Stretched 359 Pete and lowboy

[zaina]

I needed something to pull the D8 so I decided to pull this out Of the stash. I added 2" to the frame and am planning somewhat of a custom. Here is the inspiration and the build.

Edited April 4, 2015 by zaina

[Petetrucker07]

That is an awesome inspiration truck. Are you gonna lower the truck? Need any pointers? Let me know.

[tbill]

yes indeed, your inspiration truck is drop dead cool! look forward to seeing this come together.

[Truck parts]

That's going to be a sweet build. I love the real truck

[slusher]

Great project and inspiration 1;1 ...

[zaina]

Thinkin about doing this to the front fenders for a custom look. What do you guys think?

Also made up some rear fenders from some pill bottles.

[Petetrucker07]

That looks way cool. If want to lower the front a little, just cut the axle blocks off. Then shave the the air bags a little on the front drive axle, just enough to get the rear wheels back on the ground. Or you can look at my KW. I slammed it by cuttin the springs off, flipped them over like a de-arched spring then cut the air bags.

[just-bill]

Good idea on the pill bottle fenders.

Edited April 4, 2015 by just-bill

[Truck parts]

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's going to be a sweet build.

[#1Volsfan]

Looking good! Really like what you have done with the fenders. Have you given any thought about extending the hood Andy? Anyway you have my attention and I can't wait to see the finished product.

[zaina]

Thanks for the comments guys. I won't be extending the hood even though I know it would look better. If I did I would never finish it. I did however decide to lower it. I ended up dropping it a strong 1/8". Looks much better now.

I also started smoothing out the roof...no clearance lights or horns.

[Petetrucker07]

Now your talkin. Lowered, no cab lights, custom rear fenders. Yeah buddy. Are you gonna make a drop visor or buy 1 from Rhino's Truck Parts? How about stacks?

[trickmp]

look good

[gatorincebu]

I like the model building skills you are using here. And while this kind of custom/show truck is not my thing, I can still appreciate them.

As for hauling a dozer with it. Good luck when you have to deliver it a few miles off the paved road!!

Be Well

Gator

[zaina]

Now your talkin. Lowered, no cab lights, custom rear fenders. Yeah buddy. Are you gonna make a drop visor or buy 1 from Rhino's Truck Parts? How about stacks?

I planned on making a visor. Is there a website for rhino truck parts? I couldn't find anything.

[Petetrucker07]

He's on facebook and ebay.

Here's his ebay items.

http://m.ebay.com/sch/rhino9905/m.html?_pgn=1&isRefine=true

[zaina]

Got the lowboy painted today and some wood cut for the bed. I will stain the wood to make it darker. I want to put red and white reflective tape down the side...does anyone know where to get some?

[Petetrucker07]

The tape is on ebay from time to time.

[zaina]

The tape is on ebay from time to time.

Found it and got some on order.

[Petetrucker07]

Awesome. Your probably gonna get 2 rolls. I've done 4 trailers and still on the 1st roll. Great start on the unit here. I like the wood. That will look awesome once you get it stained.

[Bad Nickle]

Quick question, what kind of pill bottles did you use for the fenders if you don't mind. I love the idea and would like to copy it Sam

[kilrathy10]

This is looking mighty good, Man....Great job, so far.....Great idea.....

[just-bill]

Quick question, what kind of pill bottles did you use for the fenders if you don't mind. I love the idea and would like to copy it Sam

I know Meijer brand vitamins come in blue bottles that size.