouldn’t do this , but I guess I will put it out there ….. as Ron is doing with his Payhauler build his anti burn out build is a HH Pete …… as much as I LOVE Petes, my anti burnout build will be an early to mid ‘80’s Western Star Classic, with the small standard cab rather than the Constellation cab. The Classic was a very nice truck to drive with everything handy for comfortable operation. So as mine is going to be a heavy haul highway unit, it will be a departure away from stock kit parts, there will be some changes…. Starting with the engine choices ….. box stock Cummins, a Detroit 60 series, Cat 3406 or Cat C15 …front floats with 10 hole alcoa style rim, 2 hole Budd drive rims with deep grip rubber, possible heavy steel front bumper, front wheel fender flares, 3d scale brake chambers, a/m exhaust and tips, heavy 5th wheel, heavy 5th wheel slide and roller, possible extra tool box, an heavy headache rack. “Rubber” mud flaps…. And the biggest thought is a complete change of rear suspension…..… this truck will have a sleeper as it is a narrow one and looks cooler than those big 86 inch ones. The color is still ip in the air as I’m not sure what I have or what it should be……. There won’t be much to see for a little bit as there is some cleanup needed on the frame rails and then assemble. …. I have to decide on engine and suspension before I can really push ahead after the frame is done. I still have the Payhauler on the go as well …. So this will probably be a bit hit and miss for a bit or until it gets to me and I go full on ……as always any thoughts or ideas are welcome. I have a vision but it is the fine details that are a bit fuzzy at the moment …..

Don’t you just LOVE “experts”???……….🙄

This is so cool, I can see you doing another. And I bet some of the other guys pick up the torch too …….

Thanks , Scott

Some really sweet a/m there Pal. That CTM stuff is gorgeous.

Lovin this Buddy !!!

It is an old school low air warning device. An air valve mounted in the cab above the windshield with an arm and a paddle. Something like a at spoon. If there is low air the ‘spoon’ will drop down in front of the driver ( wagging back and forth ….. hence wig wag) warning of low air and to pull over asap and get it checked and repaired. Today here in Canada we are mandated with TWO low air warnings, a light on the dash, and an audible warning as well. Wig wags are out dated by todays standards and mandates. I always thought they worked well. Mechanical rather than electrical.