amt peterbilt 352 pacemaker cabover

[gatorincebu]

The chassis looks good in orange! i like what I see here.

be Well

Gator

[anarximis]

The chassis looks good in orange! i like what I see here.

be Well

Gator

thank you its just the start its going to have an 11 inch stretch plus two more axles so its stiil a little short

[bandit1]

cool build so far...

[anarximis]

thank you

cool build so far...

[anarximis]

here are some more pics finally felt ready to cut the frame and here is the test fit the one with the trailer is for scale its a 48 footer so shes big

[Petetrucker07]

You are gonna need a wall for that, nevermind the shelf.

Edited June 19, 2015 by Petetrucker07

[anarximis]

i know right i might be putting it in a competition this October

[gatorincebu]

Well it will certainly have a long wheelbase! Gonna watch this one to see how you finish it out.

Be Well

Gator

[72 Charger]

Im interested to know why you painted the chassis and then cut it up ?

[Tesla]

Wow Steven, that's what I call a stretch! Looking good.

[Truck parts]

That's a cool looking build. I will be following as you go on with the build

[Truck parts]

Tim, Thank you for posting the pic. I love the look of the old cab over's with the big sleepers.

[anarximis]

i painted it mainly bc that what ive seen most builders do and to get the paint in the hard to reach areas on the original frame the extra axles are from an international 4300 wish i could get that kit for less than $40 i really like it but it met its end with a small child

[anarximis]

any hint on the wiring that this truck would have in the engine bay and even on the frame i just need a basic concept

[olsbooks]

Looking good!

Trucktrader.com usually has some good pix. Be sure and look at their "auctiontime" section as well. Hanks Trucks also is a good ones. Or just spend some time looking at some of the multipage posts on "workbench" section here.

Don't get hung up too much specifically looking for a Pete COE. The basics are the same regardless of make/model.

One thing I noticed. Might want to double check your exhaust manifolds. Looks like they may be flip flopped.

Keep it up!

Peace

[anarximis]

ill check that thank for catching it if i did

[anarximis]

going by the instruction sheet its right but as you said its does not look right i have a 359 as well and they are completely different when i get to the exhaust system I'll most likely have to do so custom work all the way though so

[anarximis]

ok so i found some rust-oleum that is chrome and it looks nice but ive found that it rubs off very easy so i tried to clean coat it with testors clean gloss and it destroyed the mirror like finish anyone know what wood work

[Petetrucker07]

The tall skinny cans of Krylon chrome. But, with any of these spray chromes, it needs weeks of cure time.

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The tall skinny cans of Krylon chrome. But, with any of these spray chromes, it needs weeks of cure time.

You still can't clear the Krylon, it will turn milky and loose the shine

[anarximis]

so after i use it on something dont touch it got it, my grandpa said try clean fingernail polish but i dont seem to have and but ill get some and test it, ill let you guys know

[anarximis]

failure

[Petetrucker07]

That sucks. All I can say is, let the spray chrome sit for about a week or two. Then you.can kinda handle it. Clearing it isn't advised since it dulls the finish. Or if you have an airbrush, give Alclad a shot.

[anarximis]

i wish i could buy an airbrush iam trying to save up for one but not sure about which one to get

[Petetrucker07]

I have the Paache H set. It comes with 3 different sized tips. I got it for around 65 bucks on the bay. I'm still learning with it. My first attempt at Alclad was a failure. It's definitely trial and error.