W9 Kenworth Updated 3-1-16

[gino]

got the engine assembled.  used fine solder for the fuel lines, almost ready to install.

Edited March 2, 2016 by gino

[Petetrucker07]

That looks really Gino. I may steal the fine solder idea.

[cowboy rich]

Looks really nice I like the details you've already donr

[Old Buckaroo]

Nice work on the engine ! It is a purty color - I am anxious to see what you have planned for the truck and chassis.

I have been a fan of solder for years making piping and exhaust curves. 

[bandit1]

watching

[gino]

thanks guys !

engine + exhaust installed in the chassis, waiting for the radiator to dry.

 now must paint and assemble interior as soon as I decide on a color.

i'm thinkin red or brown any suggestions ?

[Tesla]

Fantastic work Gino! Great job on the engine detailing. I will definitely try the solder.

[gatorincebu]

 

    Gino,

          Real nice work on the motor > And I like your paint scheme!

 

 

 

     Be Well

      Gator

[Pavel A.]

Very nice work Gino.

[Chu]

Hi Gino, Great job on this KW I like it. I have a question:  what kind of tool  and wiring did you use for the engine? I'm looking to attempt to the engine of my B.R.B.O project.

Thanks Jesus.

[jacobus]

nice work , like the engine to

wil see how it comes together , great work

jacobus

[gino]

thanks for the kind words guys !

Jesus, the tool I used to drill with is called a pin vise. it's a hand tool that holds small drill bits. i also have many drill bits for just about any small drilling need.

for the wire I used .032 solder wire. it's very soft and flexible. hope this helps. please ask if any more questions, I will be glad to help you !

[Chu]

Thanks Gino That would help to my project I would like to stat with the engine first!! Yours look great!!

Thanks once again.

Jesus

 

thanks for the kind words guys !

Jesus, the tool I used to drill with is called a pin vise. it's a hand tool that holds small drill bits. i also have many drill bits for just about any small drilling need.

for the wire I used .032 solder wire. it's very soft and flexible. hope this helps. please ask if any more questions, I will be glad to help you !

[gino]

hey all,

made some progress on this one, been sitting too long should finish it.

I got work done on the interior, I used the side door grab handles, the clutch pedal, and the lower dash center with the heater and ashtray from the revel Germany kit to try to spruce things up a little bit. since it's a custom I left the dash in bare metal foil. I painted the steering wheel red and after it dries will install.

painted the fuel tanks, I didn't want plated tanks on this truck so  I used the kw coe aerodyne tanks I had in the parts box and made the brackets by cutting them off the snap kits tanks.

I cut out the tanks ends and will install plated ends from the Louisville short hauler kit.  that's it for now.

 

[Old Buckaroo]

Very Impressive work there Gino! Those fuel tanks will look really great with the plated ends.

I love the headlights on this one.

[gino]

thanks sean !     what started out as a simple work truck ended up being my first custom.

didn't know what I was getting myself into but I like the way it's turning out .

[Kenny B]

Looks good Gino. 

 

[Tesla]

Nice work Gino! You're doing a fine job on this build. 

[GearUpJammer]

Looking good Gino,sharp paint scheme and colors!

[gino]

thanks for the kind comments guys !

[gatorincebu]

 

     Gino,

         Very nice work thus far! i like what I see here.

 

 

   Be Well

    Gator

[gino]

latest progess ,

I spent about six hours on this thing today. started with the foil work on the fuel tanks , the breather tanks, and the breather piping.

after the foil was done I installed the fuel tanks on the frame. the next thing was to finish the interior , make the rear window out of acetate, install the front glass, and interior.                 the cab was installed and the exhaust pipes were installed. I love these pipes (purchased from rhino) I am not a big fan of the big pipes but I like the way these look.

next came the breather tanks and the battery box covers. I found the mirrors and brackets from the revell Germany kw 900 kit. these took a while to install and make them look decent.

the last thing today was the front bumper (purchased from rhino), I haven't taken the protective film off the bumper yet when these pics were taken. coming down the home stretch on this one, it was fun and I like the way it turned out. a few more details to do and will call this done .

 

 

[Petetrucker07]

That looks killer. I love the old and new touches to it. Well done man, can't wait to this done.

[cowboy rich]

The whole truck looks great but the paint job is something else

[Old Buckaroo]

The whole truck looks great but the paint job is something else

Yes indeed, those scallops really make it stand out!