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So… all that stuff that hangs on the frame has to be attached somehow and none of it was welded or super glued on …… bolts are the order of the day, I spent a few minutes and added bolts to the ‘stuff’ that hangs on the frame…. Battery box, cab mounts, air tanks and shifting tower. Also finished bolting the shocks on …. I LOVE Meng bolts. …..

Thanks , buddy , hope to get a little more bench time today and I see I have to add some bolt details to the frame a d then try and figure out about paint.

Nothing huge but a niggly thing that was bugging me. There was quite a gap, in the cab on the bed support plate where it was to meet the dog house and probably not seen once seats were in etc. but it looked somewhat wrong . So a little shim a tad of sanding and all fixed. Not a big deal but just a small detail. It is little things like the small repairs or adjustments that are required that is good bench time. To be well expected with these older kits. Not a massive scratch build or rocket science but a little more progress…. Pics taken during repairs

I think it is pretty cool the university (BCIT?) is willing to print some things, I am assuming it is good classroom practise for them. It will be duck soup if they will print it for you ! Keep us posted on that project. Pretty cool. Your injury sounds like not a fun time. Hope it heals fast. Take it easy.

AFTER you heal up. Was a doctor involved in your injury?

Sorry to hear of the injury, Brian. Hope it heals fast and well. That kind of sucks…… oh those controls. Man that brings back memories. The front yellow lock valve was truck dump box and the back one for the pup. The live hydraulics were great as we could raise both boxes at the same time. Is your underbody an extendable? The “ sander override” button on our trucks were set up so you cud hit that button and stop the spinner when you met cars but cud still put out sand with the chain still running but not breaking any windshields but still sanding. I liked that because it didn’t leave any ‘blank ‘ spots to catch someone unaware. I hope you get better really soon Brian as I will be seriously missing your regular updates. Take good care my friend… Jeff

I agree with Jurgen and Gary , those colors just pop and are very sharp, and Jurgen is right , this is the start of the fleet. And a name that exudes high performance would be “ High Gear Haulers” UK Division. Lol … sharp rigs , I really like them…. Jeff

That turned out REALLY good ! Personally I really like the white and silver. Either way it will make a really unique unit. I have never seen a real life Pete 352 day cab. I wonder how many they made over the years? ??. I’m eagerly awaiting the next instalment and finished product …. You print your own decals too???

Thanks Brian. The valves are from pail at STSupplyco.com CTM 24230. Their stuff is really good as you know. The under can detail should be quite subtle under a coat of flat or semi gloss black. Won’t be much but it may break up the blah parts. Give those valves a go, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks for checking in …

Boy , is that ever true. I have stepped out of my comfort zone and have the bug now. No NOT bugs … the detail ‘bug’. It is a lot of fun but can be a challenge at times. And once I notice detail in a build I can’t ‘not’ see it and it sure does make a huge difference.

Ok. I seem to be in the groove today….. a little under cab detailing as per a Peterbilt 352 sales brochure shows . Under cab bracing and support structure,…..

Ron, Gary ….. thanks boys. It was a bit tedious at times but close enough. I think. Thanks for the positive comments, keeps me going.

Ok … caveat …… NO Where NEAR accurate but it could work , everything is connected to relay valves, service brakes a d spring brakes. Quite fiddly with big fat fingers but it looks busy enough and under that up coming splash of paint it may be passable if you don’t look too close. The relay valve on the right frame rail is for the lines with the glad hands that will hook to the trailer…. Most of this will be hidden once the 5th wheel plate is installed.

WAHOO, on the welding part, not so much on the door locks..... hhhmmm that would be a fair bit of work to scratch, I'm looking at the lock mechanism itself..... maybe not, I forget who I'm chatting to... walk in the park for a guy with your skills Gary.... as I look at those fabulous fuel tank brackets ! Those are beauty's ! I love those... Jeff

Good video.... thanks for that Jeff

I’ll get right on that ! ???

And, this is one of them..... your fab work is really accurate and good.... I am enjoying this build and taking notes...

Thanks , Brian, doesn't really look like much at the moment, but once tidied up a bit and under a splash of paint it should become somewhat acceptable, if you don't look too closely.... so far no magnifying lamp but I am finding I am needing good light and a steady hand.....I also discovered that my C/A glue had somewhat expired, and was a frustrating thing to work with.... never again the 2 oz bottles, opened a new smaller one and I am back in business.....

Awe shucks you guys................. hardly raising the bar or out of leagues, watching the builds you guys are doing, I'm running just to keep up.... but thank you for the very kind words, and keeping an eye on this one... you are very encouraging....

And the Bar is rising..... EXCELLENT attention to detail..... this is going to be a super good looking truck.... more , please....

And the spider web begins…..

Nelson...

I’m doing the same thing Stephen, mine will be as close as I can make to my all original , numbers matching ‘68 F 250 2 whl dr 390 4 spd. Boxwood green over Wimbledon white . It was built in August of ‘68 and dad bought it NEW in September ‘68 and I still have her. Never seen snow , and never been hit. Still got her original glass too. Jeff

Well said , Mark

Where ? Me too