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  1. TruckerAL
    Thank you! I don't have the measurement off hand, however I could safely say if you lowered it 1/4", possibly more, you should be alright
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    The first mural I used was a 2 piece vinyl sticker and it was horrible. Upgraded to a 5 piece decal mural and it was well worth it! Yes, the AMT 40' reefer is your best option too for the trailer too?
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    Thank you! I used an Italeri Peterbilt 378 long hauler as the base kit. If you want to go movie correct, use the AMT Kenworth W925 for your replica!
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    Thank you for the kind words! The aftermarket parts came from many places. Most were from my buddies up in Canada, one being Kootenay 3d Model truck parts. He makes a lot of my parts. Tons of headaches ofcourse, especially when building a trailer. Long story short I'd say the toughest parts were the mural, painting everything, and wiring up all the lights while still having no wires exposed! And with the chrome trim, just patience and going slow. I use a chrome pen and take my time, no special techniques!
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    Thanks everyone for keeping this topic alive all these months later!! Here's how it looks now: Updated mural and a top 10 award
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    I saw a few months ago on Facebook they won't be having it this year unfortunately
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    If any of you guys have built one yet, or are starting one. What are you guys doing for the windshield? I'm wrapping mine up and the one thing stopping this whole project is the windshield. The 2 curves in the corners are really messing me up and I can't figure anything out. Any suggestions?
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    I unfortunately can't help with the color here, but, if you are in an apartment, buy a paint booth. It vents right out a window, and you can paint inside with very little fumes. They're relatively cheap on ebay and Amazon! Find a booth with dual fans and you can use rattle cans indoors. Life saver for me!
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    I was there. Truly amazing show! I had a great time
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    Built these 2 totally box stock except for slightly adjusting/modifying a few decals and small pieces. Used true IH red paint on it, and I painted every single bolt visible detail chrome to highlight some details. I think it came out great! And since these photos, I added some soot detail on the trailer. Enjoy!
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    Still on the hunt!
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    Thank you! And that would be fantastic, please send me a message
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    Hey guys, need some help finding this magazine. I'm in it and I'd love to get a copy or 2, however online shipping is Killing me and I can't find any copies anywhere. Any help? Can trade with truck parts. Thank you!
  14. TruckerAL
    Here are the night time pictures!
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    1.5 months, roughly 200 hours, and it's done. There's too much to list, so I'll have the pictures do the talking. It has 24 functional lights as well! Any questions just ask, and enjoy!
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    Thank you everyone for the kind words!!
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    Finished this one up last night! Aftermarket decals, frame stretch about 1.5", resin rims, New exhaust stacks, and other little odds and ends. Enjoy!
  18. TruckerAL
    Little crude and quick pictures, but this is my current never ending project. Ford ltl9000 with an American wrecker body on it from the amt 359 kit
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    Self explanatory title, I built this one during downtime at work. I have a workspace set up in my storage locker next to my tool box along with all my basic supplies and paints. Box stock, added Italeri peterbilt oval rims, chain holder, roof a.c. unit, and aftermarket stripe decals.
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    Finished this one up early last week. It took me about 3-4 weeks total start to finish. First time adding lights to any truck of mine. Quite the lengthy process but so worth the results. Added headlights, turn signals, cab lights, and red underglow. Along with the leds I did quite a bit of modifications. Scratchbuilt sleeper, suspension lowered a few mm's, 3d printed exhaust tips, rear fenders, rims, bumper, and running lights. Vintage decals. Plus other little odds and ends. Enjoy!
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    Thank you everyone! It'll be heading to it's first show on the 20th. Hoping for a good outcome. Fingers crossed!
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    Fresh off the work bench, my first build for 2024. A lot of time and work has been put into this one! Unfortunately it was very windy when these pictures were taken, so I snapped what I could quick before the truck blew off the platform. I'll take better ones another day! Planning on a matching trailer for it eventually. But here's the mod list done to this truck: Lowered the suspension a few mm's. Moved battery boxes and fuel tanks forward. 3d printed rims, cab/sleeper panels, exhaust stacks, bumper, mudflap hangers, hood ornament, chicken lights. Real rubber mudflaps. All testors paints too. Enjoy!
  23. TruckerAL
    Just wrapped this one up last night. Modified Paystar 5000 dump body, custom decals, scratchbuilt lift axle, custom mudflaps, and so on. Lots of work put into it. Enjoy!
  24. TruckerAL
    As promised, here are the outdoor photos!
  25. TruckerAL
    A 1.5 month long project finally completed. Been waiting for outdoor photos to post this combo. Lots of work done to it, 2" frame stretch, dual tanks, scratchbuilt exhaust system, and so on. The pictures should explain everything, enjoy!
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