Pete 352, my way... Update 12-25.

[Petetrucker07]

 

While im waiting for the decals to get here from Italeri, I'm gonna start this Pete COE. I'm gonna be bashing some parts from a Revell  359 parts kit. I'll be updating the old COE suspension for the newer Pete Air Leaf. The Detroit will be swapped out for for the 3406. Fuel tanks will be used and a few other parts. As most of you know me by now, the rolling stock will be swapped out for Moebius. The exhaust I'm not decided on, but if it's upright, it will be fixed. As will the air intake. This will get lowered, how much, I'm not sure yet. There be some scratch made stuff. I'm hopin this will get me back into my building groove.

Edited December 26, 2015 by Petetrucker07

[Tesla]

Sounds like the start of a nice project! Looking forward to following this build. Will this be your first 352?

[Petetrucker07]

Yep, I've heard the interior can be a bit of a fight.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Can't wait to see this one! I like cabovers!!! But as far as the engine, remember: "nothing converts diesel fuel into noise like a Detroit" LOL

[kilrathy10]

Can't wait to see the treatment, Man....Can't wait to see that special treatment.....

[Old Buckaroo]

Good to see you back at your bench / counter top !

We have a '74 Pete here on the ranch, here are some interior shots.

[Petetrucker07]

Thanks for the pics Sean. That truck is old school cool. It's even got the brody knob.

Got started on the treatment of the frame. I stretched it a set of duals, plus an inch. A rough guess on the wheel base is around 245. Which REALLY long for a cabover.

 

[gatorincebu]

 

       Clayton,

                  It looks to me like you are coming out of your slump. You are finishing things and starting new projects.

 I have always liked the Pacemaker cab. As for interior problems.I don't remember any. Now for the stretch. i think they look cool. But I really likem strectched out with a dump body or flatbed on them.

 

    Be Well

      Gator

[Petetrucker07]

Thanks everyone.

Gator, I'm doin my best to keep some momentum going. The frame needs a bit more work than I had thought, which is fine. 

I may eventually build an AMT flatbed, alter it to look right behind this.

[slusher]

Nice start Clayton glad to see you back to building again...

[Kostas Parchas]

Nice start, you realy got wheelbase.

Kostas.

[Petetrucker07]

WOW!!! I can't believe how time flies. I would've bet the farm I started this last month, boy was I wrong. 3 months it's been sittin here.

Well, I guess part of the problem why it sat, is I wasn't happy with the stretch. The pieces weren't matching up to my liking. So I let it sit. Today I decided to just start doing something and hope I get in a groove. I started by removing the 1 inch piece of extra frame rail, made the deck plate and started assembly on the CAT.

[cowboy rich]

Some motivation? Glad to see you back at it!

[Petetrucker07]

So far so good man. Still pluggin away. I think ive got a solid hour into it so far. The rims and tires are together and ready to fitted onto the axles. Next I'm gonna tackle the suspension, sort of. I need to get the cab some what mounted so I can get the stance I want.

[gatorincebu]

 

    Clayton,

              It is good to see that you are back on this project . I am curious as to what you plan on doing to this one.

 

 

     Be well

     Gator

[Petetrucker07]

Thanks Gator. I'm still lookin a few things to decide which way I'm gonna go. I have 2 ideas in my head, just depends on what parts I can find.

I think ive got the ride height figured out. I'm gonna shave the axle blocks and 2 leafs from the front springs, and the bump stops and one section of the air bags. That should get it to sit something close to this.

[cowboy rich]

I know it defeats the purpose but I love long cab overs

looking good

rich

[gino]

that's lookin pretty sweet clayton !    I like !

[Petetrucker07]

Thanks Rich. I love me some wheelbase. 

Thanks Gino. I'm hopin I can pull off my vision.

[kilrathy10]

Oh, yeah....That's gonna look good....I just ordered a 352 the other day.....You're giving me an idea or two.....

[Petetrucker07]

Oh, yeah....That's gonna look good....I just ordered a 352 the other day.....You're giving me an idea or two.....

 

Whoa whoa... Let me get this straight. JT, big orange JT, is considering not doing his annual Freightliner COE and instead, building a Pete COE. Just playing with ya man. I can't wait to see your treatment of this cool COE kit. 

Thanks man, I hope it comes out right. Well, I won't finish it till its right. So I hope it comes out right, without too much trouble.

 

 

Edited December 21, 2015 by Petetrucker07

[cowboy rich]

JT doing a 352? Right on, maybe it will be fleet orange. Lol would love to see it JT

rich

[kilrathy10]

JT doing a 352? Right on, maybe it will be fleet orange. Lol would love to see it JT

rich

You got it....Fleet orange...."My Way"....LOL !!!!

[cowboy rich]

Can't wait To see it JT

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looking sharp Clayton!! What is that; about a 300" wheelbase? I'm planning on a similar wheelbase on my H model Mack that I'm building for the build off. Looking forward to seeing more!!